INCA TRAIL connection with Lares (4 days) Say YES to adventure & discover the lost city of the incas!
ITINERARY Day 1: Cusco - Lares hot springs - Wacawasi We depart at 6:00am from Cusco by private bus, picking you up at your hotel. We travel through the Sacred Valley to the hot springs of Lares, where we ll enjoy a great lunch. Then we start out two hour hike to our campsite in Wacawasi where we ll have dinner. Day 2: Wacawasi - Pass of the Condor - Espsaycocha - Yanahuara After breakfast we go to the first activity of the day: observation of Alpaca fabric weaving. Then we start our climb to the pass of the Condor (approximately 4100m.a.s.l.). Here we will enjoy the incredible view of Mount Veronica at 5750 m, recharge to continue our hike to Lake Epsaycocha, where we have lunch. Afterwards we hike to Yanahuara where we set up our camp for dinner.
Day 3: Yanahuara - Puyapatamarka - Wiñayhuayna After breakfast we will go by bus to Ollantaytambo where we will take the Expedition Train to KM 104 at 6.10 a.m. The guide will direct you on foot to the ruins of Chachabamba where the tour will begin. We will pass through a small and refreshing waterfall on the way to the ruins of Wiñayhuayna where the impressive platforms will demonstrate the skill of Andean engineering. After lunch we will then continue the walk to Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol) from where we will have the first sight of Machu Picchu as a beautiful panoramic of the town in the mountain. From here we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night and prepare for the following day up at Machu Picchu. Day 4: Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco At 5:30 am we begin the trek to Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of the different sectors of the archaeological complex, including the Intihuatana or sundial, used by ancient Peruvians settlers. To climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu you can choose the second group at 10:00 a.m. takes about an hour walking and it s really worth it; the view is breath taking and the experience will be unforgettable. We will board the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo at 18:20, make sure to be at the station at least half an hour in advance. In Ollantaytambo there will be a driver waiting outside the station to bring you back to Cusco. NOTE: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Montaña Machu Picchu, you need to book at least three months prior. This activity is optional (USD 70).
INCLUDED Briefing the night before your tour Hotel pick-up A private, professional English/Spanish speaking guide, specialized in the Inca Trail Meals as indicated in the program: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Vegetarian meal options without additional costs (vegan $ 20) 2 Nights camping, 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Transfer from Cusco to Lares Train ticket Ollantaytambo - KM 104 & Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco First aid kit NOT INCLUDED Sleeping bags Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day Tips/gratuities for the porters and guide Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu or Mountain Machu Picchu ($70) Entrance to the hot springs (Lares 10 Soles, Aguas Calientes $10) RECOMMENDATIONS Warm clothes & raincoat Sports clothes Swimsuit Walking shoes Flash light Insects repellent Cap or hat Sunglasses & sun block Extra money in cash Light backpack Always travel with your passport on you; keep a copy in your luggage in case of loss. Also, it is possible to leave your extra luggage at our office during your tour. You can recuperate them personally or have them delivered to your hotel on the day of your return in Cusco.
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