Cusco & Macchu Picchu Treks
The Cusco Area offers excellent options for treks, climbing and hikes . In the following program descriptions you will find some options to consider allowing you to combine either with the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu:
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco / Cancha Cancha Community
Pick up from the Hotel at 06:00, leaving Cusco by car on the route to Pisaq until arriving at Huaran creek (2840m/93152ft). Here starting to hike up a small side valley that narrows gradually while ascending on an original Inca Trail, enjoying a variety of native flora and fauna. After a 3 hour hike, arrival at Cancha Cancha (3800m/12464ft), where trekkers will be received with some typical food and have the opportunity to share an insight into the traditional lifestyle and culture of this Andean community, camping night here.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 7 km (4, 35 miles)
Estimated walking time: 4-5 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3800m/12464ft)
Day 2 - Cancha Cancha / Quiswarani
Breakfast; start uphill until reaching Accopata an extension of Cancha Cancha, we continue north east up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After ½ hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2½ hour trek to the first pass, called Pachacuteq Pass (4458m/14622ft). The path continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until dropping down into a beautiful secluded corrie filled with glacial lakes and rich in birdlife. The lip of the corrie descends into the next valley following a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quishuarani (3700m/12136ft) camping place; we can meet with children and women weavers.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 9 km
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (4458m/14622ft)
Day 3 - Quiswarani / Lares / Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes
Breakfast; a short downhill walk you will reach the colonial town of Lares and spend the rest of the morning relaxing in the medicinal hot springs, the trail follows the river valley downhill for about 2 ½ hours to the town of Lares (3100m/10168ft) where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a soak in some open air thermal springs (bring a swimsuit). After lunch we take our transport to Ollantaytambo town, transfer to the train station from where we’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight at Aguas Calientes Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 6 km
Estimated walking time: 2-3 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3100m/10168ft)
Day 4 - Machu Picchu full day / Train back to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the bus stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Single supplement: US$ 50 (?)
Optional Services:
Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 60
Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 24
Upgrade the Hotel to Superior Tourist Class: add US$ 40 (double occupancy)
Hotels to use for this trek:
Tourist Class Superior & Tourist Class
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
Students: US$ 20 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
Teenagers: US$ 20 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Price Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
Transport to Huaran (head of the trek) and from Lares to Ollantaytambo
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
English speaking Professional Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
4 season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Horses to carry camping equipment, food, cooking equipment and personal items of the trekkers (maximum of 9 kg/ 19 lbs per person including sleeping bag)
One emergency horse every 4 trekkers
Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Backpacker train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and train back to Cusco (Vistadome Class upon request)
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes with Tourist Class Hotel (Superior Tourist Class or First Class upon request)
Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 24 for the 4 day trek)
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Lares Llama Trail to Machu Picchu 5 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco / Cancha Cancha Community
Pick up from the Hotel at 06:00, leaving Cusco by car, on the route to Pisaq until arriving at Huaran creek (2840m/93152ft). Here starting to hike up a small side valley that narrows gradually while ascending on an original Inca Trail, enjoying a variety of native flora and fauna. After a 3 hour hike, arrival at Cancha Cancha (3800m/12464ft), where trekkers will be received with some typical food and have the opportunity to share an insight into the traditional lifestyle and culture of this Andean community, camping night here.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 7 km (4, 35 miles)
Estimated walking time: 4-5 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3800m/12464ft)
Day 2 - Cancha Cancha / Quiswarani
After breakfast start slowly uphill until reaching Accopata, an extension of Cancha Cancha Community, we continue north east up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After ½ hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2½ hour trek to the first pass, called Pachacuteq Pass (4458m/14622ft). From the pass you’ll be rewarded with superb views of Pachacuteq Lake and the snowy peaks of Pitusiray. The path continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until dropping down into a beautiful secluded corrie filled with glacial lakes and rich in birdlife. The lip of the corrie descends into the next valley, following a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quishuarani (3700m/12136ft) camping enjoying traditional food and spending our time with children and women weavers.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 10 km (6, 21 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (4458m/14622ft)
