Day 1: CUSCO – CUNCANI

Early in the morning our guide will pick you up from the hotel and we will head to the Sacred Valley.

At the Calca market we will make our last stop before immersing in the mountain. It´s the last chance to buy any last minute things we may need for the hike. The road leading to Lares crosses the Amparaes pass at 4470m, where the mountain view is breathtaking.

Our final destination are the hot baths in Lares. It is naturally occurring, relaxing thermal water as a preparation for our trek. After a gradual climb of a few hours we will stop for lunch, before continuing to the community Cuncani, our campsite for the evening.

Day 2: CUNCANI – PASO DE PUMAHUANCA – PACCHA

If the day is clear, we will be able to enjoy the view of the Colque Cruz, a mountain capped by a glacier which provides water to the community. We hike uphill on rocky trails passing through high altitude lagoons. As we get closer to the pass the trail becomes steeper and rockier.

Once we have reached the summit, the Pampas of Anta will amaze you. The descent is steep but beautiful, crossing a small forest of ‘Polylepis’, the endemic and endangered trees of the high Andes, until we reach our camp. It is a peacefull area surrounded by trees and with a small river.

Day 3: PACCHA – PISCIGRANJA – OLLANTAYTAMBO

After breakfast, we will start our last day on the trek, its time for group picture with our porters and field staff. From here the walk down to the piscigranja (fish farm) will be easier.

After a few short hours we will meet our private transportation that will take us to the train station in Ollantaytambo to board our train to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Town. The hotel staff will be waiting for us at the train station to help with our luggage and escort us to the hotel. After a warm shower we will have a delicious dinner.

Day 4: MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR AND BACK TO CUSCO

We´ll wake up early to enjoy the goal of this journey, to go to MachuPicchu, it is a 25 minute bus ride to the sanctuary of Machupicchu (2400m / 7874ft).

The guided tour will have an average duration of 2 hours. Afterwards, you will still have some time to explore the site. If you feel like an uphill challenge, you have the option to climb the infamous mountain of Huayna Picchu. It is important to mention that in advanced, to climb that mountain you need to get a special permit. Please confirm that you want to make this climb when placing your reservation. There are only 2 entrance times: 7 or 10 in the morning. The trail consists of many steep narrow steps (not recommended for people who suffers from vertigo), the height of the mountain is 2700m / 8858ft (the climb is 300 m.)

After visit Machu Picchu you´ll take the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train to return to Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.

INCLUIDO

• Briefing one day before the trek..
• Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the trek departure.
• 3 nutritious meals per day (vegetarian options available).
• Drinking water along the trek.
• Bilingual guide (Assistant Guide for groups over 6 passengers).
• Chef (assistant chef for larger groups).
• Quadruple tents to be used by two people, allowing more comfort and more space to store backpacks.
• Mules (for equipment and personal items) and muleteers.
• Inflatable Mattress.
• Sleeping liner and pillow.
• Saddled horse in case of emergencies or if you are making very little progress (this horse is with the group at all time).
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
• Kitchen tent and dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
• Toilet tent.
• Duffel bags (up to 7Kg/15lbs per person). This will be provided by your guide at your briefing.
• Train tickets to Aguas Calientes.
• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes in a basic hotel. If you wish to upgrade hotel please ask for options.
• Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa.
• Dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu (if you want to visit the mountain of Huayna Picchu add USD15, please advise at booking).
• Train ticket to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.
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 NO INCLUIDO

• Breakfast on the first morning.
• Dinner on the last night.
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain. (USD15 extra) (Book in advanced).
• Sleeping bag. If you don’t want to bring your own, we can hire this for you.
• Tips for guides and field staff.

• Una vez que reserve con nosotros, tendrá que hacer el depósito del 50% del precio, el resto lo puede pagar directamente aquí (en dólares o soles).

• Por favor, debe indicar qué tipo de paquete turístico quiere reservar y la fecha exacta.

• Algunas tarjetas de estudiante tienen descuentos; necesitaremos una copia tan pronto como reserve con nosotros.

• Los niños menores de 11 años no pagan entrada a algunas atracciones turísticas.

• Siempre debes llevar contigo tu pasaporte porque tendrás que presentarlo para hacer el registro en el hotel, para entrar en el sendero Inca, para coger el tren y para entrar en Machu Picchu.

INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL CLIMA

Es muy importante conocer esto para tener una idea de qué llevar. Durante todo el año en los Andes solo tenemos dos estaciones:

Temporada de lluvias: de noviembre a abril.

Temporada seca: de mayo a octubre

Sobre el equipaje

Algo muy importante para usted ahora es que el tren hacia Machupicchu no permite llevar consigo maletas grandes, así que por favor no lleve nada más pesado que 15 kilos (30 libras) o 2 bolsas de 10 kilos (20 libras) cada una. Le sugerimos que lleve lo necesario para un día o una noche, 2 días según su itinerario.

TEMPERATURA

COMIDA Y BEBIDAS

Perú tiene una de las comidas más sabrosas del mundo y hoy en día tenemos muchas buenas opciones para comer. Pregunte a su guía por una buena recomendación o eche un vistazo a las recomendaciones de restaurantes del tripadvisor. Pero si quieres explorar un poco más, deberías visitar nuestras famosas PICANTERIAS, lugares tradicionales de la zona donde solo encontrarás comida típica servida en porciones enormes acompañada de la cerveza inka llamada CHICHA, elaborada con maíz.

Si te gusta el café, te recomendamos que visites la cafetería más tradicional y antigua de la ciudad llamada CAFÉ AYLLU. Este es un lugar local donde podrás disfrutar del sabor de nuestro maravilloso café orgánico peruano.