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4 Days / 3 Nights
Lares Trek 4 days and 3 nights

The Lares Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. Taking you off the beaten track with visits to authentic Andean communities whilst being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys this fabulous trek offers a real insight in to the lives of the people of Cusco as it once was.The route we offer starts in the village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley and finishes in the hot springs of Lares with a visit to the village of Cuncani along the way. On Day 3 of the trek you take a bus from Lares to Ollantaytambo and then carry on by train to Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco- Urubamba - Pumahuanca Valley - Pacchayoq - Cuyoc campsite

We will pick you up at your hotel at 5am, and then we will drive in our private van towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing through Chincheros and stopping in the town of Urubamba, (2,700 masl) for a brief toilet break and the chance to buy any last minute snacks, water, etc, Small packed breakfast is served here. Departing Urubamba around 07:15, we have a further 20 minutes drive to the beginning of the Pumahuanca Valley, land of the famous white corn crops and the Chicha, the Incas favorite corn beer. This is the place where we will meet our horses and handlers, (arrieros), and trek staff. All of our required equipment will be carried by mules and horses. We will start our hike through this beautiful polylepis queuñas Valley in the Andes with a gentle switchback ascent on a gravel path from 2,800 mt to 3,600 mt with stunning views of the surrounding valley and mountains. 4 hours walk to the Inca complex of Inca “Kancha for a guided visit, and where we stop for our first lunch . Our expert cook will indulge you with delicious Peruvian dishes. Time to relax or a little nap, Continuing afterward along the way you will be able to observe native trees of queuñas, eucaliptus, then we reach a small Andean community of Paccha, spectacular mountain landscapes, herds of llamas, alpacas, sheeps and goats. Then final 2 hours further we will reach a series of small waterfalls and beautiful campsite named Cuyoc, .. our first campsite at 4,000 m.a.sl.
• Meals: B,L,D – Snacks
• Accommodation:Camping
• Maximum Altitude:4,000m/13123ft
• Minimum Altitude:2,800m/9186ft
• Distance Travelled:approx 14km
• Approximate Walking Time:7 hours

Day 2Cuyoc - Pumahuanca Pass - Cuncani Campsite

Early wake up at 06:00 am with a cup of coca leaf tea, then a good breakfast with quinua panqueques. At 07:00 am we recommence our trek with scenic views of Chicon, San Juan and Veronica mountains. Surrounded by a native forest for a challenging 5 hours climb along a dirt road with some stone steps, in some parts there are zig zag switchbacks toward the Pumahuanca Pass located at 4,800 masl (A sacred Apacheta is a series of piled stones, made by pilgrims as a symbol of gratitude and respect to the Apus), Once we get to the pass we honor the top of this mountain with coca leaves as is the local customs. Enjoy the amazing views of part of Moray, Maras and Salineras. Then we are ready to descend for an hour along a stone road with a nice view on both sides, arriving to enjoy lunch near impressive lakes by which we rest. After our lunch we walk for 2 more hours mainly dowhill and enroute we will meet some local campesinos (people of the local village) in colorful costumes as is traditional with all villages around Lares. Impressive landscape views, mountains, flocks of llamas and alpacas. Cuncani is the major district in the area. Campsite at Cuncani community, located at 3,750 masl where we enjoy Dinner and Camp. Cuncani is also very famous for their textiles produced with ancestral weaving techniques; weavers will offer their work
• Meals:B,L,D snacks
• Accommodation:Camping
• Maximum Altitude:4780m /15682ft
• Minimum Altitude:3750m/12303ft
• Distance Travelled:approx 13km
• Approximate Walking Time:7-8 hours

Day 3Cuncani Campsite - Lares Hot Springs- Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Morning to relax, before our final leg of our trek, so you can sleep until late 7:00 am. Breakfast. At this little village we have the chance to visit the house of our arriero who will share with us how they live in a simple way in deep connection with nature, preserving traditional customs in agriculture, weavings, showing their textile skills from generations past, use of medicinal plants etc. Then 3 hours of easy downhill walk to reach the Lares village, once we arrive to the pools, we can soak in the springs. The village is known for its medicinal hot springs, After our lunch , 3 hours drive in our private transport to Ollantaytambo town, Dinner. 2-hours train to the town of Aguas Calientes Overnight.
• Meals:BLD
• Accommodation:Hostel samay ( or similary)
• Maximum Altitude:3750m/12303ft
• Minimum Altitude:2750m /9022ft
• Distance Travelled:approx 6km
• Approximate Walking Time:3-4 hours

Day 4Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Early breakfast (05.00am) before taking the 5.30am bus directly to Machu Picchu arriving around 06.00am. **Optional for those still able/wanting to walk!: leave 04.30am and walk up to Machu Picchu arriving approx 06.00am but only if you really want to hike in the dark so have torches but remember you do not get into Machu Picchu earlier than people who take the bus as they also arrive around 6am to the entrance with the guide. In Machu Picchu it is still a 15 minute walk from the drop-off point to the famous views from the South Zone of the farming terraces at the end of the Inca trail. Enjoy the early tour of Machu Picchu with your guide who will unfold the mysteries of this magical site, showing you the very best of it! Your guide will spend about 2 hours relating to you interesting and amazing stories, explaining temples and special sectors. Your tour of Machu Picchu should finish between 10 and 10:30am then you have free time to take your photos before the 10:30 crowds arrive. At approx 10.45am the guide leaves you at the trail head to to climb Huayna Picchu or if your booking was done too late then for the Machu Picchu mountain permit . so best to book well in advance .Also the Inca bridge or Sun gate are other good walks in that order.
• Meals:B
• Maximum Altitude:3400m/11155ft
• Minimum Altitude:2100m/6890ft
• Approximate Walking Time:5 -6hours exploring

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
  • Pick up at your hotel in the morning of the trek departure.
  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9
  • Machu Picchu entrance fees
  • Climb to Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain according to the availability
  • Private bus to the start of the trail
  • Two-person tents with plenty of room for your backpacks
  • Sleeping mattress(pad)
  • Meals cooked by an experienced chef: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks!
  • Delicious food rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking
  • All our food is prepared from organic vegetables and fresh ingredients
  • Vegetarian/special diet options available: To check our meal on the trek click: headexpeditionsperu.com
  • Water (We will provide you with boiled and filtered cold water during the trek after lunch on the first day).
  • You will need to bring a container to carry your water in. Also, you need to ensure that you pack a sufficient amount of water for the first half-day of the trek
  • 8 kg /17 lb luggage allowance to be carried by our mule (you will trek only with your day pack which is way more confortable than carrying a big bag!)
  • Horse (to carry tents and cooking equipment)
  • Dining and kitchen tents
  • First aid kit including an emergency oxygen bottle.
  • Emergency horse you may ride on if the altitude effects your ability to complete the trek
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes double or triple rooms, private bathrooms, hot showers, wifi, and storage while you visit Machu Picchu.
  • Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Dinner in Aguas Calientes on Day 3
  • Breatfast in Aguas Caliente in your hotel on Day 4
  • Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Breakfast on the first morning.
  • Train tickets from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Caliente
  • Lunch in Aguas Calientes on the final day
  • Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
  • Sleeping bags. These can be rented in our office head expeditions peru for the entire trek (US $20). Every sleeping bag is washed prior to each use
  • Tips for the guide, cooks, and horse man

$560  per Adul

  • Sleeping Bag US$20
  • Walking Pole US$10
  • Inflatable Mattress US$20
  • Single Tent Supplement US$30
  • Extra 7kg of personal items US$50
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