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LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
04 Days - 03 Nights

SUMMARY

This trip brings genuine contact with nature, geography and the people of the Andes crossing through an alternative route to the classical Inka Trail, avoiding crowds of tourists in order to have a real authentic and unique tour. We visit colourful Andean communities and get acquainted with their cordial and jovial peoples who live surrounded by breathtaking mountains, rivers and lakes. Afterwards we go through pathways at more than 14,000 feet of height and enjoy the relaxing thermo-medicinal baths of Lares, culminating with a visit to the majestic Inka Sanctuary of Machupicchu.
The Lares Valley Trek has yet to fully appear on the tourist radar and provides travelers remarkable insight into the lives of Andean farmers. This place is a unique area to get in touch with Andean people and learn about their traditions and life-style.
Next we visit Inka archeological remains of Ollantaytambo, considered a living museum cause its Inka stone dwellings and the people who continue to inhabit them. Finally we visit MACHUPICCHU Sanctuary the world´s most beautiful and important archeological Inka site.

ITINERARY

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Day 01: CUSCO - CALCA - TOTORA - LARES
You’ll be picked up from the hotel and taken in our transport for a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley of the Inkas heading Calca village (9,500 ft), here we visit the local market and then we continue to Totora, where the first section of our trail stars. After three-hour hike along the river and the small canyon we go on now by bus until Lares town (10,200 ft). We will be able to observe potato crops, flocks of llamas and alpacas developed in this part of the Andes and the local communities of people who continue living in houses made of stones. Once we arrive at Lares, we take a break, we have a delicious lunch and we can enjoy the thermal baths and the lovely scenery, which is our campsite for the night. Tea time and dinner. (L/T/D) 

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Day 02:  LARES - WAQAWASI - IPSAYQOCHA - PATAKANCHA
After breakfast we will meet our horses, handlers and trek staff. Then we commence our beautiful trek through the Andes. Along the way you will be able to observe small Andean communities, spectacular mountain landscapes, herds of llamas and alpacas plus campesinos (people of the local villages) in colorful costumes as is traditional with all villages around. Later on, we reached Waqawasi (12,500 ft), sharing a special time with the local people. There is then a short, steeper climb to highest point of the circuit, at your pace of course. The climb is hard until to the most elevated pathway (14,500ft), but the panoramic view is amazing with snow-capped Andean peaks such as Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Chicón and others which are definitely worth the effort. After this, we descend to Ipsayqocha lagoon (13,780). Here, we camp and sleep overnight. (B/L/T/D)

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Day 03: IPSAYQOCHA - PATAKANCHA - WILLOQ - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES

Today's trek leads downhill to an overlook that faces the wide valley after a delicious breakfast at 13,780 feet above sea level. As we descend into the valley, we'll pass through the communities of Patakancha (12,800 ft) and Willoq (12,140 ft), where the people produce some of the finest weavings in Perú. Here, we can observe them employing their skilled techniques in the creation of ponchos and other garments. Afterwards we’ll visit the school giving some gifts for the children. We enjoy the last lunch in our trek and say farewell to our staff, horses, handlers, cooks and assistants. A private bus will then take us for the one hour ride to Ollantaytambo Train Station (9,200 ft), where we will board the train for the two-hour trip with our tour guide to Aguas Calientes (6,560 ft). Check into our hotel. Here, you have the option of visiting the hot springs of town. (B/L)

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Day 04: MACHUPICCHU

Early breakfast we’ll take the bus directly to Machupicchu (7,900 ft). (Optional for those wishing to walk: leave 04.30 am and walk up to Machupicchu arriving approx 06.00 am). In Machupicchu it is still a 15 minute-walk from the drop-off point to the famous views from the south zone of the farming terraces at the end of the Inka trail. Enjoy the early tour of Machupicchu with your guide who will explain the mysteries of this magical site, showing you the very best of it! Your guide will spend about two hours relating stories and explaining temples and special sectors. Then you have free time to take your photos before the 10.30 crowds arrive. You will also have the opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu Mountain (8,700 ft) or the Three Windows Temple. Once time is up we’ll take the bus to Aguas Calientes and we’ll provide a buffet lunch. We'll be transferred from Aguas Calientes to Poroy by train, and by bus proceed back to Cusco. We'll check into our hotel and spend the night there. (B/L)

End of our services

INCLUDED

  1. Private ground transportation described in the program, including the roundtrip to Machupicchu by train
  2. One night in hotel based on double or single occupancy with breakfast, included one night in Aguas Calientes
  3. All meals indicated in the program.  (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, T = Tea time)
  4. Entry to all the sites listed in the program including Lares and Machupicchu Sanctuary. (Optional visits are the responsibility of the individual)
  5. English-speaking guide services and assistant
  6. First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank if needed
  7. Camping gear (Tents for sleeping, the mess tent, the kitchen tent, a portable latrine, air mattresses, tents for our staff, folding tables and chairs, mess kits and utensils)
  8. Horsemen and Horses
  9. Personalized attention and assistance

NOT INCLUDED

  1. Personal Expenses
  2. Extra food or beverages
  3. Sleeping bags
  4. Excess baggage charges
  5. Insurance of any kind
  6. Tips
  7. Other costs not specified

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