Lares – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu trek, Combine the best of the Lares Valley and the fascinating Inca archeological remains of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. Our first stop is the colonial town of Lares, there, we can enjoy the hot springs before begin our four-day trek through the spectacular Urubamba Range. Each day is reasonably paced with enough time to enjoy the wonderful scenery, appreciating the life of the Andean farmers. On the fourth day we reach the legendary Inca town of Ollantaytambo, Next, we will take the short train ride to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, one of the world’s most beautiful and important archeological remains.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Lares Hot Springs – Huacawasi
We will leave Cusco towards Lares at about 5:00 am by bus. We stop in Calca wichs is in the sacred valley During this trip we will pass several archeological sites and handcraft. We will first head for the Huanca ccasa pass (4400m/14436f) and then descend to Lares hot springs (3200m/ 10499f). Here we will have some time to relax in the pools of between 28 and 36 degrees Cº/82 and 97 degrees F. After lunch, we will continue our journey towards Huacawasi 3 horas walk (3600m/11811f), where our camping site is situated.
Day 2: Waca Wasi – Ipsay pass – Patacancha
The second day is the most beautiful one. After breakfast, we will start a 4-hours hike up to the Ipsay pass (4400m/14436f). Up there, we will visit some families that live from agriculture and textile design, inspired by their Andean gods. Thereafter, we will head down to the village of Patacancha (3650m/11975f), our camping site.
Day 3: Patacancha – Willoq – Pumamarca – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
This day we will visit several communities and indigenous towns such as Willoq (3400m/11156f),Pumamarca (3200m/10499f) and Ollantaytambo (2850m/9350f), whereas the latter is considered to be the last citadel of the Incas, constructed according to Incan architecture. From Ollantaytambo we will take the train to Aguas Calientes (2050m/6726f), where we will spend the night in a hotel in aguas calientes.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will leave our hotel after breakfast at 5:30 am and head for Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f) by tourist bus. We will arrive at the citadel around 6:00 am. After a guided tour around the archeological site, including information about life and culture of the Incas, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu on your own. We will leave Aguas Calientes by train either at 2:55 pm or at 6:10 pm. Until then, you will have time to have lunch in one of the nice restaurants. Moreover, you can visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes to relax.
Inclusions
Included
- Transport
- Transport from the hotel to Valle de Lares
- Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
- Entrance to the thermal baths in the Valle de Lares
- Entrance to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Hotel with private room and bathroom in Aguas Calientes
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- High quality camping equipment (professional tents Doite, Cima 4, extra light/4.5kgs for 2 persons. Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
- Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/Option vegetarian)
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horseman and mules, for all camping and personal equipment (up to 7 kg)
- Emergencia horse (minimum 2 persons)
- First-aid kit, oxygen bottle and safety rope
Not included:
- Breakfast on the first day and last lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Sleeping bag (if you don`t have a sleeping bag, you can rent from our company)
- Bus to get down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for 9 U.S. dollars or you has the option to walk down which takes about 1 hour.
Recommmendations
- Personal Sleeping Bag (If you don’t have, please, see our camping equipment Web)
- Flash Light
- Warm and Rain Clothes
- Trekking Boots
- Hat, Cap.
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Bottle of Water
- Day Pack
- Sunscreen, Insect Repellent
- 05 Pairs of Socks
- Bathing suit and towel
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