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• Ausangate Trek 6D
• History of Chachapoyas 5D
• Salkantay Alternative Trek To Machu picchu 5D
• salkantay and Inca Trail Hiking 6D

• Reserve of Manu 8D
• Amazon Lodges 3D
• Reserve of Tambopata Expedition 9D

• Community of Auzangate 6D
• Lares valley 4D
• Lake Titicaca 3D

• Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 4D
• Hiram Bingham and machu picchu
• Incas Cradle of Gold, Chokekirao to Machu Picchu Trek 8D
• Choquekirao Trek 4D

• Incas Trekking Package 8D
• The Classic inca Trail 4D

• Cusco Rafting 1 and 2 Days
• Jungle Rafting 9D
• White Water Rafting Peru 3D
• Cotahuasi Rafting 11 D
• Colca Canyon River Rafting 12D

• Geoglyphs of Nazca 2D
• Reserve of Ballestas Islands 2D

LARES  VALLEY 4D/3N

the spectacular scenery of the Lares Valley is a must.This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight into the real lives of the Andean farmer, dressed in their traditional brightly colored ponchos. You’ll have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas.

Trekking off the beaten path and still visiting Machu Picchu has always been tricky, but the Lares Valley trek offers this rare combination to travelers looking for an authentic Peruvian experience.  Hiking between rugged alpine peaks, passing cobalt-blue glacial lakes and pausing to watch alpacas graze in open mountain meadows, all without another tourist in sight.  This is the way most people envision their trek to Machu Picchu and you can find all this on the Lares Valley trek.

If you're looking to get off the beaten path but don't want to miss out on stellar scenery, then the Lares Valley Trek is an excellent option. In contrast to the popular Inca Trail Trek, the Lares Valley Trek has yet to fully appear on the tourist radar. Trekkers traverse high mountain passes, plunge into sub-tropical valleys rich in intriguing flora and fauna, and weave past tranquil lagoons, natural hot springs and Inca remains.

These fascinating treks offer a first-hand look at the life of the Andean farmer and a journey into a region of outstanding beauty .

 

Lares Valley Trip Itinerary

• DAY 1: CAMP:(CANCHACANCHA).- Early morning a private vehicle will pick you up at our hotel and take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and to the head of the trail ,where you start the trek.Our hike begins in a fertile valley and follows the Huaran river up through a mountain corridor. After walking for about 4 hours, we arrive to the stone houses with thatched-roofs of the Canchacancha community (11,000'). Camp after the town.  (B+L+D)  

•  DAY 2 : CAMP:(QUISHUARANI).- Today we pass two brilliant high lakes, Sauirococha an Yaruccocha, a beautiful waterfall feeds the second. Here we can see several bird species including Andean ibis, Andean geese and flamingoes. You will go over a pass at 4, 850 high above the clouds, with spectacular views of the massive Pituseray and Chicon glaciers. Having trek for about 5 miles you will camp near a small village of stone huts with thatched roofs.(B+L+D) .

• DAY 3 : LARES HOT SPRINGS /HUACAWASI.- An early start will take us to the relaxing hot springs at Lares, where you can bathe, pampering yourselves as you languish in the warm water.After a trek of about 4 miles you will arrive to the community of Huacawasi, the natives here, engage in daily weaving beautiful garments. You will be able to observe the shearing of llamas; carding of the wool and dying it with natural colors; and the actual weaving of the cloth and fabrication into ponchos.(B+L+D)

• DAY 4 : YANAHUARA / MACHUPICCHU.- Early morning walk up to the Wacahuasi Pass ( 4,750m). The views are spectacular as we pass large rock formations, lagoons and follow original Inca stone paths that once connected the Lares Valley with the Urubamba Valley. Our gradual descent in another 3,5 hours approximately will take us through the Native community of Yanahuara in the Sacred Valley of th Incas. From here on we can take a 15 minute bus ride to Ollantaytambo for the extension  trip to visit Machu Picchu

NOTE : The extencion trip to Machu Picchu, cost upon request :

 

INCLUDES :

• Private Transportation to head of the trail.
• English speaking guide.
• Cook and porters -Double occupancy tents.
• All the meals while on the trek.
• Dining tent, kitchen tent and latrine tent .
• Bus ride from Yanahuara to Ollantaytambo

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Entrance fees to Machupicchu.
• Train ticket to Machupicchu and back.
• Hotels in Cusco, Aguas Calientes or Ollantaytambo.
• Local or International flights.
• Meals while on towns or cities.
• Personal equipment.
• Sleeping bags and mat.

 * If you need any assistance with local flights, airport transfers, hotels in Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes or MachuPicchu ,Train reservations or any additional tour , just let us know that we will be glad to help you.

COST :

From 2 participants US.$577.00   each
From 3 to 7 participants US.$ 417.00   each
From 8 to 16 participants US.$ 387.00   each

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