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Lares Trek Machu Picchu 4 Days

Durations4 Days
Max Guests 12 People
Difficulty Moderate
Activity TypeMulti-day hike

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Tour Description

The Lares Trek is a popular alternative hiking route to the famous Inca Trail in Cusco, Peru. It offers a scenic and culturally immersive experience for hikers who want to explore the Andean region and its local communities.

Overall, Lares Trek offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Peruvian Andes, providing an alternative trekking experience to the iconic Inca Trail.

The Lares Valley trek offers a combination of stunning landscapes, traditional cultures and Machu Picchu on the fourth day the trek will take you through stunning mountain scenery, over high passes, and spend two nights near traditional Peruvian villages. On the fourth day you will see the treasures of Machu Picchu with your experienced guide.

Overview:

Day 1: Cusco – Calca – Aguas Termales Lares – Wacawasi
Day 2: Wacawasi – Wacawasi C’asa Pass – Aruray Cocha – Yurak Cocha – Mantanay – Pucara
Day 3: Pucara – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.

Altitude: 2,850 – 4,500 m. / 9,350 – 14,763 f.
High season: Whole year
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights

Level of difficulty: Normal / Moderate

Itinerary

DAY 1Cusco – Cuncani – Yanacocha – Wacawasi

We leave from Cusco early in the morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley arriving to the Lares valley where will find some natural hot spring of lares community and spend the morning in the medicinal hot springs, after our lunch we keep going 4 hours walk to get the first camping spot of Wacahuasi

Transport time: 3 hours
Total distance: 12 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 4 – 5 hours
Campsite altitude: 3,800 m (aprox.)
Climate during the day: Warm
Climate during the night: Cold
Highlight -The art of Andean textiles:

The local tradition of weaving textiles in the Andes dates from ages ago. Numerous indigenous communities in the region, like the Wacawasi have preserved their knowledge and techniques of weaving textiles, as well as their ancient fashion. The weaving is done in a traditional way, using a weaving tool, consisting in 2 bars with a a weaving thread in between. The local people take the wool from the Llama’s to make their traditional clothing with. The wool first is first spun and then colored with natural materials such as flowers. Every community is distinguished by its proper colors and drawings, representing the daily activities of the local communities.

DAY 2Huacawasi –Wacawasi C’asa Pass – Aruray Cocha – Yurak Cocha – Mantanay - Pucara

After a nutritious breakfast we will start hiking towards the highest point, the pass of Wacawasi at 4500m or 14763 feet. The hike will take about 4 hours and will be very steep uphill. Of course an emergency horse will accompany us so that everyone will certainly be able to reach the top. During this trek you will be able to enjoy enormous mountains, a patchwork of agricultural lands and breathtaking views. Be aware that we will reach great heights and the weather can be very cold. After reaching the highest point we will descend and pass beautiful lagoons and we’ll stop for having lunch. You will be able to recuperate while our cooks prepare a delicious lunch for you. Next we will descend further through a forest where you will be able to enjoy the “Queuñas” (Polylepis – a typical three from Peru), flora and fauna of this wonderful park. Thereafter we will continue descending until we got our camping spot at Pucara (3000m/9842f), a camping place where you will have tea time and some snacks upon arrival before having dinner.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodations: Camping
Maximum altitude.: 4,500 m/14,763 ft
Minimum Altitude: 3,800 m/12,294 ft
Approximate walking time: 7-8 hours
Climate during day/night: cold and warm

DAY 3Pucara – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Today will be another spectacular day we take the channel to continue walking to the Yanahuara Inka terraces where we can see the agriculture places where the Andean people still work in the famous corn of giant grains of the sacred valley called MAIZ PARCAY.

Where we visit the town. Before to take our train at 13:00 to Machupicchu town in the afternoon you will have time to visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes to relax.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodations: Camping
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Climate: Warm

DAY 4Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

You will have breakfast at your hotel before we take a very early bus (5:30am) along the winding road to Machu Picchu to see the magnificent sunrise. Once there you will be given at 2 hour walking tour of the site.

And then, you will have free time to explore the site, hike to the Sun Gate, or hike to the Inca Bridge before you return to Aguas Calientes by bus.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will board the expedition train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo you will travel to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel. Arrival time in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.

Meals: Breakfast
Lowest Elevation: 2,040 m/ 6,691 ft
Highest Elevation: 2,440 m/ 8,052 ft
Climate: moderate warm.

REMINDERS: It’s possible that any part of the program might change due to circumstances out of our control such as weather conditions, flight schedules, etc.

What is included

Price Includes

Extra Service

Price Excludes

Transport from the hotel to Valle de Lares.
Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
Entrance to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Hotel with private room and bathroom in Aguas Calientes.
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
High quality camping equipment (professional tents Doite, Cima 4, extra light/4.5kgs for 2 persons. Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/Option vegetarian).
Cook and cooking equipment.
Horseman and mules, for all camping and personal equipment (up to 7 kg).
Emergency horse (minimum 2 persons).
First-aid kit and oxygen bottle.

× Emergency horse in case we need it.

× Heaters every night (bags filled with hot water).

× Emergency oxygen bottle.

× Sleeping Bag.

× Trekking Stick

× Tips for the crew (muleteers, chef and Guide)

× Breakfast on the first day and last lunch in Aguas Calientes

× Sleeping bag (if you don`t have a sleeping bag, there is the possibility of renting one)

× Bus going downhill from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for 18 U.S. dollars or you could have the option to walk down which takes about 1 hour.

× Optionional: Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu mountain entrance. (let me know)

What To Bring

Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
Sunscreen
Head lamp
Sunglasses
Camera with spare batteries
Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
Insect repellent

REMINDERS: It’s possible that any part of the program might change due to circumstances out of our control such as weather conditions, flight schedules, etc.

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