Day 01 Cusco – Lares

Day 02 Lares (3500m) - Rosas Pata (3305m) - Cochayoc (3745m)

Lares - After enjoying a hearty breakfast, the llamas and horses are loaded to embark on this new journey. The descent follows the Lares valley, leading into the Amazon rainforest. The balcony trail provides a stunning view of the river below. The day continues with a climb to Rosas Pata, a quaint village overlooking the Rio Lares valley. Following a magnificent balcony trail, the journey gradually leads into the Cochayoc valley, home to a village of the same name, which translates to “the village with the lake” in Quechua. Most residents are shepherds, offering a chance to get close to herds of llamas, alpacas, and sheep.

Day 03 Cochayoc – Pampa Wasi (4200m) - col Pisaq (4550m) - Challwacocha (4280m)

Lares - In the morning, weather permitting, a beautiful view of the Terijuay range can be enjoyed. The walk continues through the Cochayoc mountain pastures to the Cuypan pass (4550m). The journey proceeds to Pisaq before ascending to the pass of the same name. The climb is somewhat challenging, but the view is truly rewarding. A stop is made near a lagoon where the hosts are staying for the night. From this vantage point, several snow-capped peaks are visible. For a long time, the community of Challhuachoca was difficult to access, and even today, the residents communicate with the valley by radio!

Day 04 Challwacocha (4280m) – Patacancha (3350 m)

Patacancha Valley - After breakfast, the journey continues along the valley floor, passing through another shepherds’ village. This village is slightly larger than the others, and the children wave as the group passes. The route then heads towards the Yauricunca pass (4152 m) before descending to Patacancha. The climb to the pass is gradual, passing through a steppe landscape dotted with herds of alpacas. Upon reaching Patacancha, the community is met, and the evening is spent with them. Overnight stay with the locals.

Day 05 Patacancha (3350 m) - Pumamarca - Ollantaytambo (2750 m) - Aguas Calientes (2040 m)

Ollantaytambo - After breakfast, farewells are bid to the inhabitants of Patacancha. The journey continues to the site of Pumamarca for a visit. From there, the descent leads to Ollantaytambo, where the train is taken to Aguas Calientes.

Day 06 Machu Picchu – Cusco

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - At first light, to experience Machu Picchu away from the crowds, the shuttle or collective bus is taken to the entrance of the site for a comprehensive tour of the lost city of the Incas, with its agricultural and urban sectors and its remarkable buildings on the mountainside. In the afternoon, the descent to Aguas Calientes is made to catch the train to Ollantaytambo, followed by a transfer to Cusco.

• Additional activities on site: (not included in the package and booked in advance) Possibility of adding an ascent of Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu, subject to availability. (These mountains are part of the Machupicchu citadel landscape and have different schedules and entrances, as they take longer to climb and visit).

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• All fees and/or taxes

• Alcoholic Beverages
• Bottled water

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.