Itinerary

DAY 1: Cusco to Wakawasi Town

Early in the morning you will be pick up from your hotel and have car transportation (1:30 hrs.) to Ankashmarka archeological site, the largest Inka warehouse in the area. After exploring and strolling through this fascinating place the journey continues for another 1 hour towards Lares town, the beginning of the trek. The trek starts in a beautiful valley called Lares, and you will trek on a pre-Hispanic trail that once connected the sacred valley of the Inkas with the amazon jungle, where according the history is located the lost city of the Inkas “El dorado”. Lunch is in a local family house, located in a small picturesque valley. After lunch continue your trek walking on an original Inka trail until Wakawasi Community village where the first Inka lodge is located. Once in the lodge meet all the family crew and immerse in the local culture learning how to bride ropes from llama fiver and Andean tales’ histories.

Trekking details:

Difficulty: Moderate | Meals: Lunch and breakfast
Walking distance: 08 km. / 5 mi. | Time: 6 hrs. Approx.
Elevation: Starting Point 3,270 m. / 10,791 ft. Highest point 3,820 m. / 12,606 ft.
Overnight: Wakawasi Inka Lodge (Altitude: 3,820 m. / 12,606 ft.)

DAY 2: Wakawasi Town to Patakancha Town

Start your day with a delicious Andean breakfast prepared by our chef and the local family. The hike starts with a gentle climb to the first pass from where the view of the valleys, snow-capped mountains and tranquil Andean lakes and lagoons are just amazing. Along the way it will be an opportunity to visit a local family house and witness their daily lives which didn´t change much through centuries, also see the locals gracing their llamas, alpacas and sheep. The ascent has some short sections of steep parts (10-15 min. approx.) and also inclined flat parts which in general makes not very difficult to summit this mountain, you might find hard mostly because the high altitude. At the lodge learn and participate in cultural activities demonstration in weaving p and potato planting process.

Trekking details:

Difficulty: Difficult-strenuous | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Walking distance: 13 km. / 8.1 mi. | Time: 8 hr. Approx.
Elevation: Starting Point 3,820 m. / 12,606 ft. Highest point 4,420 m. / 14,586 ft.
Overnight: Patakancha Inka Lodge (Altitude: 3,920 m. / 12,936 ft.)

DAY 3: Patakancha Town to Ollantaytambo Town

This morning, after a tasty breakfast, you start the expeditions towards the great Ollantaytambo, considered the last living Inka town. On the way visit and get amazed by ancient villages that guard the Inka traditions, and the Inka site of Pumamarka and its incredible system of farming terraces that still are being used by local farmers. The trail is in its 90 % downhill and the landscape is just great for supreme photographic opportunities. Lunch will be on a beautiful platform with a spectacular view of the valleys around in a local family house. After a nice rest and visit the Inka site you continue through a downhill Inka trail to the great town of Ollantaytambo.

Trekking details:

Difficulty: Moderate | Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Total distance: 13 km. / 8 mi. | Time: 8 hrs. Approx.
Elevation: Starting Point 3,920 m. / 12,606 ft. Lowest Point 2,750 m. / 9,075 ft.
Overnight: On your own

Includes

Include

Safety & High-Quality Service

Pre-departure briefing. At our office, you will meet your trekking guide and the rest of the group you will travel with and get all the important information before your expedition trip.
Licensed and experienced tour guide. We are fortunate to work with an extraordinary team of highly professional tour guides full of passion, inspiration, courage and success, eager to boost unforgettable travel experiences, where the spirit of travelers is accompanied by impeccable, safe and comfortable service.
Best trained crew of chef, waiter, tentmaker and llameros. You will meet them before your expeditions trek. Our team is highly trained and does an extraordinary job. They will spoil and look after you for the duration of the entire trek tour.
One duffle bag. You will be provided one duffle bag for your personal belongings for the duration of the trek (Maximum weight 7 kg. / 13.2 lbs.). The rest of your belonging can leave in our luggage store or in your hotel´s storage.
Cozy familiar lodges. These lodges are small, rustic, clean and very cozy. The Lodges along the trail are administrated by local families and equipped with comfortable and warm beds, private bathrooms, hot showers, towels and amenities. By using these lodges, you are helping to these local family’s economy.
Cultural immersion activities. At each lodge you will experience cultural immersion activities practiced by local people such as: Farming potatoes, textile weaving, llama blessing, grass rope braiding for local houses.
Extras included in your tour pack. We are convinced that small details are important in your comfort and travel experience, therefore, you will have a hot water bottle for the night, healthy Andean gourmet foot from the orchard to the table and snacks daily.
First aid kit, oxygen tank and short-wave radios. Our team of guides are trained in first aids and wilderness emergencies. We hold mandatory training sessions yearly in February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit and oxygen tank to face any emergency related to altitude sickness, travelers’ diarrhea, scrapes, cuts, and others. Evacuations, if necessary, will happen as soon as possible to the nearest medical center.
24/7 customer service. We have a great commitment to provide the best support to your travel experience.

Meals

2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners. Our talented local family’s chef will cook healthy, nutritious and delicious dishes that you will get overwhelmed with the flavor and presentation. We respect all diets (vegetarians, vegan or special menus are available at no cost), so just let us know if you have any particular allergies or restrictions. Our travelers love our food!
Snacks on the trail and one cloth snack bag. Every day, before starting your trek, the crew will provide fresh fruit, nuts, cookies and sweets for your trek. Your guide will provide one cloth snack bag to use it for the snacks you will be provided daily. In order to avoid contamination of the environment we avoid the usage of plastic bags.
Water on the trail. You will be provided with filtered and treated water along the duration of your trek and can refill your bottles at every meal stop. We highly recommend bringing with you a camel bag, canteen or bottle of 2 liters capacity.
Wake up tea/coffee. Each morning you will be woken up, by our outstanding team, with a cup of coffee or coca tea or simply a delicious hot chocolate and enjoy the early morning view from inside your place.
Tea time or happy hour. Get spoiled every day in the afternoon, before dinner, with hot drinks, popcorn, biscuits/cookies, fried wantons filled with fruits, Jam, butter, etc.
Health & environmental care. Our priority is your enjoyment and comfort; therefore, we are very strict following sanitary care standards in the manipulation of ingredients, preparation of your meals, disinfection of utensils and toilets. Hand sanitizer, soap and towels are available in each room.

Transportation service.

Private van. Get transferred in private transportation from your hotel to trailhead on day 1
Llamas/horses. Your duffel bags, water and some food (with maximum 7 kg. / 13.2 lbs.) will be carried by llamas/horses on days: 1 and 2. You only carry your day pack. On day 3 your belongings are transported in car.

Accommodation service

2 nights on-local families’ lodge: The accommodation is based on double capacity rooms on days 1 and 2. A single room supplement is available upon request and extra payment of $20.

Entrance tickets and permits

Entrance tickets to Pumamarka Inka site and local community’s fees

Not includes

Day 1 breakfast and day 3 dinner
Hiking poles. They are optional but encouraged (rentals available from Ukumari Expeditions: $5 a pair per day)
Tipping is completely optional based on your comfort level and satisfaction, however any extra is always welcome. Our entire team is fairly compensated for their service.
Transportation on day 3. From the end of trail to your hotel.
Others not mentioned in the program & events beyond our control.

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