DAY 1: CUSCO - CHINCHEROS - HUCHUYQOSQO
Early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and we will pass through Cachimayo. In Chinchero, we will visit the church, a typical market and an archeological site, before continuing our journey to Tauqaq, a village located on the edge of Piuray Lagoon, where the group will begin the trek.
After a short briefing about the route, we will walk for 3 hours until Tauqaq Pass (4,000 meters), where we will see a mountain range to the south with the snowy peaks of Ausangate, Veronica, Pitusiray and Sahuasiray. Then we'll descend to our campsite, located just before Huchuyqosqo
DAY 2: HUCHUYQOSQO - LAMAY- OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHU PICCHU
After breakfast we will visit Huchuyqosqo, an imposing architectural complex that includes a large open ceremonial center. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River, and the snow capped mountain range of the same name.
After a guided tour, we will continue
our way to Lamay at 3000 meters elevation.
We will take a private bus to Ollantaytambo, where we will take
the train to Aguas Calientes and a nice hotel.
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DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Early in the morning the group will take the first bus to Machu Picchu, arriving there after 25 minutes. The group will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours and then free time to enjoy the citadel. Around 1:00 pm we'll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we'll have time for lunch. After that we’ll take the train to comeback and transfer to your selected hotel.
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PRIVATE SERVICE Group Size: Depends on the client Departures: Depends on the client
INCLUDES: Transportation to and from: Cusco - Chincheros / Poroy Train station - hotel Vistadome train service: Aguas Calientes - Poroy Train ticket: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes Entrance ticket: Machu Picchu Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Hotel: Accommodation in Aguas Calientes (2nd day) Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups over 12 people Horses: Carry tents and cooking equipment,
backpacks, sleeping bag, sleeping pad (8 kg / 17 lbs) Horsemen: in charge of the horses Emergency Horse: Just in case someone needs help Cook: In charge of meal preparation Meals: 2 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/2 Dinners/2 Snacks and afternoon tea Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), Therm-a-rest sleeping pad, dinner tent, special biodegradable bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
DOESN'T INCLUDE:
- Breakfast the 1st day, usually hotels offer this service
- Sleeping bag
EXTRAS:
- US$ 5 Sleeping bag rental(-10°C) for the whole trek
- US$10 single tent accommodation
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 25.00 single accommodation (per night)
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 40.00 double accommodation (per night)
SHARED SERVICE Group Size: 2 - 16 people Fixed departure: Tuesday August: 21,28 September: 4,11,18,25 October: 2,9,16,23,30 November: 6,13,20,27 December: 4,11,18,25
INCLUDES: Transportation to and from: Cusco - Chincheros / Cusco Train Station - hotel Backpacker train service: Aguas Calientes - Cusco Train: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes Entrance ticket: Machu Picchu Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Hostel: Accommodation in Aguas Calientes (2nd day) Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups over 12 people Horses: Carry tents and cooking equipment,
backpacks, sleeping bag, sleeping pad (6 kg / 13 lbs per person) Horsemen: in charge of the horses Emergency Horse: Just in case someone needs help Cook: In charge of meal preparation Meals: 2 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/2 Dinners/Snacks and afternoon tea Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), sleeping pad, dinner tent, tiolet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
DOESN'T INCLUDE:
- Breakfast (day 1), usually the hotels offer this service
- Sleeping bag
- Lunch (day 3)
EXTRAS:
- US$ 5 Sleeping bag rental(-10°C) for the whole trek
- US$10 single tent accommodation
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 25.00 single accommodation (per night)n
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 40.00 double accommodation (per night)
