ALTERNATIVE INCA TRAIL LARES TREK TO MACHUPICCHU: 4D3N

LARES TREK TO MACHUPICCHU (4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS)
This is a unique way to see the Andean world

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 We recommend the city tour of Cusco Inca archaeological sites. Also the sacred valley of the Incas full day tour

The Inca road system was the most advanced and intricate transportation system in pre-Colombian South America. The network covered a territory of over 5,000,000 square kilometers with approximately 60,000 kilometers of primary and secondary trails. The most essential roadway was theCamino Real (Royal Road), which spanned 5,000 kilometers and traversed the Andes mountain ranges of Peru. Along this important trail, the Incas built countless religious retreats and military stations, in addition to multiple reststops and administrative areas. Only people on duty, or with the permission of the government, were able to travelover this critical route.

 

The most important Inca roads began at the sacred plaza of Aucaypata in Cusco (the capital of the Inca Empire). From here, the road network connected the four sides of theTawantinsuyu Empire.

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ITINERARY

DAY ONE: Huaran, Cancha Cancha
DAY TWO: Cancha Cancha, Abra Pachacutec, and Quiswarani
DAY THREE: Quiswarani to Cuncani
DAY FOUR: Cuncani, to Lares, to Ollantaytambo
DAY FIVE: Machu Picchu, Cusco

ITINERARY
TRIP ITINERARY:

This is a unique way to see the Andean world. Get in touch with the people and the nature and share the spiritual World with the essence of the past, revive the Andean mysticism through the presence of this magical world. Enjoy different ecosystems, see the flora and fauna and challenge nature.

DAY ONE: Huaran, Cancha Cancha
inca trailWe pick you up in the capital of the Inca Empire; drive northeast for about 2 hours, tour the sacred valley arriving to the small town of Huaran (2900mts). The trailhead lies nearby, after getting ready all equipment, horses and mules with cargo we will prepare our self for the hike.inca trail In the beginning of the hike we start in Andean semidry forest, with the opportunity to see some andeanflora and fauna typical from that inca trailecosystem then we go up through the different Andean valleys following the Cancha Cancha River full of with small waterfalls falls cascading into the Wilkamayu River. After 5 hours hike we will arrive to the Andean community of Cancha cancha (3900mts) covering approximate 10 km.Our camp will be in the grass land area near the village with incredible views of the snow peak Canchacanchacasa(4984mts) and the Chicon(5530mts)and the opportunity to see some Andean flora and fauna. (L, D) Camping.

DAY TWO: Cancha Cancha, Abra Pachacutec, and Quiswarani
inca trailWe start the day off with a good breakfast. Afterwards we begin our trail with the incredible views of two glacial lakes called Suirococha and inca trailYuraccochahere where we will explore the fauna and flora of the grassland in order to see the grass called Ichu (stipa sp) used by the Incas for ropes for the construction of suspension bridges and also to transport some of rock from the quarry to the city contructions.As well some Puyas (puya densiflora) and some native Queoñas (polilepis spp) Also some Andean bird like Puna ibis (Pklegadis ridgwayi) and Andean flickers (Colaptes rupicola) and the inca trailAndean goose (Chloephaga melanoptera).after all the nature we will continue to our pass for 2 to 3 hours at (4700 mts).When we arrive to the top there will be incredible views of the Vilcanota inca trailmountain rage and some snow capped called Pituriray at (5750 mts) and the Chicon at (5530 mts). After we will continue descending through a succession of small interandean valleys with a original Inca stone inca trailpath with amazing views of the different glacial lake and some Andean grass land until we reach the ecosystems called the scrub bush vegetation or Andean semi dry forest. When we arrive to the camp there will be some of our native Quechua people in the community with the chance to introduce then, where we will camp. We will hike for about 8 hours with lunch in a nice spot, covering a distance of 13 kilometers (B, L, D) Camping



