WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Pre-departure briefing: the night before your trip, you will receive the visit of your guide and group at your hotel to get an orientation before your walk. At this time, we will provide you with duffel bag that our horses will carry. Your bag cannot exceed 7 likos and must include the sleeping bag and air mattress. Your bags will carry all the canvas bags and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and afternoon). Any items needed while walking should be packed in your backpack.

Transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and you will travel by transport to Upis, the starting point of the hike and once you have completed the hike, you will be taken directly back to your hotel in Cusco to be dropped off

Professional Guides: The guides studied English and tourism at the University of Cusco, professionally educated and official. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings along the entire route, including leading your group in ancient ceremonies! He or she will keep you healthy and ensure that you are safe and happy.

Andean priest: our specialty for the group is an Andean master, shaman who will help you connect with nature and yourself through ceremony to the APUS (sacred mountains) and PACHAMAMA (mother earth) of the Q’eros community (heirs of the Inca culture).

Porters and riders: We include a personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag containing your items. There is no additional fee for this. Your duffel bag will be provided at your briefing the night before, and will be filled with the things you will need for the night and the next day. You will not have access to your duffel bag until you arrive at your overnight camp.

Food: Our chefs are professionals who specialize in local and international cuisine. We respect all food restrictions, so be sure to add any on your reservation form and let your guide know at your briefing. The food is usually served family style.You will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for the walk along with a happy hour of tea and snacks.

Water: Beginning from your first lunch until your last breakfast, the chefs will supply all the water needed. This water is boiled, filtered and then cooled before distributed. You must bring personal water bottles and/or a camelback. We recommend carrying about 3L of value. You will be able to refill your water at each meal.

Emergency Horse: All the treks we offer include an additional horse for our clients that can be ridden if you feel sick or if you are a little slower.

First aid: all the guides receive training in first aid from a physician, we have in the city of Cusco, your tour guide will always have a first aid kit for basic medical problems and essential oxygen,if necessary we will use it more quickly and comfortably.

Camping equipment: dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs and cooking equipment (all carried by the horses)