Day 3 - Quiswarani / Cuncani
Breakfast, heading west up a small valley you’ll arrive at a lake at the head of the valley and start a steep zig-zag climb up a narrow trail to the top of the second pass known as Abra Huillquijasa (4200m/13776ft). It’s possible to observe the Chicon and Colque Cruz glaciers and the 7 lakes full of huallatas (Andean geese), ducks and other water fowl. Over the high point continuing downhill and have a well deserved break beside the lakes before continuing on for the short trek to the next village of Cuncani (3750m/12300ft) in the bottom of the valley (1½ hour from the pass).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 8 km (4, 97 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: (4200m/13776ft)
Day 4 - Cuncani / Lares Hot Spring / Aguas Calientes
Breakfast; start slowly downhill to Lares the trail follows the river valley downhill; on the way to Lares Town, we’ll have another opportunity to meet and spend time with local people in Huacawasi Village (where we’ll have our lunch). Then we continue for about 1 hour to the town of Lares (3100m/10168ft) where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a soak in some open air thermal springs (bring a swimsuit). After having lunch, boarding a private car that will take back to Ollantaytambo where you spend the night in Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 6 km (3, 72 miles)
Estimated walking time: 2-3 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3100m/10168ft)
Day 5 - Visit Machu Picchu full day / Back to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Services:
Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 60
Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 30
Upgrade the Hotel to Superior Tourist Class: add US$ 40
Hotels to use for this trek:
Tourist Class Superior & Tourist Class
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
Students: US$ 20 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
Teenagers: US$ 20 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Price Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
Transport to Huaran (head of the trek) and from Lares to Ollantaytambo
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
English speaking Professional Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
4 season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Horses to carry camping equipment, food, cooking equipment and personal items of the trekkers (maximum of 9 kg/ 19 lbs per person including sleeping bag)
One emergency horse every 4 trekkers
Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Backpacker train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and train back to Cusco (Vistadome Class upon request)
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes with Tourist Class Hotel (Superior Tourist Class or First Class upon request)
Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 30 for the 5 day trek)
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco to Huayracmachay
Pick up from the Hotel at 04:00 in a private transport and start a scenic morning to our trek starting point at Soraypampa. The road goes up a beaten track along the right shore of the Apurimac River and crosses the town of Mollepata (2800m/9184ft) and Cruzpata to finally reach Soraypampa (3800m/12464ft), the starting point of the trek. We start our hike towards the base of Mt. Salcantay, crossing Salcantaypampa, and then starting a 2 hrs steep ascent to Soyroccocha, just next to the impressive glacier of Salcantay. Continuing uphill, we reach the highest point of the trek Abra Huayracmachay (4525m/14846ft). From this point, we start descending towards into the so-called cloud forest. Along the route, we can see the remains of an ancient Inca path, which is approximately 6 meters wide. We arrive to our camping place Huayracmachay (3,850m/12628ft)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Huayracmachay to Lucmabamba
Breakfast; continue our hike with an easy downhill walk along the Salcantay River, enjoying the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee plantations. The arid highland landscape begins to transform into a cloud forest filled with trees and bromeliads. After 3 hours we arrive at the settlement of Chaullay, and after another hour and a half, we pass the town of Colpapampa. From Colpapampa, the Salkantay River becomes the Santa Teresa River. After a rest, we continue our descent to the banks of the Totora River where we can enjoy a delicious dip in the thermo-medicinal waters. Following the Santa Teresa River, we pass the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko and finally arrive to Lucmabamba (2,100m/6888ft) campsite.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Lucmabamba / Llactapata / Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, walk up to Llactapata on the way we can see plantations of banana, coffee, and avocado, as well as exuberant local flora. We enter spectacled-bear territory and we will probably be accompanied by flocks of parrots as we descend. We cross the river and start climbing for 2-3 hours up to Abra Q’elloqasa (2860m/9381ft) from where we have an exceptional view of Machu Picchu. We enjoy amazing view from Llaqtapata (2650m/8692ft) from where we can view both Machu Picchu and the Salkantay, enjoying the added value of the Llactapata archeological site, which have recently been restored. A 2-hour descent towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forests and more orchards and coffee plantations brings us to the Hydroelectric from where we board a train that takes us to Aguas Calientes (40 minutes train ride), where we spend the night in a Hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Visit Machu Picchu full day / Back to Cusco
Breakfast at your hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Single supplement: US$ 54 (?)
