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True Impact Experience
As part of the exclusive True Impact Experience, visit a local Quechua family and discover the living traditions of the Andes.
Learn how local families raise guinea pigs, explore the art of traditional handwoven textiles made from alpaca and llama wool, and enjoy an authentic cultural exchange.
Through the True Impact Project, we also support educational initiatives for local children, helping create meaningful connections and positive change in Andean communities.
More than a visit, it’s a genuine connection with Andean culture and local life.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Guests will be picked up from their hotel reception area by a professional guide wearing the official company's uniform. The guide will carry the guests' printed tour permits displaying their full names for identification.
The transportation vehicle will display the company's logo on the passenger side of the front windshield, clearly visible from outside, allowing guests to easily identify their designated transportation.
Itinerary
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1Sacred Valley
6:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel and drive approximately 2 hours to Huaran in the Sacred Valley, where you’ll meet your horsemen and begin your Lares Trek. Hike through beautiful Andean landscapes, gradually ascending along the valley and a small river, with a lunch stop along the way. Continue to Cancha Cancha (4,125 m), a remote traditional Andean village where ancient customs and a traditional way of life are still preserved. Upon arrival, your trekking team will set up camp while you enjoy time to explore the village and meet the local community. In the evening, enjoy hot drinks and a freshly prepared dinner. If weather conditions allow, admire the spectacular Andean night sky and the Milky Way before resting for the next day’s adventure.
11 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Lares
Leave Cancha Cancha and hike towards Pachacutec Pass (4,685 m), the highest point of the Lares Trek. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Pachacutec, snow-capped Andean peaks, and beautiful glacial lakes before descending to Qoyalay Lake (4,100 m), where lunch and overnight camping await. In the afternoon, enjoy the True Impact Experience by visiting a local Quechua family. Learn about traditional Andean life, guinea pig farming, and handwoven textiles made from alpaca and llama wool. Through the True Impact Project, we also support educational initiatives for local children, creating a meaningful connection with the community.
11 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Lares
Wake up with a hot drink and enjoy breakfast before beginning the final downhill section of your Lares Trek. Walk through beautiful Andean landscapes, passing waterfalls, llamas, alpacas, and traditional farms where local families grow potatoes and native Andean crops. After approximately 3 hours, take a short drive to the Lares Hot Springs, where you can relax in natural volcanic thermal pools surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Enjoy your final outdoor lunch before continuing by private transportation to Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley, where you’ll check in to your hotel.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Machu Picchu
5:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Ollantaytambo and transfer to the train station for the 6:10 AM train to KM 104, the starting point of the Short Inca Trail. After visiting the first Inca archaeological site, begin a scenic uphill hike through lush mountain landscapes, with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and surrounding peaks. Continue to Wiñay Wayna (2,600 m), one of the most impressive Inca archaeological sites along the trail, featuring beautiful terraces, temples, and ancient water fountains. From there, hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for your first breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Continue downhill to the iconic Inca citadel and enjoy your first visit to this world-famous archaeological site. After exploring Machu Picchu, take the bus or walk down to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy dinner at your leisure (not included) and rest at your hotel before the next day's adventure.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)
Wake up early for the chance to enjoy sunrise at Machu Picchu (weather permitting). Your private English-speaking guide will lead a 2-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel, sharing its fascinating history, architecture, and secrets. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace or hike Huayna Picchu Mountain (subject to ticket availability and your assigned entry time). Then, return to Aguas Calientes by bus or on foot and enjoy lunch at your leisure (not included). In the afternoon, take the train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by private transportation to Cusco and drop-off at your hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Huaran - Cancha Cancha
Cancha Cancha - Pachacutec Pass - Qoalay
Qoalay - Lares Hot Springs - Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo - KM 104 Inca trail - Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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