Lares Trek – Machu Picchu – Patacancha 4 Days

Price Lares – Machu Picchu trek per person:

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Tour Summary

The geography of the Cusco region comprises a complex surface, from warm valleys to the dazzling snow-capped mountains, to know these wonders. Nowadays, several treks are made, using mostly the paths used by the ancient inhabitants of the Andes who mastered the rugged geography without difficulty.

The tour program, 4 days trek Lares to Machu Picchu is an excellent way to know the Andean landscape, with valleys, rivers, lagoons of crystalline waters, waterfalls, forests of queuñas and to know the way of life in the Andes. In addition to the excursion in the Andes, the program connects with the visit to one of the wonders of the modern world Machu Picchu.

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Route options: Lares – Machu Picchu

• Lares Machu Picchu – Patacancha Route 4 Days / 3 Nights
• Lares Machu Picchu – Yanahuara Route 4 Days / 3 Nights

Difficulty
Acclimatization	1 – 2 Days in Cusco
Total Distance	37 km / 23 miles
Itinerary	Day 01: Cusco – Calca – Lares – Cuncani 05:30 hrs. Departure: Cusco – Lares 10:15 hrs. Visit to the thermo-medicinal baths 13:00 hrs. Lunch 14:00 hrs. Three-hour hike to Wacahuasi 17:00 hrs. Camp 19:00 hrs. Dinner and Overnight

Day 02: Cuncani – Wacahuasi – Ipsaycocha
07:00 hrs. Breakfast
08:00 hrs. Hiking to Ispaycocha
12:00 hrs. Lunch
13:30 hrs. Trek to Patacancha
16:00 hrs. Camp
19:00 hrs. Dinner and Overnight

Day 03: Ipsaycocha – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
07:00 hrs. Breakfast
08:00 hrs. Trekking to Ollantaytambo
12:00 hrs. Lunch and visit Ollantaytambo
19:00 hrs. Departure by train to Machu Picchu village
20:40 hrs. Arrival, hotel accommodation and overnight stay.

Day 04: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
04:00 hrs. Breakfast
04:30 hrs. Trek: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (1h 30 min. approx.)
Optional: Transfer by bus, Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu 30 min. approx.
07:00 hrs. Guided tour of 02 hours approx.
09:00 hrs. Free time
Optional: climb Huayna Picchu, visit the Temple of the Moon, the Inca bridge, and the
14:30 hrs. Caminata: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (1 h 30 min. aprox.)
Optional: Transfer by bus, Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes 30 min. approx.
16:22 hrs. Return by train, Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
18:05 hrs. Transfer by bus Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 Cusco (3,300 m) – Calca (2,925 m) – Lares (3,100m) – Cuncani (3,700 m)

Early in the morning, we will leave the city of Cusco towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we reach the thermal baths of Lares (3,250 m / 10,663 ft). Here we will have some free time to enjoy and relax in the thermal baths (from 28°C to 34°C). After lunch, we will start walking for approximately 2 hours until we reach our campsite in Cuncani (3,700 m / 12,139 ft), during the walk we can observe the flora and fauna characteristic of the area and we can also see the native people of the place with their typical clothing.

Day 02 Cuncani – Wacahuasi (3,600 m) – Ipsaycocha (4,400 m)

After breakfast, we will continue our hike through the Lares Valley until we reach the community of Wacahuasi (3,600 m / 11,811 ft). In this place, the villagers produce the finest weavings and we can also observe their great skills and brilliant techniques in the manufacture of ponchos and clothing. Passing through the village we will begin to ascend to the second pass, the Abra de Condorpasa (4,100 m / 13,451 ft).

From this place, we will have an amazing view of Veronica Snowy (5,750 m / 18,865 ft). We will descend for approximately 1 hour until we reach the beautiful lagoon of Ipsaycocha (4,400 m / 14,436 ft), where we will camp.

Day 03

Ipsaycocha – Willoc (3,600 m) – Ollantaytambo (2,850 m) – Aguas Calientes (2,160 m)

After breakfast, we will descend through the valley until we reach the community of Willoc (3,600 m / 11,811 ft), where we will have lunch. From here we will walk for 2 hours approximately until we reach the community of Puma Marca (3,400 m / 11,155 ft), where we can appreciate Inca terraces. Finally, we will arrive at Ollantaytambo (2,850 m / 9,350 ft), located in a fertile valley and protected by huge mountains. Then we will go to Ollantaytambo station, where we will board a train that will take us to Aguas Calientes. There we can visit the thermal baths (the entrance fee of 10 Soles is not included in the tour). Overnight in a lodge.

Día 04 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (2,490 m) – Cusco

This day will be dedicated only to visiting the wonder of Machu Picchu (2,490 m / 8,169 ft), where we will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, after the tour we will have time to explore Machu Picchu on our own or visit Huayna Picchu (not included in the tour). Then we will descend to Aguas Calientes (2,160 m / 7,087 ft). Finally, we will take a train to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting to take us back to our hotel in Cusco.

Optional:

• Entrance to Huayna Picchu from USD $ 10.00.
• 1 extra porter or horse (up to 14 kilos) to help with carrying personal equipment at USD $ 15.00. One extra horse or porter can be shared between two people.
• Rental of an extra horse to ride when you get tired at USD $ 115.00.
• Additional mattresses: USD $ 15.00.
• Additional tent: USD $ 25.00.
• Sleeping bag: USD $ 18.00 per person.
• Trekking sticks x 01: USD $ 8.00 por persona.
• Vistadome Service: USD $ 50.00.
• If you wish to extend your stay in Aguas Calientes (the town just below Machu Picchu, please contact us for hotel rates).

Prices per person

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