Lares Trek To Machupicchu 4D / 3N

DAY 1: CUSCO – LARES – HUACAHUASI

lares trek to machupicchu 4 daysWe depart Cuzco early in the morning and travel to the town of Calca (2900 masl). From Calca we pass Inca burial tombs, local farms and herds of wild llama en route. Just past the highest point of the day, we will stop for a short walk at the Inca ruins of Ancasmarca with views of the surrounding valley. From here we make our way down into the Lares Valley and the main town, Lares where we can visit the local market before continuing onto the famous hot springs. Have a bath in the hot springs before lunch. In the afternoon we will walk about 3 hours to the village of Huacahuasi. Camping at Huacahuasi village. (Lunch, Dinner). Overnight.

DAY 2: HUACAHUASI – IPSAYQOCHA

lares trek to machupicchu 4 daysAfter breakfast we begin to ascent to the highest point of our trek – Ipsaycocha pass (4200 masl). We reach it after 4.5 hours of walking. On the way we see beautiful snowcapped mountains and see herding llamas and alpacas. After the pass we descent for 30 minutes and arrive at the campspot located close to a nice lagoon. In the afternoon we have an opportunity to fish in the lagoon and observe Andean seagulls and geese. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).Overnight.

DAY 3: IPSAYQOCHA – PATACANCHA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

lares trek to machupicchu 4 daysThe final section of our trek is a descent to the valley of Patacancha. A steady 4 hours walking brings us to the town of Patacancha, a long-established textile community with strong ancient Quechua traditions. From Patacancha we will take private transport to the village of Ollantaytambo. On the way we may visit the ruins being part of Pumamarca, which was thought to have been built to protect the Sacred Valley. It also has interesting storage facilities. We will have lunch In Ollantaytambo and depending on the train time during the afternoon you will have time to visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo. (Boleto Turistico not included). In the afternoon or evening you will take the train to Aguas Calientes. Accomodation: Hostal in Aguas Calientes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). Overnight.

DAY 4: MACHUPICCHU (AGUAS CALIENTES) – CUSCO

lares trek to machupicchu 4 daysOn this day, we will plan to leave very early to take the first bus to Machupicchu which leaves at 5:30 so that we can be at the citadel early to see the sun rise. In this place, we will have a thorough explanation of the Inca construction, at a time where there will be the least number of people. We can also secure our entry to the mountain of Waynapichu from where we can appreciate Machupicchu from a different vantage point. Later, we will again descend to the pueblo of Aguas Calientes to take our return train to Cusco, and then return you to your hotel. (Breakfast in the hotel). End of our services.