The hike on Lares valley offers real contact with the Andean life because the natives are still living like ancient time; furthermore they hold on to ancient traditions and wear very typical clothes. It makes for incredible viewing, the colors of their clothes mixed with the large variety of flora and fauna, and these experiences will make this hike an unforgettable trip.  Through these magical and enchanting landscapes you will reach the famous Machupiqchu, one of the new seven wonder of the world, where people seem to float and hide between the mountains and clouds.

• Activities: Archaeological sight-seeing, experience the culture, learn about the ecological aspects of Peru, and Hiking.
• Distance: 35 km. / 29.20 miles.
• Average hiking time:  7 hours per day.
• Duration: 04 days / 03 nights.
• Maximum height: 4400 meters (15.092 ft.) above sea level.
• Departures: contact us
• Number: Minimum 2 passengers.
• Months of Operation: All year.
• Service Type:
  Private: This service is exclusively for groups of friends, couples, families, coworkers, etc. And the itinerary is planned according to your requirements, and on the dates that choose
  Shared: Usually this is a large group where the tourists are all different nationalities and the itinerary is fixed.
• Degree of difficulty: Medium.

OVERALL INFORMATION

DAY 01 : Cusco - Huacacasi pass - Thermal bathes de Lares - Huaca Wasi

We leave the city of Cusco early, traveling north towards the Sacred Valley of the Inkas. We cross this beautiful and fertile valley to the Pacchar valley close to the town of Ollantaytambo. This valley will take us to Raphcca village, (2,900 m. / 9,514 ft.), where our adventure begins.
We begin our walk in the Quechua ecological level, where intensive agriculture is practiced. We reach the community of Sojma where we can see the fields that are used principally for farming corn.
Our stone path will take us to the beautiful waterfalls of Perolniyoq, where there is a micro-climate full of vegetation. We continue our climb to reach a beautiful lookout, where the imposing figures of the mountains make us feel small. After a short walk we arrive at our campsite and delicious lunch await us.

At sunset we visit the archaeological complex of, Qorimarca (3700 m/ 12,139 ft.), where we can marvel at its location and architecture. This site has recently started to be excavated by a specialized team from Ministry of culture of Cusco; when we return to our campsite we´ll have dinner and then relax for the rest of the evening.

Meals: L, D.
Total distance:  7 Km / 4.35 miles.
Estimated walking time:  4 hours
Maximum altitude point:  4400 m. / 14436 ft.
Campsite altitude: 3600 m. / 11811 ft.

Itinerary

DAY 02 : Huaca Wasi - Abra Ipsay – Patacancha

This will be the hardest day, because of the ecological differences that we will have to go through, for instance the Sipsay pass at 4400 m. / 14436ft. which will take us 4 hours. During this, we will pass through some communities and observe the Andean farmers and their experience in the cultivated grounds and their rustic Andean traditional houses. The farmers have a great knowledge of natural agriculture and skills passed down through generations of colorful textile work inspired by the Andean gods and symbols. After this pass through here, we will head down to the village of Patacancha 3650 m. / 11975 ft. the camping place.

Meals: B, L, D.
Total distance:  15 Km - 9.32 miles.
Estimated walking time:  7 hours
Maximum altitude point:  4400 m. / 14436 ft.
Campsite altitude: 3600 m. / 11811 ft.

Itinerary

DAY 03 : Patacancha - Willoq - Pumamarca - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes town

This day will be spectacular; we’ll pass Willoq community 3400 m. / 11156 ft. an attractive town, because its inhabitants wear traditional Inkas clothing, and in hundred years their traditions haven´t changed. Going through the valley of Patacancha we will discover the indigenous towns with ancestral Andean traditions and habits which have survived in spite of all the years that have gone by. We’ll stop in the Pallata community to have lunch and then start to hike uphill and visit pumamarka (3200 m. / 10499 ft.), Incas site from where will have panoramic views of the Patacancha valley.  After to walk inside we continue our adventure going to Ollantaytambo (2850m / 9350f), which is also an archeological site from the Inca dynasty. From Ollantaytambo we will take the train to Aguas Calientes (2050m / 6726f), where we will stay in a hotel overnight.

Meals: L, D.
Total distance:  15 Km - 9.32 miles.
Estimated walking time:  7 hours
Maximum altitude point:  4400 m. / 14436 ft.
Campsite altitude: 3600 m. / 11811 ft.

