Day 2: Cancha Cancha –  Pachacútec Pass – Quiswarani

After breakfast, we will leave the campsite and begin a steep climb to the Pachacutec Pass (4,700m/15,416ft) the highest point of the trek. From here there are spectacular views of the snow-peaked mountains of Sawasiray (5,818m/19,087ft) part of the Andes mountain range, there are some glacial lakes where people are farming rainbow trout,  we continue walking down to reach our lunch place where our cook will wait for with a delicious food, then we continue walking down into the next valley, along the route, the scenery is breathtaking –there are waterfalls, This area is also rich in birdlife and there is a possibility of seeing the Andean ibis, Andean geese and flamingoes amongst others.  We can enjoy the time with the local children that are going back to home and women weavers showing us their skills making different staff as scarps, huts, gloves and table runners, after this great experience we reach  Quiswarani Village (3,900m/12,792ft) place where most of the villager cultivate different varieties of potatoes, place where we will spend the night.

Meals B, L, D
(Time: 7-8 hours – Distance: 9Km/6m approx)

Day 3: Quiswarani – Huillquijasa – Cuncani–Lares hot springs

After breakfast, we will start our ascent of about 3 hours to reach the Huillquijasa Pass (4,442m/14,569ft) the second highest pass of the trek. The views are impressive and worth the climb! Thereafter, in our walk down we will observe shepherds along with their herds of Llamas and alpacas, we are going to see beautiful turquoise lakes along the way, we are going to have our lunch in the village of Cuncani (3,700m/12,139ft), This was the last refuge of the “Royal Panakas” an Inca sector, we walk down through a fertile valley, passing typical vegetation and high altitude crops, such as beans and potatoes and small agricultural communities. Along the trail we will see colorful native flowers such as begonias and wild orchids. After walking for about 3 hours we arrive in Lares hot springs (3,100m/10,170ft), to spend the night  where we can enjoy a dip

Meals B, L, D
(Time: 8-9 hours – Distance:  13kms/8m approx.

Day 4: Lares (Hot Springs)-Ollantaytambo- Tourist Train – Machupicchu town

Before our breakfast there is the change to enjoy the pools one more time, today we are going to drive for about 3 to the sacred valley, we are going to crossover the Chaulla pass (4,470m/ 14665ft). from where we are going to have great views of the area and around, we will have our lunch in Urubamba (2,871 m/9,419ft) afterwards we continue our driving to one of the original Inca towns of Ollantaytambo (2792mt/ 9,160ft) built by the Inca Pachacutec. You will be pleased with the quaint town that has water canals running along the homes. Visit an original Inca house that keeps some its original features and before some important people used to live there, visit the archeological complex which has many structures such as the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Hall, the Intihuatana and some more, Later on we board the train to Machupicchu town. Check into your hostel and relax.

Overnight in Machupicchu town
Meals B, L

Day 5:  Machu Picchu – Tourist Train to Cusco

You will be picked up from your hotel according to the set time in your entrance fee, we take the bus for a 25 minute ride up to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu.  Here you will begin a professional historical guided walking tour of the magnificent archeological site. Listen to your guide as he or she talks about the mysterious ruins. Visit the extraordinary Temple of the Sun with exceptionally carved stones, Temple of the Three Windows features huge trapezoidal windows, Intihuatana the solar clock which translates to the, Hitching Post of the Sun, Funerary Rock Hut believed to be a place where the Inca nobility were mummified, and the many temples, terraces, and corridors. After a glorious, eye and mind opening visit with your guide enjoy some time at leisure to further explore the mystical grounds feeling the positive energy that abounds the area which has withstood time. Optional: (at an extra cost) Head over to the entrance of Huayna Picchu to climb a narrow path for about 1.5 hours to catch terrific vistas of the Machu Picchu ruins and the valley below. Then return by bus to the town for lunch (on your own) before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. You will be met at the train station by our staff and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Meal: B

Optional extra cost: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain Peak

UPGRADE extra cost: Expedition train to Vistadome
UPGRADE extra cost: Hostel to a Hotel

IMPORTANT:

To explorer more and learn more about Cusco and around we recommend some other tours as The city tour, Sacred valley  or Maras & Moray tour (links)

INCLUDES

• Pre-departure briefing
• Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to Huarán, starting point of the trek
• Campsite fees
• Lares hot springs entrance fee
• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field. Eureka Timberline 4 Outfitter tents are employed when double accommodation is requested and Eureka Timberline 2XT for single travelers
• One inflatable sleeping pad per person
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Kitchen tent
• Toilet tent with bio-degradable toilet facilities
• English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 9 people)
• Chef and cooking equipment
• Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 7kg per person
• 1 emergency horse every 6 persons
• Wranglers
• Accommodation for all our staff
• Meals (03B, 04L, 03D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian menu is available at no extra cost
• One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
• Filtered boiled water from lunch time on 1st day onwards
• Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
• Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff
• Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Private transport from Lares to Ollantaytambo

• Accommodation in Machupicchu town on day 4

• RT bus ticket Machupicchu town – Machupicchu Inca site – Machupicchu town
• 1D Machupicchu entrance fee
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Machupicchu town – Ollantaytambo or Poroy (Cusco)
• Transfer train station – hotel in Cusco
• 24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit

NOT INCLUDED

• Breakfast on the first day
• Dinner on the third day
• Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in the restaurant close to Machupicchu or in the town at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated after nightfall, dinner being at your own expense too
• Huayna Picchu entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain an additional fee of US$22.00 per person applies
• Machu Picchu Mountain entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain an additional fee of US$22.00 per person applies
• Tips for all the staff

 Important: read our Terms & conditions (link)

WHAT TO BRING

The area where we are going to do our adventure half day tour is in Cusco and its surroundings. Despite of the time of the year, there are always seasonal variations: it can be sunny and still cold or rainy but dry and kind of mild. Tourists must be ready and equipped to enjoy their tour under safe conditions. The following packing list gathers items that you will need for this tour.

Clothing

• Wear clothes in layers: It is hard to guess what the weather will be like, that’s why layering is really helpful. Make sure you are using wickable clothes, cotton ones keep much moisture on them.
• Use short or long-sleeved t-shirts for your first layer.
• Pack lightweight jackets of fleece or microfleece for the second layer.
• Wear a waterproof jacket for the third layer.
• Carry gloves to protect your hands from the cold.
• Wear hiking boots or trekking shoes.
• Use thick socks
• Pack a hat in case is going to be sunny day.

Additional Accessories

• Lip balm.
• Sunglases.
• Sun cream.
• Baby wipes.
• Hand sanitizer.
• Trekking poles.
• Batteries or flashcards for your camera.

Snacks & Drinks

• Energetic bars.
• Dried fruit.
• Bottle of water (1-2 Lt).
• Candies

Beware that there will possibly be no signal for cell phones up in the mountain. Personal identifications are always required.