DAY 1: Cusco – Lares – Huacawasi

The Lares Trek tour begins at 6:00 AM we will travel to the town of Calca where we will serve the first breakfast and from there, we will continue to the small town of Lares (3,100 meters above sea level) with a travel time of approximately 3 hours. Upon arrival, we will go directly to the medicinal thermal baths to enjoy some relaxation time. After lunch, a long walk of approximately 4 hours awaits us to the Huacawasi camp (3,900 meters above sea level). On the way, we will pass through Andean landscapes of incredible beauty and through some small towns where we will have the opportunity to learn a little more about the high Andean culture. Once we arrive at the camp, we will have dinner and receive information about the ancestral knowledge related to Inca astronomy.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 2: Huacawasi – Patacancha – Ollantaytambo

After breakfast, we begin our longest and most difficult day of the entire trip (lares trek) with a 7-8 hour walk. The first 3 hours will be a continuous ascent to the highest point of our trip – the Ipsay Pass at 4,490 meters above sea level. Throughout the ascent, you'll have the opportunity to pass through truly indigenous Andean villages, learn about their culture and traditions, as well as see alpacas, llamas, vizcachas (Peruvian hares), and if we're lucky, the occasional condor that passes through the area. At the top of the pass, our guide will explain a little more about the region and the importance that these mountains had within the Inca religious practices. After descending the pass for the next 40 minutes, we will arrive at the Ipsaycocha Lagoon and have lunch. After lunch and a well-deserved rest, we will continue to the town of Patacancha.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 3: Ollantaytambo – km 104 – Wiñayhuayna – Intipunku – Aguas Calientes

After our energetic breakfast, we will travel to the Ollantaytambo train station. The train will take us to km. 104. It is here where our trek will begin. Today we will pass through Chachabamba, an Inca archaeological site with an altitude of 2250 masl or 7,381.89 feet. We will continue with our ascent until we reach Wiñay Wayna, our second archaeological site, where we will have a guided tour. Throughout the tour we will appreciate the beautiful views of the Urubamba River as well as the great variety of vegetation of this natural reserve (historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu).
We will have Box Lunch style lunch, and then continue with our walk to the Puerta del Sol, "INTI PUNKU" where we will have the first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. After a brief stop to take some pictures and a brief explanation we begin to descend to the Inca citadel. It is here where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunset over Machu Picchu. Then we take the bus to go down to the town of Aguas Calientes where our hotel is located. After dinner our guide will coordinate the last details for our visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 4: Machu Picchu

You will have a guide to this great ancient city where you will visit the temples, enclosures, sacred fountains, terraces, etc. Then you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu. If you have made your reservation in advance, you will be able to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain after your guided tour. When you have finished exploring Machu Picchu, you will return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will take the train to Ollantaytambo, Here our private transport will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.

It include

• Private transportation Cusco / Lares.
• Professional bilingual guide.
• Guided tour of 2 hours in Machu Picchu.
• 02 nights in camp.
• 01 night in lodging (Aguas Calientes).
• Tourist train from Ollantaytambo up to 104km.
• EUREKA K2 XT tents, resistant to water and snow.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu and Lares hot springs.
• Entrance tickets to the Inka Trail.
• Camping equipment (matras and sleeping bag).
• Cook, muleteer, horses and duffle bag (for Lares).
• Snacks during the first two days.
• Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
• Tourist train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo in the afternoon.
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
• Canes.
• Specified Meals:
• 03 Breakfasts.
• 03 Lunches.
• 03 Dinners.
• 02 Snacks.
• Vegetarian food on request.
• First aid kit.

It does not include

• Personal Porter, to carry optional passenger belongings (extra cost: $100) up to 15 kilos.
• Hike in Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ($60)
• Beverages.
• Tips.
• Travel insurance (MANDATORY)

Prices 2022:

• Group price: US$ 689.00 per person
• Pre-payment required: US$ 400.00 per person
• Balance (Cusco):  US$ 200.00 (Commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing).

This small-group trip is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.

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