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For trekkers wanting to get off the well-beaten tourist path and escape to a part of Peru that has changed little over the last 500 years then a trek through the spectacular scenery of the Lares Valley is a must.
This remote and rarely visited region offers avid trekkers an insight into the real lives of the Andean farmer. We’ll have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas, along with amazing landscapes and refreshing hot springs.
The trek itself is rated moderate; however there are two passes over 4,500 meters/14,760 feet above sea level, so it is essential that you be well acclimatized to the altitude. If arriving from sea level then plan on spending at least 2 days in Cusco and the surroundings before undertaking the trek. |
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DAY 1: CUSCO - CALCA – QUISWARANI – CUNCANI
Early in the morning we pick you up from your hotel in our comfortable private bus and begin our exciting travel through the Sacred Valley for approximately 1½ hour until Calca town for a break to buy last minute things. Our trip by bus continues until Quiswarani village, where we meet our horsemen, cook and horses to begin the trek.
We go up until the beautiful Queuña Qocha lagoon and then we arrive to Huillcapunku Pass (4400 m.a.s.l.), after this Pass we have lunch while we enjoy the beautiful scenery. Then we continue the hike until our first campsite in Cuncani Village.
DISTANCE QUISWARANI – CUNCANI: 14 km
ESTIMATED WALKING TIME: 6 hours
CALCA: 2900 m.a.s.l.
QUISWARANI : 3,700 m.a.s.l. / 12,150 ft
HIGHEST POINT : 4400 m.a.s.l. (Hualkakasa Pass)
CUNCANI CAMPSITE : 3900 masl
DAY 2: CUNCANI - MANTANAY
This is the difficult day and the most gratifying too.
Early in the morning we wake up and have breakfast. Then our hike begins and we walk around 4 hours until Chaqchapata where we have lunch. After eating we continue the hike about 2 more hours until the Aruray Pass (4450 m.a.s.l.), since here we have a wonderful scenery with snowcapped mountains and a nice lake.
From this point we descend to walk near two lagoons and a Polylepis forest. There is a wide change in scenery before arriving at our beautiful campsite in Mantanay after approximately 2 hours.
DISTANCE CUNCANI - MANTANAY: 16 km
ESTIMATED WALKING TIME: 8 hours
CHAQCHAPATA: 3950 m.a.s.l.
ARURAICOCHA -HIGHEST POINT: 4450 m.a.s.l. (Aruray Pass)
MANTANAY CAMPSITE : 3900 m.a.s.l.
DAY 3: MANTANAY - YANAHUARA - AGUAS CALIENTES
After breakfast we descend to lower altitude until Yanahuara village that is part of the Sacred Valley, where we have lunch and meet our private transport to go to Ollantaytambo train station and take the train to Aguas Calientes town, where we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant and spend the night in a comfortable lodging.
DISTANCE FROM MANTANAY - YANAHUARA VALLEY: 12 km
ESTIMATED WALKING TIME: 4 hours
YANAHUARA: 2700 m.a.s.l.
DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU-CUSCO
Early in the morning after a delicious breakfast in our lodging, we take the bus to Machupicchu; covering a distance of 8 kilometers and after 30 minutes we finally get the wonderful Sanctuary to start our guided tour for 2 hours approximately.
Then we have free time to enjoy Machupicchu by ourselves.
Afterwards we must take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we have free time until the time departure of the train to comeback to Cusco.
In Poroy Train Station our private transport pick you up to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
AGUAS CALIENTES: 2040 m.a.s.l.
MACHUPICCHU: 2400 m.a.s.l.
HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN: 2700 m.a.s.l.
MACHUPICCHU MOUNTAIN: 3150 m.a.s.l.
· Campsites are subject to change according to our guide's criteria and the evolution of the group.
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Included:
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Private Serv. |
Shared Serv. |
Transfer by bus from Cusco to Quishuarani |
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yes |
Machupicchu entrance ticket |
yes |
yes |
| Bus tickets Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes |
yes |
yes |
| Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco |
Vistadome * |
Expedition * |
Professional Guide |
yes |
yes |
Cook (In charge of meal preparation) |
yes |
yes |
Muleteer and mules to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
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yes |
yes |
| Emergency horse |
yes |
yes |
Mules can carry your backpack for a maximum of: |
10 kilos |
7 kilos |
Meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners |
yes |
yes |
| Double accommodation in Aguas Calientes |
Hotel |
Hostel |
| 2 people in each 3-person-capacity tent |
yes |
yes |
| Matress (sleeping pad) |
Air |
Foam |
Dinning tent, bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first Aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle. |
yes |
yes |
| Tranfer from Train Station to Hotel |
yes |
yes |
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Not Included / aditionals:
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Price |
| Feather sleeping bag |
US$5 per day |
| Syntetic sleeping bag |
US$4 per day |
| Trekking poles rental |
US$5 per day |
| Single accommodation |
US$25 |
| Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes |
US$20 |
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Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
May: 2,4,6,9,11,13,16,18,20,23,25,27,30
June: 1,3,6,810,13,15,17,20,22,24,27,29
July: 1,4,6,8,11,13,15,18,20,22,25,27,29
August: 1,3,5,8,10,12,15,17,19,22,24,26,29,31
September: 2,5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23,26,28,30
October: 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,19,21,24,,26,28,31
November: 2,4,7,9,11,14,16,18,21,23,25,28,30
December: 2,5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23,26,28,30
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