Lares Trek Quechuas Expedition 3D/2N

3D/2N

KNOW YOUR TRIP

Lares Trek will truly take you to remote zones, unknown valleys where few visitors have ventured so far. This journey takes you off the beaten track in the Andes, crossing gorgeous lush valleys, passing nice villages where the natives still employ traditional ways of life. A trek to Lares is like going back in time, to a different world where Spanish is a second language, and Quechua language is the native , where native still live in harmony with Mother Nature. Join us on these great adventures and experience a unique trek in Peru.

GROUP SERVICE: (02 to 08 People Max): Our most popular Lares trek to Machu Picchu. It is recommended for everybody who likes adventure ,families, honeymooners and Couples.

PRIVATE SERVICE: All inclusive for Families with children, Honeymooners and Couples. A special trek program just for you, and you can depart any day you wish and choose the group size, we don’t add any people, and is arranged just for you. All private groups include additional services, such as: extra porters, horses to ride and to carry your personal gear ( for alternate treks).

Five Reasons to Travel With Us

Accommodation Standard (4 and 5 – Star Hotels).
Gastronomic Experience (High Cuisine).
Private Post-Machu Picchu Celebration (VIP Pachamanca).
Personalized and Flexible Service.
Access to the Essence of Peru with Consciousness, leaving positive traces and impacts on communities.

Itinerary

Early morning rise. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and we drive through the Sacred Valley turning off at the town of Calca to head to Lares village – the drive takes around 3 hours. Once we arrive into the town we go up to the Hot Springs where we can relax and enjoy these beautiful outdoor hot springs. Lunch is provided here. Our bus awaits us during this time and we then continue our journey for around 20mins to the start of the trail known as PASCANA.
From here we start our hike to Quishaurani. Here we meet up with our horseman and pack the horses. The trek will take us around 2.5hrs. When we arrive our campsite would have been set up for us. In the free time that we have we can meet some of the locals “campesinos” and see some weaving techniques.
This is a lovely day filled with great landscapes and the opportunity to visit several Andean villages. Upon our arrival we will take a good rest in our tents, and then we will join our guide for dinner at the dining tent. Finally we will go to rest in our tends.(Lunch, Dinner).

This morning we depart early as this is going to be our longest day on the trail. We will hike approx. 7 hours today with a midday lunch break. We start our ascent to the highest point of the trek, Pachacutec Pass (4,450m). From the pass you will be rewarded with superb views of Pachacutec Lake and the snowy peaks of Pitusiray, Sawasiray and Chicon.
The path then continues downhill for about 2.5hrs to the village of Cancha Cancha where we have our campsite waiting for us. Today you have a chance to see an abundance of wildlife, fauna and flora. Finally we will arrive at the Cancha Cancha campsite where we will pitch up the tents and then will have dinner with the group at our dinning tent. Overnight at the Cancha Cancha campsite. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

After a delicious breakfast we start our easy hike today. We will walk down hill for approx. 5 hours hiking to the village of Huaran. From there we take local transport to the town of Ollantaytambo, a beautiful well preserved Andean town. Where you will have time to explore the archaeological site then we will take our transport back to Cusco city.

Included

Transfer from your Hotel
Tourist Transportation Cusco to Lares town
Professional English-Spanish Speaking Tour Guide
Assistant Tour Guide for group of 10 people
Professional cook and assistant
Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 7kg of your personal items.
Food 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Afternoon Snacks and 2 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
Vegetarian Food Option
Camping Equipment Tents for 02 people ,dining tent with tables and chairs
Sleeping mattress,dafull bags
Oxygen bottle,First aid kit
Hotel Accomodation in Aguas Calientes town
Transportation Ollantaytambo – Cusco – Hotel

Not Included

Personal trekking gear, sleeping bag, tips to guide and support staff, city services.
First breakfast (first day) is normally provided at your hotel before leaving.
Last lunch at the end of the tour on 3th Day.
Single Tent supplement: US$ 15
Sleeping bag (optional): US$ 15

Recommendations

Trekking day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho.
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
Sleeping bag (we can hire these to you)
Torch/ Flashlight and spare batteries
Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block cream
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported
Toilet paper, pack in & pack out
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
Your own medical kit with any special medications.
Small towel or sarong
Bathers/swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in hot springs )
Cash – sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.
Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card) if you have one.
Walking sticks or poles (we can hire these to you. Please note poles with metal tips cannot be carried into Machu Picchu and should be left at your hotel on the final day)