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Length

4D/3N

Group

Min 8, Max 16

Trip Style

Alternative Inca Treks

Grading

1,2,3,4,5

Tour Details

LARES VALLEY ANDEAN COMMUNITY (wearvers, alpacas and llamas)

For trekkers wanting to get off the well-beaten touristy path and escape to a part of Peru that has changed little over the last 500 years, the Lares trek is a must. This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight into the real lives of Andean farmers, dressed in their traditional brightly-colored ponchos. You will have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. Inside the houses’ kitchens, you’ll see guinea pigs running loose. The trek itself is about as difficult as the Inca Trail. There are, however, two passes over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters), so it is essential that you are well acclimatized to the altitude before beginning the trek. If you are arriving from sea level, plan on spending at least 3 days in Cusco and the surrounding area before undertaking the trek.

Inclusions

Lares Valley Trek Briefing at Hotel or Office * Let us know where are you going to stay in cusco
Professional Bilingual guide
Collection from hotel (we will come to pick you up between 4:00 am to 5:00am)
Bus from Cusco to lares valle trek
3 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
2 nights Camping and 1 Hostel Accommodation
Foam sleeping mattresses note (if you want hire a comfortable air mattresses it also can be hired from us)
Cook horseman mules (carry up to 5 kg per person mules or porters (they just carry cooking stuff and camping equipment)
Doble occupancy tents
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu • International Student Identity card (ISIC) if applicable. green card.
First Aid kit
Tickets for Huayna Picchu
Ticket for Huaynapicchu.- ( Limited spaces… Reserve and pay in advance )The INC park office incharged of selling these tickets just informed that is not longer possible to purchase online. We can purchase this for you $55.00 US$30.00 with ISIC student card. if you request in writing and pay in advance. (1st turn at 7:00 am with 200 spaces 2nd turn at 10-11am with 200 spaces.)

Excludes

Breakfast on the first morning lunch on the last day after machu picchu
PERU TRAVEL COMPANY highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation / interruption insurance to protect your trave
Down sleeping bag – 8ºC US$ 20 for all lares trek
Personal Horse US$ 90.00
Trekking poles US$ 20.00 a pair
Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
Bus down tickets from Aguas calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes town US$ 12.00 one way
Tips for guides, cook, Porters It`s a tradition but not mandatory
Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits
Ticket for Huayna Picchu mountain USD 15 t.00 (Book and pay in advance with us.)
Hotel in Cusco before or after Lares Valley Trek

Recommended to carry

Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) student card if applicable green card if you are student
Hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors)
Trekking poles metal tips are not allowed on the trail
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Warm jacket
Sun hat and gloves
T-shirts/shirts
Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
Rain pants
Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended) sun is strong
Insect Repellent (for mosquitos)15 % of deet at least
Water bottle
Toilet paper and wet wipes
Personal medication
Camera and films
Torch with spare batteries (flashlight) we recommend headlights

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco – Lares Hot Springs- Huacahuasi

We leave Cusco early in the morning and travel by bus through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the town of Calca. From Calca we ascend up for about 4 ½ hours to the village of Lares. Once in Lares we will enjoy a relaxing dip in the hot springs and unwind after a long drive. Before the start of our hike of approximately 31/2 hours we will enjoy a delicious lunch. Then we ascend to the highland village of Huacahuasi (3,600m/11,800ft), where we camp for the night. This is an authentic Andean Community where you observe their colorful distinct and colorful weavings. Meals .

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hostel.
Maximum Altitude:3,700 m/12,099 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,400 m/11,118 ft
Distance Travelled: 8 km approx
Approximate Walking Time:4-5 hours / Ascent up: 300 m

Day 2Huacahuasi – Patacancha

Today we climb steadily, traversing through a treeless landscape of beautiful plants and flowers with roaming herds of llamas and alpacas. After about 21/2 hours we will reach the Ipsayccasa Pass (4,500m/ 14,760ft) and take in the breathtaking views of Mount Veronica (5,750m/18,864ft) and the surrounding snow-capped peaks. Then we will descend to the Ipsaycocha Lake and enjoy the Andean Geese, Puna Ibis and other water birds. We will relax and eat a delicious lunch. Afterwards, we continue to the village of Patacancha (3,700m/ 12,139ft), a well-known textile community and where the people still preserve their ancient Quechua customs. This will be our campsite.Meals .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hostel.
Maximum Altitude:4200 m/13,734 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,600 m/11,772 ft
Distance Travelled:15 km approx
Approximate Walking Time:4-5 hours / Ascent up: 600 m

Day 3Patacancha – Pumamarka – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Today, our trail will lead downhill to an outlook facing a wide valley. We will take in the scenery and your guide will point out different plants and animals along the way, including llamas and alpacas. Situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by huge mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. It is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archeological remains and a wide variety of flowers and bird species. We will then take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes in the evening and spend the night there in a comfortable hostel.
Meals .

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hostel.
Maximum Altitude: 3,600 m/11,772 ft
Minimum Altitude: 2200 m / 7,194 ft
Distance Travelled:19 km approx
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Ascent up: 950 m

Day 4Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Early in the morning we will have or take our breakfast up to machu picchu then we will take on the first busses up to machu picchu so that we can see the tranquility of the sacred site; after the guide will explain us the mysteries of machu picchu and the most important parts such as temple of the sun, temple of the condor, temple of three windows, sun dial and more …. also we will learn about the how machu picchu is divided into the sectors, agricultural, residential and religious.

normally our tour takes 2 tours after we will return to aguas calientes to have lunch and take train back to ollantay tambo and bus back to cusco.

Note: for those who has booked in advance for the extra hikes up to machu picchu or huaynapicchu mountian will have enought time to climb and enjoy one of the most beautiful views from the top after we havehad our fill of the exceptional views of machu picchu, we will take the bus back down to aguas calientes to have lunchet (not included). Depending on our train departure time, also we have time for some shopping and walking around aguas calientes while waiting our train .

Meals: Breackfast
Accommodation: 2 person per room.
Maximum Altitude: 2400m/7872ft
Minimum Altitude: 2100m/6888ft
Distance Travelled: 9 km approx
Approximate Walking Time: 3 – 4 Hours.

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Alejandro L.

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Embark on the Lares Valley Trek 4 Days for a captivating journey through stunning Andean landscapes, traditional villages, and rich cultural heritage away from the crowds.

March 21, 2023

Lares Valley Trek 4 Days

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