This trek, alternative to the traditional Inca Trail, only exists for a few years, now, 
combining the best of the Lares Valley and impressive Urubamba mountain-range, with the fascinating arqueological Inca-remains of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. 
Each day is reasonably paced, with enough time to enjoy wonderful landscapes, getting impressions Andean farmers’ life. 

We will depart from Cusco in the early morning,in our private bus. 
Driving through the Sacred Valley,
we’ll get to the Colonial town of Lares (3,100m.a.s.l.). 
Here, we will spend some time, taking a bath in the hot springs, and having lunch.
After this, accompanied by Mules and Lamas, 
who’ll carry all our packs, we will initiate our hike up the river, 
continuing for about 3 hours, until reaching the charming community of Cuncani 
(3,600m.a.s.l.). Here will be our campsite.

Early in the morning, we will soon be in front of Silver Cross’ snowy peak (5,700m.a.s.l.).
Continuing our trek, we will pass a collection of turquoise lakes, 
and then continue to the first high pass at Uchuyccasa (4,000m.a.s.l.). 
From this place, we will enjoy the nice views of the valley below us. 
Our trail will take us down to the village of Quiswarani (3,700m.a.s.l.),
where we will spend the night.

Today, we will begin with a short walk to an impressive lake. 
There, we will also see the falls of Pausi. 
Our trail leads up to the right, passing many small waterfalls, 
and following an original stone Inca-path. 
As we reach the Pachakuti pass (4,500 m.a.s.l.), 
we will have spectacular views of the snow-covered peaks of Pitusiray (5,750m.a.s.l.) and Chicón. 
Down below, we can also see the striking Suirococha-lake, 
located next to the village of Kancha (3,800 m.a.s.l.), our last campsite.

This will be our last difficult hiking-day, 
as we’ll continue descending from the village of Kancha, 
passing local houses and pastoral farmland. 
As we will head into the warm valley, 
we will follow the mountain streams through a wide corridor filled with bird-life and rocky formations. 
The trail comes out at Sayhuapata (2,800m.a.s.l.). 
From there our private vehicle will take us to Ollantaytambo, 
the legendary Inca- town. 
In the afternoon, we will have plenty of time to visit this arqueological site. 

This night, we will sleep comfortably in a hostel, 
with great views onto the Inca-ruins.

Today, we will take the early-morning train to Aguas Calientes, 
the small town, just below the lost city of the Inca, 
7th World woder Machu Picchu. 
There, we will take the tourist-bus up to this famous arqueological complex, 
arriving there around 11:30h. 
An official English-speaking guide will lead the tour of approximately 2 hours, 
followed by free time, to explore the remains on our own. 
In the afternoon, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes,
 where we’ll take the train back to Cusco. 

Included
- Professional Spanish / English-speaking guide
- Private transport Cusco - Lares
- Train Machu Picchu - Cusco
- Camping-equipment 
- Dining-tent, kitchen-tent and bathroom-tent
- Horses and Lamas to take our equipment
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Meals (except in Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo)
- 1 night in hostel, in Ollantaytambo
- We’ll collect you on Cusco airport or bus-terminal, to bring you to your hostel
Not included
- Meals in Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo
- Sleeping-bag
- Tips

We recommend you to bring
- Flashlight
- Warm and rain-clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat or cap
- Personal first-aid kit
- Bottle of water
- Day-pack
- Sun-block, insect-repellent
- Pairs of socks
- Bathing-suit and towel