DAY 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Patacancha – Willoq Alto

You will be picked up early at your hotel to begin our adventure. We will drive to the community of Ollantaytambo – Patacancha where we will meet local Quechua families at the trailhead for our day hike. It will take approximately 4 hours of intense hiking to reach Q´euña Lake, the highest point of our trek (4300 m/14107 ft). This is the time to pat yourself on the back and enjoy the stunning views of snowy mountains, llamas, alpacas, rugged valleys and undulating farmlands. Then our Quechua families will set up our lunch spot, and we will enjoy hot cocoa and coca tea with a delicious lunch overlooking the picturesque Lares Valley. After lunch we will descend 3 hours to reach our homestay in the Willoq Alto community where all the Quechua families will welcome you to their village. They are excited to “adopt” travelers into their families, and you will experience a living culture during your overnight stay with these Inca descedents in the Andes of Perú .

Meals: L, D
Maximum Altitude: 4,300m/14,107ft
Minimum Altitude: 3,700m/12,139ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Walking time: 6 to 7 hours

DAY 2: Willoq Alto – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

We will wake up early to share breakfast with village families. The morning will be spent learning about the traditional weaving culture that sustains these families. They still use all-natural dyes made from plants, seeds, flowers, roots and cactus parasites to color their wools, and this is a terrific place to pick up some handmade souvenirs. Around 9:30 am our driver will pick us up and an hour’s drive will take us to Pumamarka – an amazing Incan archeological site that is seldom visited by tourists. You will enjoy the view of Incan farming terraces which extend over the mountains as well as their ancient houses and store houses. Exploring Pumamarka takes around 2 hours.
After our tour of Pumamarka we will head down to Ollantaytambo where you will have lunch. After lunch you will have time to explore the Ollantaytambo ruins along with the charming town itself. From here you will either return by private transport to your hotel in Cusco or continue onto one of our Machu Picchu tours.

Meals: B
Maximum Altitude: 3,800m /12,467ft
Distance: 4km / 2.5mi
Walking time: 2-3 hours

DAY 1: Cusco – Puca Pucara – Pumamarca Community

We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive 30 minutes to the Inca site called Puca Pucara (3700m) were we will start our trek. We begin hiking gently uphill for 1.5 hours to get to the first pass (4100m). Here we will enjoy the spectacular views of two valleys. On one side you will see the capital of the Incas, Cusco, containing two Inca sites surrounded by stunning mountains. On the other side there are beautiful landscapes of mountains and farmlands. From the pass we continue along the valley to Queullacocha Lake. The scenery at the lake is quite barren, but in this area it is possible to see a wide variety of birdlife such as Andean Geese, and Lapwings. The area is also home to hundreds of llamas!

Passing over another ridge, we descend to another beautiful lake called Qoricocha Lake (Golden Lake). Two and a half more hours of hiking will bring us to the village of Pumamarca where we will camp. Once we settle in, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the local families and learn about their way of life. If you brought gifts with you, then you can share them with the family. This community is a great place to purchase souvenirs from the Andes.

Meals: L, D
Maximum Altitude: 4,100m / 13,451ft
Minimum Altitude: 3,700m / 12,139ft
Distance: 14km / 8.7mi
Walking time: 7 hours

DAY 2: Pumamarca – Huchuyqosqo – Lamay – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

From Pumamarca we will hike to the Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo, and our path will include a stretch of original Inca trail. Along the way we will pass by many local people tending to their llamas, and our terrain will change from mountains to lush valley. We will pass through an adobe Inca gateway to arrive at the magnificent Inca site of Huchuy Qosco (Little Cusco – 3600m) which is perched above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here, you will see amazing Inca buildings, sacred temples, storehouses, Inca terraces for agriculture and an Inca reservoir used to store water in the dry season. Your guide will take you on a tour of the site as he explains the history of the Incas. Afterwards, you will have time to explore the site on your own before we have lunch.

After lunch, we begin our hike downhill to the Sacred Valley. It takes about 2 hours to get to the village of Lamay (2800m) on the Urubamba River where our private transport will be waiting to take us to Ollantaytambo. We will have dinner at a restaurant in Ollantaytambo before taking the 7:00pm train to Aguas Calientes for a night at a hotel.

Meals: B, L
Maximum Altitude: 3,600m / 11,811ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,800m / 9,186ft
Distance: 7km / 4.3mi
Walking time: 4 hours

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES –MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO

You will wake up very early to take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu in order to see the sun rise over the ruins. Your guide will take you on a very informative 3-hour tour, and then you will have plenty of time to explore on your own and/or hike to the Sun Gate or Huayna Picchu.

