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Lares To Machu Picchu 4d/3n

Lares

We recommend following the basics of ecotourism. We must respect and protect the environment, as well as the archaeological complexes and local customs.
If you have any questions you are welcome to contact us.

This spectacular 4 day program has been specially designed for people who are looking for an exclusive trail, away from the usual tourist routes and which allows them to see traditional Andean communities. There are typical Andean communities dedicated to agriculture, livestock farming and weaving, where the people still wear their impressive traditional dress from the area, and we can appreciate their generous hospitality. The last day we dedicate to visiting the famous Machu Picchu.

DAY 1: CUSCO - WACAWASI PASO (4400m) - THERMAL BATHES IN LARES (3250m.) - HUACA WASI (3600m.)

Around 6:30 in the morning you will have a pick up from your hotel in Cusco. Travelling by bus we make our way from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the town of Calca. From here we head up into the mountains past the communities of Accha Baja and Totora.
Viewing the snow covered mountains we arrive to the Lares Pass at 4400 meters above sea level for the drop into the Lares valley. We pass century plants, wild anis, mountain Cancha Cancha Casa (4984m.), alpacas, llamas and children on their way to and from school. Upon arrival to Lares (3250m) their will be a chance for a soak in the hot springs before an early lunch, which have a temperature between 28 and 36 degrees Celsius. While lunch is being served our horsemen prepare the equipment for our trek. Today’s trekking is short only 4, towards Huacawasi (3600m), to our campsite.
Time of bus trip: 5 hours. Time spend on walking: 4 hours in a cold climate.

Meals during the day: Lunch/Dinner.

DAY 2: HUACA WASI (3600m.) - ABRA IPSAYCOCHA (4400M.) – PATACANCHA (3650m.)

After the breakfast, at 6:30, we will continue up through the valley and we arrive at the community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru.  We will observe their great skills and brilliant techniques as they make ponchos and other garments. Passing the village we begin climbing up to Condor Pass, the second pass of the trip at 4400m. From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5,750m). Descending gently for about one hour, we arrive at the beautiful Ipsaycocha Lake, our last campsite (3650m).
Time spend on walking this day: 7 hours in a cold climate.

Meals during the day: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

DAY 3: PATACANCHA (3500m.) – WILLOQ (3400m.) – PUMAMARCA (3200m.) – OLLANTAYTAMBO (2850m.) - AGUAS CALIENTES (2050m.).

After a delicious breakfast we start our easy hike, down for about 3 hours hike to the community of Willoq (3400m) and Pumamarca (3200m). Going through the valley of Patacancha we will get to know indigenous towns with ancestral Incan traditions and habits which in spite of all the years have survived. We will have our transportation to Ollantaytambo (2850m), witch also have a beautifully Inca site, and arrive around 2:30 pm. In Ollantaytambo we will have a train to Aguas Calientes (2050m); witch takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes. We spend the night in a basic but comfortable hotel.

Meals during the day: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES (2050m.) - MACHU PICCHU (2450m.) - CUSCO

After an early breakfast we will try to take the first bus at 05:30 am from Aguas Calientes to the city of Machu Picchu. The tour takes around 20 to 30 minutes. At this early morning we will enjoy the Machu Picchu ruins while the sun slowly warm up the site and the fug disappear. We will enjoy a guided 2 ½ hour visit of the great Machu Picchu sanctuary-city, and after it is possible to visit the complex at your own.  There is an optional hike for the more energetic and adventurous people in the group, to the top of the Waynapicchu Mountain - the pyramid-shaped peak that overlooks Machu Picchu. After our visit, we will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where we can enjoy a relaxing bath at the local hot springs. 

The train to Cusco departs in the afternoon from Aguas Calientes, and it is important to be aware of the time schedule of the bus bringing you from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes. Normally busses leave every 25 minutes and the prices of the bus and train tickets are included in the total price of the tour.

Meal during the day: Breakfast.

You will get on a train that depart from Aguas Calientes to the train station in Ollantaytambo at 2pm or 6pm and it takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. In Ollantaytambo you will have transportation by bus to your hotel in Cusco that takes aproxlymatly1 hour and 45 minutes.
You will be back at your hotel around 5.30pm to 6pm or 9:30pm to 10pm.

IMPORTANT:

  • Your passport number
  • If you have any special diet ( ex. Vegetarian)
  • The hotel and address you stay.
  • If you have any special dieses that we should be aware of (you are responsible to bring your own medicine). We will provide basic first ad kid and oxygen.

For the tour we provide a duffle bag (normal sports bag), where you can put in your personal belongings and sleeping back that you don’t want to carry at the trek, but still have with you on the tour. You are allowed to fill the bag with 7 kg, which the mules on the trek will carry. To get this duffle bag you go to Peru Travel Expedition in Plateros street No. 314. The office is located very close to Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

  • Map of the Lares – Machupicchu.
  • Transportation from Cusco Hotel - Lares Hot Springs
  • Transportation Poroy train station – Cusco hotel.
  • Transportation: Willoq - Ollantaytambo (3rd day)
  • Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide.
  • Accommodations: 1 night hotel (Aguas Calientes), 2 nights camping
  • Horses (for camping equipment and personal belongings) including horsemen,
  • Toilet tent.
  • Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes
  • We supply boiled water to fill in your water bottle all the time, if requested with enough time ahead.
  • Cook (3Breakfast,3Lunch,3Dinner) & snacks
  • Camping equipment (tents, mattress, cooking equipment, dinning tent, table and camping chairs), first aid & emergency oxygen bottle.
  • Bus up hill to Machu Picchu, entrance fee, guided tour, bus down hill, Tourist Train back to Cusco.

 Not Included:

  • Breakfast day 1
  • Lunch and dinner day 4
  • Personal equipment (sleeping bag) 

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST

Below you will find a list of equipment we recommend you bring with you.

  • Original passport:
  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag (suitable for temperatures down to -5C)
  • Strong footwear
  • Sweater, jacket (something warm)
  • Camera, films and extra batteries
  • Water bottle, ideally non disposable canteen (boiled drinking water will beprovided)
  • Torch / flashlight, plus extra batteries
  • Broad - brim or peaked cap
  • Sun block
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries & toilet paper, small towel
  • Swimsuit, for the hot springs
  • Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, energy bars etc.
  • Camera, films and extra batteries Cash in soles and US$Dollars
  • Original passport.
  • Optional: walking Poles/sticks (rubber covers necessary).