Magical Lares Tour

If the official Inca Trail is not available, experience this fabulous alternative trek…




TOUR DETAILS		DAY: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Daily Departures. Please contact us for specific dates. Our package includes: • Flights Lima-Cusco-Lima (If applicable) • All transfers and local transportation • All entrance tickets • Meals and drinks as stated in itinerary • Escorted tours in Lima, Cusco, Machu Pichu and Sacred Valley. • Group Leader if requested for large Private Tours • Inca Guide Book to Cusco or equivalent Trek includes: • Professional English-speaking guide and camp staff • Drinking water provided throughout trek • Hot water for washing in the morning • High quality, double-occupancy tents and equipment (includes dining tent, kitchen tent, and latrine tent) • Animals (horses and llamas) to carry baggage and equipment • Emergency horse(s) for riding in case of illness or injury • Entrance fees to hot springs • First aid kit Not Included: • Air taxes, fees, and surcharges ranging from $69-$85 and varying by date, city, airport and number of legs in the itinerary. • Local ($5-6) and International ($29) departure tax of payable in local currency by each passenger at Lima International Airport upon departure. • Tips and gratuities. • Sleeping bag • Extra services at hotels. For more information click here Accomodations Lima Hotels Cusco Hotels	These are our premier treks for those wanting to experience the incredible beauty and rich culture of the Andes by taking the "road less-traveled" while still experiencing certain Inca trails. Authentic encounters with Quechua communities and the spectacular scenery that surrounds them give these treks a wonderful blend of tradition and splendor. Passing through the rich pastoral regions of the Cordillera Urubamba, we traverse high mountain peaks and sub-tropical valleys, stopping along the way to enjoy scenic lagoons, natural hot springs, and Inca ruins. The remoteness of the area has allowed its people to preserve traditions of llama and alpaca herding, potato cultivation, and colorful weaving dating back to the Incas. These fascinating treks offer a first-hand look at the life of the Andean farmer and a journey into a region of outstanding beauty.
	DAY 1: Arrival to Lima Most international flights arrive at late night, we recomend to rest so you can enjoy the DAY 2 Tour totally. We will pick you up and take you from Lima Airport to our Lima Hotels.
	DAY 2: Lima City Tour and Museum Many tours tend to forget about Lima on the way to Cusco. In our opinion, the history and anthropology in Lima, with Cultures that pre-date the Incas by thousands of years, provides an excellent starting point to better understand and appreciate the Inca cultures you will see in Cusco. Magical City Tour In the Morning- In the City Tour, we will see the Spanish city center, get a snapshot of the critical city sites, and visit a world-class museum to learn about pre-Inca cultures. Sites to be visited: Main Square; Government Palace; City Hall; San Francisco Monastery (including catacombs), old streets with colonial houses, The Cathedral, and a great driving tour through beautiful San Isidro and Miraflores. Lunch- Delicous Peruvian Cebiche at Segundo Muelle, One of the best seafood restaurant in Lima. Museum Visit - This visit to the Museum of Anthropology is designed to share Peruvian culture from the many thousands of years of pre-Inca societies up to colonial Peru. Night - Dinner on your own. Overnight - Lima Hotel
	DAY 3: Trip to Cusco and City Tour Early morning flight to Cusco- As soon as you get to the hotel, you will rest in your room for acclimatization to the altitude. While in Cuzco, you will focus on the amazing sites to be seen, including Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the city of Cuzco itself, the Capital of the Inca Empire. Lunch will be at the Cusco Hotel. Lunch - at the hotel City Tour - After lunch you will head to a guided City Tour which will include the Inca ruins that surround the city and all the important sites downtown. Sites to be visited: Koricancha (Sun Temple), Main Square, Cathedral, and the impressive Sacsayhuaman ruins Overnight - At Cusco Hotel
	DAY 4: Trek to Cancha Cancha Early wake-up and transportation from Cusco Hotel to Chilca (km88) Our hike begin here in a fertile valley and follows a small river up through the mountain corridor. After walking roughly 4 _ hours, we begin to see the thatched-roof stone houses of the Cancha Cancha community (3350). Just passing the village, we set up camp for the night.
	DAY 5: Cancha Cancha to Quisuarani Shortly after beginning our trek in the morning, we reach two brilliant glacial lakes, Suirococha and Yuraccocha. Here we can see several birds species, including Andean Ibis and Andean geese. From the lakes, the trail climbs steeply for about 2 _ hours to the first pass, named Pachacutec (4500m). Nearing the top, we enjoy a spectacular view of the snow-covered peaks of Pitusiray (5750m) and Chicon (5500m). An original Inca stone path will lead us along the ridge down into opposite corridor. We follow a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quisuarani, where we camp for the night.
	DAY 6: Quisarani, Lares Hot Springs to Huacawasi The day begins with an easy walk along a scenic dirt road for approximately 3 hours until we arrive to the colonial town of Lares. Here we can soak in the nearby hot springs and have lunch before continuing our hike in the afternoon to the community to Huacawasi, where we camp for the night
	DAY 7: Huacawasi to Yanahuara to Ollantaytambo Early in the morning we begin a 3.5 hours ascent to Yanahuara Pass (4100m). The views are spectacular as we pass large rock formations, lagoons, and follow original Inca stone paths that once connected the Lares Valley with the Urubamba Valley. Our gradual descent is another 3.5 hours approximately until reach the community of Yanahuara in the Sacred Valley. Transportation from Yanahuara to Ollantaytambo for the extension to Machu Picchu. Overnight - At Sacred Valley Hotel
	DAY 8: Machu Picchu Tour & back to Cuzco Early wake-up to catch the train, which will transport you to the mystical Inca, ruins of Machu Picchu. There are few words to describe this monumental experience; however our guide will provide you special insights about Inca astrology, anthropology and musicology. You will have this evening to relax and enjoy dinner on your own Trip to Machu Picchu (see map) —Train to "Aguas Calientes” & Guided tour of the Ruins, Temple of the Three Windows, The site of Intihuatana or the Sun Clock, The Sacred Plaza, etc. Lunch in Aguas Calientes - the town below the ruins in the valley (included) Overnight - At Cusco Hotel
	DAY 9: Return to Lima & Points Beyond After a much needed good night sleep, our group will head to the airport for the return trip to Lima. Many will head home that same DAY as our program will officially be over. Of course, we will provide you transportation from the hotel to the airport whenever you decide to return home. However, for those who wish to extend, our reservations staff will be pleased to offer assistance in organizing any side-trips or additional tour