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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This trek follows the wonderful valley, high mountain passes and rural villages under snow capes from the Andes. Herding communities have arise under these conditions and whose way of life has not essentially changed since the last hundreds of years. This journey is the perfect option if you are looking for something off the beaten track!
What's included
Tent for 3, only used for 2 people.
Cook and kitchen service.
First aid kit
Meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinner.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Horse men and mules.
Hostel in Aguas Clientes.
Transfers
Guide and porters
All camping equipments.
First Breakfast and lasts lunch/Diner
Sleeping bags ($20)
Walking poles ($15)
Huayna Picchu or the Old Mountain ($30)
Bus Up/Down Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu ($12/way)
Personal day pack.
Extra money
What to expect
Day 1: CUSCO – YANACOCHA
Conde Travel
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Early in the morning we will travel by bus until reaching the town of Calca, after a break we will continue for 3 hr. to Qiswarani (3 700 mt.), along the way we will see beautiful landscapes. At this point we will meet our horsemen and get our gear loaded on the mules and horses. Later we will start trekking going up the mountain to reach a beautiful lagoon (4 200 mt.), after a break we will hike for some more to get the pass of Hualcacassa; characterized by great views of some snow capes and lagoons. Afterwards we´ll descend into a quiet area to have lunch. Later the group will go through the pass of Qolqecasa (4 200 mt.), until reaching Yanacocha to camp.
Day 2: YANACOCHA – MANTANAY
Cusco Cathedral
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Before starting our trek we´ll eat some breakfast. Later we will start our journey for 2 hrs. going through picturesque Andean villages, later we will start to ascend for 3 hours until reaching Auroracassa (4 600 mt), the highest point of the route, where we will rest, and later we head down to the campsite at Mantanay.
Day 3: MANTANAY – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Cusco Cathedral
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After breakfast, the group will start the trek going through amazing landscapes and different farms until arriving at Yanuara, where we will have our lunch, Afterwards we walk for two hours to Pumamarka and enjoy the Inca terraces from which we will be taken by bus towards Ollantaytambo. Here we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes and the group will spend the night in a hostel. *Depending on the weather, a possible show over traditional textile and weaving practices can take place
Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Machu Picchu HotSprings
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We will wake up at around 4 am. to start our trek toward the archeological site of Machupicchu, once there our professional guide will lead the group through the citadel during 2 hours (after, you will have free time to explore it by yourself). On the afternoon, according to the schedule of the train back to Ollantaytambo, travellers will go to Aguas Calientes to wait for the train. *** Remember to be there at least 30 min. before departure. Once in Ollantaytambo, our private bus will take you back to Cusco. The journey finishes on the main square.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
the tour starts in Cusco
End point
the tour starts in Cusco
Pickup details
It is collected from different hotels while it is near main square
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We recommend to bring:
Strong walking shoes or tennis shoes
Sweater and thick jacket
Hat or cap
Just one bottle of water
A good rain coat
Long sleeve shirts
Long and short pants
Insect repellent
A sunblock with a forty degrees UV
Lipstick
Toilet paper
Protein snack bar
Binoculars
Lantern
Sunglasses, plastic bags
Medical or personal items
A lightweight backpack per person
Camera and charger
Some cash in small denominations (preferably soles)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
