Start Packet Cusco 7 Days with 4 Days Lares + Rainbow Mountain

Start Packet Cusco The Inca Capital + 4 Days Lares Trekking + Rainbow Mountain ( or Huamantay Lake)

CODE : STP018

Cusco 7 days packet active

Cusco, the inca capital. Your do the amazing and famous 4 days Lares trail where you visit local villages and mountain lakes + visit the very special 7 colors rainbow mountain as excursion from Cusco. Machu picchu is also included in the 4 days Lares trail

Included

Transfers in (airport – hotel) + transfer out
Assistance staff in English and Spanish.
4 days lares trekking with English speaking guide
During the trek , all meals ( not included is first day breakfast and last day lunch)
the Inca capital of Machupicchu
Train tickets there and back Expedition train
Hotel for 3 nights in Cusco, Sacha 3* (+ 1 night in Aquas calientes)
All breakfasts at the hotel
Rainbow mountain excursion in shared service with English speaking guide
Private City walking tour Cusco

Not Included

Entrance tickets to the various tourist centers
meals not listed.
Other things not mentioned are in the program.

7 Days / 6Nights

5+ Age

Perú

Peru

Tour Packages

Destination

Perú
Departure

Ruins, Cuzco | Altitude: 2050 – 4200 m. / 6730 – 13780 f
Dress Code

Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket.

Day 1 :

ARRIVAL IN CUSCO Optional City tour in Cusco Upon arrival in the city of Cusco, you will be transferred to your accommodation. 3* Hotel Cusco. We will pick you up at the Hotel in the center of Cusco. This half day tour is a wonderful introduction to Cusco City, where you get to explore the principal sites and areas of interest. This is a gentle walking tour, suitable for all levels of fitness, and is a nice way to acclimatize to Cusco’s high altitude, especially if you have also booked a trek. The tour begins at the Plaza de Armas where we explore the beautiful main Spanish Cathedral that contains approximately 300 paintings. From here we walk to the incredible San Pedro Market, which sells all manner of products, meat and poultry, as well as handicrafts. This is where locals go to shop for their groceries. We then continue to Qoricancha (the Sun Temple) which was the most important religious center in Incan times. Today it is also known as the Santo Domingo Convent. If there is time left we do a short visit to the San Blas san blas artists district. We end the tour at Sa Blas or Plaza de Armas (your choice) Included

Professional English speaking tour guide.

Not Included

Transport (this is a walking tour).
Entrance Tickets: Koricancha 15 soles per person, Cathedral 25 soles per person.
Meals Tips for your guide.

Day 2 :

Start 4 days lares . Cusco – Lares hot springs – Huaca huasi 4h walk You will be pick up at your hotel at 6.00 a.m. from where we will travel straight to Lares (4 hours by bus). Along the way, you will be passing the highest point of 4265 m.s.n.m where you get to see a few glaciers such as Sawasiray and Pitusiray. After 4 hours of driving, you will have lunch in the valley of Lares (3207 m.s.n.m). At Lares you´ll have the opportunity to visit the hot springs or walk around the area. After a good rest we will start climbing up from 3207 (Lares) to 3800 meters above sea level (4 hours). During this hike, you will have some amazing views and get to know the local people even better. After a day of walking, we arrive at our camping site in Wacawasi, which is a charming little community. You can walk around in the village, or even play football with the locals. After dinner, you can take a good rest in one of the comfortable tents.

Day 3 :

Second day: Huacawasi-Miski unuyoc 6 to 7h walk Your wake-up call will be at 6.00 a.m. Today will be the hardest day. After breakfast, we will start hiking for at least 4 hours before we reach the Huaca Wasi pass (4600 m.s.n.m). During this hike, you will see many typical South America animals, like llamas and alpacas. When you reach the top, you will have an amazing view over the Auroray Lake (Blue Lagoon). Sometimes we have to walk through snow on the pass. We will offer some coca leaves for pachamama (mother earth) and start walking down toward the lake where we will have our lunch break. After lunch we will continue hiking to the second camp site: Miski Unuyoc (1,5 hours). Miski Unuyoc located at 3800 Mt. This is an open area with views of the snowcapped mountains. At this campsite, it can be very cold but at night, we can make a campfire to keep warm.

