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Lima Office:
Address: C.C. Camino Real Of. 284
San Isidro
Phone number: (+511) 2526133
E-mail:
info@perucusco.com
Contact person: Malena Montes |
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Cusco Office
Address: Jr. Peru B-14 Manzanapata, Santiago
Phone number: (+5184) 984625171
E-mail:
info@perucusco.com
Contact person: Ronald Arana |
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Trekking Lares Mountain – Hiking Lares Mountain
(4 Days 3 Nights)
This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight
into traditional Andean life; a timeless world where farmers plant
their crops on the lands their ancestors tended and watch over herds
of llama and alpaca beneath the sacred snow-covered peaks they
worshipped as gods. The trail is one of the Inca trails from the
time of the Inca Empire. Today, the trail is still in use by farmers,
who are Inca descendents. The trail connects the communities of
Lares, Cuncani, Quisuarani and Patacancha continue to Ollantaytambo
e Sacred Valley. On the third day, we'll take the afternoon train to
Machupicchu Pueblo, having a full day to explore the Machupicchu
Sanctuary the next day. |
Intineray Day by Day:
(B)= breakfast / (L)= lunch / (D)= dinner
Day 1: Cusco - Calca - Quishuarani (Lares) - Cuncani (L)
(D)
Our bus leaves Cusco at around 06:00. Its a scenic drive
through the Sacred Valley, passing through Pisac and
stopping for breakfast for about 40 minutes in the
provincial town of Calca. In Calca you will also have the
opportunity to use the bathroom and buy any last minute
snacks, water, etc. Departing Calca around 08:00 we head off
for the 2 hour drive to Quishuarani (3700m) which is the
starting point for the trek. Along the way you will be able
to observe small Andean commuties, spectacular mountain
landscapes, herds of llamas and alpacas.
Heading west up a small valley we’ll arrive at a lake at the
head of the valley and start a steep zig-zag climb up a
narrow trail to the top of the first pass known as Abra
Huillquijasa (4200m), about 3˝ hours from Quishuarani
village. Below you lies a series of stunning turquoise lakes.
We’ll drop down and have lunch beside the lakes before
continuing on for the short trek to the next village of
Cuncani (3750m) in the bottom of the valley (2 hour from the
pass). Arriving in the village around 4pm we’ll set up camp.
Walking distance approx 12km (5-6 hours)
Day 2: Cuncani - Huacawasi - Ipsaycocha Lake (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast we'll get back on the trail around 07:00. We
will walk slightly downhill for the first 2 hours to the
Chancachaca Valley (3600m) and then up for about 1˝ hours to
the small village of Huacawasi (3700m). Many of the houses
that we see are built from stone and have thatched roofs.
The people of this village produce beautiful colourful
textiles. Here we will learn about the weaving techniques
and be able to admire some of their high quality ponchos,
chullos (wool hats) and other garments. We will rest and
have lunch. We will then continue to climb for approximately
2 hours to the top of Ipsayccasa Pass which, at 4500m, is
the highest pass along the trek. From here we get stunning
views of the surrounding mountains. We will descend gently
for about 1 hour until we reach the site of our second
night's camp beside the beautiful Ipsaycocha Lake. We may be
lucky enough to see Andean Geese, Ouna Ibis and other
wetland birds. Walking distance approx 15km (6-7 hours)
Day 3: Ipsaycoccha Lake - Patacancha - Willoq -
Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (B) (L) (D)
Today is a much easier day. After an early breakfast we'll
walk gently downhill through a wide-open valley for about 2˝
hours until we arrive at the village of Patacancha. The
people from this area are known locally as "Huayruros" - the
name of a red and black seed reminiscent of the colour of
their ponchos. We'll have a chance to view some textiles
made by the people of this community - the high quality
weavings are famous for their intricate designs reflecting
aspects of their everyday lives and culture. We'll walk
slowly down the valley to Willoq, another Quechua village
where the locals still wear their traditional dress and are
proud to maintain their cultural identity. Our transport
will be waiting for us to take us further down the valley to
Inca town of Ollantaytambo where we will rest and have lunch.
In the early afternoon we will catch a train to Aguas
Calientes. This is a spectacular journey that starts in the
Quechua highlands and slowly descends to lush tropical
vegetation as we near Aguas Calientes. Total journey time
about 1˝ hours. We'll spend the night in a hostal in Aguas
Calientes where you'll no doubt enjoy the opportunity to
soak under the hot showers!! Early night.
Walking distance approx 12km (5-6 hours).
Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes -
Cusco (B)
Rise early around about 04:45 !! to take one of the first
buses up to Machu Picchu. I'm sure you'll agree that,
although it's tough getting up, it's well worth the effort
to see the "Lost City of the Incas" at its quietest in the
early morning light. You'll have plenty of opportunity to
take photos and have some peaceful time alone to enjoy the
sun rising from behind the mountains. Our guide will give
you a tour of Machu Picchu telling you about Inca history
and significance of the major sites of interest. The tour
takes about 2 hours after which you will have freetime to
explore the ruins on your own or climb Wayna Picchu - the
mountain that overlooks the ancient Inca city (allow a
minumum of 1˝ hours). By 11:00 Machu Picchu quickly fills up
with tourists arriving by train and appears crowded by
comparison with the early morning. Most people are ready to
take the bus back to Aguas Calientes around 1pm where you
can have lunch in one of the many restaurants. Late
afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo where a bus will be
waiting to bring you back to Cusco.
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TOUR INCLUSIONS
•Private transport Cusco/Quishuarani (first day)
•Professional bilingual Guide
•A Cook to prepare all meals
•Cooking equipment, mess tent, dining tent, chairs, tables,
accommodation for the porters and cook
•Mountain Hardwear tents (a 3-person tent for every 2
individuals)
•Therm-a-Rest self-inflating mattress
•Pack horses to carry equipment
•Llamas to carry your personal equipment
•Wranglers responsible for the horses
•Llameros responsible for the llamas
•Meals (4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners and snacks)
•Boiled water provided at meal times to refill your
waterbottle
•Private transportation: Urubamba - Ollantaytambo (third day)
•VISTADOME train: Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu (third day)
•Hostel at Aguas Calientes on the third day
•Roundtrip bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machupicchu
Sanctuary
•Entrance fee for Machupicchu
•BACKPACKER train: Machupicchu - Cusco (fourth day)
•Private transport: Cusco train-station - Cusco Hotel
•First aid kit, emergency oxygen, radio communications |
NOT INCLUDED
•Sleeping bag
•Breakfast on first day
•Lunch on last day
•Dinner on third and last day
•Tips for guide, cook and wranglers |
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