The Lares valley is an
important area to the east. Land of the Antis, with whom
the Incas could exchange goods; and whom also wanted to
establish themselves in the area to grow the precious
coca leafs. This area is also characterized by the
textiles production, using techniques and tools
inherited from ancestral times; a good example of living
ancient culture.
On our trek we will walk
through altitude levels such as Quechua, suni and puna,
with the highest altitude we’ll reach of 4600 m.a.s.l.
The geography is spectacular and we’ll have the
opportunity to get to know the flora and fauna
characteristically on each of the ecological levels
mentioned above.
We will also see groups of
Southamerican camels, as rearing them is one of the
principal economic activities of the area together with
the production of handmade textiles. We can appreciate
this in each community.
Day 1.- CUSCO – CALCA -
LARES HOT SPRINGS–WACAWASI
We’ll leave from CUSCO
early in the morning by bus and travel through the
Sacred Valley arriving to LARES Hot Springs and spend
the morning soaking in the medicinal hot springs, after
lunch we have two hours of trekking to our campsite.
Day 2.-WACAWASI –
IPSAYCOCHA
We'll arrive to the
HUACAWASI community. The people here produce some of the
finest weavings in Peru. Here, we can observe their
great skills and brilliant techniques in knitting
ponchos and other garments. Passing the village we begin
climbing up to Condor Pass, the second of the trip at
4100m. From here,
we catch a stunning view of the renowned white peak
Veronica (5750m.) Descending gently for about one hour,
we come to the beautiful EPSAYCOCHA Lake, our last
campsite.
Today our trail leads
downhill to an overlook facing a wide valley. Descending
into the valley, we eventually arrive to the community
of HUYLLOC where we’ll have lunch, from here it’ll take
two hours to arrive to PUMAMARKA and enjoy the INCA
terraces, finally we arrive to OLLANTAYTAMBO. Located in
a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth
mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one
of the most important living museums in the world. This
is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archaeological
remains and a wide variety of flowers and birds species.
The group takes the train from OLLANTAYTAMBO to AGUAS
CALIENTES at 8:00pm. And spends the night there in a
comfortable hostel.
Day 4. - AGUAS CALIENTES –
MACHUPICHU
After an early breakfast,
we’ll take a bus up to MACHUPICCHU; we register and
start on our 3 hour guided visit. After enjoying the
remains, we will take the bus down to AGUAS CALIENTES
where you will have free time to enjoy the town before
we return to CUSCO.
Included:
Collection from your
hotel in the morning and transfer in private bus to
LARES.
Gear: Igloo tents: 2
people in each 3-people-capacity tents, to allow for
higher comfort and a safe, keeping of backpacks.
Mattress (Sleeping pad),
Dinner tent, Toilet tent, Kitchen tent, Tables &
seats, Table set, First aid kit including emergency
oxygen bottle.
Not Included:
Sleeping bag
First breakfast
Last lunch in
Machupicchu
Extra porter to carry
personal items, available for US$90.00 porter can
carry only 18 lbs. According to local law.
Tips for the guide,
porters or cooks
You Must Bring
Small backpack or
daypack well fitted trekking shoes or boots
Water bottle,
flashlight, hat, sun glasses, bug spray, sun screen
Warm Light clothing
for trekking
Sleeping bag
Original passport
Chocolates, cookies,
dry fruits, snacks
Camera, film camera,
extra batteries
Binocular
Extra Money in local
currency and lots of coins
All our programmes can be tailor made according
to your requirements, whether regarding the
length of your tour, any special interests or
specific activities, flight reservations,
optional destinations or tours.
