Lares Trek and Classic Inca Trail 7 Days & 6 Nights

At our camp at Yanahuara, we get up early for breakfast and wake-up-tea. At 6.30 we will be ready to descend for 40 min. to the local road, where a car will transfer us to Ollantaytambo for lunch (the ride takes 30 min.). The rest of the day you have free time to explore the city. It is optional to visit the Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo (entrance tickets are not include in the itinerary). In the night we will have dinner and get settled for the night in our hotel.

After a solid breakfast in Ollantaytambo, we will be transferred up to the starting point of our next trek “km 82” by bus. From there we begin hiking to Wayllabamba for 5 hours. The first and the last part of the hike is flat, the rest will be uphill. In Wayllabamba we will enjoy a well-deserved lunch. The rest of the day we relax, eat dinner and if we can find enough wood we can make a bonfire.

After breakfast we ascend for 1.5 hours until we reach the village of Yuncachimpa, where we will relax a bit. Thereafter we have another 1.5 hours hike uphill to the village of Llulluchapampa (last place to buy water and items before Machu Picchu). From there we will hike uphill to “Dead Woman Pass” (Warni Wanuska, 4250 m), where you can experience the living mountain of the dead woman, guarding the mountain pass. Thereafter we descend for 2 hours to the village of Paccaymayu, where we will spend the rest of the day, with lunch, dinner and camp.

On this day we only need to do one day of hiking more, before we arrive to the “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu, and we will pass a lot of important archaeological sites. After our morning rituals and breakfast we ascend for 1 hour to the archaeological site of Runkuraqhay (3800 m), where our guide will give us a tour through the site. From the site we have another 1 hour hike up to Runku Pass (4000 m), which is the top of the mountain, where we will rest and get some oxygen from the fresh mountain air. Thereafter we descend for 1 hour to the archaeological site of Sayacmarka for a guided tour from our guide, so we can get an insight in the culture of the Incas. From there we will hike downhill for 30 min. to Chakiccocha for lunch. After lunch we descend for 1.5 hours to another archaeological site (Phuyupatamarka). Our last hike of the day takes 3 hours downhill to the last camp of our journey; the archaeological site of Wiñahuayna. Here we’ll set up our camp and have an enjoyable dinner together.

On the last day we get up very early 3.30 and eat breakfast at 4.00. After the breakfast we begin hiking to the first checkpoint which opens at 5.30. After the checkpoint we have one hour of hiking to the Sun gate, from where we will have great views and take fantastic photos of Machu Picchu and all the surrounding mountains. Thereafter we have 10 min. of hiking down to the lost city of the Incas; Machu Picchu. Here the Inca trail ends and we will enter the wonder of Machu Picchu. At the city of Machu Picchu the guide will show you around the city and its different important sites, ruins and temples for about 2 hours. After the tour you will have some free time to explore the city, its many different areas and its beautiful surroundings. It is optional to take a hike to Huaynapicchu (extra cost 65 $), where you can get an extraordinary view from the mountain top over Machu Picchu and its beautiful surroundings. After you have enjoyed the magnificent Machu Picchu a bus will take you down to Aguas Calientes, and then you’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo. The “Expedition train” leaves at 6:35 in the evening and arrives at Ollantaytambo after 2 hours. At Ollantaytambo there will be a bus waiting for you to take you back to the Plaza de Amras in Cusco. Here your journey will end at 10:30 in the night.

• Sleeping bag ($45)
• Trekking poles/Walking Sticks (rental $25 for trek)
• Personal tent (rental $45 for trek)
• Upgrade in class from Expedition Train service to Vistadome (panoramic) Train service (upgrade $50)
• Huayna Picchu entrance ticket ($75 per person). Make sure to book early since there are limited spaces available and they can sell out quickly!
• Entrance fee for hot springs in Aguas Calientes (10 Peruvian Nuevos Soles)
• Upgrade to a single room ($35 per night)
• Extra horse ($80)
• We can also provide great prices on hotels for all of Peru (Standard to Luxury)!

• Original passport
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if you have a student discount
• Sleeping bag (can be rented as well)
• Walking boots/shoes
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
• Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bags
• Water, money to buy water along the way or water purification tablets
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Personal medication
• Camera
• Torch with batteries

• Shorts
• Walking sticks
• Plasters and bandages
• Sandals
• Extra money for personal expenses, tips, lunch on last day, snacks, etc. We recommend that you bring around 300 Peruvian Nuevos Soles
• Bathing suit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes

• To qualify as a student, it is necessary to have a valid ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card. Scan the card and email us the copy at the time of your booking for a $20 discount per student!
• For children younger than 17, we offer a $20 discount. Just scan and email a copy of the passports at the time of your booking.

• Itinerary and campsites may change according to the climate and health status of the trekkers.
• Train times for the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo may change according to the train company’s availability and will be confirmed close to the time of the trek. If someone books later than most of the group, we may not be able to provide the same train as the rest of the group.
• Change to earlier/later train time at time of booking (price depending on train availability)
• Tips/gratuities not included but are optional according to the services rendered

For availability of spaces for this service, please contact us info@salkantaytrek.org and we`ll send you detailed information, prices, terms and conditions.

Please keep in mind that significant price reductions are available for groups. All our tours are fully guaranteed, departure every day. Contact us for more information for the tour that you are choosing, or to begin customizing your own itinerary. recommendations:

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