Hotels to use for this trek:
Tourist Class Superior & Tourist Class
Optional Services:
Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 30
Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 24
Upgrade the Hotel to Superior Tourist Class: add US$ 40 (double occupancy)
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
Students: US$ 20 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
Teenagers: US$ 20 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Prices Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Soraypampa, head of the Trek
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
English Speaking Professional Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Thermal Rest Mattresses
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 9 kilos/ 19 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every two persons
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs and Kitchen tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
Toilet tent
Accommodation for all our staff
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Train ticket from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Train back to Cusco (Backpacker, Vistadome Class upon request)
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes selected hotel Category
Transfer from the train station to your hotel.
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 24 for the 4 day trek)
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco / Sayllapata / Soyroccocha
Pick up from the Hotel at 05:00; leaving Cusco by car on the route to Sayllapata 4 ½ hrs, until arriving to Mollepata town, from where we continue on to Sayllapata (3600m/11808ft), where we meet our horsemen and horses. From this point we start the ascent on foot towards Soraypampa (3800m/12464ft), where we take the lunch; following a climbing trail to Salcantaypampa with many level variations and along which we encounter little groups of houses, hike up for around 2 hrs ascent to our camp at Soyroccocha (4200m/13776ft), just next to the impressive glacier of Salcantay. Camping
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 8 km (4, 99 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: (4200m/13776ft)
Day 2 - Soyroccocha / Collpapampa
Breakfast; we start a 1 ½ hour ascent; we reach the highest point of the trek Huayracmachay Pass (4525m/14846ft). From this point, we start descending towards into the so-called cloud forest. Then descending to the cloud forest along the route, it can see the remains of an ancient Inca path, a long easy descent along the Salcantay River; lunch at Huayracmachay (3850m/12628ft) arriving late afternoon to our second camp at Collpapampa (2890m/9479ft), a beautiful spot with some natural hot springs to relax in. Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Total distance: 12 km (7, 45 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (4525m/14846ft)
Day 3 - Collpapampa / Lucmabamba
Breakfast; continue our hike with an easy downhill walk along the Sta. Teresa River, enjoying the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee plantations. The arid highland landscape begins to transform into a cloud forest filled with trees and bromeliads. Following the Santa Teresa River, we pass the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko then we pass from La Playa where we have our lunch and finally arrive to Lucmabamba (2100m/6888ft). Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 10 km (6, 21 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: (2890m/9479ft)
Day 4 - Lucmabamba / Llactapata / Aguas Calientes
Breakfast, walk up to Llactapata (2650m/8692ft) on the way we can see plantations of banana, coffee, and avocado. We enter spectacled-bear territory and we will probably be accompanied by flocks of parrots. Start climbing for 2-3 hrs up to Q’elloqasa Pass (2860m/9381ft) from where we have an exceptional view of Machu Picchu, Salcantay and Llaqtapata archeological site, which have recently been restored; descent towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forests and more orchards brings us to the Hydroelectric (lunch) from where we board a train that take us to Aguas Calientes (40 minutes train ride). Hotel accommodation
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 7 km (4, 35 miles)
Estimated walking time: 4-5 hours
Maximum altitude point: (2860m/9381ft)
Day 5 - Machu Picchu full day / Train back to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the bus stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Single supplement: US$ 60 (?)
