Lares Trek to Machupicchu in 4 days
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Day 1 :At 5:00 am our guide picks you up from your hotels and we drive through the
Sacred Valley turning at the town of
Calca to head to
Lares village – the drive takes around 3 hours. Once we arrive in town we go up to the Hot Springs where we can relax and enjoy these beautiful outdoor hot waters. Lunch is provided here. Our bus waits for us during this time and we then continue our journey for around 20 minutes to the start of the trail known as
Pascana.
Day 2: After a delicious breakfast we leave
Huacawasi. This is going to be our longest day on the trail as we continue north east up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After ½ hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2½ hour trek to the highest passage, called
Auroray Pass (4758m). From here you are rewarded with superb views of
Auroray Lake and the snowy peaks of
Pitusiray.
Day 3: After a delicious breakfast we start our easier hike of the day following the small River. It's a 4 hour trek to our destination, the small village named
Yanahuara. From here we take a local transport to the town of
Ollantaytambo, a beautifully well preserved Andean town you have some time to explore before boarding on the 3:00 pm train to
Aguas Calientes. We spend the night in a nice hotel in
Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Optional: you can give an early night visit to the Aguas Calientes' Hot Springs where the entrance fee is US $4.
Day 4 :
We have breakfast and then take the 6:00 am bus up to Machu Picchu to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. A walking tour of approximately 2 hours is then given by your tour guide, after which you can explore the mysterious city all by yourselves.
If you got your Waynapicchu entrance ticket (entry limited to 400 people daily for an additional cost of US $ 15.00 so you should better get it when you book your tour) you can also climb the neighbour mountain Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft). Keep in mind that it takes about 45 minutes to reach the top so you might seriously reduce your time on the prestigious site.
Once you are filled with those mystical vibes, we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to get on the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo followed by a bus to Cusco. We are in Cusco at around 10:30 pm.
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Sacred Valley turning at the town of
Calca to head to
Lares village – the drive takes around 3 hours. Once we arrive in town we go up to the Hot Springs where we can relax and enjoy these beautiful outdoor hot waters. Lunch is provided here. Our bus waits for us during this time and we then continue our journey for around 20 minutes to the start of the trail known as
Pascana.
Day 2: After a delicious breakfast we leave
Huacawasi. This is going to be our longest day on the trail as we continue north east up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After ½ hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2½ hour trek to the highest passage, called
Auroray Pass (4758m). From here you are rewarded with superb views of
Auroray Lake and the snowy peaks of
Pitusiray.
Day 3: After a delicious breakfast we start our easier hike of the day following the small River. It's a 4 hour trek to our destination, the small village named
Yanahuara. From here we take a local transport to the town of
Ollantaytambo, a beautifully well preserved Andean town you have some time to explore before boarding on the 3:00 pm train to
Aguas Calientes. We spend the night in a nice hotel in
Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Optional: you can give an early night visit to the Aguas Calientes' Hot Springs where the entrance fee is US $4.
Day 4 :
We have breakfast and then take the 6:00 am bus up to Machu Picchu to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. A walking tour of approximately 2 hours is then given by your tour guide, after which you can explore the mysterious city all by yourselves.
If you got your Waynapicchu entrance ticket (entry limited to 400 people daily for an additional cost of US $ 15.00 so you should better get it when you book your tour) you can also climb the neighbour mountain Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft). Keep in mind that it takes about 45 minutes to reach the top so you might seriously reduce your time on the prestigious site.
Once you are filled with those mystical vibes, we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to get on the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo followed by a bus to Cusco. We are in Cusco at around 10:30 pm.
Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup.
- Acomodation at Hostel 3*
Not included
- Entrance fees to Hots Springs (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- It´s important to have a briefing one or two days before the tour and send us an email to confirm your booking.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
50%
Sport
25%
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