Yanaqocha Lake trek (2 day adventure outside of Ollantaytambo)

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

This is a very unique and exclusive experiences. As it is on private land, only Puma Path Adventures can take you to the sacred lake as well as Antanuca and Yachaywaysi, the ancient Incan school. Yanaqocha means a black lake in the Quechua language (Incan language) it was built by the Incans as a reservoir for the Temple of the Sun because of its pristine location. An added bonus is that when the water is still you will see an impressive reflection of the Andes mountains. Our Shaman will perform a purification ceremony for you from the sacred waters of Yanaqocha.

What's Included

All camping equipment and sleeping bags
Bottled water and snacks
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

As this is a full day trek pick up is at 6am from your hotel in the Sacred Valley. For those staying in Cusco pick up is at 5am. Our aim is to begin the trek by 730a. ** Note, a minimum of 2 travelers is required to operate this private tour **

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Begin the trek to Yanaqocha after a visit to Antanuca and Incan school Yachawaysi

    1 stop
  • 1
    Ollantaytambo

    The Yanaqocha Lake trek is a one-of-a-kind and convenient full day Sacred Valley adventure tour offered only by Puma Path Adventures. It begins at Antanuca, located only 20 minutes from the market and train station in Ollantaytambo, the gateway to Machu Picchu. On the way up the mountain you will visit the Incan school Yachaywasy. As a unique add-on we’ll be offering an ancient blessing ceremony in honor of Pachamama (Mother Earth) before you continue to the private and sacred land of Antanuca. We then begin our trek to Yanaqocha Lake. This trek starts from 10,000 ft / 3000 m at Antanuca and finishes at 13,780 ft / 4200 m. Lunch and dinner will be served as well as all camping equipment is provided at our private campsite.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Return from Lake Yanaqocha to Antanuca and your hotel in the Sacred Valley

    1 stop
  • 2
    Ollantaytambo

    We return to Antanuca after a delicious organic breakfast and a leisurely start to your day. Our trek takes us from Yanaqocha to Onora Pampa where we’ll be able to see the towns of Choquebama and Ollantaytambo. Choquebamba is an ancient Incan city, larger than Machu Picchu, which is to this day covered by vegetation. In addition to these we’ll also view other sacred Incan locations from a distance. We then begin downhill to Antanuca where we’ll arrive mid-day in time for an organic lunch at Kuntur restaurant located at the Vertical Sky Suites. After lunch there’s an opportunity to participate in our reforestation effort by planting trees, visiting our organic gardens which our llamas and alpacas call home. In the mid-afternoon your private transport will bring you to the train station in Ollantaytambo for your late afternoon train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) or return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley or Cusco.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Puma Path Adventures Perú - Ollantaytambo

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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