DAY THREE: Quiswarani to Cuncani
inca trailOn this our third day we take a small trail going west that cuts through the mountains and the small valleys zigzagging up our second pass called Huillquijasa (4400 mts). From this point we will see part of the large mountain range called Vilcanota . Going down we will encounter small glacial lakes and trek through various small inter Andean valleys with the chance to see some native flora and fauna. Such a Quiswar (Buddleja longifolia) and the tree called Tancar (Duranta armata) and the colle tree(Buddleja coriacea). As well some species of Finches like the white winged inca trailDiuca finch ( Diuca speculifera ) and the some collared warbling finch (Poospiza hispaniolensis) inca trailIn this grassland area we will see herds of Alpacas and lamas as well some Montane Vizcacha (Lagidium peruanum) later we will arrive to the village of Cuncani (3700mts)after 9 kilometers and approximate 6 to 7 hours hiking through a beautiful landscape where we will camp. (B;L,D)

DAY FOUR: Cuncani, to Lares, to Ollantaytambo
inca trailEarly we up in order to see sunrise from the mountains with the incredible view of the snow capped called Colque Cruz (5818 mts) from far away. After breakfast we continue inca traildescending following the river creek through the different Andean Valleys for about with the opportunity to see some Andean forest with the scrub bush vegetation with chances to see Andean bush called Chilca (Bacharis peruviana)and the Andean bush called Checche(berberis spp). If the time is right we will see the Rufus collared sparrow ( Zonotrichia capensis) and some hummingbirds like the sparkling violetear (Colibri coruscans) and Giant Hummingbird inca trail(Patagoniagigas). After a while we have time to enjoy a quick bath in the river nearby. After this refreshing experience we go to the town of Lares (3100 mts) where we can enjoy hot baths and lunch, after hiking for about 4 hours and covering 8 kilometers. After the hot spring bath and something cold to drink. We will drive to the village of Ollantaytambo where we will board our late afternoon train for about 1 and 30 mnutes to Aguas calientes Machu Picchu. (B, L, D) hotel 3 stars.

DAY FIVE: Machu Picchu, Cusco
inca trailToday after breakfast we will go up to Machu Picchu in order to see the sun rise in the arqueological site (depending the time of the year). After we will begin our tour for about two hours. After there will be time to relax and enjoy the site on your own or go for a optional hike to the inca trailSungate with incredible views of Machu Picchu from above. There will be a good opportunity to see part of the Inca original stone path made by the Incas in order to connect the city of Cusco with the Citadel. As well time to see some flora and fauna of the cloud forest. In the afternoon we return to the town for lunch and then we take the train back to Cusco. (B;L;D) 3 stars hotel.

 
Include
Included
  • Sleeping bag(under 10 centigrades)
  • Tents(eureka) and mattresses.
  • Meals,snacks,cook,assistance
  • Guides (historical, cultural).
  • Hotels(optional 3 stars)
  • Camping Equipment and gear. Lunch and dinner tent.
  • Transportation in and out.
  • Radio communication,cel phone
  • Horses handlers. Horseback, Mules for cargo,extra horse sit for customers)
  • Train round trip
  • Tours in the citadel with the local guide
  • Admission Tickets.
  • Portable toilets.
  • First aid kit and bottle of oxigen
 
Prices
Prices

2 pax $700 for each person

3 to 5 pax $650 for each person

6to 8 pax $600 for each person

9 to 16 pax $550 for each person

 
What to bring
What to bring
This is a list designed to advise you what equipment is appropriate to bring according to the weather conditions predominating at the time of your trip:
  • Flashlights (at least one headlamp among them).
  • Sun Block; Insect Repellent.
  • Towels (Small; cotton and hygienic).
  • Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket) though not necessary during the months of July and August.
  • A couple of pairs of socks, perhaps even an extra pair.
  • One pair of trousers for the evening plus two more pairs for trail use (zipp-offs).
  • Sandals for River use (Teva types).
  • Low ankle height hiking shoes or regular hiking boots (check the season).
  • Reading material.
  • Binoculars (always useful regardless of season and activity).
  • Bathing Suit.
  • Water Bottle (I liter capacity).
  • Good Sun glasses, perhaps two sets.
  • A bandana for neck protection.
  • A couple of sets of underwear (perhaps an extra pair).
  • Camera and plenty of film.
  • Passport (plus a couple of Xerox copies).
  • At least one short sleeve shirt and one or two long sleeve shirts (dark colors, depending on the place and destiny chosen).
  • And your regular medium to high altitude outer trekking clothes (Anorak-Wind Breaker, Pile or Down Jacket, Wool Hat, Gloves).
 
 
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