OTHER HIGHLY  RECCOMMENDED TREKS AFTER INCA TRAIL

LARES  TREK QUISHUIARANI & MACHUPICCHU
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

This trip combines an exceptional alternative trek with the principle archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. We begin by visiting the Pisac ruins and market, then drive into the Cordillera Vilcanota for a short hike to the Andean community of Quishuarani. On the second day we pass waterfalls and turquoise glacial lagoons to reach Pachaqutec pass (4700m.) while surrounded by other soaring peaks of the Vilcanota range. On day three the trail returns us to the Sacred Valley with a gentle descent along the Cancha Cancha River. In the afternoon we tour the astonishing ruins and village of Ollantaytambo and spend the night here in a comfortable hostel.

DAY 1
Cusco – Pisaq- Quishuarani
We depart Cusco in the morning and drive to Pisac, where we tour the ruins perched high above the Sacred Valley, visit the local artisan's market and have lunch in the charming Main Square. From here we continue through the Sacred Valley and climb by vehicle into the Cordillera Vilcanota. We have a short acclimatization hike to the village of Quishuarani, our first campsite.

Day 2
Quishuarani- Canchacancha

Following the trail out of Quishuarani community, we climb past a series of cascading waterfalls and lagoons. An original Inca stone path leads us steeply up the ridge to Pachaqutec pass (4700m.), the highest point on our trek. Nearing the top, we enjoy spectacular views of the snow-covered peaks of Pitusiray (5750m.) and Chicon (5530m.). The trail leads down into the opposite corridor to the brilliant glacial lakes of Suirococha and Yuraccocha. Here we can see several bird species, including Andean Ibis and Andean geese. Descending further, we begin to see the thatched-roof stone houses and corrals of Cancha Cancha community, our last camp site.

Day 3
Canchacancha- Patacancha – Aguas Calientes  

Today our hike follows the Cancha Cancha River down into a fertile green valley replete with flowers, plants, and birds of the region. After continue for the mountain until  Patacancha community, lanch after pickup  to Ollantaytambo and visit ruins and will  continue by by trail to Aguas calientes and  we will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 4
Aguas Calientes Machupicchu – Cusco
We take the first bus (6:00am) from Aguas Calientes to the Machupicchu ruins. Our guide will thoroughly guide you through the ruins, and In the afternoon we will take the train to Cusco.
A representative of our agency will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel.

 
THE SERVICES INCLUDES:

• An Expert Guide with expert knowledge of the area and its customs.
• Assistant guide depending on the numbers of passengers greater than 8 passengers
• Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows:
• Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner
• Personal tents. (with double floor)
• Bath tent
• Kitchen tent
• Water boiled after the second day
• Dining tent
• Cooks and kitchen personnel
• Tables
• Benches
• Packhorses  (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Entrance ticket to Lares
• Private bus  to Quishuarani 
• Private bus  to Ollantaytambo   
• Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class) Packhorses for your personal equipment
• personal (10kg)
• Riding horses
• First-aid kit
• OxygenBus Aguas Calientes -  Machupicchu (2) 
• Duffel bag  
• Radio communications  
• Satellite Phone
• Mattress  air thermarest
• Train back Ollantaybo to Aguas Calientes  Backpacker
• Train back to Cusco class : Backpacker

DOESN`T INCLUDES:

• Tips
• Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Lunch  5th day

WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE 

• Sleeping bag
• Rain Coat (plastic)
• Thick Jumper
• Coat (parka)
• Cream protector against the sun
• Cap or hat
• Glasses for the sun
• You bounce or slipper for walk
• T Shirts
• Wool stockings or sport
• Canteen or bottle of water
• Lantern
• Photographic camera
• Personal medications suggested by their doctor.

Options:
We can rent

• Hire walking sticks for US $2.50 per day.
• Goose down sleeping bag (good up to 18 degrees below zero) for US $5 per day.

Private Service
Any day of the week

Trek Grade: moderate - difficult

Hiking Season

From March to November
The months of December, January, February are not recommended because it is the wet season.

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