LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 4 days / 3 Nights

This remote and rarely visited region offers trekkers an insight into the real lives of the Andean farmer, dressed in their traditional brightly colored ponchos. You’ll have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. Inside the houses you can even see guinea pigs running around loose. The trek itself is rated moderate, comparable to the Inca Trail. There are, however, two passes which are over 4,000 m, so it is essential that you are well acclimatized to the altitude before adventuring on this trek. If you are arriving from sea level, plan on spending at least 3 days in Cusco and the surrounding area before undertaking this trek.

Day 1: Cusco - Calca – Lares Hot Springs – Huacawasi (5km / 3hours approx.)

We leave from Cusco early in the morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley arriving to Lares Hot Springs. We spend the morning soaking in the medicinal hot springs. After lunch, we have a two hour trek to our campsite.

Day 2: Huaacawasi – Patacancha (10km / 7hours approx.)

After an early breakfast, we continue up through the valley and arrive to the community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Here, we can observe their great skill and brilliant techniques in the fabrication of ponchos and other garments. Passing the village, we begin climbing up to Condor Pass, the second pass of the trip (4,100 m). From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5,750 m). Descending gently for about an hour, we come to the beautiful Epsaycocha Lake, Afther good lounge we will continuo to our last campsite Patacancha.

Day 3: Patacancha - Huiylloc – Pumamarka - Ollantaytamboo – Aguas Calientes (6 km / 4…hours approx.)

After breakfast, we begin on a trail which leads us downhill to an viewpoint facing a wide valley. Descending into the valley, we eventually arrive to the community of Huiylloc, Then we will visit to Pumamarka, passing by many Inca terraces. We finally arrive at Ollantaytambo where we have lunch. Situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by colossal mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. This is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archeological remains and a wide variety of flowers and birds species. We then take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes at 20:00 and spend the night there in a comfortable hostel.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu

After an early breakfast, we take the bus up to Machu Picchu. At Machu Picchu, we register and start on our 3 hour guided visit of the ruins. After enjoying the site, we take the bus down back to Aguas Calientes where we will have free time to enjoy the town before we return to Cusco.

INCLUDED

1. Official English speaking guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)

2. Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes - Cusco (Backpacker train)

3. Bus ticket round trip from Aguas Calientes village to Machu Picchu

4. Horses to carry food and camping equipment

5. 4 capacity tent (four season tent) - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks

6. A roll pad mattress

7. Bags for your items from the company for 4 days

8. Experienced cook

9. All meals on the trail (3 breakfast - 3 lunches - 3 dinners)

10. Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, cookies)

11. Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast

12. First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff

13. Vegetarian food available on request. Vegetarian

NOT INCLUDED

1. Alcoholics drinks

2. Personal clothing for trek and clothes rain

3. First day your breakfast and last day lunch

4. Tips for guide and camp staff

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