•Note: If you choose to hike Huayna Picchu, this requires a separate entrance ticket which costs $40 per person and must be purchased online, far in advance of your visit.

In the afternoon, we return to Aguas Calientes and catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. There, a private van will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: B

Included – Huchuy qosqo Trek 3 days

Service Included:

• Private transportation Cusco – Puca Pucara
• Guide service in Spanish/ English
• Cook and Cooking equipment
• Snacks
• Daily coca tea service
• Dining equipment including chairs and tables
• Cooking and eating tents
• Food (2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner)
• Vegetarian menu at no extra cost
• Two person tents (3-people capacity tent used as doubles – 4 seasons)
• Porters to carry our belongings, food and camping equipment
• First-aid kit
• Emergency oxygen bottle
• Pre departure briefing
• Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo
• Transport from Lamay to Ollanta train station
• Machu Picchu tickets
• Train tickets Ollanta- Aguas Calientes-Ollanta (round trip)
• Bus tickets to Machu Picchu (round trip)
• One night Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Duffel bags to bring your personal belongings
• Transport Ollanta- Cusco
• Sleeping pad

Sservice Not Included:

• Tip for field staff
• Extra costs
• Sleeping bag
• Entrace ticket  to waynapicchu  Mountain it has an extra cost 40
• Entrance ticket to Machupicchu Mountain  it has an extra cost $40

We recommend that you bring:

• Sleeping bag (- 10 Cº)
• Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals
• Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
• Waterproof clothing (poncho)
• Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
• Sunhat and sunglasses
• Sun cream and insect repellent
• Water bottles
• Basic medications
• Walking sticks
• Swim suit and towel
• Personal items
• Personal snacks
• DNI / Original Passport
• Heat lamps or flash light

PRICES:

PRICE: $650 USD per person when booking 2 people

PRICE: $610 USD per person when booking 3 people

PRICE: $570 USD per person when booking 4 people

PRICE: $530 USD per person when booking 5-6 people

PRICE: $500 USD per person when booking 7- 9 people

Itinerary – Lares Valley trek  4 days

Day 1: Cusco – Lares Hot Springs – Huacahuasi campsite

We will pick you up early from your hotel in Cusco to begin the Lares Trek. It will be a 3-hour drive along the beautiful landscape of the Sacred Valley to arrive at the Lares Hot Springs site. Here you will enjoy soaking in the volcanic pools while taking in amazing views of the Andes Mountains.

After a relaxing soak and lunch, we will begin the gradual uphill, 4-hour trek to our first campsite in the village of Huacahuasi. This section of the hike is considered the potato valley sector, where people farm many varieties of organic potatoes. As the deep blue sky darkens and night skies begin to show us the twinkling stars, your guide will teach you about the Inca constellations which were studied at great length to guide the Inca in their farming activities.

Meals: L, D
Maximum altitude: 3,850m/12,631ft
Distance: 8km/4.2mi
Walking time: 4 hours

Day 2: Condor Pass – Mantanay Village

The next morning, you will eat a hearty breakfast with amazing views of the valley of Huacahuasi. The local people will already be up and about, taking their llamas and alpacas out to graze. The day will start with a strenuous climb to reach Condor Pass. It is quite steep, but you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, llamas, and alpacas. Once you arrive at Condor Pass the 360° views are astounding!!

One-hour downhill will bring us to our lunch spot, then 3-hours beyond will bring us to your campsite in the village of Mantanay. Unlike other villages in the Lares Valley, Mantanay has not been reached by modern technology, as there are no cars or electricity. Mantanay is a small village (3,750m/12,303ft) where people still practice the ancient traditions of the Incas. Here you will have time to interact with the local children, and your guide will take you to one of the village houses where you will learn about their lifestyle.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude: 4,680m /15,354ft
Minimum Altitude: 3,750m / 12,303ft
Distance: 14km / 8.7mi
Walking time: 8 hours

Day 3: Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Today you will begin the last leg of your Lares trek. It will be 4 hours of downhill along a lovely path, passing through Keuña trees a Peruvian native tree only found in the Andes of Peru. Our hike will pass by farms where they cultivate potatoes, fava beans, and many other traditional tubers, all in the traditional Inca style. As we descend into the Sacred Valley, the climate will warm and you will see a greater variety of crops, like corn, quinoa, kiwicha, peaches, avocados and other types of fruits.

This is also a perfect day to learn about Inca history. We will end the trek at the little village of Yanahura and board a van for a short drive to Ollantaytambo. This is a fascinating Inca village that serves as a living history lesson. You will see many Inca water channels, houses and walls as you spend the afternoon exploring this small town with your guide. After dinner at a local restaurant, we catch the 7 pm train for Aguas Calientes, the launching point for a Machu Picchu tour. Here you can enjoy a hotel and a hot shower!

