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Peru Trekking Trip to Machu Picchu

The Lares Valley Trek, Peru's Other Inca Trail

The former Inca Capital and Spanish colonial city of Cusco is the base for this great expedition. It is a wonderful place, full of culture, history, good restaurants and fun nightlife. From Cusco we travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the spectacular Lares valley, bringing you back to an ancient Andean life where hardy locals herd llamas and plant potatoes as they have for centuries amidst beautiful Andean surroundings. Their incredibly bright, high-quality woven red clothes are startlingly against the mountain back ground.

The trek is an interesting mixture of spectacular mountain scenery, glacial lakes, waterfalls, high plains, hot springs and charming Andean villages. The views of the snow topped peaks of Veronica, Chicon, Pitusiray and Sawasiry keep us company most of the way.

This trek also boasts the lovely hot-springs at Lares village and a chance to barter for local weavings along the route. The final location of the Paucarcancha ruins and the superb walk down on an original Inca trail along massive, remarkably well- preserved Inca terraces to the back entrance of Ollataytambo completes this satisfying trek.

From the Inca Fortress town of Ollantaytambo, we embark on the famous and scenic Orient Express train to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Spend the night in the colorful town of Aguas Calientes before spending the whole day exploring the awe-inspiring, "New wonder of the modern world": Machu Picchu with a private guide. The return to Cusco is by the Vistadome train and a private bus. The final day is spent relaxing in Cusco's ancient streets, artisan markets or excellent restaurants and bars.

If you have more time to spend, combine it with some excellent extensions - such as a trip to our Amazon rainforest lodge, the Colca Canyon, Rafting the mighty Apurimac River or a boat trip on Lake Titicaca.

Abbreviated Itinerary:
8 Days:
Day 1: Cusco
Day 2: Totora - Quishuarani  -- (Begin Trek)
Day 3: Quishuarani - Lares Hotsprings - Huacahuasi
Day 4: Huacahuasi - Patacancha - Huilloc
Day 5: Huilloc - Pumamarca - Ollantaytambo (End Trek) - Machu Picchu
Day 6: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Day 7: Cusco
Day 8: Cusco & Home

This trip can operate any day, although it is not recommended Nov-March due to the rainy season.  No permits are required, and trip can operate with only two people.  Please feel free to book with additional people at regular rates.  Please note:  this trip is fully transferable, meaning the fair market value (not auction price) can be applied to any package Detour Destinations offers including virtually anywhere in Central or South America, with trips featuring world class mountain biking, hiking, Galapagos cruises, multi-sport packages etc.  In addition, significant changes to the package may require additional fees.  This trip must be complete by December 31, 2011.  Learn more about the featured package by visiting detourdestinations.com.  

Donor: Detour Destinations

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