Tour Peru Adventure: Sacred Valley & Ausangate - 14 Days

Transport

Private vehicle for collection, location transfers & drop-off to hotel

Meals

Meals detailed as per itinerary

Accommodation

Camping - x4 person tents for x2 people Hostel Accommodation - 3*

Others

Pre-expedition briefing to take place in hotel evening prior to departure

Not included:

Flights

International Flights not included Domestic Flights not included (can be organised as part of trip plan on request)

Insurance

Travel & Adventure insurance responsibility of traveller

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Day 1 Day 1: Cusco - Sacsayhuaman - Calca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cusco - Sacsayhuaman - Calca

We start by collecting you from the airport or your hotel and driving straight to the impressive archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, which translates as the ’sacred falcon’ and was thought to guard the city of Cusco. Walking around the site to understand the importance of it to Cusco & its people, you’ll take your time before moving on for a great picnic. This will feature local food native to the area, which is organic and unique, and not available in other parts of Peru. A really delicious lunch option. In the afternoon we’ll arrive into Calca, a beautiful town in the heart of the Valley, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy your surroundings before the next few days.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 2 Day 2: Exploration Of Towns Of Pisac, Urubamba & Ollantaytambo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Exploration Of Towns Of Pisac, Urubamba & Ollantaytambo

You’ll leave your hotel early and arrive at the village of Pisac, known for its traditional market and archaeological complex built into the mountainside. Its views, balconies, tunnels, crop terraces and irrigation canals are some of the finest. After exploring and trekking around the ancient town of Pisaq, you can spend some time walking around its unique and artisanal market, where you can appreciate or buy the different crafts that are handmade in this town. Other towns you might like to explore are Urubamba & Ollantaytambo, all can be easily reached by combi bus. Then returning to Calca town to spend the night there.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Day 3: Ollantaytambo Ruins & Yucay Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ollantaytambo Ruins & Yucay Hike

After an early breakfast, we will walk around the Inca Fortress and ceremonial site of Ollantaytambo, marvelling at these extraordinarily well-preserved ruins. Set around a tranquil plaza, renowned for its peaceful charm. The little-altered layout of the town offers an unprecedented peek into the way of life of its past peoples, the Incas. Even the street names are the original one from ancient times. Late morning we drive to the temple of Sayri Tupac. At one time in history, Yucay was the resting place for the royal Inca family. The trail follows a wide channel stream coming from the snowcapped mountain of San Juan. Immersed in nature, with the sound of running water and the views of the valley from the top of the terraces will be one of the highlights of our journey. After about 2 hours the trail finishes at the other plaza of Yucay. This is where our private transportation will be waiting for us to drive us back to our hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Day 4: Maras Moray & Chinchero
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Maras Moray & Chinchero

Today you’ll go to the archaeological site of Moray, a former agricultural laboratory used to experiment with different varieties of native potatoes. The road linking Maras and Moray is a "single track" which is excellent for cross-country biking if you would like to include this activity, with ups and downs that make for an exciting experience. You’ll be able to see unique views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range like the Chicon, the Pumahuanca, and the Wakay Willca Mountains. The Maras village is an agricultural town whose inhabitants are mainly engaged in the extraction of salt. After a rest and a picnic lunch in the nearby town of Maras, you’ll continue your experience along the paths leading down to the salt mines.

Duration: 5-6 hours

Location: Pampa de Anta and Maras, Cruz Pata, Moray, Salineras de Maras

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 Day 5: Machu Picchu Exploration
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Machu Picchu Exploration

Today, after lunch, we will catch the bus up to Machu Picchu. It is a 25minute bus ride to the sanctuary (2400 m). As other people begin leaving Machu Picchu, we’ll start exploring the ruins and visit some of the most important places in the archeological site. Our guide will lead us in our exploration and discovery of the many corners of this enigmatic citadel. The guided tour will have an average duration of 2 hours. There will be plenty of time for pictures, after which we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch our train back to Ollantaytambo where our private transportation will be waiting for us to drive us back to Calca. If you feel like an uphill challenge, you have the option to climb the infamous mountain of Huayna Picchu. It is important to know that to climb this mountain, you need to buy a separate ticket in advance.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Day 6: Rainbow Mountain (Mount Vinicunca) - Vilcanota Cordillera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Rainbow Mountain (Mount Vinicunca) - Vilcanota Cordillera

Leaving around 7:30 a.m, we begin our final journey to Rainbow Mountain. The hike starts from Hanchipata-Quesuno at 3,700 m elevation above sea level. From here, it´s a three hour, uphill hike to reach the famous pass Rainbow Mountain. Once we arrive at the top of Rainbow Mountain, there is enough time to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. It is also possible to view Ausangate Glacier Peak from this point. There are a couple of options here for accommodation. We can camp in a small community Chacco Huayllasca. Located at the bottom of the rocks we climb, which is very picturesque, that also be quite cold, but we have the best equipment to combat the elements. The other option is an overnight stay on a small dairy farm (Tambo Queque Norte) where you can experience a nice warm bed, dinner and farm life.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Day 7: Rock Climbing - South Cusco (Pitumarca Valley)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Rock Climbing - South Cusco (Pitumarca Valley)

Rock climbing here, in one of Cusco’s southernmost valleys, is a great experience due to the unique and beautiful landscape. It’s a special place because you can do this in the Andes at 4,000 m altitude. The climbing is designed to be fun and to improve your level and ability. It includes a pre-experience briefing and all the necessary climbing equipment (helmet, harnesses, ropes, billets, etc). There are a couple of options here for accommodation. We can camp in a small community Chacco Huayllasca. Located at the bottom of the rocks we climb, which is very picturesque, that also be quite cold, but we have the best equipment to combat the elements. The other option is an overnight stay on a small dairy farm (Tambo Queque Norte) where you can experience a nice warm bed, dinner and farm life.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Ausangate Trek - Cusco To Tinqui - Upis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ausangate Trek - Cusco To Tinqui - Upis

Our private transport leaves Cusco early in the morning. We take a three hour drive through the beautiful countryside and small towns in route to the Andean village of Tinqui, which is at the foot of the Vilcanota mountain range. This is where we will meet our team, the mules and where our expedition will begin. On our first afternoon we will walk the plains below the mountain, giving us our first taste of what’s to come, with the ever present Apu Ausangate (guardian mountain) in view. Not an item usually found on a trek packing list, but bring your bathers! Our campsite tonight is in Upis, where we can bathe in the natural thermal springs.

Maximum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft

Minimum Altitude: 3778m / 12395ft

Distance Travelled: 10 km / 6.21 ml

Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Ausangate Trek - Upis To Ausangate Cocha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Ausangate Trek - Upis To Ausangate Cocha

Now well and truly into the trek, there are two high passes to summit today. After walking approximately 2.5 hours we reach our first pass, Arapa at 4850m (15255ft). We begin our circuit around the glacier, passing Lake Jatun Puqa Q’ocha. From here we ascend again until we summit our second pass, Apechata at 4900m (16,076ft). We move through a landscape dotted with turquoise lagoons which are fed from glacial waters. Today we truly enter the quiet simplicity and awe inspiring beauty of the area. After an easier downhill, we arrive at our campsite, near the turquoise Laguna Ausangate Q’ocha, which is close to tomorrow’s mountain pass.

Maximum Altitude: 4850m / 15255ft

Minimum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft

Distance Travelled: 16 km / 9.94 ml

Approximate Walking Time: 9 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Day 10: Ausangate Trek - Ausangate Cocha To Qampa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Ausangate Trek - Ausangate Cocha To Qampa

You’ll awake to the silence of man and the sounds of nature, surrounded by views of the mountains bathed in early morning light. Today you conquer the Palomani pass, at a considerable 5200m (17,060ft), it is the highest on the expedition. The ascent is relatively steep and the altitude can affect the pace. On reaching the summit, spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains of Puka Punta and Tres Picos are a gracious reward for our strenuous efforts. Descending through the valley of Finaya Pampa makes for a long downhill day leading us to our next camp at Jampa. Today we should walk amongst free roaming alpacas and llamas grazing on the mountainside. You could see the local farmers as we pass by their stone houses, which may be refreshing after our first two days almost total in isolation.

Maximum Altitude: 5200m / 17056ft

Minimum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft

Distance Travelled: 10 Km / 6.21 ml

Approximate Walking Time: 9 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Ausangate Trek - Jampa To Pacchanta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ausangate Trek - Jampa To Pacchanta

Today you’ll walk into the sun, trailing a mountain stream with strikingly bright glaciers ahead of us. Before the Q’ampa Pass the terrain gets very rocky, providing the perfect environment for a game of ‘spot the Viscacha’ (animals similar to chinchillas and from the raccoon family). Our route passes through the small community of Q’ampa before reaching Q’ampa Pass, not quite as high as Palomani but still a respectable 5,000m (16,404ft). Once we reach the summit the landscape alters and from the pass, if the sky is clear, you can see Apu Salkantay, a sight to behold. Gradually entering back into civilization, we walk to the quaint village of Pacchanta for our final campsite. Again your bathers will come in useful for a fabulously hot and well deserved soak in yet more thermal springs.

Maximum Altitude: 5000m / 16100ft

Minimum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft

Distance Travelled: 16 Km / 9.94 ml

Approximate Walking Time: 10 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Day 12: Ausangate Trek - Pacchanta To Tinqui To Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Ausangate Trek - Pacchanta To Tinqui To Cusco

After yet another delicious breakfast in the mountains, we have about a 3 or 4 hour walk downhill, back into the village of Tinqui, thus completing the circuit. On arrival you’ll say good bye to the arrieros, & meet up with our driver and with a scrumptious boxed lunch we head back to Cusco.

Distance Travelled: 10 Km / 6.21 ml

Approximate Walking Time: 3 hours

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 Day 13: Free Time In Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Free Time In Cusco

Take a final day in Cusco, to relax, enjoy, taste the local life here and the incredible food.

Meals included: Breakfast
Day 14 Day 14: Transfer To Cusco Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Transfer To Cusco Airport

Today we’ll transfer you to the airport in time to make your connecting flight out to Lima for your onward international departure. It’s never goodbye, only until the next time!

Meals included: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Peru Adventure: Sacred Valley & Ausangate - 14 Days

Day 1: Cusco - Sacsayhuaman - Calca

Day 2: Exploration Of Towns Of Pisac, Urubamba & Ollantaytambo

Day 3: Ollantaytambo Ruins & Yucay Hike

Day 4: Maras Moray & Chinchero

Day 5: Machu Picchu Exploration

Day 6: Rainbow Mountain (Mount Vinicunca) - Vilcanota Cordillera

Day 7: Rock Climbing - South Cusco (Pitumarca Valley)

Day 8: Ausangate Trek - Cusco To Tinqui - Upis

Day 9: Ausangate Trek - Upis To Ausangate Cocha

Day 10: Ausangate Trek - Ausangate Cocha To Qampa

Day 11: Ausangate Trek - Jampa To Pacchanta

Day 12: Ausangate Trek - Pacchanta To Tinqui To Cusco

Day 13: Free Time In Cusco

Day 14: Transfer To Cusco Airport

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