Alternative Inca trail trek in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the IncasA popular alternative to the Inca Trail, and slightly easier than the Salkantay trek, this 4-day trek is guaranteed to please! It ends in
Day 1: Cusco: Arrival
Arrival into Cusco, pre trek briefing will be held at tour hotel at 7pm.
Day 2: Cusco - Calca - Lares Hot Springs - Huaca Wasi: All meals
We depart early in the morning towards the
We then descend to Lares village (3,250m), where we can enjoy the natural
After lunch, we walk towards the small Andean village of Huaca Wasi (3600m), where our first campsite is located.
Day 3: Huaca Wasi - Abra Ipsay - Patacancha: All meals
Today is the toughest day on the trek: we gradually ascend to Abray Ipsay (4,400m) the highest pass on the trek. As we walk, we will be able to appreciate small, traditional communities, where Andean customs and typical dress are very much in evidence.
After lunch by Ipsaycocha Lake, we continue to our camp at Patacancha (3,700m), a village renowned for its traditional weaving.
Day 4: Patacancha - Willoq-Pumamarca - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes: All meals
We continue with our trip though the Patacancha Valley and different, native communities: Willoq (3600m) and Pumamarca (3400m). We arrive at the ancient, archaeological remains of Ollantaytambo, one of the oldest, largest and most significant ruins in the
Late in the afternoon, we depart by train to Aguas Calientes (2,050 m), where we spend the night in a hostel.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu -
After breakfast, we enjoy the 'Lost City of the Incas',
After a full day visiting this amazing city built by the Incas, we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to
Day 6: End of Tour
Our services end after breakfast.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Note: There is now an $11 entry fee for everyone wanting to trek up Huayna Picchu. Please let us know when booking a trek if you would like to hike this mountain. Spaces are extremely limited, and first come - first served applies!
Looking for some other adventurous activities: Consider our range of rafting, mountain biking and horse riding tours in the Cusco area.
| Accommodation |
1 night's hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes 2 night's pre and post-tour hotel accommodation 2 nights' camping while on trek |
| Inclusions |
Private bus: Cusco - Lares. |
| Difficulty Rating | 4 (High altitude) |
| Sustainability |
Carbon Offsets available in the shopping cart Renewable energy used at hotel Local foods used on tour Local, English-speaking guides used (most University-educated) |
| Single Surcharge | N/A |
| Notes |
Extra mules can be hired to carry excess personal items. Sleeping bags NOT included but can be hired in Cusco. Extra nights' accommodation in Cusco can easily be arranged |
| Price dependent on: | Availability |
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