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Leaving from the Sacred Valley, on the first day we walk on an original Inca Trail, enjoying a variety of native flora and fauna, including indigenous plants used for natural dyes. The next day we begin a steep ascent towards Pachacutec pass (4,697 m /15,406 ft), surrounded by views of the beautiful lakes of Azulcocha and Suerococha. From the pass, we follow a trail that slowly descends, with a permanent view of Colque Cruz, Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Sirihuani and Chicon snow capped mountains. On the third day we see the Chicon glacier and the 7 lakes with huallatas, (Andean geese) ducks and other water fowl, and enjoy the medicinal waters of Lares hot springs, an amazing trip.
Note: Optional full day and overnight extensions to Machu Picchu and/or the Sacred Valley can be added to the main program. |
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Day 1 Cusco/Cancha Cancha Community, 2 Cancha Cancha/Quiswarani, 3 Quiswarani/Cuncani/Lares hot springs, 4 Lares/Sacred Valley |
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4 days / 3 nights |
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March - December |
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2 Passengers |
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| Day 1 Cusco / Cancha Cancha Community (3,800m / 12.464 ft) |
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| We leave Cusco by bus, on the route to Pisaq until arriving at Huaran creek (2,950 m/9,676 ft). Here we start 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, we arrive at Cancha Cancha (4,000m / 13,192 ft.), where we 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.
(Duration: 3 hours / Distance: 6 Kms).
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| Day 2 Cancha Cancha / Quiswarani (3,800m/12,464 ft) |
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| After breakfast we start slowly uphill until reaching Accopata, an extension of Cancha Cancha Community, where shepherds live in typical stone and ichu (straw) roof huts. There we begin a steep ascent towards Pachacutec pass (4,697 m /15,406 ft), surrounded by views of the beautiful lakes of Azulcocha and Suerococha. From the pass, we follow a trail that slowly descends, with a permanent view of Colque Cruz, Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Sirihuani and Chicon snow capped mountains. We traverse Collaycocha Lake (4,200 m. / 16,000 ft.), reaching a waterfall approaching the Community of Quiswarani (3,902 m. / 12,798 ft.), where we camp enjoying traditional food and spending our time with children and women weavers. (Time: 6 hours / Distance: 9 Kms).
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| Day 3 Day 3 Quiswarani / Cuncani (3,800 msnm / 12,464 ft) / Lares hot springs (3,350m / 10,988 ft) |
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| As we leave our campsite, towards to the Huillquijasa pass (4,457 m. / 14,618 ft.) we will see the Chicon and Colque Cruz glaciers and the 7 lakes full of huallatas (Andean geese), ducks and other water fowl. Over the high point we continue downhill until we reach the community of Cuncani (3,886 m/12,746 ft.), a picturesque village, similar to the previous campsite. This was the last refuge of the Royal Panakas, an Inca sect. After our picnic lunch continue past a narrow valley, full of spectacular giant stones, to reach the Trapiche Valley floor, with the trail slowly descending until we arrive at the Lares (3261 m / 10,696 ft.) hot springs, where we will camp and enjoy the medicinal waters. (Duration: 6 hours / Distance: 12 Kms). |
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| Day 4 Lares / Sacred Valley / Cusco |
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| After a morning bath, we will enjoy an open air breakfast and board our vehicle which will drive us from Lares down to the Sacred Valley and onwards to Cusco (5 hours). Transfer to your hotel, dinner on your own. |
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SERVICES INCLUDED: Transportation by vehicle to start and from the end of trek to the Sacred Valley, two-man tents including sleeping pads, pack animals, kitchen crew and commissary gear with all meals included as well as a bilingual guide on the trek, who will handle the first aid kit.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Hotels in Cusco, dinner on the last day, alcoholic beverages, extras, tips, taxes, laundry service, additional tours, insurance and airline tickets (where applicable) sleeping bags, hiking boots and other personal gear. |
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