Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the Andean Diaries-supported women’s weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the Andean Diaries-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Andean Diaries for Good Moment chinchero Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit| Andean Diaries for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 3: Lares Trek
Depart Ollantaytambo by van to Lares town where the hike begins. Spend the first night at a Andean Diaries-supported campsite in Cuncani.
Exclusive Inclusions: Good Moment Cuncani Community Campsite| Good Moment
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4: Lares Trek
Start early to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,800m/15,748 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5: Lares Trek/Aguas Calientes
Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night’s rest at your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back to Cusco by train.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Cusco
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Include
INCLUDED:
- Andean Diaries: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
- Andean Diaries: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
- Andean Diaries: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncani
- Andean Diaries: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Guided Lares trek hike (3 days)
- Aguas Calientes stay
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Accommodations
- Hotels (4 nts), camping (2 nts).
Meals
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
- Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.
Transportation
- Train, private van, hiking.
Staff & experts
- Andean Diaries Representative in Cusco, specialist Lares trek CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike.
Recommendations
WHAT TO PACK:
- Photographic camera or video camera (Optional)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, caps or hats
- Light hiking clothes and comfortable shoes
- Warm clothes
- Snack
Prices
Price Options
| Per Adult | Per Child |
|---|---|
| From: $2099 USD | From: $1929 USD |
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of an Andean Diaries group tour.