Chacan, Lanlacuyoc & Cusiyuchayoc Hike |
code: TUCLCHF- Duration: Full Day
- Activity: Hike, Cultural Tour
- Transport: Begin from: Cusco main square / End in: Cusco
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- Treking Grades: Easy/Moderate ?
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- Type Service: We run only private groups ?
Highlights:
Chacan, Cusiyuchayoc, Zona X, Temple of the Moon
Chacan Hike, Lanlacuyoc and Cusiyuchayoc
This is not a very physically demanding hike, and is therefore ideal for travelers who enjoy the outdoors and want to venture outside of the norm. In saying this, the level of enjoyment clients get out of these treks depends on numerous factors, such as the amount of time you have had to properly acclimatize to high altitude before departing; your age; your general fitness level; and your previous trekking experience. If you are in any doubt of your ability to complete the Chacan Hike do not hesitate to consult your travel advisor, who will be more than happy to advise you on the details of difficulty required.
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Detailed Itinerary
Pick up from the Hotel at 09:00 depart from the Plaza de Armas in the early morning and begin the hike up through a eucalyptus forest beside the Saphy River. After an hour and a half of hiking - the Chacan cave comes into view. "The Temple of the Rainbow", so called because of the presence of a small waterfall inside the cave which reflects rainbow rings off the winter sun's rays. You will be given the opportunity to bathe under the waterfalls and be surrounded by these rainbows; it is an incredible feeling which is both refreshing and spiritual.Chacan is a beautiful quiet setting unknown by other tourists, as is the next destination; Cusiyuchayoc, commonly known as the "Zona X", which is one hour away from Chacan. This is one of the most enigmatic places to be found the surrounding areas of Cuzco. There are a number of natural tunnels as well as pre-Inca and Inca structures under the earth's surface in this area. Your guide will take you through these subterranean passages during the early afternoon where you will be able to observe the incredible illumination created between each passageway.The tour continues to the "Temple of the Moon", a natural rock structure that has a man-made altar inside one of its passageways on which the full moon shines at certain times of year. On these specific days, shaman and spiritual groups gather from all four corners of the globe in order to celebrate the full moon to receive its energy. Even during the afternoon one can appreciate the Temple - it is such an amazing place. -
What's Included? (*)
- English-speaking guide trained in first aid
- Transportation by van or bus
- First aid kit
- Box-lunch
- Pick up and drop off at hotel of your choice in Cusco
- Personal belongings
- Travelers insurance
- Water bottle
- Tips.
- Entrance fee (**)
(*) There is not entrance fee to Chacan, Cusiyuchayoc, Zona X, Temple of the Moon
(**)The entrance to the archeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, etc) according our hike we don’t visit these archeological sites
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Equipment List / Check List:
- Travel documents: original passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, vouchers
- Health requirements arranged
- Money: travellers cheques/cash/credit card
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
- Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold, Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
- Handkerchiefs and Toilet paper
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water -sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
- Small towel
- Cash in soles and/or US$
- Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
- Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites)
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Step 1
Before make any booking, you must read carefully our Booking Terms & ConditionsStep 2: Check your personal information
The following client information is requested for any Trip booking:- Complete names and surnames
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Student with ISIC card: Yes/No
Details should be filled in for each group member. Please do not make a reservation until you have all the details below. We cannot accept a booking without all the names, nationalities, passport numbers, ages, etc
Also you have to check if you need any additional service like:
- Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class
- Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C)
- Extra night at Aguas Calientes after the trek
Step 3: Check the availability on the calendar
As soon you have all the information above, please check the availability and click on Check Availability CalendarStep 4: Deposit to secure the trip
To secure a booking with Sun Gate Tours, the client must deposit minimum US$ 200 per person. The deposit is non-refundable.