Optional Services:
Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 30
Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 30
Upgrade the Hotel to Superior Tourist Class: add US$ 40
Hotels to use for this trek:
Tourist Class Superior & Tourist Class
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
Students: US$ 20 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
Teenagers: US$ 20 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Price Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
Transport to Sayllapata (head of the trek)
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
English speaking Professional Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
4 season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Horses to carry camping equipment, food, cooking equipment and personal items of the trekkers (maximum of 9 kg/ 19 lbs per person including sleeping bag)
One emergency horse every 4 trekkers
Train ticket from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes
Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Backpacker train back to Cusco (Vistadome Class upon request)
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes with Tourist Class Hotel (Superior Tourist Class or First Class upon request)
Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 30 for the 5 day trek)
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Ausangate & Sibinacocha Lagoon Trek 6 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco to Tinqui / Pacchanta / Comercocha
Pick up from the hotel at 06:00, departure from Cusco in a private transport, and drive along the Puerto Maldonado road highway in the direction of Tinqui (3800m/12464ft). Passing through towns such as Urcos, Ccatcca and finally passes through Ocongate, after an approximated 3 ½ hour drive, arriving to Tinqui head of the trail. After set up our luggage we’ll start to walk for around 3hrs towards Pacchanta (4100m/ 13448ft), where we have the lunch by hot springs at the hamlet of Pacchanta, and then continue climbing to camp in a pasture by Comercocha Lagoon (4570m/14989ft)
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 – Comercocha / Quilleta
Breakfast; we follow our hike through a slight climb up past glacial tarns and isolated shepherds' huts toward the magnificent first pass of Abra Q´ampa at (5000m/16400ft), which is reaching after about 3hrs, from the pass descending towards the Ticllaqocha Lagoon. On most treks we see troops of vicuñas (the wild, graceful relative of the llama) amid the rugged scree and glacial ice. We will trek beneath the towering west face of the Jatunjampa peaks. Continuing down the valley, a new vista opens up of the south face of Nevado Ausangate. After lunch continue the hike for an additional 2hrs until reaching near Hacienda Quilleta (4400m/14432ft) where it is setting the camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 - Quilleta / Sibinacocha Lagoon
Breakfast; leaving the camp and start a gradual climb up to reach the summit of Condor Pass the highest point of the trek (5100m/16728ft). From the pass amazing view of valley with colored Mountains and the Sibinacocha Lagoon, hike for an additional 3hrs to cross another mountain pass on the way and then descending into the valley of the Sibinacocha Lagoon, a glacial lake some 15 km in length and 2 km wide. Flamingos may be seen along the shore. Save for the occasional stone shepherd's hut; there is no sign of population in this vast valley.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 – Sibinacocha Lagoon / Ccascaracocha
Breakfast; hike around the head of the lake and work our way eastward into another valley of even more sublime beauty. Our destination is Ccascaracocha, a smaller lake with a fascinating concentration of high altitude Andean birds. We will observe giant coots, which build up piles of mud in the shallows to make their nests, pairs of Huallata (Andean geese), ducks, and more flamingos. Several Quechua families have permanent homes by the lakeshore where they tend enormous herds of alpacas. In this remote spot, surrounded by impressive snow-capped peaks such as Montura and Chumpi and inhabited by small rural communities
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 - Climb Cerro Yayamari
Breakfast; the highlight of the trek is today's optional scramble up Cerro Yayamari (5500m/18040ft) snow-covered peak in the centre of this breathtaking panorama of lakes and glaciated summits
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 – Yayamari / Phinaya / Cusco
Breakfast; hike out to the southern end of Sibinacocha lagoon, the terminus of a new road, where our vehicle awaits in Phinaya. This is a small Andean community with a beautiful little church, where we have the lunch. After we load up, we will return to Cusco, and then transfer to your Hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Prices Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Tinqui, starting point of the trek
English Speaking Professional Guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
Entrance to Ausangate Area
Campsite fees
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 12 kilos/ 25 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every 2 people
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs and Kitchen tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
Toilet tent
