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PERUVIAN ANDES – URUBAMBA MOUNTAIN RANGE – CUSCO PERU

 CUSCO LARES VALLEY HUACAHUASI

LOCATION

 South-America, Cusco – Perú

The spectacular scenery of the Lares Valley a 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 pochos, we will see several thatched roof stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas, small villages of shepherds and weavers in the highland, the trek is moderate class, the trek combines spectacular scenery with glacier mountains, authentic quechua speaking communities.

DURATION

 4days and 3Nights

PRICE

 USD. On Request

SEASON

 April to October

ACTIVITIES

 Nature, Cultural.

GROUP SIZE

 Minimum 4, maximum 15 

This three-day trekking, exploring, discovering along to the Urubamba mountain range, where is located the Lares valley is another perfect alternative for those unable to book the Inca trail, the trek is a combination of the real authentic Quechua communities with nice mountains, valleys. The first night we can enjoy the hot springs near to our campsite and we can interact with Quechua farmers of Choqquecancha,  Huacahuasi, Ipsayqocha, Patacancha, willoq, finally the third night we board the train ride for 2 hours to reach the Machu Picchu town, overnight at comfortable lodging. Last day early guided visit to Machu Picchu Inca City. 

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1:  CUSCO – CALCA – LARES VALLEY.

We leave from Cusco city  by bus early during the morning, it will be a long drive approximately  5 hours with several stops along the way, also  the bus ride is with spectacular  views,   through  part of the sacred valley, we’ll arrive  to Lares  District and our campsite is near to the hot springs 3,150mt. (10,170ft). Here we just drop our equipment  then we’ll continue by bus to the one of the famous Quechua community called Choquecancha, where we can interact with locals specially with women  whose are specialist making textiles (back strap looms). There will be a good chance to know about the local weavers, some thing amazing is to find in a middle of the community the remains of an impressive Inca construction,  which one has a  panoramic view of the all valley, after to explore the community way back to the campsite hiking, now we have a great option to jump to the hot spring pools. 

DAY 2:  LARES - HUACAHUASI - IQSAYQOCHA.

We start our second day meeting our “arrieros” (horse handlers). This day morning our trail has a gradually ascend  toward to Huacahuasi farmers community, this area is a big valley with rich farming fields, during the afternoon  up hill toward the high pass approximately 4,400mt. (14,500ft). this area considered as a highland we can appreciate heard of llamas and alpacas around the hike, our campsite is near to the highland lake with several rainbow trout  and beautiful views.   

DAY 3:  IPSAYCOCHA - HUILLOC - MACHU PICCHU.

Today is a relaxing day all the hike is downhill, we hike toward to two Andean communities Patacacnha and Huilloq, where again we can appreciate that the most of the population specially women  are expert weavers and every body even the children with traditional costumes like the hats, ponchos, blankets, etc. Huilloc community will be the end of our hike, our bus will be waiting for our group to transfer us to Ollantaytambo town, where late afternoon  we catch the train for 2 hours to Machu Picchu town, overnight at comfortable lodging.

DAY 4:  MACHUPICCHU CUSCO

Early in the morning, we’ll catch the bus up to the Inca city of Machu Picchu to enjoy a guided tour or this enigmatic site. After the tour there will be time to wander around and appreciate the beauty and mystery of  Machu Picchu. Later on, you may choose to climb Wayna Picchu 2,600mt  (8,850 ft) the jutting peak overlooking the area. Around  mid-afternoon we’ll catch the bus back to the train station for the return trip to Cusco. The tracks run along the Urubamba river valley, the route taken by Hiram Bingham in 1911 when he re-discovered Machu Picchu. On the arrival to Cusco we transfer to the hotel. 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Original passport

  • A sleeping bag (if not, you can rent at the office for USD 30 all trip).

  • A backpack (50 or 70 liters).

  • Hiking boots, sneakers and shoes.

  • Long pants and shorts.

  • Long sleeved shirts and T-shirts.

  • Warm clothes sweaters, jacket and fleece.

  • Rains wear.

  • Camera, films, batteries.

  • Flashlight and batteries.

  • Insect repellent and sun block.

  • Personal toilet items and first aid kit.

  • A pocketknife.

  • A water bottle and purified pills.

  • A change of underwear.

  • Hat or cap to protect from the sun, rain or cold.

  • A pack towel.

  • Snacks:  Energy bars, chocolate, biscuits, dry fruits etc.

  • Cash USD and local currency (no option for ATM machines)

  • Walking sticks with rubber covers (optional).

INCLUDED DURING THE TREK

  • Pick up from several hotels all the members, and then transfer by bus to Lares Village (trailhead).

  • A large igloo tents, for each 2 persons.

  • Mattress, one per person.

  • Kitchen tent.

  • Dining tent.

  • Enough tables and chairs.

  • Toilet tent (in case campsite don’t have toilets).

  • English speaking professional tour guide.

  • An expert cooks.

  • Wranglers and horses

  • Full meals during the trek.

  • Daily snack bag.

  • Daily afternoon tea service.

  • Daily wake up call tea, and hot water for washing.

  • Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.

  • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.

  • Comfortable lodging in Machu Picchu town.

  • Entrance Fee, Machu Picchu

  • Train ticket (round trip, Vista dome or backpacker service, upon request).

NOT INCLUDED

  • Breakfast the fist morning (you can order an early breakfast at your hotel)

  • Day fourth, Machu Picchu town Lunch, Dinner (on your own)

  • Tips to the crew (guides, cooks, wranglers)

OPTIONAL SERVICES

  • Sleeping Bag, Rental sleeping bag should be requested in advance, charge is $30

  • Single Tent, if you prefer to have guaranteed single tent the charge is $ 40

 

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