Transportation- Tourist bus from Cusco to Quishuarani starting point of the trek and from Patacancha to Ollantaytambo.- Tourist train back packer class from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.- Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu.
Camping equipments.- We provide four people capacity tent for two persons, brand new four season tents, roll mattress, dinning room tent, kitchen tent, toiled tent, seats, tables, tent for Guides and porters, kitchen gears, bag packs for the porters, warm clothes for the porters and life insurance for the porters. You don’t have to be worry how are the helpers of your expedition.
Acommodations.- 01 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes town.
Entrace Fees.- To Machupicchu.
Meals.- 3 breakfast.- 3 hot lunches.- 3 hot dinners delicious meals prepared by professional chef food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude. Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn), we offer vegetarian option, We provide available boil water each mourning for your water bottles.
Guide.- English speaking professional guides, 2 guides over 8 people.
Cook.- Professional chef and Chef assistants,
Horses or llamas.- For camping equipment, food and kitchen gears as well to carry your personal items(7kls per person) in duffel bags that we provide. Muleteers,
Hoters.- First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle.
What's Excluded?
Sleeping bag.- can be rented in our office for US$ 10.00 for the entire trek (every sleeping bag is washed prior to each use).
Breakfast.- on the first morning. Some hotels offer early morning breakfast service. If not, we stop at Calca for your breakfast and also you can buy some things for the trek,
Meals.- in Aguas Calientes town on the final day you must consider a bugged of US$ 15.00 to 20.00 in average restaurant ..
Entrance.- to the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes (optional) US$ 3.00.
Tips.- for the staff.
Recommended things to take?
Drinking water.
Rain gear.
Toilet paper and garbage bag.
Flashlight and batteries.
Sunglasses, sun block and insect repellent.
Sweater and jacket (something warm).
One complete change of clothing (t-shirt, short, long pants).
Small towel and bathing suit (hot springs), sun hat.
Snacks (candies, chocolate, energy bars, etc.).
Comfortable hiking shoes and sandals.
Camera.
Walking stick (optional).
Personal items.
Some extra money (there are ATMs in Aguas Calientes).
You only need to carry a small day pack with your personal items.
PRICE: US $ 420.00
This trek is a great alternative for people interested in authentic views of life in the country. On our way to Lares we will pass through the Peruvian highlands where people still live as the Incas used to live. They still live in thatched stone houses shepherding their llamas and alpacas below the snowcapped mountains. Their economy is still based on the system of trade. This trek offers you variable mountain scenery, glacier lakes and fauna and flora. We offer enjoyable camping at these great places with fascinating views. To complement a lifetime trek we will explore the Inca treasure of Machupicchu.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1-Cusco - Quisuarani- Cuncani (3700m).
Early pick up from your hotel for a 3:30 hour trip to Quishuarani Community. There we’ll trek through the grassy mountains up to WillkaK’asa and then descend to the glacier lakes and to Cuncani campsite. The trek will last 8 hours, at the beginning zigzag up to the first pass named Willkik’asa from were you will be rewarded with excellent views. Along the way we will pass glacier lakes with a plenty of wild life like birds, chinchillas, foxes, etc. The campsite is located at the bottom of this mountain in Cuncani Community were we will visit some friendly families and see how they live in harmony with mother nature.
DAY 2- Cuncani – Ipsayccocha (4400m).
After breakfast we leave camp and keep trekking towards Cuncani Pass and then to Ipsayccocha Pass the highest of the trek from where we set up our campsite near the Lake. Today we will trek for approximately 8 hours along the route we will see different types of native crops and great quantity of wildlife as well Andean Camels like Llamas and Alpacas.
DAY 3- Ipsayccocha – Ollantaytambo (2800m) - Aguas Calientes.
On this day we begin by hiking through the open valley observing native crops until we reach the Patacancha Community. Here we can visit a school and see how the education system in the Peruvian Highlands is. We’ll take the bus to the Ollantaytambo Train Station and take the train to Aguas Calientes Town to a hotel. In the evening you can go to the hot springs to relax.
DAY 4 - Aguas Calientes - MACHUPICCHU – Cusco.
Early in the morning we will take the first bus to see the sunrise at Machupicchu our guide will take you on a relaxing tour since the other tour groups arrive at midday. Later in the afternoon you’ll take the train back to Cusco arriving in the evening and you will be transferred to your hotel.
Is it for me?
Anybody who likes to trek and explore can do it. The trail is about 40 km. Everyone can set there own pace.
Payment details
We require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$150.00 per person. The deposit can be sent by a WESTERN UNION or to our BANK ACCOUNT money transfer. This is the fastest and most secure form of payment in Peru. The money transfer should be in the name of SUNRISE EXPEDITIONS TOUR OPERATOR E.I.R.L. Once you arrive in Cusco you must pay the remaining balance in cash prior to beginning your tour. We accept both US Dollars and Peruvian Soles (local currency).
if you require additional information, have any doubts or want to make a reservation, please contact us. You request will be answered immediately. We will very pleased to assist you.
