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Camino Inca 3-Day Lares Trek - Short Inca Trail

Embark on an exciting adventure from Cusco to the impressive ruins of Machu Picchu. Begin your journey in the Andean community of Wakawasi, where you'll begin a hike through Lares, ascending to the Ipsay Pass at 4,410 meters and descending to the Ipsa Cocha Lagoon. Then, explore the Short Inca Trail, visiting the ruins of Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, before reaching the 'Sun Gate' and finally Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the Inca citadel, discovering its rich history and architecture, and culminate your experience with a return to Cusco, taking with you unforgettable memories of the Peruvian Andes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Lares Trek to Patacancha

At 5:00 p.m., we begin the journey by vehicle from Cusco to Calca and continue to the Andean community of Wakawasi. From Huacawasi, we begin the day hike through Lares until we reach the Ipsay Pass, at 4,410 meters (15,431 feet). We descend to the Ipsa Cocha lagoon, at 4,200 meters. We continue the hike until we reach Patacancha, the neighboring community of Rumira. In Rumira, our tour vehicle awaits us to complete the journey to our destination. Overnight stay in Ollantaytambo.
Information note: The hiking route passes through two attractive textile communities in Huacahuasi and Patacancha. We will be able to observe alpacas grazing in their natural habitat.

Included in the day:

  • Cusco – Lares Transportation
  • Official Bilingual Guide
  • Box lunch for the route

Statistics of the day:

  • The Lares Route is easily accessible from Cusco.
  • Travel distance from Cusco to Huaca Wasi: 3 hours, 20 minutes
  • Hiking route: From Huacahuasi to Rumira (Patacancha)
  • Walking distance: 14 km (9 miles)
  • Starting elevation of hike: 3,750 meters (12,303 feet)
  • Elevation of Ipsay Pass: 4,440 meters (14,435 feet)
  • Elevation at the end of the hike: 3,800 meters (12,467 feet).
  • Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfying.

Not included

Not mentioned in the program.

Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day.

3 Days
PRICE: Consult an advisor
Places to visit:
Camino Inca
Physical activity:
Low - Medium
Trip starts in:
Hotel pickup
Travel style:
Adventure, hike
Group size:
Consult an advisor
Departures:
Daily availability

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