4-DAYS LARES TREK TO SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

Day 01 Cusco – Wacawasi– Qqomercocha lake

We leave from Cusco early in the morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley arriving to Community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Here we can observe their talented skills and brilliant techniques in the fabrication of ponchos and other garments. Passing the village, we begin climbing up to Qqomercocha lake at 4,000 masl. From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5,750 masl).From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5,750 masl). Qomercocha is small lake with an abundance of high-altitude birds, including the Andean goose, known for its color and size; the Puna ibis, and other aquatic birds that soar through the mountains also you will see large herds of alpacas and llamas. where we will stop for campsite for the night.

Day 02 Qomercocha lake - Iqsaycocha lake- Patacancha Village -Ollantaytambo sacred valley

Best morning with coca te breathtaking views after breakfast we start ascending for approximately 1-2 hours, we will arrive at the highest pass on our trek- Ipsaycochaccasa (4,400 masl). Here we will rest for a bit, feeling the cold of the air high in the Andes, almost touching the cloudand after all nice views and pictures we descending into the Ipsaycocha lake here we will have our first campsite, close to the Lake of Ipsaycocha. After lunch we descending to valley of Patacancha village where we will be able to appreciate the typical life of the locals; then we will do a small walk through the village, after we will take a local bus to Ollantaytambo  sacred valley(approximately a 40 min. ride).  we eventually arrive to the Ollantaytambo tonw. The view from the top of the ruins at Ollantaytambo at sunset is outstanding: the valley turns golden from the reflection off the hillsides, and bright greens from terraced agriculture that goes for miles. Here we will set our campsite for the nigh

Day 3: OLLANTAYTAMBO  SACRED VALLEY– 104kms – WINAYHUAYNA – SUNGATE - MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES

Distance: 12 Kilometers / 7.5 Miles
We take the early morning Expedition train from Ollantaytambo through the picturesque Sacred Valley to Km 104, where we enter the trail. Our hike continues gently upwards for approximately 4 hours until we reach the beautiful Inca complex of Winay Wayna, where we stop to eat a nutritious and plentiful bagged lunch. Sub-tropical flora and fauna surrounds us as we continue 2 hours to the Sun Gate, from where we will see Machu Picchu. We will walk down past the majestic ruins, and then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night in a comfortable hotel.

Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES/ LOST INCA CITY, MACHU PICCHU

After breakfast and an early start, we take a 30 minute bus ride up to the Machu Picchu ruins, where we will tour the amazing architecture and mysterious temples left by the Incas. A professional, English-speaking guide will help us understand the sophisticated ideas and technology of this highly-advanced culture. Once the official tour is completed, we will have plenty of time to explore the Sanctuary on our own before returning to Cusco by train in the afternoon.

With the Lares Trek package you will receive:

Transportation and Tickets

• Private transport from your Cusco hotel to the start of the trek
• Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• train tickets to km 104
• Transfer from Cusco train station back to your Cusco hotel
• Entrance tickets to Machupicchu
• Entrance tikets to Inca Trail 

Camping Equipment

• We use four-season Eureka tents with two entrances and a capacity for four people (for comfort, only two people per tent)
• Foam mattresses, tables, and seat for each tent
• Food and drink utensils
• Dinner tent and kitchen tent for the group
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle

Team 

• Professional, knowledgeable bilingual guide
• A cook to prepare your meals
• Porters to carry provided equipment and food (additional porters can be hired to carry your personal belongings)
• Our guides are professional and multilingual. Not only do they possess an excellent knowledge of the Inca Trail, but they’re also wholly familiar with all of the intricate archaeological, historical, and cultural Inca traditions. All of our tour personnel are also highly qualified in tour group management and in first

Hotel

• Basic hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Food 

• High quality meals to provide the necessary energy for this challenging trek
• In addition to three meals daily, you will be given revitalizing snacks
• Hot drinks such as tea and coffee, as well as enough water for your canteens, water bottles, or hydration packs (collected from local streams and boiled while on the trek)

Price per person: US$ 720 (Minimum 2 persons; departures all year) 

* We include duffle bags 8kls and a horse that will carry your personal belongings in all of our treks at no additional cost.

*Emergency horse available throughout the trek, in the event someone is not feeling well.

Discounts

• Student Discount (with valid ISIC card) – $25

• Under 15 Discount – $25

• Under 7 Discount – $35

Rentals

• Black Diamond Hiking Poles- US$15.00 (pair)

• Sleeping bag -4 season - US$25.00

• Private Tent - US$30.00

• Air mattress -$15

Extras

Would you also like to hike Huayna Picchu? Sure you we can make it! Its price is US$85.00 per person and there are 2 turns (at 7 am and 10am),   Only 400 people can hike Huaynapicchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu, starting around 10:00 a.m. We recommend that you book your tickets in advance to let us know  of your interest in Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu Mountain is an alternative climbing mountain, which also offers fantastic views of Machupicchu. We recommend it if Huayna Picchu Mountain is full.

THE EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU® DIFFERENCE - DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Explore Adventures Peru® has been setting the standard for Trekking Peruvian Andes since 2010. As one of the few specialist companies organizing high quality expeditions, we are recognized as one of the best operators on the Peruvian Andes. Come see why we are the premier Andes outfitter. When you travel with us, you gain access to people and places. You’re enriched by the knowledge of our experts and guides, and by local experts we meet along the way. And you give back. Simply by taking a trip with Explore Adventures Peru, you support the work of our explorers and indigenous Quechuas villages. We are a 100% locally owned and operated company! Proud  to be Quechuas!!!

WE HAVE A 99.8% CLIENT SATISFACTION RATE!

Undoubtedly, the most honest and accurate feedback comes from our clients themselves. With the goal of constantly improving our service, a post-Hiking survey is taken from each client in order to assess our staff, equipment, and food.