Day 4 :

Third day: Misky unuyoc Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes 3 to 4h walk Today the wake-up call will be at 7.00 a.m. After a healthy breakfast, you will start hiking around 8.00 toward Yanahuara (2950 m.a.s.l.). Yanahuara is a beautiful town with a very nice climate, located in the Urubamba Valley. This area is one of the major suppliers of food products for Cusco such as corn and vegetables. We will walk down him for about 3 to 4 hours until the beginning of the village of Yanahuara. After a lunch break in the village, we will continue our trip by bus to Ollantaytambo where you will take the train to Aguas Calientes. After a 2-hour train ride, we will arrive at Aguas Calientes. You will spend the night in a hostel with private bathrooms. After checking in at your hostel, you are going to have dinner in a local restaurant. At this time, our tour guide will give you some information about the next day. There will be an option to visit the hot springs or have a cold beer in one of the bars in the village. PS : It is possible to do the Lares trek without visiting Machu Picchu and return from Yanaguara to Cusco on day 3.

Day 5 :

Fourth day: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Cusco Early in the morning, we line up for the bus that takes you to the actual site of the “Lost City of the Incas.” Machu Picchu. It Is about 25 min driving. Your bilingual guide will take you throughout the vast ruins. Machu Picchu is the best known of the Inca ruins, as it is recognized worldwide, yet it is not mentioned in any of the writings of the Spanish Conquistadors. It is believed to have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. The guided tour of this fascinating place is an awe-inspiring experience. Visit the Main parts of Machu Picchu. After the explanation (about 2 hours) in total you can stay 4 h maxima at Machu Picchu. We are going to visit one of these circuits, Ministry of Culture has introduced fixed circuits from November 2021, depending on which one is available on the purchase dates. The ticket can only be used once to enter. You will then gain access to one of the circuits below. It’s a one way walk, you can’t turn back. Circuit 1 Alto Corto Circuit 2 Alto Largo Circuit 3 Bajo Corto Circuit 4 Bajo Largo Included in lares is the standard ticket, without Huayna or Machu Picchu mountain NOTE: Keep in mind that if you want a Huayna Picchu permit you need to book far in advance (limited seats) and in this circuit you will only see a small part of Machu Picchu (only the lower part). Casa del Guardián (guardian house) can only be visited in circuit with Machu Picchu mountain permit. The sun gate is only accessible to people on the Inca Trail 2 and 4 days. After you are done exploring Machu Picchu you can walk down, or take the bus (included in the price) to Aguas Calientes to have lunch (not included). In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, from where there will be a transfer to Cusco, where you will arrive late evening after an amazing 4 days! Information

Departure and arrival times are approximate.
Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria and the evolution of the group
keep in mind that October – November there can be more mosquitos along the river
Custom made programs may be prepared for groups with special interests. Extra nights, optional starting and ending points, additional tours and extra flight reservations may be arrange upon request. All tours may be provide in private upon request as well.

NOTE: When we are in high season and there is no possibility for a return train, we will transfer you by bus from hydroelectric to Cusco. * Entrance to Waynapicchu is only possible when you reserve at the same time as you reserve your trek and is dependent on availability.

Day 6 :

Full Day Rainbow mountain A fantastic full-day tour (with trekking) to the 7 Color Mountain, through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes. Starting from Cusco, Note: This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Overview: Duration: Full Day- 5.40 am- 5 pm Distance: 10km. (round trip) Elevation: 4450 m. – 5100 m. Difficulty: Difficult Services Included:

Bilingual guide
Hotel 3* hotel
Small groups MIN 2 PAX
Transport to and from your hotel in cusco
Breakfast and Lunch in a local community home.
First aid kit (including a small oxygen tank)
Entrance fee (10 soles to the community – subject to change)

Not Included:

Entrance fee (10 soles to the red color mountain- optional)
Water
Horseback available upon request
Tips
Travel /Health / Emergency insurance
Trekking poles – you can rent them from us

Day 7 :

Transfer out to busterminal or airport

Tour Location

History Of The City

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