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" Trekking Leaders to Machu Picchu "

Package:
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Duration:
5 Days / 4 Nights
Type:
Culture and Trek in the Andes
Group Size:
To suit group requirements
Difficulty Hike
Moderate
Departures Day:

- Daily departures are available along the year although due to weather    conditions, the recommended period for this trek is March to December.
-  All private service departure dates are adapted to your request.

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Description:

This trek offers an outstanding combination of amazing mountain and valley scenery in a remote area, the visit will really get an in-site into the Authentic Quechua Communities and see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas, and even guinea pigs running loose inside the houses. This hike starts in the Lares Valley and village of the same name, where you can enjoy a night dip in its relaxing hot springs, to then follow to the Andean communities of Huacahuasi, Patacancha and Willoq, reaching the village of Aguas Calientes on the third night, after a 2-hour train-ride from Ollantaytambo. Finally, the fourth day is devoted to visiting the impressive Inca citadel of Machupicchu

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Itinerary

Day 01: Cusco - Lares – Cuncani

We very early in the morning pick up the passengers of its hotel in the and we will go towards the town of Lares (3.100 masl), is where we will begin our trek, we can relax in the thermal Baths of Lares, then, we will walk approximately for 3 hours, until the community of Cuncani, where we will settle to spend the first night after the dinner.
Meals: L, D.

Day 02: Cuncani - Quishuarani)

In the morning, we will see the snowed covered of Cruz De Plata (5.700 masl), and after the breakfast continuing the trek, will see in the way local people in its daily activities, as well as llamas and animal of the place, we will continue raising until the Uchcyacasa (4.000 masl) pass, from this place we will be able to see the community of Quishuarani, that is the place where we will arrive in the afternoon and camp. Dinner and spends the night.
Meals: B, L, D.

Day 03: Quishuarani - Cancha Cancha

Today after breakfast, we will continue our trekking passing through a beautiful lake, as well as the Pausi waterfall, we will continue raising, until the pass of Pachacuti (4.5000 masl), also we will see the snowed of Pitusiray (5.750 masl) and the Chicn (5.500 masl), soon we will see the Suirococha lagoon that is next to Cancha Cacha town (3.800 masl), we will spend night near this town. Dinner and spends the night. Meals: B, L, D.

Day 04: Cancha Cancha – Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

This is the difficult part of the trek, because we are going to pass through small runners trained by rocks, after it, we will arrive to Suyropata (2.800 masl), here we will take our transport further down the valley to Inca town of Ollantaytambo where we will rest and have lunch, then catch our afternoon train to AguasCalientes. This is an amazing journey that starts in the Quechua highlands and slowly descends to lush tropical vegetation as we near AguasCalientes. Total journey time about 1½ hours. Tonight we stay in the small quaint town of Machu Picchu.
Meals: B, L, D

DAY 5: Aguas Calienties – Machu Picchu - Cusco

5am breakfast then at 5.30am we get the bus to Machu Picchu. We need to depart early so those who wish to climb Huayna Picchu will need to sign up before the 2 hour guided tour. During your visit to these ancient ruins you will see clouds fly past and Machu Picchu will disappear with in them, so make sure you take pictures whilst the ruins are visible. After the tour you will have free time to explore the mountain of Huayna Picchu overlooking all of Machu Picchu - by far the best view! Huayna Picchu will take approximately 2 hours return trip. It is now your choice to enjoy lunch just outside the ruins or take the bus back to AguasCalientes to explore this small and quaint village. The train back to Cusco departs late afternoon so your estimated time of arrival is approximately 9pm. Meals: B.




What is Included:
  • Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to Lares, starting point of the trek.
  • Entrance fee Machu Picchu.
  • Horses (to carry tents, food, cooking equipment and 6kgs of personal items).
  • 1 emergency horse every 6 persons.
  • Meals: 4 Breakfast, 4 Dinners, 4 Lunches (food includes: pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking. Hot drinks: Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea, including coca leaf tea that is excellent for altitude).
  • English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people).
  • Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks.
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Train from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes/ Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
  • First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco in private Transport.
What is not Included:
  • Sleeping bag rent: US$ 15.00 / 3 days. Our sleeping bags are –18ºC-comfort (0ºF) and mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips
  • Lunch on the last day after the guided tour at Machu Picchu
  • Entrance to the Hot Springs in Lares and Aguas Calientes
  • Tips for guide, cook and Horseman
  • Drinks
Optional and Rentals:
  • Extra night in Aguas Calientes $45 (or email us for alternate options). We will just need to arrange your train back to Cusco for the following day. Please tell us before final booking process.
  • Sleeping bag rent: US$ 5.00 per day. Our sleeping bags are –8ºC-comfort (0ºF) They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 20 trips.
  • Personal horse and horsemen for riding or carrying extra personal belongings while on the trek. Extra cost is $50 for the trek.
  • Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 per day
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Price:
  • Price 2011: Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days / 4 Nights

    • Group

    2

    4

    5 +

    Price USD
    (per Person)

    $500

    $450

    $400

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