Virgen del Carmen Festival Tour 2D

Transport

• Collection from your hotel on the morning of our departure towards the Virgen del Carmen festival
• Private transport from Cusco to Paucartambo and Tres Cruces, and return travel

Trekking Team

• English/Quechua/Spanish speaking professional guide
• Tents, sleeping bags and mattresses for our staff to sleep in, plus a budget for their meals
• Cook and cooking equipment, plus assistants for larger groups.

Accommodation

• Tent: 2 people in a 4-person tent, allowing for greater comfort and backpack storage!
• Basic foam mattress. If you would like greater comfort during the trek we can rent you an inflatable mattress. See Optional Extras & Upgrades below.
• Toilet tent

Meals

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary. Our professional cooks prepare a combination of traditional Peruvian and Western cuisine. Talk to your Travel Consultant during the booking process if you have certain preferences! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available. When served, salads are washed in boiled water.
• Dining tent with camp tables and chairs, and kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals

Safety

• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

Additional inclusions

• Pre-trek briefing

Meals

• Breakfast on the first morning
• Snacks and water

Equipment

• Sleeping bags. Available for rent if you don’t have one with you.

Other

• Tips for the guide and field staff

We offer you the opportunity to personalize your trip and make your experience more comfortable through our Optional Extras and Upgrades. All options are available during the reservation process; please ask your sales consultant for more information.

Equipment Available for Rent

• Sleeping Bag suitable for -5˚C
• Deluxe sleeping bag suitable for -15˚C
• Thermarest inflatable mattress
• Thermarest inflatable pillow
• Light-weight aluminium walking stick. Two sticks are recommended for tough hikes.

Optional Activities

• Combine with a day trip to Machu Picchu
• Combine with any trek for a complete Cusco Experience!

Important!

• When calculating the cost of renting equipment, calculate using the length of the entire trip, not just the number of trekking days.
• Please be careful with rented equipment! You are responsible for the cost of replacement if something is damaged or broken.
• Any upgrades or trip extensions must be requested at time of booking.

Cusco can experience every season in a single day, so you should be prepared for sun and rain, cold and hot weather! We recommend a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sweater, rain gear or plastic poncho, winter hat or toque and gloves. It can be very cold at Tres Cruces; make sure you have enough really warm clothes with you!

In addition, you should bring:

• • A light day pack to carry your things
  • Water bottle and snacks
  • Toilet paper – always handy to have!
  • Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips
  • Ear plugs
  • Flashlight
  • Camera and charger
  • A sense of humor, an open mind and your dancing shoes!

You can also see What To Bring for our comprehensive recommendations on what to pack for a trek in the Andes. For more great suggestions, check out our blog about How to Prepare for a Trek in Peru.

• 5% off a day tour listed price when you also book a 3-day or longer trek operated by Apus Peru
• Youth 12-17: 5% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking.
• Children 5-11 years: 15% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking.
• Children 0-4 years: 75% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking. Children under 4 will not count towards the total number of guests in a group, but will be charged 25% of the per person price based on final group size. For example, a group of 4 adults and one child under 4: adults will be charged the full price per person based on a group size of 4 and the child will be charged 25% of the per person price for a group of 4. Children under 3 will not be considered to occupy a seat on any train or bus, and instead must ride on a parent’s lap. Car seats, cribs and other baby needs may not be included and must be discussed in advance. For more information about travelling with infants and toddlers, please see this blog as well as the Age Requirements section of our Booking Conditions.

Remember that scans of the student card (for students) or passports (for children) need to accompany the booking in order to be eligible for the discount.

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• The times cited in this Virgen del Carmen Festival itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group.
• The program is subject to change, due to weather and other unexpected circumstances
• The hike to Tres Cruces can be very cold! Be sure to bring enough warm clothes.
• This is a totally off-the-beaten path excursion, and tourist infrastructure is very limited. Instead, we’ll be making use of public transport and local facilities where possible.
• Please note: the Virgen del Carmen festival is a true adventure and things may not go exactly according to plan! Keep an open mind and let yourself enjoy the cultural differences you may experience. There is always an opportunity to learn something!
• Most of all, remember you are joining a genuine Andean fiesta, an event with real meaning and importance to the local community, and at which you are a guest. You should be willing to accept their means and methods of celebration. Please be respectful. Please refer to our Responsible Tourism pages. You can also ask for our Traveler’s Code of Conduct guide.

• Does this trek sound like just what you were looking for? If you’re ready to book or just want to find out a bit more information, fill out the Inquiry Form in the top right-hand corner of this page to get the ball rolling. You’ll be connected with one of our amazing sales people who will be able to turn your dream of hiking in the Andes into a reality. For more information on the entire booking process, please see our How To Book page.
• Travel insurance is a must! World Nomads offers travel insurance for adventure activities.