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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview
The Lares Trek is one of the most amazing hikes we have in Peru after the Inca Trail: you will see pristine landscapes, local Villages, lakes, mountains, llamas, alpacas, and hike off the beaten path.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel with an authentic Local Operator
• Visit local schools to interact with local Quechua speaking children
• Visit local houses to experience their life style and customs
• Walk along with Llamas and Alpacas.
• Visit Salineras and Ollantaytambo
• Beat the crowds to Machu Picchu
What's included
Panoramic Train on the way back
4 Breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
One nights 3-star hotel
Horsemen, chefs
Entrance fee to all places we visit
All Transportation Included
3 nights camping under million stars
Personal porter for 7 kilos of your stuff
Sleeping Bags, air mats, or Poles (Can be rent from us)
Tips for our staff
Huayna Picchu or Montaña
What to expect
Day 1: CUSCO – LARES HOT SPRINGS - KISWARANI FALLS - CAMPSITE
Lares Hot Springs
6h · Admission ticket included
You will start our trip very early around 4:30 am., To go to the thermal baths of Lares, where you will have a delicious breakfast, after a we will start hiking gradually 2 hours uphill, until you reach the town of Kiswarani where you will have our lunch, also see the potato crops, llamas and high Andean houses, you will continue our walk with a group of llamas approximately 2 hours to reach the camp on the edge of a majestic blue lake and after dinner, you will observe the constellations.
Day 2: QUISWARANI - CONDOR PASS - CANCHA CANCHA COMMUNITY
6h
Let's start your day with a hot drink, let's do a little stretch, to start a 4-hour hike up the towering mountains, our shaman will perform a spiritual ceremony offering the local gods. After a few minutes of appreciating the landscape, you will begin our descent of approximately 2 hours, until you reach the lunch spot that is in the middle of many llamas and alpacas, after finishing you will continue for another 2 hours of walking to the camp in the town of Cancha Cancha, where you can appreciate the lifestyle of the site.
After breakfast, you will have free time to explore the village and visit the local primary school. Then you will go to meet the famous guinea pig that is very important for the lifestyle of the people of the town, continue walking the downhill for 4 hours, feeling and observing the different changes of climates, until you reach the town of Huaran for a special lunch called PACHAMANCA, after lunch we will dive for 1 hour to Salineras of Maras and then to Ollantaytambo by car, Later at 7pm take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will register at your hotel and relax.
Day 4: MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Machu Picchu
4h
You will wake up early in the morning in order to take the first bus and watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu. The guided tour of the city takes about 2 - 3 hours with your English speaking guide, showing you the best of the citadel. Then, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself or climb the Huayna Picchu or Montaña (optional, book in advance). When you are done exploring, you will catch the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). After, you will take the Panoramic train and bus back to Cusco, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Wait at the lobby of your hotel
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
