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Lares is a small town north of Cusco. We begin in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Huarán and ascend through a narrow valley passing by thatched stone houses and herds of llamas and alpacas. The trek is moderate, we can compare it with the Inca Trail, in the fact that we have two high passes of 4000m/13123ft to conquer. We recommend that our trekkers spend 2 or 3 days in Cusco to acclimate to altitude before the hike.
Duration
Difficulty
Trek Distance
Min Elev.
Max Elev.
Max Elev. Chg
Type
To Do
4 Days 3 Nights
2.5 of 5
37.3km/23.2mi
2760m/9108ft
4,200m/13440ft
2021m/6578ft
Camping
Hiking Views Hot Springs
Day 1 Cusco - Cancha Cancha
We leave Cusco in the morning and drive to Huarán (2760m/9108ft) where we start our trek. We head up a narrow valley with beautiful scenery until we reach our campsite at Canch Cancha.
Day 2 Abra Pachaqutec - Quisuarani
After breakfast, we will continue up the valley, crossing the Pachacutec Pass (4400m/14000ft) then arrive at Quisuarani (3700m/12000ft) our next campsite.
Day 3 Abra Huillquijasa - Lares Hot Springs
We continue through the 2nd high pass of Huillquijasa (4200m/13440ft) then continue along narrow passages surrounded by turqoise laggons until we reach the village of Cuncani (3750m/12,000ft) in the afternoon followed by the hot springs.
Day 4 Lares - Cusco
This morning we'll enjoy the hot springs of Lares before taking our bus back to Cusco arriving in the afternoon.
Day 1 Cusco - Cancha Cancha
Early in the morning we'll pick you up at your hotel and travel in our private bus to Huarán (2760m/9108ft) which is a small village located in the Urubamba Valley in The Sacred Valley of the Incas, and east of Pisac. Once there, we will start our trek heading up a narrow valley, taking in the scenery and enjoying the nature in this area until we reach Cancha Cancha at 4781/15686ft.
6 hrs
Tent - Catered
Meals LD
Day 2 Abra Pachaqutec - Quisuarani
After breakfast, we will continue up the valley, crossing the Pachacutec Pass (4400m/1400 ft) where we can see Lake Pachacutec and Mount Pitusiray. In the afternoon we will arrive at Quisuarani (3700m/12000ft) our next campsite.
6 hrs
Tent - Catered
Meals BLD
Day 3 Abra Huillquijasa - Lares Hot Springs
In the morning we will continue our trek, passing through the 2nd high pass of Huillquijasa (4,200m/13440ft). At this point we will be only 3 hours from the village of Quisuarani. In the afternoon we will continue walking on this beautiful narrow trail, looking at the great landscape with turquoise lagoons, until we reach the village of Cuncani (3750m/12000ft). After this we continue descending close to the Lares River, until the Hot Springs of Lares and our campsite near the thermal pools.
7 hrs
Tent - Catered
Meals BLD
Day 4 Lares - Cusco
We have until the late morning to enjoy the thermal pools, after which we will take our private bus back to Cusco arriving there in the afternoon.
Morning
Meals BLD
Raft / Car to Machu Picchu
Continue on to Machu Picchu by packraft or bus or return to Cusco.
| Group Size | Price/Person | Group Type | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $430 | Pooled | -- |
| 2 - 3 | $430 | Pooled | -- |
| 4 - 5 | $430 | Pooled | -- |
| 6 - 7 | $420 | Pooled | -- |
| 8 - 12 | $410 | Pooled | -- |
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| * Pickup from your Hotel and transfer to Huarán * Chef and Cooking Equipment * Meals - 3B / 3L / 3D * Vegetarian Food (Optional) * All Camping Equipment * First Aid Kit and Oxygen Bottle * Bilingual Professional Guide * Transfer - Lares to Cusco |
* Sleeping Bag * First Day's Breakfast * Last Day's Dinner * Entrance to the Hot Springs |
| To Bring | Optional |
|---|---|
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* Original Passport * A Backpack with a Change of Clothes * Sleeping Bag * Raincoat or Poncho * Trekking or Sport Shoes * Warm Clothes, Jacket/Sweaters * Flashlight and Batteries * Camera, Film and Extra Batteries * Hat or Cap and Sunblock * Toilet Paper * Snacks * Water Bottle * Swimsuit (Hot Springs) * Cash in Soles and US$ |
* Binoculars |
