Yanacocha Hike Ollantaytambo – 01 Day
General Itinerary
Distance
Duration
4:30 AM – Pick-Up from Hotel (Cusco / Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo)
Begin the journey with early morning pickup.
6:30 AM – Breakfast at Private Lodge in Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a local-style breakfast at our family lodge.
7:30 AM – Hike Begins
Start the uphill section. Emergency horse available for the ascent if needed.
10:30 AM – Arrival at Yanacocha Lake
Breathe in the mysticism of this sacred lake, once reserved for Inca rituals. Your guide will share local myths and legends passed down through generations.
12:00 PM – Box Lunch at the Lake
Enjoy a nutritious lunch with options for vegans, vegetarians, and celiacs.
13:00 – 15:00 – Descent to Rumira Village
Hike down through changing landscapes and traditional farming communities.
17:00 – Drop-Off at Your Hotel
Return transportation to your hotel in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo.
Optional stop at Cervecería del Valle for a craft beer tasting (extra cost).
What to Bring
- Comfortable hiking boots
- Warm layers for changing weather
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Water & personal snacks
- Personal medication
- Extra pair of dry shoes (especially during wet season)
Include
- Breakfast at our private lodge
- Gourmet box lunch (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free available)
- Entrance ticket to Yanacocha Trail
- Emergency horse with horseman (per group)
- Coca leaf bag (offering to the Apus)
- Private round-trip transportation (Cusco, Sacred Valley or Ollantaytambo)
- Certified English-speaking mountain guide
- First aid kit
- Oxygen tank
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Tips for the crew
- Hotel accommodation
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
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