Lares Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days | Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Treking

Lares - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu (Machupicchu) trek, Combine the best of the Lares Valley and the fascinating Inca archeological remains of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu (Machupicchu). Our first stop is the colonial town ofLares, there, we can enjoy the hot springs before begin our four-day trek through the spectacular Urubamba Range.

Each day is reasonably paced with enough time to enjoy the wonderful scenery, appreciating the life of the Andean farmers. On the fourth day we reach the legendary Inca town of Ollantaytambo, Next, we will take the short train ride to the Machu Picchu (Machupicchu) Sanctuary, one of the worlds most beautiful and important archeological remains.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: CUSCO - PASO HUACA CASI - TERMAS DE LARES - CUNCANI - HUACAWASI.

Approximately at 6:30hrs we pick up for the passengers in the hotel with direction to the village of Lares where we will begin the walk. We will make a stop in the village of Calca, where we will be able to visit the local market and buy breakfasts or other products that have been forgotten. Upon arrival in Lares, we will head to the hot springs while our cooks prepare a wonderful lunch. We will also be able to appreciate the local tradition of weaving with wool activity that the locals have maintained for many years. After lunch, we will begin the hike to the first camp at Huacawasi, located at approximately 3600masl / 11811ft. We will walk for about 4 hours, gradually uphill which will help us for the next day's hike where we will reach the highest point of the trek. Upon arrival at Huacawasi, we will have the camp ready, where we will have dinner and spend the first night together with our riders who will join us and accompany us on the following days.

Time of transport: 4 hours approximately
Walking time: 5 hours approximately
Weather during the day: Warm
Weather during the night: Cold

DAY 2: HUACAWASI - SONDOR - PASO HUACAWASI C'ASA - ARURAY COCHA - YURAK COCHA - MANTANAY - PUCARÁ

After a delicious and energetic breakfast, we will start walking towards the highest point of the trek, the Huacawasi C'asa pass located at 4500masl /14763 feet. The hike is uphill and lasts about 4 hours. During the trek we will enjoy the spectacular mountains that surround us, agricultural lands and breathtaking views of the Peruvian Andes. After reaching the highest point, we will descend and pass through beautiful lagoons and make a stop to rest while our cooks prepare a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will continue descending through a forest where we will be able to appreciate the "Queuñas" (Polylepis - a typical three species of Peru), flora and fauna of this zone. We will arrive at our campsite in Pucará located at approximately 3000 m.a.s.l., we will enjoy snacks before dinner. Overnight

Walking time: 8 hours approximately
Weather during the day / night: Cold and warm.

DAY 3: PUCARÁ - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES

Early in the morning, we will pick up our things to start our hike to Yanahuara, from here we will continue to Pachar, visit some small archaeological ruins and then take our transport that will take us to Ollantaytambo, in the village we will have our lunch. Around 13:00hrs, we will take our train that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes and then we will go to the hotel where we will spend the last night. Optional, we can go to the hot springs of Aguas Termales to relax after the trekking.

Walking time: 3-4 hours approximately

Time of transport: 1/2 hour

Weather: Warm

DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

At 05:30hrs, we will leave the hotel to take the bus that will take us to the citadel of MachuPicchu, is a journey of approximately 30 minutes. We will have a guided tour of the archaeological site and then we will have some time to explore on our own. After the visit, we will take our bus again (not included) or walk back to Aguas Calientes, to wait for our train back to Ollantaytambo. Once in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting for us to return to Cusco.

TIME OF PERMANENCE INSIDE MACHU PICCHU:

The time inside Machu Picchu will be a maximum of four (4) hours from the time of the entry until the departure, between 6:00 and 4:00 p.m., according to the respective registration (it closes at 5:30 p.m.). Except for the tickets that combine with alternate routes 1: Waynapicchu Mountain and 2: Machupicchu Mountain, they can spend 6 hours.
The number of tickets to be sold by schedules will be established according to the capacity of Machu Picchu and the use of alternate roads that allow entry.
Re-entry to Machupicchu is not allowed, except for reasons of force majeure.
The breach of the time of permanence (4 hours) generates the additional charge of another extra ticket, otherwise the immediate withdrawal of the tourists and guides, this with the support of the authorities.

INCLUDED

Transportation from and to Cusco
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Entrance to the Lares Valley Hot Springs
High quality camping equipment (professional tents, basic mattresses, dining tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
Professional double tent: In our shared services, our clients will share a double accommodation tent (2 people in 1 tent), if a client wishes to occupy a single accommodation tent (1 person in 1 tent), they must make an additional payment for said concept.
Cook and kitchen equipment
Meals during the excursion (Does not include first breakfast, last lunch and last dinner)
Rider and mules, for all camping equipment and staff (up to 6 kg)
Emergency horse (minimum 2 persons)
Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Hotel with room and private bathroom in Aguas Calientes
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Entrance ticket to MachuPicchu
Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
First aid kit and oxygen bottle.

NOT INCLUDED:

Breakfast on the first day, last lunch and last dinner.
Sleeping bag (if you do not have a sleeping bag, there is the possibility of renting it one)
Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (US$ 12 American dollars or you may have the option to walk down, which takes about 1 hour.)
Tips
Extras

What we recommend to bring

Sleeping Bag (If you don't have it, please enter our Camp Equipment Rental catalog)
Warm clothing and rainwear
Short and long-sleeved polo shirts.
Walking Boots
Flashlight
Cap and/or Hat
Personal first aid kit
Water Bottle
05 pairs of socks
Sunscreen and Mosquito Repellent
Small backpack with rain protection
Swimsuit and Towel
Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
Wool or synthetic socks and a sweater.
Camera (wrapped in a plastic bag)
Original passport
Extra money in soles.

NOTES:

In our shared services, we will pick up our customers from their hotel as long as they are in the city centre.
In our shared services, at the end of the tour, we leave our customers in a place near the Main Square, it is easier to return to your hotel walking than go by bus, because the traffic is terrible. If your hotel is far from the city center, take extra cash to take a taxi.
The pick up and arrival times are referential, this will depend on the traffic that can be found in the streets or the delay of other customers, our assistant will arrive on time to your hotel, but sometimes the transport could be delayed a few minutes.
We reserve trains from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy at specific times based on availability, and then plan the transfers for those times. If the passenger changes his train ticket at the last minute, the transfers from Ollantaytambo or Poroy to Cusco, can no longer be provided since it is a collective service and the transfers are scheduled for the time initially reserved.
Tips are not included and are not obligatory.
Itinerary can vary according season.

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