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Description
Trek to Machu Picchu, exploring beautiful lagoons, subtropical streams and a variety of flora and fauna via Lares valley. Check out the Archaeological Park of Pisaq and learn about its customs and heritage Cancha Cancha, before heading to Quiswarani. Visit the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo and continue to Machu Picchu to explore its archaeological marvels.
Highlights
- Visit the Archaeological Park of Pisaq
- Explore the lagoons and flora and fauna of Quiswarani
- Enjoy the spectacular view of the seven waterfalls located near Quiswarani
- Observe the Inca Citadel and Intihuatana at Machu Picchu
- See the Guardian’s House, the Agricultural and Urban part and the Religious Area
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Day 1: Cusco - Pisac - Cancha Cancha expand_more
- We start at 6:00 am by picking up guests from their hotel, and then in our private transport, we will travel until we reach the Archaeological Park of Pisaq. Together with our guide, we will visit a man who will tell us the history and the value it had in Inca times.
- We will have the option of enjoying our breakfast instead of welcoming and enjoying the environment and being able to start our walk with the necessary energy.
- We will move until we reach Huaran, where our team of riders and horses are waiting for us to start our walk. We will prepare ourselves with suitable clothing for the walk and then begin ascending for 3 hours until we reach Cancha Cancha, where our chef will make us wait for a delicious lunch to recharge.
- In Cancha Cancha, located at 3900 masl (12800 ft), we will install our tents to spend the night and then enjoy activities with a local family and learn more about their traditions and customs.
- After dinner, we can enjoy a beautiful sky full of stars. And learn a little about Inca astronomy.
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Day 2: Quiswarani - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu Pueblo expand_more
- After a nutritious Andean breakfast, we will start our walk of approx. 7 hours until we reach the Pachacutec pass located at 4500 meters above sea level (14800 ft), the highest point of our trek.
- We can enjoy a beautiful view of the landscape from this place, surrounded by mountains, lagoons, glaciers, and flora and fauna typical of the area, such as the llama, alpaca, and falcons. On the way, we will have a spectacular view of the seven waterfalls located near Quiswarani.
- When we get to Quiswaurani, our mobility will be waiting for us to transport us to Ollantaytambo.
- In Ollantaytambo, depending on the departure time of our train, we will board the train heading to Machu Picchu Pueblo, where we can rest in a comfortable hotel.
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Day 3: Machu Picchu Pueblo – Cusco expand_more
- After breakfast, together with our guide, we will proceed to board the bus that will transport us for 40 minutes until we reach the Inca citadel and start our guided tour. Our guide along the way will tell us the history of Machu Picchu and let us know the most important parts of Machu Picchu.
- Among them, we can visit the Guardian’s House, the Agricultural Part, the Urban Part, and the Religious Area. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and a half, to 3 hours.
- After taking the best photos of the memory and finishing the tour, we will return to board the bus that takes us to Machu Picchu town, where we will have enough time to have lunch and visit the hot springs of Machu Picchu and present ourselves 30 minutes before the departure of our train that will take us to Ollantaytambo.
- Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transfer will be waiting for you to transfer you back to the city of Cusco directly to your hotel.
What's Included
- Private transportation from the hotel
- Licensed Tour Guide with command of the English / Spanish language
- Entrance tickets to the archaeological park of Pisaq
- Train tickets to Machu Picchu round trip
- Bus tickets in Machu Picchu Up and down
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu in Private service
- Accommodation with private bathroom in Machu Picchu
- Sturdy camping tents
- Matras for the sleeping bag
- Food 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Trekking chef and kitchen equipment
- Muleteer and mules to carry luggage
- Luggage per passenger 7 kgs. (clothing, sleeping bag, personal items)
- Emergency horse
- First aid kit with emergency oxygen
- Rain poncho
- Return transportation to Cusco
- Interaction with communities
What's Excluded
- Sleeping Bag: 20 USD per person
- Self-inflating mattress: 20 USD per person
- Walking poles: 15 USD pair
- Personal tent: 30 USD- (Tent only for solo travelers)
- Entrance ticket to Huaynapicchu Mountain: 25 USD per person
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain: 25 USD per person
- Lunch and dinner on the last day in Aguas Calientes
- Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters
What to bring
- Original passport (the same one used to book the trip)
- Medium backpack of 30 or 40 litres
- Refillable water bottle or canteen
- Comfortable hiking boot
- Flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- Warm clothing
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Raincoat or waterproof poncho
- Waterproof gloves
- Leisure footwear for camping
- Quick-dry towel
- Portable battery charger
- Personal hygiene items
Meeting Point
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 2 To 4 | USD 629 Per Person |
| 4 To 6 | USD 579 Per Person |
| 6 To 0 | USD 539 Per Person |
| Student | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 0 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 0 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 629 / person