We’ll leave early in the morning by a private bus from Cusco. During the transport we’ll pass a lot of archeological remains, local handcraft-markets as well as large tracks of cultivated lands inside the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley is one of the most fertile places in South America with one of the best products such as maize which is the first export-product of this area.

Halfway the Sacred Valley we’ll enter in the province of Calca (2940m) where we’ll change roads and ride up to the highest part of this trek called Huacacasi (4400m). After this pass we’ll be going down to the little populated Lares Valley (3250m). A few moments later we’ll arrive at the hot medicinal springs of Lares (3200m). Here we’ll have time to enjoy each bath with different natural charms and temperatures between 28 and 34 degrees Celsius. After lunch at the hot baths we’ll start hiking until Huaca Wasi (3600m) where we’ll camp for the night. Our transport-time will be around 5 hours. Our trekking time will be about 3 hours in a rather cold climate.

Another day of hiking where we’ll pass local communities and small villages such as Willoq (3400m), Pumamarca (3200m) and many others. From Patacancha through the landscape, crossing these villages we can taste the traditions and habits passed on by our ancestors throughout the times of the Tahuatinsuyo Empire (the Inca-culture and traditions).

After a couple of hours hiking and visiting the land we’ll arrive at Ollantaytambo (2850m) that speaks from its archeological sites, a wide story of Andean history and anthropology of these times. From Ollantaytambo we’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes (2050m), the touristical town build beneath the ruins of Machu Picchu where we’ll spend the night in a hotel.

After an early rise and breakfast we’ll take the first bus up to the archeological complex of Machu Picchu (2400m). A few moments later we’ll enter this untouched Inca-sanctuary to have a guided tour with a professional guide. After this tour that will last for about two hours you’ll have plenty of time to wonder around the ruins by yourself…And for the bravest among us there is always the ascension to Huayna Picchu or the nearby Temple of the Moon. We’ll all meet afterwards to go down to Aguas Calientes (2050m) where we’ll take our train back to Cusco.

* Group Size: Typical group size 03-06, Maximum 16 persons. - Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative)
Students: US$ 30.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please beware that Youth Travel Cards are not valid).
Teenagers: US$ 30.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)- Additional discounts (that may be added to the above-mentioned)
SAE: US$ 10.00 (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required).

Departures: Daily departures are available along the year. Exception: one-month closing period of the classical Inca Trail route in February.

• Professional guide (English - Spanish).
• Transfer from your hotel
• Transport from Cusco to the Lares-Valley
• Entrance fee for the Hot Springs in Lares
• Porters
• Horsemen and horses that carry camping equipment and food
• Emergency horse
• Cook
• Excellent food (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 diners)
• Camping equipment (tents, air-mattresses, dining tent, tables, stools)
• Hostal in Aguas Calientes
• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu picchu
• Entrance-fee to Machu Picchu
• First-Aid-kit and oxygen bottle

• Sleeping bag
• Tips: please beware that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not according to your wish.

• A small backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
• Rain gear (jacket and pants if available).
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights.
• Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 3.00 per day).
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
• Sun block
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Handkerchiefs
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please beware that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection.
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far.
• Small towel
• Swimsuit (if you intend take a dip at the hot springs along the route)
• Cash in soles and/or US$
• Optional: walking sticks or poles.