Lares Trek and Machu Picchu almost all inclusive
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Day 1: Cusco – Calca - Huaran – Cancha Cancha (B,L,D)
You will be picked up at 6:00am and travel for 1 hour to Calca, where we will visit the local market, then we will travel for 1 more hour to town of Huaran (2840m) located in the Sacrey Valley. The trail begins here after enjoy our first breakfast make by the staff. Leaving the Sacred valley behind, you head northwards following a gentle climbing trail that runs parallel to the small Cancha Cancha River. It takes around 5-hour of walking to reach your destination. The small village named Aqopata (3900m) is where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Cancha Cancha – Quishuarani (B,L,D)
After a delicious breakfast you will leave Cancha Cancha, passing small thatched stone houses. After 3-hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2-hour trek to the highest pass called Pachacutec Pass (4758m). From the pass, there is superb views of lakes and the snowy peaks of Pitusiray. The path continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until dropping down into a beautiful, secluded corrie filled with glacial lakes. There will be a stop for lunch here. On the way will see cascading waterfalls before to arrive to the village of Quisuarani (3700m) where you will camp at the community of Quishuarani.
Day 3: Quishuarani – Cuncani – Lares (Hot springs) – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (B,L,D)
The trail goes up for 2 hours and then follows the river valley downhill for about 2 more hours to the town of Lares (3100m). One hour before arriving in Lares town you will have to opportunity to enjoy great hot springs (be sure to bring a swimsuit).
At about 1pm, after lunch, the private bus will pick us up and leave for Ollantaytambo. There you will have some time to rest and see this amazing town before going to Aguas Calientes by train around 7:00pm.
Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
After an early breakfast, you will leave the hotel to take a bus to climb to Machu Picchu finally. Once there, you will visit one of the most important mystic centers of the world: Machu Picchu the main dish!!!
A 2 hours guided tour will transmit us into the history around this mysterious and charming ruin. After the guided tour you will have plenty of time for further exploring, taking photos and the option to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or machu picchu mountain (Extra cost) or go to the Sun Gate before we head back to Aguas Calientes.
In the afternoon you take the return train to Ollantaytambo with a private bus connection to Cusco.
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You will be picked up at 6:00am and travel for 1 hour to Calca, where we will visit the local market, then we will travel for 1 more hour to town of Huaran (2840m) located in the Sacrey Valley. The trail begins here after enjoy our first breakfast make by the staff. Leaving the Sacred valley behind, you head northwards following a gentle climbing trail that runs parallel to the small Cancha Cancha River. It takes around 5-hour of walking to reach your destination. The small village named Aqopata (3900m) is where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Cancha Cancha – Quishuarani (B,L,D)
After a delicious breakfast you will leave Cancha Cancha, passing small thatched stone houses. After 3-hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2-hour trek to the highest pass called Pachacutec Pass (4758m). From the pass, there is superb views of lakes and the snowy peaks of Pitusiray. The path continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until dropping down into a beautiful, secluded corrie filled with glacial lakes. There will be a stop for lunch here. On the way will see cascading waterfalls before to arrive to the village of Quisuarani (3700m) where you will camp at the community of Quishuarani.
Day 3: Quishuarani – Cuncani – Lares (Hot springs) – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (B,L,D)
The trail goes up for 2 hours and then follows the river valley downhill for about 2 more hours to the town of Lares (3100m). One hour before arriving in Lares town you will have to opportunity to enjoy great hot springs (be sure to bring a swimsuit).
At about 1pm, after lunch, the private bus will pick us up and leave for Ollantaytambo. There you will have some time to rest and see this amazing town before going to Aguas Calientes by train around 7:00pm.
Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
After an early breakfast, you will leave the hotel to take a bus to climb to Machu Picchu finally. Once there, you will visit one of the most important mystic centers of the world: Machu Picchu the main dish!!!
A 2 hours guided tour will transmit us into the history around this mysterious and charming ruin. After the guided tour you will have plenty of time for further exploring, taking photos and the option to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or machu picchu mountain (Extra cost) or go to the Sun Gate before we head back to Aguas Calientes.
In the afternoon you take the return train to Ollantaytambo with a private bus connection to Cusco.
Included
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel
- Briefing with your guide 2 days before the departure
- Private transportation from the hotel to the Trail head
- Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Caliente
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Hotel with private room and bathroom, hot shower, wifi, storage and buffet breakfast
- Igloo tents (large and comfortable) and inflatable mattress
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipment (7 kilos of your personal items)
- Emergency  Horse (With helmet) just in case
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
- Boiled water to fill in your bottles (as much as you want)
- Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
- Transfer back to Cusco
Not included
- Sleeping bag rental (US$20)
- Huayna Picchu mountain (US$25)
- Hiking poles (US$15 one pair)
- Rain ponchos
- Energy snacks such as chocolate bars, dried fruits (recommended)
- Last lunch and dinner on day 4
- Optional upgrades (hotel or train) (additional US$47 per person)
- Tips
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Important:
- If you want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain, you must book this at the same time as your trek to Machu Picchu. Only 400 people can hike Huayna Picchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu around 10am. Please contact the local tour operator upon booking to arrange this.
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Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Sport
40%
Aquatic
35%
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