Day 1 : Cusco - Cancha Cancha
We leave Cusco early morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley for approximately 11/2 hours to Sayhuapata (2800m.) Our hike begins here in a fertile valley and follows a small river up through the mountain corridor. After walking roughly 41/2 hours, we begin to see the thatched-roof stone houses of the Cancha Cancha community (3350). Just passing the village, we set up camp for the night. L,D

Day 2 : Cancha Cancha - Quisuarani
Shortly after beginning our trek in the morning, we reach two brilliant glacial lakes, Suirococha and Yuraccocha. Here we can see several bird species, including Andean Ibis and Andean geese. From the lakes, the trail climbs steeply for about 21/2 hours to the first pass, named Pachacuti (4500m.). Nearing the top, we enjoy a spectacular view of the snow-covered peaks of Pitusiray (5750m.) and Chicon (5500). An original Inca stone path will lead us along the ridge down into the opposite corridor. We follow a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quisuarani, where we camp for the night. B,L,D

Day 3 : Quisuarani - Lares Hot Springs
Our morning is a short downhill walk through greener vegetation with many species of flowers and hummingbirds. We reach the colonial town of Lares and spend the rest of the morning soaking in the medicinal hot springs. After lunch, we continue on a gentle path above a picturesque valley for roughly 2 hours to the campsite. B,L,D

Day 4 : Lares Hot Springs - Epsaycocha
After continuing up through the valley, we arrive to the community of Huacawasi. The people here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Here, we can observe their great skills and brilliant techniques in the fabrication of ponchos and other garments. Passing the village we begin climbing up to Condor Pass, the second of the trip at 4100m.. From here, we catch a stunning view of the renowned Mount Veronica (5750m.) Descending gently for about one hour, we come to the beautiful Epsaycocha Lake, our last campsite. B,L,D

Day 5 : Epsaycocha - Ollantaytambo
Today our trail leads downhill to an overlook facing a wide valley. Descending into the valley, we eventually arrive to the community of Huilloc from where a bus will take us to Ollantaytambo. Situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. This is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archeological remains and a wide variety of flower and bird species. After visiting the complex, we return to Cusco in the afternoon by bus. B,L

Note: This trip can be extended to include a night in Ollantaytambo and a one day visit to Machu Picchu. See prices below.                                                                             Back Adventure
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