Accommodation for all our staff
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Private transport from Phinaya to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 36 for all the trek)
Extra porter to carry your personal things like sleeping bag, clothes, etc
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Ausangate Mountain Circuit Trek 6 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco / Tinqui to Upis
Pick up from your Hotel at 06:00; we depart from Cusco to Tinqui (3815m/12513ft) in our private transportation and travel about 3 hours to reach the small Andean village of Tinqui at the foot of the Vilcanota range. Driving through the beautiful countryside, we pass several traditional villages including Urcos, Ccatcca, Ocongate finally we will arrive to Tinqui, where we can stop for rests and meet with our horsemen and horses also we’ll put all our things on the horses. Our trek begins around 10:00 crossing the bridge we walk a pampa of grassy meadows below the jagged stone flanks of Ausangate Mountain (6350m/20828ft), the highest snow peak in Southern Peru. After trekking approximately 6 hours, we arrive to the hot springs of Upis (4400m/14432ft). Here we spent the night at a lovely campsite in Upis.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Upis / Arapa Pass to Pucacocha Lagoon
Breakfast; on the next day, we hike around 2 hours to get our first pass, Arapa Pass (4750m/ 15580ft). To be in the pass we will have to walk up the valley along the right slope before climbing a rock-strewn area. A hut and a few corrals form the last settlement we will come across before you climb toward the mountain. Throughout all the passage we will see the majestic Ausangate Mountain. Finally we arrive to the Arapa Pass; from the pass we enjoy wonderful views not only of Ausangate itself. Follow the fence line and cross the ridge by walking to the left of the steep hill between it and Nevado Ausangate. We continue down we have the opportunity to see beautiful lakes, multi-colored lagoons until we reach the larger Yanacocha lake (black lake) where we have our lunch, after the lunch one hour more to the camping site near the Pucacocha Lagoon (4500m/14760ft), We will set up camp here.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Pucacocha / Palomani Pass to Pampacancha
In the morning, we make a short ascent to our second pass of Apacheta, (4850m/15908ft) then down until Ausangatecocha lagoon below where we will have our lunch. After the lunch climb for two hours towards the third mountain pass, the Abra de Palomani (5200m/17056ft). This is the highest part of the entire hike, from which we then descend for another 2 hours through an area of llamas, alpacas and “vizcachas” to reach Pampacancha. We can enjoy fantastic views of Ausangate and the Vilcanota range from this point. Then we walk down into a valley, we arrive to our incredibly beautiful campsite at Pampacancha (4050m/13284ft)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Pampacancha / Qampa Pass to Qomercocha
After breakfast; we climb gently up the Qampa side valley, criss-crossing a stream, and passing ancient rock falls where Andean vizcachas large rabbit-like rodents leap among the boulders. On this less-populous southern side of the mountain our chances of seeing wildlife are heightened. Condors skim along the slopes, and elusive herds of rare vicuñas may appear on the ridge tops, while keeping a safe distance. Beyond the tiny hamlet of Qampa we traverse a huge, grassy shoulder of Ausangate with the icy crags of Collque Cruz (Silver Cross) and Tres Picos (Three Peaks) to our right, as we ascend to Qampa pass (5000m/16400ft), our fourth and final crossing. The high point is marked by tall cairns (apachetas) built by generations of foot travellers making the north-south traverse of the Vilcanota range. We descend with the broad, rolling plains of the upper Mapacho basin spread out far below us, reaching our camp at the cluster of lakes known Qomercocha, as evening draws near.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Qomercocha to Pacchanta
Breakfast; we leave this spectacular camp reluctantly, with many a glance back. These lonely lakes, some deep and crystal clear, others shallow and bubbling with exotic algae, lie beneath sharp, towering peaks. Powerful yet peaceful, it is easy to understand how this became a place of ceremony for the Quechua shamans of the Region. We follow a series of rolling ridges across open grassland, encountering child shepherds and women hand-spinning wool as we approach the village of Pacchanta (4100m/13448ft), the biggest settlement on our trek. Here delightful hot springs offer us a sublime soak, with the entire panorama of snow-capped Ausangate filling the southern horizon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Pacchanta to Tinqui
Breakfast; we leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinqui, which will take approximately 2 hours. Once in Tinqui, we board a private transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive after nightfall.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Prices Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Tinqui, starting point of the trek
English Speaking Professional Guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
Entrance to Ausangate Area
Campsite fees
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 12 kilos/ 25 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every 2 people
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs and Kitchen tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
Toilet tent
Accommodation for all our staff
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Private transport from Tinqui to Cusco
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 36 for all the trek)
Extra porter to carry your personal things like sleeping bag, clothes, etc
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Singrenacocha Lagoon & Ausangate Trek 4 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco / Mallma / Singrenacocha Lagoon
Pick up from the Hotel at 07:00 drive in our private transport to Mallma (3900m/12795ft) situated southeast of Cusco. During the walk we will observe beautiful natural scenery when we are passing high Andean plateaus. The presence of mountains, lagoons and rivers makes it unimaginable scenery. Arriving in Mallma, we will take a fresh walk of about 3 hours, during which we will enjoy the spectacular view on the Callangate Mountain that borders to our camping site called Singrenacocha lagoon (4200m/13776ft)
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 – Singrenacocha / Pallccapampa
Breakfast; the sunrise over the Cordillera Vilcanota is very spectacular, with the scenery of glaciers, lagoons etc. around us. In spite of being high in the Andes, some flowers and plants knew to develop, such as the Andean Cactus. Also Camelids, Chinchillins, the Condor and the Puma live here. We will ascent to the Huayna Ausangate Pass (4600m/15088ft), after it to continue going through different altitude levels to the Pallccapampa Valley (4500m/14760ft), our camping place.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Day 3 – Pallccapampa / Pacchanta
Breakfast; the sunrise will give us some fine moments during the walk to the Acoyconca Pass (4800m/15744ft). We will have view at the glaciers Callangate and Ausangate in a colorful scene with some villages down in the valleys. After it we will easily descend to the community of Pacchanta (4300m/14104ft), where we will enjoy the thermal waters. Overnight at this place near the Hot spring
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Day 4 - Pacchanta / Tinqui / Cusco
Breakfast; we leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinqui (3850m/12628ft), which will take approximately 3 hours. During the walk we will see the living culture of the farmers in the glacier chain called Cinaqara; we board a private transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive around 17:00
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Prices Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Tinqui, starting point of the trek
English Speaking Professional Guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
Entrance to Ausangate Area
Campsite fees
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 9 kilos/ 19 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every 2 people
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs and Kitchen tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
Toilet tent
Accommodation for all our staff
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Private transport from Tinqui to Cusco
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 24 for all the trek)
Extra porter to carry your personal things like sleeping bag, clothes, etc
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Choquequirao “Cradle of Gold” Trek 5 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco, Cachora / Chiquisca
Pick up from the Hotel at 05:00 and transfer in our private transportation to Cachora (2850m/9348ft) the journey will take around 4hrs. While the group is having breakfast the crew will arrange the horses for the trek. We start to walk from Cachora observing the majestic Padrayoc snow covered peak, the highest (5482m/17980ft). The hike on this first day is 16 km around 6hrs walking starts by flat part. From the viewpoint of Capuliyoc where it might see condors, the descent towards the Apurímac Canyon, and the vegetation changes from Agave and Tunacactus to dwarf tree forest, having lunch at Cocamasana, then we continue to Chiquisqa (1950m/6398ft), campsite in Chiquisca
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 16 km (9, 93 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5- 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: (2850m/9348ft)
Day 2 - Chiquisca / Choquequirao Archeological Site
Breakfast; early in the morning we start to walk from here and continue the descent to the abundant Apurímac River (1550m/5028ft) in the impressing deep canyon of the same name. After a short rest continue the hike going up to Choquequirao Archeological Site. The first 2-3 hours are going up steep until Santa Rosa, then it will change between flat and climb the rest of the way surrounded by beautiful vegetation with several varieties of orchids. Lunch at Maranpata (2850m/9348ft) then continue to Choquequirao (3033m/9948ft) after 2hrs walking arrival to our camping place from where we have a spectacular view of the canyon, it is also possible to see Andean Condors soaring in the mountains. Campsite near Choquequirao
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 14 km (8, 70 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3033m/9948ft)
Day 3 – Explore Choquequirao
Breakfast; this day enjoying a complete guided tour of the Choquequirao complex means “Cradle of Gold” visiting the high parts (Hanan), and the lower parts (Urin), and some areas that are still covered in wild foliage and ready to be restored into the way it was when the Incas owned it. The steep mountainside below the main plaza features several clusters of newly-discovered buildings, including the so-called Ridge Group, and the Waterfall Temple, an intriguing ceremonial complex facing the cascades of a steep ravine.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Choquequirao / San Ignacio / Carmen Huerto
Breakfast; we start to walk down route pretty different from the ones walked before. Going through this new pass we will have some impressive views, for instance at the canyon of Apurimac, in its´ greater length, and a lot of flora and fauna. We will go through a height difference of 1500m/4920ft between Choquequirao and Playa San Ignacio (1500m/4950ft). Lunch in San Ignacio, after lunch ascent to our camping place at a paradisiacal place known as Carmen Huerto (2000m/6560)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 12 km (7, 45 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3033m/9948ft)
Day 5 - Carmen Huerto / Huanipaca / Back to Cusco
Breakfast; after early breakfast, hiking up out of the Apurimac Canyon, with the river receding to a distant, white ribbon below visitors and the glaciers of the Vilcabamba Range filling the sky ahead. On the route we will be visiting communities like Pacobamba and Huanipaca (3150m/10332ft). From Huanipaca we will have the most impressive view of the glacier chain ´Sacsarayoc´, located in the region of Vilcabamba ”the last shelter of the Incas”, our trek will end in Huanicapa, where our private transport will be waiting to take us and back to Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Total distance: 10 km (6, 21 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3150m/10332ft)
Optional Service:
- Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 30
Prices Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Cachora, head of the Trek
Private transport from Huanipaca (end of the Trek) to Cusco
Entrance fee to Choquequirao
English Speaking Professional Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Thermal Rest Mattresses
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 9 kilos/ 19 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every three persons
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs and Kitchen tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
Toilet tent
Accommodation for all our staff
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 30 for the 4 day trek)
Extra porter to carry your personal things like sleeping bag, clothes, etc
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
Discover Choquequirao and Machu Picchu 9 Days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cusco, Cachora / Chiquisca
Pick up from the Hotel at 05:00 and transfer in our private transportation to Cachora (2850m/9348ft) the journey will take around 4hrs. While the group is having breakfast the crew will arrange the horses for the trek. We start to walk from Cachora observing the majestic Padrayoc snow covered peak, the highest (5482m/17980ft). The hike on this first day is 16 km around 6hrs walking starts by flat part. From the viewpoint of Capuliyoc where it might see condors, the descent towards the Apurímac Canyon, and the vegetation changes from Agave and Tunacactus to dwarf tree forest, having lunch at Cocamasana, then we continue to Chiquisqa (1950m/6398ft), campsite in Chiquisca
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 16 km (9, 93 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5- 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: (2850m/9348ft)
Day 2 - Chiquisca / Choquequirao Archeological Site
Breakfast; early in the morning we start to walk from here and continue the descent to the abundant Apurímac River (1550m/5028ft) in the impressing deep canyon of the same name. After a short rest continue the hike going up to Choquequirao Archeological Site. The first 2-3 hours are going up steep until Santa Rosa, then it will change between flat and climb the rest of the way surrounded by beautiful vegetation with several varieties of orchids. Lunch at Maranpata (2850m/9348ft) then continue to Choquequirao (3033m/9948ft) after 2hrs walking arrival to our camping place from where we have a spectacular view of the canyon, it is also possible to see Andean Condors soaring in the mountains. Campsite near Choquequirao
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 14 km (8, 70 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3033m/9948ft)
Day 3 – Explore Choquequirao
Breakfast; this day enjoying a complete guided tour of the Choquequirao complex means “Cradle of Gold” visiting the high parts (Hanan), and the lower parts (Urin), and some areas that are still covered in wild foliage and ready to be restored into the way it was when the Incas owned it. The steep mountainside below the main plaza features several clusters of newly-discovered buildings, including the so-called Ridge Group, and the Waterfall Temple, an intriguing ceremonial complex facing the cascades of a steep ravine.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Choquequirao / Maizal
