DAY 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel
where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the height,
will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest you have a light
lunch either at your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the afternoon we
will depart on a guided city tour, where tourist have the opportunity to
visit 6 places (entrance to the archaeological centers and museums including)
we will visit the Main square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple of the sun)
and in addition we will make a route bordering archaeological centers like
Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, tour finishes
6:30pm approximately at the main square in order you can take dinner in one
of the exquisite restaurants in the area, then overnight. (No meals included)
NOTES:
*City tour: from 1.45pm to 6:30pm approx. (Pickup from the hotel starts at
1:15pm)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $30 per person
LARES TREK 4 DAYS
DAY 2: CUSCO - QUISHUARANI (LARES)-CUNCANI-YANACOCHA
Lunch–Supper
At scheduled time, you will be picked up from your hotel by a representative
of Yupi Adventure, then board a vehicle to take you to the community of
Lares, through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking a detour through the
town of Calca. The trip to Lares offers by the presence of interesting
scenarios of the Andean peoples that exist in the route. We recommend
bringing a camera always ready, as there are sections where the landscape
presents views to remember. It will be ideal bringing some food for this
trip, since the trip to the community of Lares takes about 3 hours. We
recommend fruits and gifts for children of these villages, it is certain
that we will find them welcoming us to the community of Quishuarani (3,700
meters above sea level), which is the starting point for the walk.
Throughout the tour, we visit small Andean communities, spectacular
landscapes and mountains, herds of llamas and alpacas, and have the company
of peasants (people from local villages) in colorful traditional costumes.
Carriers will have horses and the help of travel assistants. Begin the
beautiful hike through the Andes with a gentle climb from 3700 to 4200 m, at
which point you get to the lake called Queuña Cocha, where you can see Mount
Sawasiray (5400 m) and Colquhoun Cruz (5600 meters) Here we will find a
short climb, the more pronounced in the first tranche. Hualcacasa (4400
meters), Mount Veronica (5700 m, a sacred mountain to Apu in the Valley). It
is frequent to see this in the high mountains, after which it descends for
30 minutes to reach the lunch place, located next to the picturesque "Seven
Lakes". After lunch, we will begin the descent, which will take about 30
minutes through community Cuncani. Then, little by little, for two hours, we
will ascend the beautiful slopes in order to get to our second point,
Qolqecasa (4200 m). After 30 minutes of descent, find beautiful lakes and
waterfalls, to finally arrive at approximately 16:30 pm at Yanacocha, where
we will camp overnight.
Accommodation: Camping
Maximum altitude: 4200 M
Minimum Altitude: 3700 M
Distance traveled: 14km
Approximate Walking Time: 6 to 7 hours.
DAY 3: YANACOCHA-WAKAWASI-MANTANAY
Breakfast–Lunch–Supper
After breakfast, at 6.30 am, we will leave Yanacocha and gradually descend
for about 2 hours to Chaqchapata (3950 m).
We will be able to see the potato crops, herds of llamas and alpacas that
are developed in this part of the Andes (part of the camelid family), as
well as the local communities of people still in our time continue to live
in farmhouses made of stone. Along the slope can be seen Chaqchapata farmers.
30 minutes later you will find Wakawasi. Then go up to about one hour and a
half for our lunch in “Hierba Esponjosa” (spongy grass). We will also see a
glacial stream, Champacocha.
After our lunch break, climb for about an hour to reach the highest point
our walk, Auroracasa pass (4600 m) where we can see the lagoon Auroracocha.
From Auroracasa we will descend to the two lagoons, where you will be
allowed to take pictures of this beautiful landscape, and then enter the
valley of Queuña. At this point it is inevitable notice a change of scenery
with beautiful mountains, before reaching our campsite after a journey of
approximately 2 hours.
Accommodation: Camping
Maximum altitude: 4600 M
Minimum Altitude: 3950 M
Distance traveled: 16kmApproximate
Walking Time: 7 to 8 hours.
DAY 4: MANTANAY-YANAHUARA
Breakfast–Lunch–Supper
After breakfast, at 7:30 am, we will start our walk that will bring us a
much easier day, as we descend to lower altitudes and enjoy breathtaking
views of the areas of Maras Moray and Salineras, the mountains and the
valley Queuña. You will notice the sudden change of climate and environment,
and will see local farmers and agricultural crops in corn, potatoes and
vegetables. The tour takes about 4 hours, after which it reaches the
picturesque town of Yanahuara, where we will enjoy the last lunch together
on our trip before the departure of our staff, leaving the horses and
horsemen. A private bus will take us to the station of Ollantaytambo, where
we board the train for a 2-hour trip to the city of Machu Picchu, Aguas
Calientes.
Accommodation: Camping
Maximum altitude: 3900 M
Minimum Altitude: 2700 M
Distance traveled: 12km
Approximate Walking Time: 4 to 5 hours
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICCHU-OLLANTAYTAMBO
Breakfast–Lunch
Very early, at 5:30 am, after the breakfast we will depart to experience a
perfect visit to the ruins of Machu Picchu. You will need to leave early to
avoid congestion with other groups of tourists and enjoy the spectacular
view of sunrise over the mountains of Machu Picchu. To reach the ruins of
Machu Picchu, it is necessary to take the local bus. This short bus ride
takes only 20 minutes, and runs an unpaved track, very steep and winding
through a jungle and mountain features stunning views. Finally, we arrive at
Machu Picchu, where our guide will accompany us on a tour of the most
important sectors of this beautiful citadel. In Machu Picchu we will go 2
hours with our guide and visit the agricultural area, consisting of sets of
agricultural terraces, the urban area where the occupants lived and where
some of the main civil and religious activities.
We will also visit the Intiwatana of Machu Picchu, located on the top of the
citadel, the Temple of the Sun, the Condor and other major sectors. Later we
have free time to explore the city on our own account. Around 13:00, we will
be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where lunch is scheduled. Next,
take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then we will be transported in a
comfortable tourist bus to Cusco. The trip to the Cusco will take
approximately 4 hours. Crews will pick up participants at the train station
and directs them to their hotels. End of the trip.
Accommodation: Not Included
Maximum altitude: 2400 M
Minimum Altitude: 2000 M
Distance: 0 km
Approximate time of Visit: 3 to 4 hours.
DAY 6: TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go the
airport (B).
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