LARES TREK 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Day 01 Cusco – Calca – Lares Thermal Springs – Huacawasi

The pickup is at 6 am (it may be subject to change or modification), we head straight for the Sacred Valley of the Incas reaching the thermal baths of Lares. In this place we will have free time to relax in the hot springs and afterwards have lunch, we then start trekking 4 hours to reach our camp.

Day 02 Huacawasi – Ipsaycocha – Patacancha

After breakfast we continue our trek to the community of Huacawasi, this place is well known for their weaving and one can appreciate their skills and techniques in making ponchos and clothing. Passing the village we begin to ascend to the second Mountain pass known as Condorpasa Abra (4100 m.a.s.l.). From here we can see an amazing view of the snow-capped Veronica (5750 meters). We will then descend for about 1 hour to reach the beautiful lagoon of Ipsaycocha and from there we continue on to the community Patacancha.

Day 03 Patacancha – Wylloc – Pumamarka – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

After breakfast we will descend through the valley until we reach the community of Willoc where we will have lunch, from here it takes about 2 hours and depending on the train schedule we will take a public transportation to reach the Pumamarka community where we can see Inca terraces and finally arrive at Ollantaytambo located in a fertile valley protected by huge mountains. We then drive to Ollantaytambo station where we board the train which will take us to Aguas Calientes.

Day 04 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Very early we will start the ascent to Machu Picchu to arrive just before dawn (the walk takes approx. 2 hours) the bus is optional and costs $ 12 per ticket each way, the first bus leaves at 5:30 am. If you bought your entrance pass to Huayna Picchu you will have the chance to climb this mountain (availability is controlled by the government and the Ministry of Culture, ask about availability at the time of your booking). In Machu Picchu you will have a two hour guided tour and after this you will have some time to explore this important Inca citadel on your own. We will then return to Aguas Calientes where you must be at the train station at least 30 minutes before your train leaves (the return train is subject to change so it’s better to be safe). Once we arrive to Ollantaytambo there will be a bus waiting for us that will take us back to Cusco, leaving you at the Regocijo Square in the City Center of Cusco.

**Please remember that if you want to buy the ticket for admission to Huayna Picchu mountain it must be for the second group (10 am) otherwise you cannot take the 2 hour tour in Machu Picchu**

• Early pick up from your Hostel and take you by bus towards Lares where the Trek begins
• Bilingual profesional Guide.
• Meals: 3 breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 3 Dinners
• Cook and Kitchen Equipment
• Horse & Porters (the people who are in charge of carrying all of our camping and kitchen equipment
• Train Tickets from: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
• Bus Ollantaytambo-Cusco
• Hotsel in Aguas Calientes
• Continental Breakfast in Aguas Calientes Hostel.
• Entrance Ticket to Machupicchu
• Tents with 3 person capacity
• Tents, matts, seats, dinning & kitchen tents
• Emergency Oxigen tanks
• Emergency First Aid Kit
• Briefing (one day before trek)

• Breakfast on the first day.
• Lunch and Dinner in Aguas Calientes on the last day.
• Entrance Ticket to Huayna picchu.
• Bus Ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes $12 extra each way.
• Entrance Ticket to thermal springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles) & Lares (10 Lares)

• Regular sized day backpack with a change of clothes.
• Trekking shoes or boots.
• Bathing suit, Towell, & sandals.
• Warm clothing like jackets, sweaters, or thermal clothing.
• Sleeping bag.
• Flashlight with extra batteries.
• Camera and extra battery charge (the batteries run out faster at lower temperatures).
• Warm hoodies for the cold and hat against the sun.
• Sunblock cream.
• Sunglasses.
• Insect Repelent.
• Extra Toilet Paper.
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, dried fruits, etc.
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, dried fruits, etc.
• 150 soles extra cash to buy snacks and souvenirs.
• Original Passport
• ISIC card since you will need to show it at the beginning of the trek.
• Waterproof clothing i.e. rain jacket andtrousers or water proof poncho.