On the second day, your wake up time is 5 a.m. The day starts with hot coco tea and breakfast. You will have amazing views over the valleys and the majestic Andes. This is the most spectacular day of the trek and quite a bit easier. From the campsite it's about a 13km walk to the village of Cuncani with most of that downhill. We reach the highest pass in our adventure known as Cuncani Pass over 4750 meters/15583.99 ft after 2 hours of hiking. Here your guide will give a short history lesson about our Incan ancestors.

From the pass, we hike for 1 hour down to our lunch spot. The lunch site is at a beautiful lake. After lunch, we continue downhill for another 3 hours to our campsite. As we make our way to Cuncani, we'll pass by snowcapped peaks high above us and serene mountain lakes (including Yanacocha - Black Water). This side of the pass is completely different culturally to the other side and as we wind our way down from the pass your guide will teach you about the people and their way of life. You'll also get to learn a few Qhechua phrases so that you can interact with the local people.

Trekking Distance: 13km/ 8.106miles
Camp Elevation: 3700meters / 11850ft
Weather: Warm /Cold /Windy
Trail type: challenge due to elevation
Highest point: Cuncani pass 4750 meters/15583.99 ft.

Our porters will wake you up with a hot drink and breakfast. The focus of today is to meet local people. You will have the opportunity to meet local people and see a local home. The people are incredibly welcoming and are just as eager to learn about you as you are of them - hopefully by now you'll have mastered a few phrases and be able to ask a few questions! After the visit, you'll have the opportunity to give any gifts you've brought for the local people and also to buy some of the locally made alpaca products that the region is famed.

After your visit to the local home, you have the opportunity to take llamas and alpaca up to the hills and mountain to graze for a few hours. In addition, some of the indigenous ladies will show you how they weave the alpaca fur into scarves, etc.

For lunch the chef will prepare an Andean meal called Pachamanka (Pacha-earth Manka-pot).
After lunch, it’s time to head to the Lares hot spring camp. Once we arrive at camp, we will have plenty time to relax in the hot spring pools.

Trekking Distance: 6km/ 3.76miles
Camp Elevation: 3000meters / 9842ft
Weather: warm_ windy
Trail type: short and easy

We will wake you up early in the morning as we have a 2 hours car drive to Ollantaytambo. From there we will take the train to Aguas Calientes where we will enjoy breakfast.

After breakfast, we will go to Machu Picchu. You will have a two hour guided tour by your private English speaking guide. After that, you will have time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself. Those who have tickets to Huayna Picchu will have time to climb the mountain, which takes approximately an hour and a half, round-trip. When you are done exploring, you can either take a bus, or walk, down to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes you can enjoy lunch (not included). Following, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, and then a bus to Cusco, where you will be brought back to your hotel.

ESSENTIALS:

• Passport
• Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
• Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelbaks are encouraged - but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
• Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)

FOR YOUR DUFFEL:

• Porters will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air mattress (if you rent these two items the weigh is 3.5 kg)
• Rain / Wind jacket
• Rain pants (optional)
• Rain Poncho / Backpack Rain Cover
• Fleece Jacket / Sweater
• Down jacket as it gets cold at night
• (2-3) wicking t-shirts
• (2-3) hiking pants
• (4) sets of undergarments
• (4) pairs of hiking socks
• Hiking Boots
• Comfortable shoes for camp (closed toe shoes recommended)
• 1 sun hat
• 1 wool hat
• Headlamp: essential
• Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
• Quick Dry towel - We provide small ones, but you may want one of your own as well
• Small bottle of soap – This can be face wash or shower gel. We provide a small amount of warm water each day to clean
• Inflatable pillow
• Sunglasses
• Headphones
• Earplugs (optional)
• Battery Charger: There is no place to plug in while trekking!
• Large plastic bags: to help organize and keep clean from dirty as well as added protection should it rain
• Sleeping bag: Recommend down bags for -10C at least
• Walking Sticks

TOILETRIES:

• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Deodorant
• Toilet Paper
• Personal medication
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.

INSIDE YOUR DAYPACKS:

• Daypacks can be any size for hiking, but we always recommend the smaller, the better. Inside Machu Picchu, no bag larger than 25L will be allowed in. If larger, you will need to store outside citadel
  gates.
• Water: we supply clean water at each meal. You are responsible for your first morning of water only as we won't have time to filter water until your first lunch.
• Sunhat
• Rain gear
• Fleece
• Camera
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper and/or wipes
• Small plastic bag for waste
• Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips