CUSCO – LARES TREK – MACHUPICCHU – 7D/6N

DAY 01 – LIMA / CUSCO / CITY TOUR

AM Arrival to Cusco, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel. At the afternoon 13.50 HRS. start City Tour + close ruins recognized as “The Archeological Capital of the Americas”, “Cultural Patrimony of the World”. Cusco is an example alive of the meeting of two cultures where simultaneaously live present and past.We will begin with the guided sight of the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha. Then we will address to the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo (carved rock laberynth), Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay (sacred place of the water). 18.45 HRS. return to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 02 –  CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / CUSCO

7.50 AM Pick up from your hotel to then start the tour to the Sacred Valley with the visiting to touristic places of historic- social and architectonic interest, located to the north-west of Cusco city as: the indian market and archeological center of Pisaq the town of Urubamba, place where we will have an included buffet lunch, afterwards we will visit the archeological center of Ollantaytambo where we will appreciate a series of terraces and carved in stone ones, finally we will visit Chinchero, its temple, the craft market of textiles and watch the process of dyeing and spinning 18.45 HRS.  return to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.

DIA 03 –  LARES TREK 4D/3N CUSCO – LARES – HUACAHUASI

4.30AM Pick up from your hotel to transfer it in tourist transport to Lares. On the way we will pass through the City of Calca, agricultural villages, herds of llamas, then cross the highest point of the day, we will make a short stop for a walk through the Inca ruins of Ancasmarca with a panoramic view of the surrounding valley. From here we go to LARES small town nestled in the valley of lares, place where we can visit the local market continue to the thermal baths and have the option of taking a comforting bath then enjoy an exquisite hot lunch. In the afternoon we will walk around 4.00 hours to the native village of Huacahuasi, place of our first camp, dinner and overnight..

DIA 04 – HUACAHUASI /  PATACANCHA

This is a day of many emotions after a nutritious breakfast we continue our journey today we will ascend to the highest point of the circuit, the ascent will be very demanding until the highest step 4450 masl, from this point, the view is indescribable with snowy peaks like Pitusiray , Sawasiray, Chicón and others. After passing through the Andean pass we descend to Ipsayqocha. Lunch and we continue our walk until we reach Patacancha 3600 masl. This community conserves the ancestral of the Incas its people and daily activities make us go back to the time of the Incas, you will be able to appreciate handmade works, like weaving, ceramics and another arrival to the second camp is 3 hours arriving in the course of the 4 at 5 in the evening, dinner.

DIA 05 –  PATACANCHA / OLLANTAYTAMBO / AGUAS CALIENTES

In the same way this day, the awake one is early to take our breakfast and to relax for a moment, later we will continue showing way by carrozable way where we will be able to observe the flora / fauna landscape also we will have the opportunity to walk by real Inca road and where we will be able to see the archaeological zone of Pumamarka and then continue the trek to Ollantaytambo where we will have lunch included, then at the right time we will board the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes 2000 meters above sea level where we will spend the last night in a hostel (double or triple rooms with private bathroom). Also, we will have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing bath in the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes income S /. 10.00 (optional), then dinnerOvernight in Aguas Calientes.

DIA 06 – MACHUPICCHU FULL DAY /  CUSCO

5.30AM early in the morning after breakfast, walk up to the majestic Archaeological Park of MACHUPICCHU 2400msnm .. Upon arrival we will have the opportunity to observe the sunrise at once, guided tour of 2 hrs. Approx, it is impressive for the visitor, contemplate the charm and wonderful achievement of the pre-Hispanic architects, to have built this stone citadel between peaks and abysses, then we will have free time to take photos, energy, etc, (option you can go up to Waynapicchu previous reservation, add $ 16.00 USD). In the afternoon 18.45 HRS. or 21.30 HRS. We will board the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by direct tourist bus to Cusco .
Overnight in Cusco.

DIA 07 – CUSCO / LIMA.

At opportune time, we will pass by the hotel for its transfer to the airport or terrestrial terminal.

END OF OUR SERVICES.

INCLUDED IN LARES TREK 4D / 3N:

  • Transportation by tourist bus Cusco – Lares.
  • Entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Machupicchu.
  • Tourist train Ollanta – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo and continue by direct tourist bus to Cusco.
  • Professional Tourism Guide in English / Spanish.
  • 01 night of lodging in Aguas Calientes (double or triple room with private bathroom).
  • Cook and kitchen equipment.
  • Camping equipment: tents and mats, etc.
  • Horses for camping equipment and kitchen equipment.
  • Food: 03 breakfasts, 03 lunches and 03 dinners.
  • First aid kit.
  • Support horse (5 kg Max of Baggage per person for the first 3 days).
  • Nice cordiality and kindness during the trek.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Water for the first day, purifying pills, mosquito repellents, sunscreen, rain poncho, extra money in soles for emergencies (optional), sleeping bag (-15º), swimwear, hat and sunglasses, shoes for walk, flashlight, camera, Snack (granola, chocolates, dried fruit, etc.), two backpacks, a staff of 10 liters and another of 30 liters, personal hygiene equipment. (Toilet paper, towel, etc.), original passport and current Student ISIC Carnet. (Suitable for sports people who like to walk, enjoy nature and adventure, not heart or hypertensive).

IMPORTANT: Horses can help with 5 kilos of their luggage per person, during the first three days. The service does not include, first breakfast, last lunch, bus up and down $ 24.00 USD (optional), Likewise if you want, we have extra horse for chair with additional payment of $ 120.00 USD and load $ 70.00 USD for the first 3 days.

NOTE: by rainy season, this trek is recomended perform from March 01 to December 31.