Quiswarani – Patacancha 3D/2N

DAY 1: CUSCO – CALCA / QUISWARANI / CUNCANI (L)(D)

We pick you up from your hotel in the morning, transferring in bus to the Sacred Valley where we can appreciate different archeological remnants from a distance as we enter the town of Calca (2950 meters in altitude).  Here will have a half an hour break to stretch the legs and buy last minute things needed for the trek, then continue on for about 3 hours, passing Macha Cancha hot springs, Incan tombs, archeological remains, and the vegetation that accompanies different Andean microclimates as we advance to the highest point at Wilkipuncu (4400 meters above sea level) and then descend to Quiswarani village (3850 meters).  Here we start our hike at a slow ascent for about three hours passing Wilkiq’asa (4370m), various Lakes (Queunacocha, Azul Ccocha, Q’omer Ccocha, Wilka Ccocha, etc.), waterfalls, and part of the Andean fauna that includes alpacas and lamas.  We will make camp in Cuncani located at 3850 meters above sea level.

DAY 2: CUNCANI – IPSAYCCOCHA (B)(L)(D)

This day we get up early to start the ascent (about 2 hours) to our day’s first Pass of Cuncani (4,150 m), appreciating the diverse mountain views.  After a rest, we will see more lakes and villages, along the way passing Natives who still wear typical clothing and maintain their manual work of Andean weavings.  As we arrive to Huacahuasi Valley (3800 m) we will start the ascent until the highest point at Iqsayq’asa (4400 m) and then descend to our campsite, passing different typical birds of the area (Huallata ducks, gulls and eagles), a variety of llamas and alpacas, and small animals like hares.  We will camp beside the Ipsaycocha Lake, the largest of the route, also the coldest campsite (4250 m).

DAY 3: IPSAYCCOCHA – PATACANCHA – OLLANTAYTAMBO (B)(L)

After our breakfast, we start in descent of about two hours to the community of Patacancha (3800 m), and then on to a large valley passing Willoq community, until arriving to Ollantaytambo town (2700 m).  Along the route, we will enjoy tours of archeological ruins (Marcacocha, Pumamarca), Incan terraces, and the 1000 Incan stairs, then returning by transport to Cusco.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Complete information in a briefing with your guide before the tour
• Transport to the start of the trek (Cusco – Quiswarani)
• Professional Spanish / English guide
• Meals according to the program
• Vegetarian (or allergy-related) menu requests at no extra charge
• Chef & assistant chef
• Horsemen and pack mules to carry kitchen supplies, tents and food
• Camping equipment (Sleeping, kitchen and dining tents, chairs, tables)
• We will carry up to 5 kilos of each trekker’s belongings by pack-mule for the 3 days.
• First Aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
• Return transport Ollantaytambo – Cusco

PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• First Breakfast, last dinner
• Sleeping bag (we can rent quality down sleeping bags if needed)
• Extra pack mules
• Walking Stick (we can rent if needed)
• Tips

RECOMENDATIONS:

• Plastic bags for the belongings that we will carry by pack-mule
• Warm clothing, rain-proof poncho or jacket
• Personal first aid kit
• Sun block and mosquito repellant
• Toque and sun hat
• Hiking shoes/ boots
• Headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries (batteries run low faster in cold climate)
• Sun glasses
• Water purification tablets
• Camera (extra batteries)

What You Should Bring!

• Original Passport (for check-in to the points)
• Day backpack
• Plastic bag to cover backpack
• Sleeping bag (we can rent)
• Clothing for both cold and warm weather
• Warm clothing and rainproof
• Waterproof and warm jackets and/or rain poncho
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Hiking pants
• Shirts
• Mosquito repellant or insect repellent
• Walking stick (we can rent)
• Sunhat,
• Sun block,
• Disinfectant hand gel
• Towel + toilet paper
• Water bottle and sterilizing water tablets
• Personal medication
• Camera with extra batteries
• Plastic bag to cover camera
• Flashlight or head-lamp
• Small personal snacks (chocolate bars, candies, granola bars, dried fruits and nuts)
• Extra spending money in Soles (for Hot Springs, drinks, tips, etc).

FOR GROUP SERVICE  ( Minimun 4 People):

Sale $ 460.00 USD

PRIVATE SERVICE:

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

As you see in our Additional Items under Trip Overview, there are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices, but check our Overview section for more details.

Upgrades

Machupicchu Full day EXPEDITIONS TRAIN + 01 hotel Marcowasi  USD295.00

Sacred Valley Tour in sharing group + 1 Nihgt Mabel Hotel Urubamba: $115 per person

The Mabey hotel  is based on sharing a room – either double, matrimonial or triple. There is a single room surcharge if you are booking alone of $30 US per person. Rooms all include private bathrooms with hot showers and wifi. If you want with Sacred Valley tour private service,  please email us for pricing and itinerary.

Zip Line or rappelling USD 70.00

Combo Zip Line + Rappelling USD110.00

HOW TO BOOK

It’s always a good idea to contact us directly and confirm with our team before your booking. Once you are ready, please fill in our Booking Form and pay the Deposit according your invoice. Our office will email you back that day with your confirmation. We always send out confirmations, so if you don’t hear from us, check your spam or contact our offie and we will resend.

Rentals

• Hiking poles pare – US$15.00
• Sleeping bag – US$25.00
• Bag Pack – US$25.00
• Extra Horse USD110.00