Transfer from the hotel at 5 am approx. and then we will go to the town of Lares on the way we will be able to appreciate the majestic sacred valley with its fertile lands, highly appreciated by the Incas for its climate and the richness of its lands. Here the best corn in the country is produced, then we arrive at the small town of Calca (2,940 meters above sea level) passing through the small villages of Totora and Maucaupata where the settlers dress in their typical costumes, and are dedicated mostly to the After Approximately 4 hours we arrive at Lares (3,200 masl) visit the thermal baths to take a refreshing bath. After lunch, we meet our muleteers to start our walk arriving at our first camp in 4 hours Wacahasi (3,600 m.a.s.l.). Upon arrival we go to the inhabitants' houses, houses equipped to rest. Opportunity to meet with the locals who will show you their work in textiles and the techniques they use.
Early breakfast. Today is the longest and most strenuous day of the trek since we will walk between 7 or 8 hours. You reach the Ipsay pass (4480m), the climb can be strenuous but it offers us an indescribable panoramic view of the snow-capped Pitusiray, Sawasiray and Chicón surrounded by a beautiful landscape. We will make a short stop for lunch next to the Ipsay lagoon. During the trek we will pass through peasant communities which have ancient techniques in agriculture and textile work. We will continue our hike downhill to establish our camp near the town of Patacancha (3720m). Free time to explore the surroundings.
This day the descent walk will be 5 hours passing through the communities of Willoq (3,400 meters), Pumamarca (3,200 meters) and many others. Then we continue walking until we reach Ollantaytambo (2,850 meters) whose archaeological site represents an unbeatable sample of the richness of the Andean culture. Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions from the jungle peoples. They will take a walk through the streets of this town, which have still preserved the traces of the old military center, religious since the time of the Inca empire. This day in the afternoon we leave for the train station, to leave for Aguas Calientes, where we will be waiting for you to welcome you and transfer to your hotel.
This day after coordination, we leave at the indicated time for the bus station and leave for the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, considered a jewel of Inca architecture: with neighborhoods, squares, houses, agricultural areas, roads, observatories, etc. . Built on one of the flanks of the old mountain in the middle of the semi-tropical vegetation. Discovered on July 24, 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. After the guided tour they will have time to continue exploring this magical place, in Option they will be able to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu that offers them a panoramic view of the place or if they wish they can walk quietly through the same citadel. Later they will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where they have time for lunch. To then board the train to Ollantaytambo.
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