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| This remote and rarely visited region offers avid trekkers an insight into the real lives of the Andean farmers. We will have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas, along with amazing landscapes and refreshing hot springs. The trek itself is rated moderate; however there are two passes over 4,500 meters / 14,760 feet above sea level, so it is essential that you be well acclimatized to the altitude. If arriving from sea level then plan on spending at least 2 days in Cusco and the surroundings before undertaking the trek. |
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Day 1 / Cusco - Calca - Quiswarani - Cuncani
Early in the morning we pick you up from your hotel in our comfortable private bus and begin our exciting travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas for approximately 1½ hour until Calca town for a break and to buy last minute things. Our trip by bus continues until Quiswarani village, where we meet our horsemen, cook and horses to begin the trek. We go up until the beautiful Queuña Qocha lagoon and then we arrive to Huillcapunku Pass (4,400 m.a.s.l.), after this Pass we have lunch while we enjoy the beautiful scenery. Then we continue the hike until our first campsite in Cuncani Village. (L, D)
Day 2 / Cuncani - Mantanay
This is the difficult day and the most gratifying too. Early in the morning we wake up and have breakfast. Then our hike begins and we walk for around 4 hours until Chaqchapata where we have lunch. After eating we continue the hike for about 2 more hours until the Aruray Pass (4,450 m.a.s.l.), from here we have a wonderful scenery with snowcapped mountains and a nice lake. From this point we descend to walk near two lagoons and a Polylepis forest. There is a wide change in scenery before arriving at our beautiful campsite in Mantanay after approximately 2 hours. (B, L, D) |
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Day 3 / Mantanay - Yanahuara - Aguas Calientes
After breakfast we descend to lower altitude until Yanahuara village that is part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we have lunch and meet our private transport to go to Ollantaytambo train station and take the train to Aguas Calientes town, where we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant and spend the night in a comfortable lodging. (B, L, D)
Day 4 / Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Early in the morning after a delicious breakfast in our lodging, we take the bus to the Machu Picchu citadel; covering a distance of 8 kilometers and after 30 minutes we finally get to the wonderful Sanctuary to start our guided tour for 2 hours approximately. Then we have free time to enjoy Machu Picchu by ourselves. Afterwards we must take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town, where we have free time until the time departure of the train to go back to Cusco. In Poroy Train Station our private transport will pick us up to take you to your hotel in Cusco. (B)
NOTE: Campsites are subject to change according to our guide's criteria and the evolution of the group. |
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| INCLUDED: Transfer by bus from Cusco to Quishuarani, Machu Picchu Citadel entrance ticket, bus tickets Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes, train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco, professional Guide, cook, muleteer and mules to carry tents, food and cooking equipment, emergency horse, mules that carry your backpack for a maximum of 10 kilograms, double bed accommodation in Aguas Calientes, 2 people in each 3-person-capacity tent, mattress (sleeping pad), dinning tent, bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle, transfer from Train Station to Hotel. Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. |
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THINGS YOU CAN NOT FORGET |
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Things that you should bring along with you: |
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- ORIGINAL PASSPORT. (Mandatory)
- A medium day pack. (If you have an extra porter bring additional backpack of duffel bag)
- Sleeping Bag. (To include in your backpack if you have your extra porter)
- Poncho or rain jacket. (Especially in January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December) (You can buy plastic ponchos)
- Strong footwear, ideally for trekking or sport shoes.
- One complete change of clothing. (Trousers, T-shirt, shorts and underwear, beanie, scarf, gloves, fleece sweaters, hat)
- Flashlight and batteries. (One per person)
- Camera, film and extra batteries. (The batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Sun block.
- Insect repellent.
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper.
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
- Swimsuit. (If you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek)
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