This trek is ideal for travellers wishing to get off the beaten track but still take in the breathtaking ruins of Machupicchu. It is a wonderful trek taking you through rural communities in the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas. We enjoy a wide variety of flora, fauna, wildlife and spectacular scenery! On our last day we are rewarded with the magnificent Machupicchu. This is a true Andean odyssey!

Early morning rise. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and we drive to the start of the trail (approx. 1½ hours) located in the Sacred Valley Village of Huaran. Here we meet up with our horseman and pack the horses. Leaving the Sacred Valley behind us we head northwards following a gently climbing trail that runs parallel to the small Cancha Cancha River. We will walk for approximately 4 hours today and camp in the small village also named Cancha Cancha. (Lunch, Dinner)

This morning we depart from Cancha Cancha continuing north east up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After ½ hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2½ hour trek to the first pass called Pachacutec Pass (4,458m). From the pass you will be rewarded with superb views of Pachacutec Lake and the snowy peaks of Pitusiray. The path continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until dropping down into a beautiful secluded quarry filled with glacial lakes and rich in birdlife. The lip of the quarry descends into the next valley,

following a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quisuarani which is about 1 hours’ easy walking. We camp here for the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Heading west up a small valley you’ll arrive at a lake at the head of the valley and start a steep zig-zag climb up a narrow trail to the top of the second pass known as Abra Huillquijasa (4,200m) which is about 3 hours from Quisuarani. Below you lies a series of beautiful turquoise lakes. From here we descend and have lunch beside the lakes before continuing on for the short trek to the next village of Cuncani (3,750m) in the bottom of the valley (1½ hour from the pass). Our trail then follows the river valley down hill for about 3 hours to the town of Lares. Before arriving in the town we have the opportunity to enjoy a soak in some open air thermal springs (bring a swimsuit). At about 1pm the bus will pick us up and we depart for Ollantaytambo. You will have some time to explore before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

If you want you can arrange for an extra night in Aguas Calientes. Please let us know whether you would like this option at the time of booking your tour.

Train times are subject to time tables & availability at Peru Rail – they are the only train company on the line!

• Transportation to start of Trek (Private)

• Professional English speaking Guide

• Transport between Lares and Ollantaytambo (Private)

• Entrance into Machupicchu

• Bus up to Machupicchu from Aguas Calientes

• Meals (except Breakfast on 1st Day and Lunch on Last Day)

• 7kg Personal luggage allowance to put on the horses

• Spacious tents / Sleeping mats

• Dining tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs for the group

• Cook and cooking equipment

• Porters and Horses to carry the group equipment (food, tents, tables, etc.)

• Emergency Oxygen bottle and first aid kit

• Hostal accommodation on the 3rd night of the Trek

• Return transportation in Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollaytatambo and transfer by bus from Ollaytatambo to Cusco

What Is Not Included

• Sleeping Bag

• Breakfast on the 1st Day

• Lunch on the 4th Day

• Bus from Machupicchu to

Aguas Calientes ($6 one way)

• Extras

• Gratuities

• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek

• Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)

• Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes

• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters

• Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency)

• Flashlight and batteries

• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold

• Sun block / Insect repellent / Toilet paper

• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.

• Water bottle and sterilising tablets (e.g. Micropur)

• Small towel and Swimsuit

• Personal medical kit (although we do have our own first aid kit)

We use a basic hostal in this package that includes private bathroom and breakfast. Subject to availability we include either Hostal Continental or Hostal Machupicchu. If they are not available we select another hostal of the same standard. If you would like to upgrade we are happy to assist you! Please ask for our Preferred Hotel List in Aguas Calientes.

We are committed to Responsible Tourism!

We are committed to offering safe, secure and fun adventures for our passengers!

We need you to send us the following in order to secure your reservation with ourselves :

1) Full Passport Details of ALL Travellers, i.e. Full Names / Passport No / Nationality. We require this

information to purchase your rail tickets with PERURAIL. This is the system they operate with and will not issue

tickets without the correct passport information. You need to carry your passport with you as from time to time

PERURAIL does ask for Identification prior to boarding the trains.

2) Students? If you are a Student with a valid ISIC Card, then you are entitled to GBP10 discount off of your Entrance Fee!! At the time of making your Reservation we need to submit a copy of your card so please scan it in and email us a copy. We cannot claim discount for you without this!! Note that you need to carry your ISIC Card with you on the Trail, otherwise you will have to pay the full fare!