TREKKING TO LARES/MACHUPICCHU
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
Tour Lares Machupicchu. Amazing Tour in Peru, Cusco, where you will
able to see diferents kinds of climates in the route.
DAY 01 CUSCO / CALCA / LARES / QUISHUARANI.
We
leave Cusco early morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley for
approximately 11/2 hours to Sayhuapata (2900m.) Our hike begins here in a
fertile valley and follows a small river up through the mountain corridor. After
walking roughly 41/2 hours, we begin to see the thatched-roof stone houses of
the Cancha Cancha community (3900). Just passing the village, we set up camp for
the night. L, D, snacks and tea time.
DAY 02: QUISHUARANI / CANCHA CANCHA.
Shortly after beginning our trek in the morning, we reach two brilliant
glacial lakes, Suirococha and Yuraccocha. Here we can see several bird species,
including Andean Ibis and Andean geese. From the lakes, the trail climbs steeply
for about 21/2 hours to the first pass, named Pachacutec (4700m.). Nearing the
top, we enjoy a spectacular view of the snow-covered peaks of Pitusiray (5750m.)
and Chicon (5500). An original Inca stone path will lead us along the ridge down
into the opposite corridor. We follow a series of cascading waterfalls to the
village of Quisuarani (3850m), where we camp for the night. B, L, D snacks and
tea time.
DAY 03: CANCHA CANCHA / HUARAN / OLLANTAYTAMBO / AGUAS CALIENTES.
Today begins with an easy walk along a scenic dirt road for approximately 3
hours until we arrive to the colonial town of Lares. Here we can soak in the
nearby hot springs and have lunch before continuing our hike in the afternoon to
just past the community of Huacawasi, where we camp for the night.. B, L snacks
and tea time.
DAY 04: AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHUPICCHU / AGUAS CALIENTES / CUSCO.
Early
in the morning we begin our ascent to Yanahuara Pass (4,400m.) The views are
spectacular as we pass large rock formations, lagoons, and follow original Inca
stone paths that once connected the Lares Valley with the Urubamba Valley. We
have a long, beautiful descent through a rare Queuna tree forest before reaching
the end of our trek in the community of Yanahuara. From here we take private
transport back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo for the Machu Picchu extension.
INCLUDED:
•Hotel collection and transport to trailhead.
•Professional English-speaking guide and camp staff.
•Plentiful, nutritious meals (Vegetarian option available) and snacks.
•Drinking water provided throughout trek
•Hot water for washing in the morning
•High quality, double-occupancy tents and equipment (includes dining tent,
kitchen tent, and latrine tent).
•Pack animals (horses and llamas) to carry baggage and equipment
•Emergency horse(s) for riding in case of illness or injury
•First aid kit and oxygen
•Entrance fees to hot springs
•Transport from end of trek to Cusco or Ollantaytambo.
NOT INCLUDED:
•Sleeping bag
•Breakfast 1st day / Dinner last day
•Tips
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