Lares valley trekking (4 days/3 nights)
For those who prefer to make a less crowded trekking and wish to discover folklor and history of the ancient inca-empire, we have a special four day trail through the Lares valley. This trail has unique landscapes through beautiful valleys and lakes.
Description Lares valley trekking
Recommend season: April to October
A cultural and Archeological trek.
Day 1: CUSCO - CALCA - AGUAS TERMALES LARES - HUACAWASI
We leave from Cusco early in the morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley approximately 1 hour to reach Pisac (3,350 mts) where we will proceed on directly to the ruins before returning for a short stop at Pisac and its famous market. We will then continue on to Lares (3,250 mts) Optional Hot Springs and enjoy some time soaking in the medicinal hot springs, after lunch we have four hours of trek to our campsite above Huacawasi (3,850 mts)
Day 2: HUACAWASI - EPSAYCOCHA
After continuing up through the valley, we arrive to the community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Passing this community we begin climbing up to Condor Pass, the second of the trip at 4300m. From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5,750m.) Descending gently for about one hour, we come to the beautiful Epsaycocha Lake, and our last campsite.
Day 3: EPSAYCOCHA - HUILLOQ - PUMAMARKA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES
Today our trail leads downhill to an overlook facing a wide valley. Descending into the valley, we eventually arrive to the administrative Pumamarka Inca site and enjoy our deep guide tour. We stop here for a lunch.
We continue the hike for an hour and half to arrive Ollantaytambo. This Inca fortress is situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth 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 archaeological remains and a wide variety of flowers and birds species. We take the afternoon train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and spends the night there in a comfortable hostel.
Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU
After an early breakfast, we take the first bus to Machupicchu (5:30 am), to give us the where we will be able to see sunrise and for our guided visit of Machu Picchu. Built by the Inca Pachacutec and comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision that harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture.
After the tour, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a trek (approx 1 hour) up to the Sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary or climb up to Huaynapicchu Mt.
After, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where you will have free time to enjoy the town and have a lunch before we return to Cusco.
Optional: You can enjoy the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes before you return to Cusco.
Included :
- Private Tourist Transport from to Lares.
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Mules and llamas to carry food, camping equipment and clients luggage. (clients carry only a day pack ).
- Horse tender.
- Horse for emergency.
- Complete camping equipment : two person tent( Brands The North Face and REI) , tent for toilet, tent for kitchen, dinning, cooking gear, oxygen, first. Aid Kit. Satellite telephone
- Cook and assistant specialized in preparing your meals. Complete meals while on the trek : breakfast, lunch and dinner, tea time every afternoon and wake up tea every morning. Treated water while on the hike.
- Dinner at Aguas Calientes on the 3rd day.
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
- Entry fee to Ollantaytambo and Pisac
- Accommodation in a hostel*** in Aguas Calientes in double rooms.
- Breakfast is included in accommodation.
- Early bus from Aguas Calientes town up to Machupicchu and bus return from Machupicchu down to Aguas Calientes.
- Afternoon train from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu. Backpacker train return from Aguas Calientes via Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Transfer on arrival to Hostel.
Not included:
- Sleeping bag $ 15.00.
- Breakfast on first day and lunch on 5th day.
- Insurance against loss, illness and/or accident.
- Tips, and other extras not specified.