LOCAL GUIDES

KNOWLEDGE: LET OUR EXPERTS GUIDE YOU
- Professional, experienced, licensed local Quechuan guides
- Our guides are formed by expert Photographers, Explorers, History teachers, Archaeologists
- Honest, hardworking, team oriented support staff
- Over 600 times hikes on Inca Trail success experiences and client satisfaction

QUALITY EQUIPMENT HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT & SERVICE.

• Rugged, four season North face, Mountain Hardwear, Doite, Vango tents
• Super warm North face, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardwear -30F sleeping bags
• Spacious mess tents and private toilets
• Outdoor utensils in stainless steel

FANTASTIC MEALS

• Delicious meals made from fresh, local ingredients
• Clean water treated with Water Guard
• we customize our menus depending on the preferences of the group,
• we never use freeze-dried backpacking meals
• Hearty, delicious meals that will optimally fuel and inspire you during your trip!
• We also regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher, non-gluten and other specialty diets

FOCUSED ON SAFETY

WE HAVE MANY LAYERS OF SAFETY BUILT INTO OUR OPERATIONS TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS ON INCA TRAIL AND BEYOND .

• We have established protocols for handling emergencies on the mountain, including rescue and evacuation
• Certified Wilderness First Responders
• Certified of the oficial firemen of Peru
• Daily pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring
• We provide evacuation by helicopter Andes Corp. For hikers seriously injured or sick.
• Emergency oxygen, portable stretchers and medical kits
• Emergency horse available in all our Alternatives treks

RESPONSIBLE TREKKING

GIVE BACK: WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Environmentally and socially responsible company
• Member of Inca Trail Porters Welfare
• Member of Leave No Trace
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters
• Empowering Peruvian women

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION By EXPLORE

Instead of local buses, which other companies use to reduce their costs,
we always provide private transportation. This service allows our clients
flexibility and privacy.

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

• "Great experience!"
• "Very well planned & organized"
• "Excellent service all around"
• "A solid company"
• "Highly recommended!"
• Genuine, authentic, and flexible with deep local knowledge
• Absolutely Amazing

Finally, EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU strives to provide top quality service to its clientele and will continue to listen to their comments on how to improve our services and take it to a higher level. Our clients are extremely satisfied as our numerous testimonials prove. Please read their trip reports on the Testimonials section of our website and also on Tripadvisor.

Inca Trail & Alternative & Adventure Trek to MachuPicchu Packing Check LIST

During the Alternatuve Trek or Inca Trail to Machu Picchu your main luggage will be stored in Cuzco at your hotel or free storage in our office and you will receive a small duffle bag at your trek briefing (which will be help briefing day  before you start the trek) to pack clothes and sleeping bag for 3-4 days.

Gear Checklist

Provided Gear

Tents

• Cooking and eating utensils while camping

• Sleeping pad (you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer)

• Duffel bag, medium-size (used while trekking, approximately 65 liter)

Official Papers

• Valid passport

• Airline tickets

Luggage

• Luggage, one piece, wheels and handle ok

• Daypack 2000 cu. in. to carry your camera, water bottles, extra clothing

• Luggage tags and luggage locks

• Passport pouch or money pouch

Camping Gear

Sleeping bag with stuff sack (rated to 10°-20°F)

CHECK LIST FOR YOU TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

PASSPORT:  You MUST take your passport and a photocopy is not sufficient. (Keep it in a plastic bag in case of rain).

Clothing -Inca Trail

City Clothing

Bring a few lightweight, easily washable items for travel and daily wear when not trekking

Trekking Clothing

• Midweight fleece or wool sweater

• Fleece pants or tights

• Midweight thermal underwear tops and bottom, synthetic or wool

• Hiking pants

• Hiking shorts

• Long-sleeve shirts

• T-shirts

• Underwear

• Casual socks

• Hiking socks

• Liner socks, synthetic

• Swimsuit

Clothing Accessories

• Sun hat

• Wool or fleece hat

• Bandana

• Wool or fleece gloves

Outerwear

• Rain jacket, waterproof and breathable

• Rain or wind pants, waterproof and breathable. Side-zip pants are highly recommended.

• Insulated jacket, down or synthetic

Footwear

• Sturdy hiking boots, waterproof, lightweight, broken-in, aggressive tread

• Camp shoes such as tennis shoes or sandals or other comfortable footwear for use in town and/or campsites

Travel Accessories

• 2 one-quart water bottle(s) or hydration system

• Flashlight or headlamp and spare batteries/bulb

• Watch with alarm or travel clock

• 1 roll of toilet paper

• Sunglasses and retainer strap

• Sunblock and lip balm

Toiletry kit

• Small washcloth and small towel

• Baby wipes

• Personal first-aid kit

• Hand sanitizer gel

• Insect repellent

• Several Ziploc plastic bags

• Large, heavy-duty plastic trash bags

Optional Field Gear

• Camera, spare media card and batteries

• Electrical adapter plug

• Earplugs

• Whistle

• Spare contact lenses or glasses

• Reading and writing materials

• Sewing kit

• Knee supports

• Travel pillow

• Hiking stick or trekking poles (metal tips not allowed on Inca Trail; points must be rubber or covered with duct tape.)

• Favorite energy snacks and drinks.

DIFFICULTY:  Moderate - Challenging

DURATION: 4 Days / 3 Nights

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Rewarding days of moderate to rigorous trekking

• 3 nights of camping with stunning views 

• Machu Picchu and other important archeological sites 

• Spectacular scenery 

• Quality equipment and comfortable campsites

• We also provide camping chairs and tables for dining and resting

DON'T JUST TRAVEL. EXPLORE! - Explore Adventures Peru Team!!