Itinerary

Day 04 : Aguas calientes - Machupiqchu - Cusco

With another early rise, we go to the bus station to take the bus to Machu Picchu. This bus takes 25 minutes by uneven track, where we will do tour of the Inca citadel, your tour guide will guide you around for about two and a half hours, to show you the most important sectors of this beautiful and enigmatic Inca citadel and then you will have some free time to wander, explore and take photos. Or alternatively you could decide to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (tickets required), where you can see spectacular panoramic views of Machu Picchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon or the great Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we will meet in the town of Aguas Calientes, where if you want, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to Cusco, and we drop you off at your hotel / hostel. Travel time 4 hours. End of our services.

Meals: B
Total distance: 4 km / 2.49 miles.
Estimated walking time:  2 hours.
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m / 8,858 ft.
Machu Picchu altitude: 2,400 m / 7,872 ft.

Itinerary

• Your original passport, student card ISIC (if applicable)
• A Sleeping bag, a backpack for hiking, 2 pairs pants, 2 pairs of shorts, 4-poles (long and short), several pairs of socks, Sandals, towels, toilet paper, gloves, thermal jacket, a hat for cold days, sunglasses and sunscreen for when the sun comes out.
• A liter bottle of water.
• A Flashlight with spare batteries, matches, knives.
• Hiking boots (preferably waterproof with ankle protection).
• Insect repellent, cream to hydrate the face and/or body.
• A Raincoat (poncho for rain).
• Energy foods (dried fruits, candies, chocolates, cookies, etc...).
• Soap and other toiletries and clothes to change.
• Swimsuit (recommended for the hot springs).
• You should bring appropriate clothing for both hot and cold days of the tour.
• Also, depending on your interest, you could bring a camera or camcorder, binoculars, compass; all such equipment should be lightweight.
• Basic medical supplies.
• Extra money in soles and dollars.
• Optional: walking sticks.

WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING

• An orientation to clarify all the details of the tour, 1 or 2 days before departure.
• Private transportation from your hotel to Valley of Lares.
• Entrance ticket to the Valley of Lares Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Guided Tour for the Valley of Lares Trail and Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
• Professional Guide: Bi-lingual, speaks both English and Spanish, 2 guides from more than 9 passengers.
• A Cook responsible for meals. (04 breakfasts, 04 lunches, 04 dinners) - Please notify us if you are a vegetarian.
• Horsemen and mules will be in charge to carry the camping equipment and food.
• Boiled water for each meal, and for the places where there are no shops to buy water.
• Bio-degradable personal hand soaps.
• Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff.
• Camping equipment: Tents 04 people capacity for 02 persons, sleeping pad, dining tent with table and chairs, kitchen tent, toilet tent, cutlery.
• Toilet tent with bio-degradable toilet facilities.
• Mules will carry 5 kg maximum from your personal stuff.
• Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu town (3rd day)
• One night accommodation in Machu Picchu town.
• Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – 4th day.
• Train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus service from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Portable Radio (Walkie Talkies); Basic first aid and oxygen bottle.
• 24 hours assistance.

OUR SERVICE INCLUDED

• Meals: breakfast and lunch 1st day and 4th day.
• Sleeping bags (please note that you can rent them from us).
• Foods that are not listed.
• Admission to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips.

WE DO NOT INCLUDE

• Sleeping bag US$ 20.00 complete tour.
• Thermal-rest mattresses or inflatable sleeping pad for US$ 20.00.
• Discount of US$ 20.00 with International Student Card (ISIC Card).
• You can rent an extra horse if you are tired or you can`t walk any more for. US$ 40.00 per Day.
• Bag pack for, US$ 10.00 whole tour.
• When you reserve and then specify the type and category of hotel (2 **, 3 ***, etc.). Prices range from US$ 25 to US$ 750. This will modify the published tour price.
• If you want to return to the ruins the next day, you have to pay admission again. (Only the first entry to Machu Picchu will be included in the tour).
• All our programs are with the Expedition train service (for a comfortable price), but if you want another type of service, like the Vistadome train service (first class service) or Hiram Bingham (exclusive luxury Orient Express service), each train service is a different price, which obviously modify the published tour price. We can customize your travel, all you need to do is contact us.

Optional

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• For each tour or service that you book, our online staff will send you an email of confirmation for your booking tour within 24 hours of you making the booking, which you must print and present before the beginning of the tour.
• Confirmation of your booking will be issued once the payment has been made. Upon our receipt of you payment, our on line staff will send you a Trip Boucher.
• Our staff on line will send you all the tour information you will require, such as office address, telephone number and name of the person who will provide you the services, by e-mail.
• ANDEAN TERRITORY EIRL is a tourism company with extensive experience in the tourism service and provides a high quality service, ensuring that our customers enjoy their respective trips or tours without having to worry about organizing and planning everything – We do that for you.

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