Breakfast; on this day trekkers walk uphill for a while up to 3400m/11152ft the first Choquequirao pass and then descending to Rio Blanco (1909m/6262ft), first walking through cloud forest, arriving to Pinchayunuyoc Arquelogical site. Resting and observing basically on the old Inca Terraces the flora and fauna; arrival to the Rio Blanco or white river to have a break some rest, swim and lunch. After the lunch starting the hike up the steep climbing up to Maizal village high over the river close to the sacred Apus of the Incas for about 3 hrs, camping in Maizal (3400m/11152ft)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 16 Km (9, 93 miles)
Estimated walking time: 7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (3400m/11152ft)
Day 5 - Maizal / Yanama
Breakfast; from here start walking uphill passing by the impressive Inca mines called Minas Victoria and towards the Victoria Pass (4200m/13776ft). A long climb the trail, walking in an amazingly beautiful area first with cloud forest and then over Andean Puna with the well known Ichu grass, trekkers can appreciate original paved Inca trails until Victoria Pass. Taking the box lunch at the pass in 4200m/13776ft with view of the mountain Choquetakarpo, trekkers can appreciate the flight of the condors depending on the climate, and finally descending to Yanama community (3500m/11480ft) where we spend the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 15 km (9, 32 miles)
Estimated walking time: 7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (4200m/13776ft)
Day 6 - Yanama / Colpapampa
Breakfast; climbing slowly to the higher pass called Yanama (4550m/14924ft), again the view is amazing, trekkers are surrounded by snowcapped mountains the Mt. Sacsarayoj and Mt. Padreyoc. Continuing from Yanama up through the valley towards the highest point of the tour, once more having the chance to see condors and this morning smooth climb bring through new landscapes –crossing small wood/dirt bridges on the way towards the community of Totora where we have the lunch, then continue to Colpapampa (2890m/9479ft), our camping site, a beautiful spot with some natural hot springs to relax in
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 15 Km (9, 32 miles)
Estimated walking time: 7 hours
Maximum altitude point: (4550m/14924ft)
Day 7 - Colpapampa / Lucmabamba
Breakfast; today we continue our hike with an easy walk along the Santa Teresa River, enjoying the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee plantations. We pass the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko, and then we continue to La Playa (2155m/7068ft) where we have our lunch, after lunch we continue until Lucmabamba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 12 Km (7, 45 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6 hours
Day 8 – Lucmabamba / LLaqtapata / Aguas Calientes
Breakfast; start climbing for around 3hrs up to El Mirador or Abra Q’elloqasa (2860m/9381ft) from where we have an exceptional view of the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, from a different angle. Then we continue to Llaqtapata archeological site (2650m/8692ft) from where we can view both Machu Picchu and the Salkantay Mountain and take a good rest, enjoying the added value of the Llactapata, which have recently been restored. A 2hrs descent towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forests and more orchards and coffee plantations brings us to the hydroelectric plant of Machu Picchu from where we board a train that takes us to Aguas Calientes (short, scenic 40-minutes train ride) spend the night at Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total distance: 10 Km (6, 21 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5 hours
Maximum altitude point: (2860m/9381ft)
Day 9 - Machu Picchu / Back to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Single supplement: US$ 84
Hotels that we use for this trek:
Tourist Class Superior & Tourist Class
Optional Services:
Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 30
Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 54
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
Students: US$ 20 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card)
Teenagers: US$ 20 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Prices Includes
What is included?
Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Cachora, head of the Trek
Entrance fee to Choquequirao and Machu Picchu
English Speaking Professional Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 12 kilos/ 25 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every two persons
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food without extra pay)
Accommodation for all our staff
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Train ticket from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Backpacker train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Vistadome Class upon request)
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes with Tourist Class or Superior Tourist Class Hotel ( upon request)
Transfer from the train station to your hotel
Not included is:
Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 54 for the 9 day trek)
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees
The Andes is our space…..come trek and climb in it with us
Contact Us for a detailed information and prices.