Peru: Lares Trek Adventure
Lima
Andes Lares Trail
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Cusco
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Program Overview
Program Details
Duration: 10 Days
Capacity: 5 to 12 Rooms
Locations: Lima
Andes Lares Trail
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Cusco
Program Highlights
Travel on remote Hiking Routes to Archeological Sites.
Enjoy a dramatic train ride to the site of Machu Picchu.
Relax in Deluxe Lodges with luxurious amenities & gourmet cuisine.
Hike Huayna Picchu, the sacred peak that rises dramatically above the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 1: U.S. / Lima
Flight from the U.S. to Lima, Perú. (1 Night)
Day 2: Lima / Cusco
Fly to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way stop at the Museo Sulca Textiles. The collection is also enriched with modern and colorful Andean tapestries and khipus. Continue to Sacasayhuaman fortress located just outside Cusco. Here, massive stone blocks were fitted together so tightly, without mortar, that a knife blade cannot be inserted between them. Continue to the private Hacienda Sarapampa, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas for a delicious welcome lunch. Evening briefing. (1 Night)
Day 3: Sacred Valley of The Incas / Lares Trek/ Pisaq
Option to hike from the village of Amaru to the community of Viacha or a visit to the Awanakancha textile center followed by an exploration of the lively town and colorful artisan marketplace of Pisaq. Visit on exclusive access, the isolated community of Viacha to learn about its artisanal potato farming practices, and enjoy a traditional “Pachamanca” meal, cooked under hot stones. After lunch, visit the archaeological ruins at Pisaq on an afternoon excursion. (1 Night)
Day 4: Lares Region / Inca Sites and Villages
Journey to the small town of Lamay followed by a scenic drive, along the celebrated “Inca Weaver’s Trail” to visit the unique and uncrowded archeological site of Ancasmarca along the hub-town of Lares. After lunch, choose between visiting the traditional and ancient weavers’ village or opt for hiking amidst turquoise blue lakes and towering peaks to the remote village of Huacahuasi, where we all meet to spend the night. (1 Night)
Day 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas / The Road to Ollantaytambo
Begin the day with a scenic drive to the community of Huilloc. From there, choose from a morning hike beginning in the village of Huilloc to the historic ruins of Pumamarka, or explore the nearby sheepherding community of Marcacocha before regrouping for lunch and a midday exploration of the Pumamarka ruins. After lunch, choose to hike from Pumamarka to Ollantaytambo or spend the afternoon exploring Ollantaytambo’s maze-like alleys and passageways. (1 Night)
Day 6: Sacred Valley of the Incas / Discovering Ollantaytambo
Explore Ollantaytambo regarded by the Incas as one of their most important ceremonial centers. Optional and short early morning hike to Inca storage structures high above Ollantaytambo for a magnificent view of the town and the main archeological site across the valley. Afterward, tour the temple and enjoy an explanation of its strategic architectural planning. Afternoon scenic train ride along the famous Urubamba River to the town of Machu Picchu (formerly Aguas Calientes), located at the base of the mountain. (1 Night)
Day 7: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Begin your journey to Machu Picchu with a 30-minute bus ride up to the breathtaking Lost City of the Incas. At 7,600 feet located above the rainforest on the eastern slopes of the Andes, Machu Picchu was abandoned by the Incas and remained hidden in the jungle until 1911 when Hiram Bingham rediscovered it. Prepare to be awed by the imposing and skillful architecture of the Watchtower, the Temple of the Sun, and the royal Inca residences, among many others. Option to hike to Huayna Picchu, the iconic towering mountain often seen in photographs, for dramatic views that stretch from the Urubamba River valley to the edge of the Amazon Jungle. Later this afternoon, depart for Ollantaytambo by train and transfer to Cusco by road. (2 Nights)
Day 8: Cusco
City tour of Cusco including Santo Domingo Church on what was, during the Inca Empire, the Temple of the Sun, or “Koricancha” in Quechua. Take a walking tour of the bohemian quarter of San Blas, famous for its narrow cobblestone streets, its cozy square, and artisan workshops. Continue to the Plaza de Armas, the main square of Cusco to see the city’s cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Cusco. Farewell dinner overlooking the Main Plaza of Cusco. (1 Night)
Day 9: Cusco / Lima / U.S.
The morning is free to explore Cusco on your own before an afternoon flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, connect to overnight flights to the U.S. Passengers who prefer to take an early morning return flight home may overnight at the Lima airport hotel for an additional charge and fly home the following morning.
Day 10: Arrive U.S.
Arrive in the U.S. and connect with a flight home.