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude: 3,750m / 12,303ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,000m / 6,562
Distance: 8km/4.2mi
Walking time: 4 hours

Day 4: Machu Picchu –  Cusco

Day Four is the magical day of Machu Picchu!!! You will wake up very early to take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu in order to see the sun rise over this ancient site. Your guide will take you on a very informative 3-hour tour, and then you will have plenty of time to explore on your own and/or hike Huayna Picchu.
•Note: If you choose to hike Huayna Picchu, this requires a separate entrance ticket which costs $40 per person and must be purchased online, far in advance of your visit.

In the afternoon, we return to Aguas Calientes and catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. There, a private van will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Itinerary – Salkantay Trek 5 days

Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Salkantaypampa

We pick you up early at your hotel in Cusco and drive 3 hours in our private transport to the trail head in Soraypampa. There we will have our breakfast while enjoying the amazing views of the snowy peaks of the Humantay (5900m) and Salkantay (6217m) mountains. Before we start our trek, a short hike will take us to the beautiful Humantay Lake. After enjoying the lake, we will return to Soraypampa where a delicious lunch awaits us. Then we will begin the actual trek with a one-hour climb to our first campsite at Salkantaypampa.

Meals: L, D
Maximum Altitude: 4,250m / 13,944ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,980m / 9,777ft
Distance Travelled: 9km / 5.6mi
Walking Time: 6 hrs

Day 2: Salkantaypampa – Soyroccocha – Salkantay Pass – Andenes

After a delicious, hardy breakfast, we start our trekking with beautiful views of Apu Salkantay. We hike 2 or 3 hours to reach Apacheta Pass, the highest point of the trek. From there, we can enjoy the spectacular views of snow-capped mountains before hiking down to Salkantay Lake. After a rest at the lake, we walk down to Wayracpampa where our cook has prepared us a delicious lunch. After lunch, we have a 2-hour trek to Andenes campsite where we spend the night in a very peaceful area.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude: 4,638m / 15,217ft
Minimum Altitude: 3,100m / 10,171ft
Distance Travelled: 17km / 10.6mi
Walking time: 8 hours

Day 3: Andenes – Lluskamayu – La Playa – Lucmabamba

On day 3, we walk for 6 hours through the beginning of the rainforest, enjoying a variety of flora and fauna including orchids, birds, coffee trees, banana trees, waterfalls and fruit plantations. We arrive at La Playa lunch with free time to rest before we head to Lucmabamba, our next campsite. Once here, we will enjoy a wonderful coffee tour with a local family. The tour will take us throughout the coffee plantations and end with a chance to taste the best organic coffee of the Cusco Region.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude: 3,100m / 10,171ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,135m / 7,005ft
Distance travelled: 14km / 8.7mi
Walking time: 7 hours

Day 4: Lucmabamba – Llaqtapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes

Our day starts with a 3-hour climb on an original Inca Trail up through the Andean cloud forest to Puncuyoc Pass. From here a short hike takes us to the Inca city of Llactapaca (2,700m/8,906ft). From here we are rewarded with a beautiful view of Machu Picchu, and your guide will share with you the ancient stories of this sacred city. After another 2-hour hike downhill we will reach the hydroelectric plant for our lunch. A train will take us the remaining distance to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a hotel.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude: 2,954m / 9,688ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,135m / 7,005ft
Distance travelled: 12km / 7.5mi
Walking Time: 5 hours

Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Rising early, we will take the bus up to Machu Picchu. Sunrise is the most spectacular time to experience Machu Picchu without the crowds that arrive from the Inca Trail and the subsequent buses. This is the best time to admire the ‘Lost City of the Incas’. Your guide will explain this sacred city and its history. Then you will have time to hike to waynapicchu mountain if you get the permits. (2720m/8890ft)! This has an extra cost of US$45 and must be booked several months in advance to get a coveted permit. After experiencing this Seventh Wonder of the World, we will head back to Aguas Calientes to catch a train to Ollantaytambo and then a private transport to Cuzco where you will be returned to your hotel.

Meal: B

Services Included:

• Guide service in English/Spanish
• Private transportation from Cusco to Soraypampa
• Hot springs entrance fee
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
• Master cook
• Food (5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, snacks)
• Vegetarian/special diet options available at no extra cost
• Cooking and dining equipment, including tents, chairs and tables
• 4-season tents (3-person capacity but used for 2 people)
• Thermarest (sleeping mattress)
• Mules and horsemen to carry our camping equipment & food
• 10 kilos of your personal gear will be carried on the mule (we provide you a duffle)
• First-aid kit
• Emergency oxygen bottle
• Pre-departure briefing

Services Not Included:

• Tips for field staff and guide
• Sleeping bag
• Train from hydroelectric to aguas calientes town
• Entrance to Wayna Picchu (this will cost an additional $45, and must be booked well in advance)
• Extra money for souvenirs
• Emergency horse for the group (in case of injury or the need to rest), but this can be arranged for an additional fee
• Note: If you need to rent any equipment such as a sleeping bag, water-proof poncho, hiking poles, etc. please let us know in advance. We will secure them for you – no deposit required.

