LARES TREK TO MACHUPICCHU - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

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PRICE: US$ -- per person LARES TREK - 04 DAYS (Group Service) ASK FOR A PRIVATE SERVICE...

Participants: Minimum 01  Maximum 10   Difficulty: High     Destination: Lares Trek to Machupicchu   Departures: Daily Departures   • Tour starts in Cusco

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LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU - 04 DAYS

 

The Inca Trails are a communication system that allowed the Incas to travel from one place to another. This complex network of roads stretches from southern Colombia to northern Argentina. There are several different Inca trails, but the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is considered one of the best treks in the world (National Geographic Adventure Magazine). This is all thanks to its unique geographical location and stunning natural beauty. Mountains reaches an altitude of 6,271 meters above sea level and has cold weather conditions.

 

AVAILABILITY OF MACHU PICCHU ENTRY:

We organize tours to Machu Picchu via the Lares Trek from March to January. Our recommended fixed departure times are from April to November. Before and after these months are considered the rainy season. We have a strict limit on the number of visitors we can take on this route, and entry to Machu Picchu is limited per day. Knowing all this, we recommend booking this trip well in advance (at least 6 months).

 

Why Peru Mysteries?

Peru Mysteries is a fully local, family-owned tour operator. Our manager has worked and continues to work as a tour guide in Cusco, Manu National Park, and Tambopata National Reserve for over 20 years, and we put all of his experience at the service of our visitors. We are very proud of this. We also have a team of professional and well-trained local staff, offering them opportunities for professional development.

 

The mystery, the tradition and the magic of the land of the inkas (Cusco and Machupicchu) in a tour loaded with unforgettable experiences; come and enjoy this and much more with Peru Mysteries.

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Peru, thanks to its varied and exuberant geography, invite to live all kinds of experiences. Experiences that a single trip would not be possible to discover. In Peru Mysteries we highlight some of these places and activities and we put at your disposal with a professionalism that will allow you to enjoy.

 

DAY 01 (CUSCO - LARES VALLEY - HOT SPRINGS - WACAWASI):

For this trip, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco city at a time previously coordinated (variable hours), in one of our private vehicles, and then start our trip, using part of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas route, and passing for archaeological remains, Andean markets, cultivated terraces, small towns to then reach the highest point of this route known as Huacacasi (4 450 m), from here we will go down to the Lares Valley (3 250 m), where we will make a stop to enjoy its thermal baths; also in this place we will enjoy our lunch. After three hours of hike up to Wacawasi, we will set up our camp. Opportunity to meet locals who will show you their textile works and the techniques they use. (Lunch - Dinner)

 

DAY 02 (WACAWASI - ABRA IPSAY - PATACANCHA):

This day is the longest and strenuous day of the tour, we will walk fo 7 or 8 hours. After an early breakfast, you will walk ascending to the Abra of Ipsay (4 480 m), the ascent may be exhausting but it offers us an indescribable panoramic view of the snow-covered Pitusiray, Sawasiray and Chicón; being surrounded by a beautiful landscape. We will make a brief stop to have lunch. During the tour we will pass through peasant communities that have ancient techniques in agriculture and textile work. We will continue our descent hike to establish our camp near the town of Patacancha (3 720 m). Free time to explore the surroundings. (Breakfast ­– Lunch - Dinner)

 

DAY 03 (PATACANCHA - PUMAMARKA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES):

This day the descent walk will be of approximately for 5 hours, going through the communities of Willoq (3 400 m.), Pumamarca (3 200 m) and many others. Then we continue walking until we reach Ollantaytambo (2 850 m.) Whose archaeological site represents an unbeatable sample of the richness of the Andean culture. From Ollantaytambo we will take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes (2 000 m.), The tourist city built at the foot of Machu Picchu. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. (Breakfast - Lunch)

 

DAY 04 (GUIDED VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO):

Aguas Calientes is a little town located 30 minutes (by bus) from the citadel of Machu Picchu; after some snacks, we will take one of the buses to ascend 400 m. by a zigzagging road until reach the world wonder "The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu".

 

The guided tour in Machu Picchu takes approximately 2 hours. The guided tour will begin visiting the main sectors of the citadel: The sacred plaza, The Sun Temple, The Intihuatana (Solar deal), the Royal Enclosures, the Three Windows Temple and the cemetery. At the end of the tour you will have some free time to explore the citadel. After this visit you have to return to the town of Aguas Calientes and enjoy your food in one of the local restaurants. Then you will take the train back. The return will follow the same pattern as the outward journey, when you arrive at the train station, we will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

 

Notes:

• The arrival time in Cusco will depend on the train option you choose. In normal conditions we include the train at 18:20 hours, arriving in Cusco around 10 at night.
• After the guide in "Machupicchu", you. You have the option of climbing Huaynapicchu mountain or Machupicchu mountain for one more hour, from the top of these mountains you have an incredible view of the citadel of "Machupicchu", the surrounding mountains and valleys (book in advance).
• Huayna Picchu is the mountain located northwest of Machupicchu, it is steeper, but more popular and has interesting archaeological remains at the top.
• The "Machupicchu" mountain is located to the southwest. The "Machupicchu mountain" is a longer, less crowded and less steep hike.

 

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Professional guide in tourism (bilingual)
• Meeting: passenger - guide, 01 or 02 days before the tour
• Train: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (9:00 p.m.)
• Bus: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes (optional)
• Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
• Bus: Cusco - Lares
• Meals (3D - 3A - 2C)
• 02 Nights in camp (Tents and Matras)
• Hostel in Aguas Calientes
• First aid kit and oxygen
• Train: Aguas Calintes - Ollantaytambo (6:20 p.m.)
• Bus: Ollataytambo - Cusco

 

THE SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Breakfast of the first day
• Lunch on the last day
• Sleeping bag

 

THINGS WE SUGGEST TO BRING:

• Original passport (original student card if applicable)
• Sleeping bag
• Walking sticks
• Comfortable clothes and swimsuit.
• Warm clothes (in case of cold)
• Raincoat (long poncho)
• Hat, wide brim and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• 50% DEET (insect repellent)
• Walking shoes and sandals
• Towel for the entire tour
• Medication and / or personal supplies
• Water bottle and plastic bags

 

TIPS:

• Walking sticks ($ 10 per couple)
• Additional porter (60 $ max. 7 Kilos)
• Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu ($ 65) (limit of 400 people per day - book in advance)
• Extra money for personal expenses

 

DISCOUNTS: ROUTE LARES TO MACHUPICCHU 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

• With a normal student card with photo and valid expiration period (NO ISIC), you can get a discount on the service ($ 20), mention and send us a copy at the time of booking.
• If you are under 17, you can get a discount ($ 20), send us a copy of your document at the time of your reservation.

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