LARES

4 DAYS / 3 NIGTHS


Day 1:

We pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am and travel by bus for approximately 2 hours to Huaran (2840m/9317ft), a small village in the Sacred Valley and the start of the trek. We will meet our horseman and mules here and begin the beautiful hike through the lush valley, following the gentle uphill route of the Cancha Cancha River . It will take about 5 hours to reach the picturesque village of the same name where we will set up camp for the night (3800m/12467ft).

Day 2:

After the breakfast, we will leave the campsite and begin a steep ascent to Pachacutec Pass (4458m/14625ft) the highest point of the trek. From here there are spectacular views of the snow-peaked mountain, Pitusiray, Pachacutec Lake and the surrounding valleys. After the pass, we continue walking and descend into the next valley to reach Quiswarani village (3700m/12138ft) where will spend our second night.

Day 3:

We will have breakfast and start an ascent of about 3 hours to reach the Huillquijasa Pass (4200m/13779ft) the second highest pass of the trek. The views are impressive and worth the climb! After this, we descend towards the village of Cuncani , passing beautiful turquoise lakes along the way. We continue descending after Cuncani until we arrive at Lares´ Hot Springs . We will spend the night in a nearby campsite (3860m/12663ft).

Day 4:

After breakfast, the morning will be spent enjoying the hot springs ­ a well-deserved reward after the trek!!! From Lares we will take a bus* back to Cusco and will arrive late afternoon.

INCLUDES:

- Professional, bilingual Tour Guide.
- Collection from hotel.
- Return transportation (bus).
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day (breakfast on day 1 and lunch in Lares are not included).
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Cook.
- 2-man tent.
- Sleeping mattress.
- Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment).
- Oxygen bottle.
- First Aid kit.


WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:

- Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us).
- Walking boots.
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
- Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
- T-shirts.
- Comfortable trousers.
- Sun hat.
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
- Insect repellent.
- Toiletries.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and films.
- Torch with spare batteries.


OPTIONAL ITEMS TO TAKE:

- Shorts.
- Walking stick (with rubber tip).
- Plasters and bandages.
- Sandals.
- Extra money.
- Bathing suit (for hot springs in Lares).