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Chaullacocha community hike - Full itinerary and inclusions
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6am Pick up from your hotel in Cusco in private car, we travel to ollantaytambo in the sacred valley (approx 1.5 hours) before heading up to palqaq, where you will leave your car (about 1 hour more).
9am start hiking to chaullacocha (3 hours) During this slightly uphill hike, you will cross a 4300m pass. (You should have acclimatised for at least three days if you do this trek.)
12 noon arrive chaullacocha. Observe women weaving they are keen to sell to western visitors their weavings and therefore are interested to hear what people do and don't like. you will be able to communicate this to the women via your Quechua speaking guide. Obviously the women would like to sell you a weaving - but you should not feel obliged. For more information please see www.threadsofperu.com
2pm depart community, returning along the same route you came.
5pm arrive palqaq, return to ollantaytambo
8pm arrive Cusco.
Itinerary Notes - Chaullacocha Community Hike
- The times cited in this itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group and the guide can change lunch spots and campsites, depending on the progress of the group. Each guide has their own preferred route and it might not correspond exactly to the route described here.
- When you are visiting people's homes please be respectful. Please refer to our Responsible Tourism pages.
** This is a trek designed for those short of time, but a strong desire to get off the beaten track. There is a lot of travel and a lot of hiking for a relatively short amount of time at the village, and for not much interaction with the villagers.
For an overnight stay in the village, we recommend that you stay in the Chaullacocha Homestay.
What's included?
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- Professional, English speaking guide
- Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
- Transport as described in itinerary
- Boxed lunch
What is not included?
- Snacks and Water
- Boleto Turistico & Entry fees.
You should bring:
- A light day pack to carry your things
- Water bottle and water
- Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips if you wish to tip.
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Jumper (sweater) & Windproof jacket.
- Rain protection (or plastic poncho)
- the Cusco region can experience "all seasons in one day" therefore its wise to take a warm hat and gloves, as well as s sunhat, when you leave in the morning, in order to be prepared for all eventualities.
- This is a particularly cold village, you should be prepared for freezing conditions, sleet and snow in the wet season.
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AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS (these discounts are not cumulative)
• 5% discount on treks only for members of South American Explorers Club (SAE)
• $30 off listed price if you are doing a 3 day plus trek with Apus Peru.
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