The spectacular scenery of the Urubamba mountain range complicated geological topography with deep valleys where the high mountain Andean people makes trails hundreds year ago with ascends and descends or just well know up hill and downhill those trails connect several and remote and rarely visited region offer to the adventure people a real lives of the Andean farmers, dressed in their traditional colored customs specially the ponchos, we will see several thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas, small villages of shepherds and weavers in the highland, enjoy this short hike in this part of the Peruvian Andes; a unique hike to be in contact with Andean people and learn about their traditions and life-style. Social help is appreciated.

• Activities: Archaeological sight-seeing, experience the culture, learn about the ecological aspects of Peru, and Hiking.
• Distance: 30 km. / 29.20 miles.
• Average hiking time: 6 hours per day.
• Duration: 04 days.
• 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- Thermal Baths De Lares -Huacawuasi

We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning at 03:45 AM.  We will head straight toward Lares (hot springs) the estimated time of our journey is 4 hours, and we will be going in private transportation. Along the way we are going to pass through the highest point 4265 m. at this point it will be possible to see a few glacier such as sawasiray and pitusiray. We then descend into the warm valley of Lares at a height of 3207 m.; there we have lunch at around midday. You will have the opportunity to visit the thermal baths and walk around the area. After a good rest we will start climbing up from 3207 (Lares) to 3650 above sea level (Huacawasi) (4 hours), the road is not difficult and during this trail we will observe the variety of vegetation and wildlife found in the valley.  The climate is excellent which will make for a comfortable journey, and you will also have the chance to appreciate the agriculture that the villagers use and how they take care of the cows and the llamas. After a good day’s walk we arrive at our first camp site "Wacawuasi" this is a charming little community where you will be able to see houses that are built of rustic materials such as mud bricks.
We’ll will enjoy a nice dinner there and go to bed early in our comfortable tents, in preparation for the next day’s early departure.

Meals: L, D.
Total distance:  7 Km / 4.35 miles.
Estimated walking time:  4 hours
Maximum altitude point:  4,400 m. / 14,436 ft.
Campsite altitude: 3600 m. / 11,811 ft.

Itinerary

DAY 02 : Huacawasi - Miskyunuyoc

We’ll wake up early and, after a good breakfast we will set out for our trek. We will continue our hike towards the mountain pass of Huacawasi  (4500m/ 12,467 ft.), which offers impressive views of both sides of the pass. Along the path we only have high Andean vegetation, roads and pre-Hispanic houses made by the Huacawasi villagers. We will have ample opportunity to see plenty of South American camels (llamas and alpacas), for which Peru is famous for.  When we arrive at the pass, you will be able to see the majestic lake called Auroray (Blue Lagoon) which was formed after water came down from the Pumahuanca snowy mountain and at this lake we will stop for our lunch. After lunch we start walking again for around an hour and a half to reach our second camp site which is Miskiunuyoc which is close to the community of Manatnay located at 3800 m. / 12,467 ft.

Meals: B, L, D.
Total distance:  11 Km / 6.38 miles.
Estimated walking time:  7 hours
Maximum altitude point:  4500 m. / 12,467 ft.
Campsite altitude: 3800 m. / 12,467 ft.

Itinerary

DAY 03: Miskyunuyoc - Yanahuara - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

The wakeup call will be at 06:00 am and after a healthy breakfast at 08:00 am in the morning we will be ready to start our third day of hiking toward Yanahuara (2950 m) a beautiful town with an excellent climate, located in the Urubamba Valley. This place is considered to be the major supplier of food products of Cusco, with vast fields of corn and vegetables. On this day we will walk down for around 3 to 4 hours, and during the hike we can marvel at the famous forest of Qeuñua which is protected by the Peruvian government. We hike on until we see the beginning of the village of Yanahuara, where will we stop for lunch. After lunch we will take transportation from Yanahuara (bus) to Ollantaytambo where we take the train to Aguas Calientes, (depending on the train time table) after a 2 hour train ride we arrive at the small town of Aguas Calientes. Here we will provide you with a room in a hostel which includes a private bathroom, and we’ll have dinner in a local restaurant. Our guide will then give us a briefing about the next day.

Meals: B, L, D.
Total distance:  7 Km / 12.45 miles.
Estimated walking time:  8 - 9 hours
Maximum altitude point:  3600 m. / 11,812 ft.
Campsite altitude: 2125m. / 6972 ft.

Itinerary

DAY 04 : Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - 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.
• Private transportation from Yanahuara to Ollantaytambo train station.
• 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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