Peru makes a great impression in each region that you go to due to the rugged geographical variety that it presents in different territories. In this extraordinary journey we will take you to discover and live the traditions of the man of the Andes, moments of sharing their daily activities, all this will be when visiting Lares, a living culture that maintains ancient customs for hundreds of years, especially in agriculture, livestock and weaving. By tradition, the mothers of all these communities have the knowledge of weaving off of their alpacas and sheep with unique traditional designs for their families and buyers. At the same time the imposing landscape with permanent snow-capped peaks is sure to steal away your heart.
Tour itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO LARES THERMAL BATHS – CHAULLACOCHA
Very early we will pick you up from your hotel to go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas specifically to the province of Calca. In this area, we will take a break to visit the local market of this city to buy some gifts like fruits or bread that we will take for the children in the communities. Around 10:30 a.m. you will arrive at the thermo-medicinal baths of Lares to relax the body while our team will be preparing lunch. After having enjoyed the food we will continue our journey to the peasant community of Chaullaqocha where our host will be waiting for us to let us into his home. It would be a great experience to interact with families.
- Start times: 06:00; End time: 17:00
- Travel time by car: 5 hours
- Degree of difficulty: Easy
- Accommodation: Family House
DAY 2 CHAULLACOCHA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU
The wake up will be surrounded by animal alpacas that are part of the local economy. After breakfast and good photographs we will have time to share in certain daily activities of the community and do some small community shopping. The mothers in the communities are dedicated to traditional weaving and they are responsible for making typical outfits for the family. Later, we will take the transport back to the city of Ollantaytambo; Depending on the time of the train we will be able to visit an Inca city of Pumamarca from where you can take a 2-hour walk down the mountain following an Inca path surrounded by immense terraces. Finally we will be boarding the train towards the city from Machupicchu, where we will spend the night.
- Start times: 06:00; End time: 17:00
- Travel time by car: 2 hours
- Degree of difficulty: Easy
- Accommodation: Hotel in Machupicchu
- Transit: Ollantaytambo Machupicchu train
DAY 3: MACHUPICCHU
The most important day in our great adventure, at the top of the mountains, jealously guarded by peaks with impassable rocky slopes, is a jewel, a heritage of our ancient Andean civilization; the Inca citadel of Machupicchu that is located in the Urubamba valley, at an altitude of 2400m. here you will have the opportunity to connect with the great Inca legacy exploring this great citadel surrounded by permanent green landscapes, led by our professional guide, a fantastic tour full of mysticism, culture, history, flora and fauna; At the same time, you will be able to appreciate great works of engineering and architecture that defy the great rocks to build this admirable archaeological complex.
In the afternoon after the excursion we will board the return train to the town of Ollantaytambo, and then drive you to your hotel
- Start times: 06:00 End time: 17:00
- Travel time by car: 2 hours
- difficulty: easy
- Accommodation: hotel in Machupicchu
- Ollantaytambo Machupicchu train.
Inclusions
Practical Information Including
- Briefing at your hotel before the trip.
- Pick up from the hotel in the morning.
- Private transport Cusco to Beginning point and back from the final spot to Cusco
- Professional guide leader: English, Spanish and Quechua.
- Entrance ticket to places to visit
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- R/t Train from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu.
- Food as indicated in the itinerary.
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
Not included
- Breakfast in the morning before departure; lunch after Machupicchu
- Tips for the guide, cook and porters and/or muleteers
Notes
Itinerary Notes Lares Machupicchu
- The times quoted in this itinerary are approximate. The time of the trek varies depending on how the group progresses, the guide may change the lunch and campsites depending on the progress of the group.
- Acclimatization is very important at least 2 to 3 days prior to departure because every day we will be hiking and camping close to 4000 m.
- This is a very adventurous trip. You should be sure to bring an open mind, flexibility and a sense of humor. You should be physically and mentally prepared.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required.
- This region is remote so it is not saturated by many tourists and therefore the tourist infrastructure is limited. We will use public transportation and facilities in the area. Visitors might be surprised by the changes in things or maybe it was not in their plan. This is all part of the adventure.
What to bring
You should bring:
- A light day pack, clothes for all the different periods of the trek. Be prepared for all weather changes.
- Waterproof jacket and an extra rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco
- Good shoes for the trek- we recommend that you bring waterproof shoes.
- Sandals to take a shower in the hot springs and rest your feet after each day.
- Warm clothes including jackets, gloves, shawls, shawls, chullo, we recommend that you bring thermal clothes, especially for sleeping- the nights are very cold.
- Torch, binoculars and walking sticks for the hike.
- Camera.
- Hat to protect you from the heat, sun cream and a moisturizing cream for your skin & lipsticks.
- Paper for the SS. HH.
- Snacks: such as chocolates, biscuits, dried fruit, sultanas etc. as well as water purification tablets.
- Your own emergency kit if you have special medication.
- Enough cash for lunch in hot springs, tips and to buy some drinks on the way.
- Original passport. Valid student card.
FAQs
What fitness/training do you recommend?
Our most basic advice for any trek in the Andes is: the fitter you are, the easier you will find it!
If you are seasoned multi-day hiker with a well-established exercise routine, you are probably already well prepared to meet the challenges of this trek as long as you take the time to properly acclimatize.
On the other hand, if you’re new to hiking or don’t normally exercise that much, you should definitely spend time preparing for this trek. What that training regimen includes will depend on your physical abilities and current fitness levels, and it should be developed alongside a medical or fitness professional.
Most likely you will want to combine a cardiovascular training plan with some long-distance “practice” hikes in your area. Day hikes, or even some multi-day hikes, will help you to build up your stamina so you can endure long days of trekking.