Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (4 days)

• From Janury 1 to December 31, 2020:
  • Program for type of accommodations in Aguas Calientes:
    • Without accommodations:
      • Local price: US$ 509 per person.
      • International visitor price: US$ 529 per person.
    • Hostel Eco Mapi with shared room:
      • Local price: US$ 519 per person.
      • International visitor price: US$ 539 per person.
    • Hostel Presidente or similar with private room:
      • Local price: from US$ 549 per person.
      • International visitor price: from US$ 569 per person.
    • Hotel Tierra Viva or similar with private room:
      • Local price: from US$ 587 per person.
      • International visitor price: from US$ 607 per person.

*Local price for citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia, and foreign residents of other nationalities in Peru.

*International visitor price for non-resident international visitors in Peru.

Discounts

• Children from 3 to 7 years: US$ 57 on the local price and US$ 77 on the international visitor price.
• Children from 8 to 10 years: US$ 40 on the local price and US$ 50 on the international visitor price.
• Teenagers from 11 to 17 years: US$ 10 on the local price and US$ 20 on the international visitor price.
• Students**: US$ 10 on the local price and US$ 20 on the international visitor price.

*To access to these discounts, write us at reservas@denomades.com.

**See requirements in FAQ’s.

• Pickup at the hotel in Cusco.
• Transport by vehicle from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (round trip).
• Transport by Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip).
• Meals.
• Cook.
• Full camping equipment.
• Herder and beasts of burden (for camping equipment and food).
• Luggage carrying service the 2 first days (up to 5 kg per person).
• Briefing,
• Entry ticket to the Machu Picchu citadel (archaeological site).
• Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• 2 nights accommodation in tent.

• 3rd night of accommodations in Aguas Calientes, in case you choose the option without accommodations.
• The first and the last breakfast.
• Lunch the last day.
• Dinner the two last days.
• Entry ticket to the termal baths.
• Backpack.
• Sleeping bag.
• Hiking Poles.
• Health insurance.
• Luggage extra wheight.

• Train upgrade to Vistadome: US$ 35 per person (one-way).
• Entry ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain: US$ 20 per person.
• Entry ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain: US$ 20 per person.
• Bus from Aguas Calietnes to Machu Picchu (round trip): US$ 24 per person.

*It is not possible to climb up the two mountaints, Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu, in a single tour.

1. Choose the departure date in the calendar.
2. Choose the number of people.
3. Select the mountain that you want to trek up as an optional service (Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu). In case you don't want to trek up any mountain, just continue with the next step.
4. Click in "Add to cart."
5. Pay online the total price of the program.

• Once payed, the booking is subjected to confirmation according to the availability. If you want to check the availability before paying, write us to reservas@denomades.com.

• A 40 to 60 liters backpack for all the circuit.
• Waterproof jacket and pants, or rain poncho.
• Warm clothes.
• Short and long sleeved T-shirts.
• Trekking shoes.
• Enough batteries (there is no place where to charge electronic devices in the road).
• Flip-flops (for showers, rest and river crossing, if it were necessary).
• Bathing suit.
• Flashlight.
• Towel.
• Hat and gloves for the cold
• Cap to protect yourself from the sun.
• Sun block.
• Sunglasses.
• Water bottle (Nalgene or similar).
• Insect repellent.
• Personal hygiene objects and toilet paper.
• Ziploc bags or similar (to store the garbage).
• Camera.
• At least S/. 200 extra for expenss not included in the trek.
• Sleeping bag.
• Trek poles (recommended).

Beginning: Day 1 at 5:00 am at your hotel in Cusco.
End: Day 4 at 11:45 pm at your hotel in Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco – Abra de Amparaes – Huaca Wasi

• Hotel pick up early in the morning and travel by bus to the Sacred Valley.
• There will be a detour to go up to Abra de Amparaes, at 4,580 meters above sea level.
• Then, we will go downhill to the Lares Valley, at 3,250 meters high, to its thermal baths.
• Lunch and rest.
• We will continue the trek towards Huaca Wasi, at 3,600 meters high, where we will camp.
• Dinner and rest in tent.

Traverse time: 5 hours in vehicle and 4 hours walking.
Elevation: higher altitude at 4,580 meters and camp at 3,600 meters high.
Weather: cold.

Day 2: Huaca Wasi – Abra Ipsay – Patacancha

• Breakfast very early in the morning.
• We will begin the route towards Abra Ipsay, at 4400 meters high.
• On the way, we will see the communities that inhabit the place, with the colorful clothes of the man of Lares.
• Lunch and rest.
• We will go downhill to the Patacancha community, at 3,800 meters high, our second camp.
• Dinner and rest in tent.

Traverse time: 7 hours walking.
Elevation: Abra Ipsay at 4,400 meters high.
Weather: cold.

Day 3: Patacancha – Willoq – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

• Breakfast.
• We will begin our downhill trek towards Willoq, at 3,600 meters high, and then to Pumamarca, at 3,400 meters high.
• In this last place we will see the beautiful textile craft work of the people who live there.
• Then, we will travel by bus towards Ollantaytambo, at 2,850 meters high, Inca archaeological center.
• Lunch in the route.
• At night, we will travel by train to Aguas Calientes.

Elevation: Aguas Calientes, at 2,000 meters high.
Weather: cold in the morning and warmer during the afternoon.
Notice: there are a lot of mosquitoes.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

• Breakfast.
• 30 minutes bus trip to Machu Picchu.
• Guided tour by the citadel.
• Time to traverse and explore the area by the rest of the morning.
• We can climb up the Machu Picchu Mountain or the Huayna Picchu (not included).
• We will travel back by train towards Cusco, where the shuttle will be waiting to take us to our respective accommodations.

Weather: warm and humid.

Time in the citadel

The time available for visiting Machu Picchu is three hours in total. This time must be administrated as follows: one hour of guided tour, and the rest for visiting the citadel freely or climbing one of the mountains: Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu.

• The cancellation of this tour does not have a 100% reimbursement.
• If you cancel with more than 6 days in advance, the amount refunded of the advance payed for the booking, will be only US$ 60 per person.
• If you cancel with less than 6 days of anticipation, the advance payed to book will not be reimbursed.