We Recommend That You Bring:

• Sleeping bag (-10 Cº)
• Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals
• Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
• Waterproof jacket & pants or rain poncho
• Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
• Sunhat & sunglasses
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Water bottles
• Water filter (optional – boiled water will be available at all meals)
• Personal medications
• Walking poles
• Swimsuit & towel (for hot springs)
• Personal items
• Personal snacks
• Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
• Camera
• Toilet paper
• DNI/Original Passport
• Insurance card

Salkantay Trek – 4 Day

DAY 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Arrayanniyoq

We pick you up at 4:30am from your hotel to drive about 3 hours by private transport to Soraypampa where we will have a hearty breakfast. A 3-hour walk will bring us to Soyroqocha where we will have our lunch with a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountain Salkantay (6275m/20576ft). After lunch we will continue climbing to Apacheta Pass, the highest point on this trek at 4,630m/15,190ft. We will then descend to Arrayanniyoq (3,000m/9,843ft) where we will camp for the night.

Meals: B,L, D
Maximum Altitude: 4,630m / 15,190ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,980 / 9,777FT
Distance: 17km / 10.6mi
Walking time: 7 hours

DAY 2: Arrayanniyoq – Chaullay – Collpapampa – Lucumbamba

On the second day of our trek, we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls and tropical plants. We will eat lunch in a spot called La Playa before continuing to Lucumbamba where we will take a coffee tour with a local family and then camp for the night.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude point: 3,300m / 10,827ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,135 / 7,005ft
Distance travelled: 17km / 10.6mi
Walking time: 7 hours

DAY 3: Lucumbamba – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

Our day begins with a 3 hour uphill climb on an original Inca trail through the Andean cloud forest to the Puncuyoc pass before a short descent to Llactapata, an Inca city located at 2,700m/8,906 ft. From here we can enjoy beautiful views of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, as well as the towering Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains. After a 2-hour descent to the hydroelectric plant, we will have lunch and catch our train to Aguas Calientes where we will stay overnight in a hotel.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude 2,953m / 9,688ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,135m / 7,005ft
Distance travelled: 12km / 7.5mi
Walking time: 6 hours

DAY 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco

We rise very early in the morning to catch one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. This allows us to enjoy the magnificent city as the sun is rising and before crowds accumulate at the ruins. After a guided walking tour in this spectacular, ancient city of the Incas, you are able to explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you wish, you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft) for a spectacular view of the ruins. This costs an extra $45 USD and you will need to book online at least a couple of months before your visit to get a coveted permit. At the end of your Machu Picchu visit, you will take the train to Ollantaytambo and then private transport back to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: B

Included – Salkantay Trek – 4 Day

Services Included:

• Guide service in English/Spanish
• Private transportation from Cusco to Soraypampa
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
• Master cook
• Food (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks)
• Vegetarian/special diet options available at no extra cost
• Cooking and dining equipment, including tents, chairs and tables
• 4-season tents (3-person capacity but used for 2 people)
• Thermarest (sleeping mattress)
• Mules and horsemen to carry our camping equipment & food
• 10 kilos of your personal gear will be carried on the mule (we provide you a duffle)
• First-aid kit
• Emergency oxygen bottle
• Pre-departure briefing

Services Not Included:

• Tips for field staff and guide
• Sleeping bag
• Train from hydroelectric  to aguas calientes
• Entrance to Wayna Picchu (this will cost an additional $45, and must be booked well in advance)
• Extra money for souvenirs
• Emergency horse for the group (in case of injury or the need to rest), but this can be arranged for an additional fee
• Note: If you need to rent any equipment such as a sleeping bag, water-proof poncho, hiking poles, etc. please let us know in advance. We will secure them for you – no deposit required.

We Recommend That You Bring:

• Sleeping bag (-10 Cº)
• Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals
• Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
• Waterproof jacket & pants or rain poncho
• Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
• Sunhat & sunglasses
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Water bottles
• Water filter (optional – boiled water will be available at all meals)
• Personal medications
• Walking poles
• Swimsuit & towel (for hot springs)
• Personal items
• Personal snacks
• Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
• Camera
• Toilet paper
• DNI/Original Passport
• Insurance card