Name: I Took a $5,000 Gamble To Leave My Cruise Ship To See Machu Picchu
Uploaded: 2026-05-09T17:16:07.600Z
Duration: 12 min 32 s

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Machu Picchu

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I abandoned my ship mid-cruise for three days to see one of the most iconic sights in the world: Machu Picchu. But after booking an eye-wateringly expensive $5,000 excursion with Holland America, I started to realise just how much could go wrong.

Machu Picchu is not a simple shore excursion. It’s over 300 miles inland, deep in the Andes, and getting there requires a tightly choreographed chain of flights, buses, trains, and timed entry tickets. One delay, one missed connection, or a bout of altitude sickness, and the whole costly trip could unravel.

In this video, I take you along on my journey from the MS Oosterdam in Lima to the "Lost City of the Incas." Join me as I discover if this was an incredible, never-to-forget adventure or a stressful, $5,000 mistake.

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Join me on an extraordinary journey as I recount the three days I abandoned my cruise ship to experience the iconic Machu Picchu. This adventure vlog takes you through the beautiful landscapes of Peru, offering a unique perspective on travel. Discover the challenges and triumphs of this solo expedition to one of South America's most breathtaking sites.

I Took a $5,000 Gamble To Leave My Cruise Ship To See Machu Picchu