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The Lares Valley trek is a great alternative for people that
are interested in an authentic view of life in the highlands of
Peru. The Lares valley is well known for its textiles and alpacas.
The trek itself is at high altitude with the highest pass at approximately
4,400m finishing in the inviting hot springs of Lares town.
This trip is available with departures
all year round. Please contact us for
more information.
| Día |
Actividad |
Comidas |
Hotel |
Notas |
| 1. |
Transfer Cusco to Sacred Valley, trekking to
Cancha Cancha |
A,C |
Campamento |
Approx 5 hours walking |
| 2. |
Hike Cancha Cancha to Quisuarani |
D,A,C |
Campamento |
First pass 4,400m |
| 3. |
Trekking from Quisuarani to Cuncani |
D,A,C |
Campamento |
Pass of 4,100m |
| 4. |
Cuncani to Lares and transfer to Cusco |
D,A |
Cusco |
Fabulous hot springs |
Día 1. Cusco – Cancha Cancha
We will leave Cusco at 7:00am on a private bus, and drive for 2h towards Huarán,
the starting point of our trek. On this first día, we will walk for
approximately 5h following an uphill path that will start in a valley with
lush vegetation and will take us to our first campsite in Cancha Cancha, a
small farming community in the middle of spectacular mountain scenery. We will
eat lunch along the way. Once we arrive at Cancha Cancha, we will set up our
campsite and get to know the local people and their way of living.
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Día 2.Cancha Cancha – Quiswarani
We will leave camp at around 7.30 am to walk uphill to the first mountain pass
of the trek, the Abra de Pachacutec (4400m/3h), from which we will enjoy
awe-inspiring views of glacier lagoons and the surrounding valleys. Along
the hike, we will also have spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains
in the area, such as Colquecruz, Minas and Sirijuani. We will have lunch
after the pass, to then descend to Quiswarani, a small peasant and textile
community where we will set up our second campsite.
Día 3. Quiswarani – Cuncani
Leaving Quiswarani at around 7.30am, and following an uphill path, passing
along the beautiful Queuñaqocha lagoon, towards the second mountain
pass, the Abra de Willkiccasa (4100m/2h), with impressive views on both sides
of the pass, especially of the Colquecruz and Pitusiray mountains. In the
afternoon we will continue on the trail along changing puna, lakes and agricultural
areas with roaming deer until we arrive in Cuncani 3h later, where we will
have supper and camp.
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Día 4. Cuncani – Lares
We leave Cuncani at 8.00am to walk down a fertile valley with typical vegetation,
crops and agricultural communities. Along the trail we will see native flowers
such as begonias and wild orchids. After an approximately 2h walk we will
arrive in Lares, capital of the district with the same name, a large village
whose principal attraction are its pleasant hot springs, where we can enjoy
a dip. After having lunch, we will board a private bus that will take us
back to Cusco, with an estimated arrival time around 8.00pm.
Incluye:
- Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer
in private bus to Huarán, the starting point of
the trek
- Igloo tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tents,
to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks
- One mattress per person
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Kitchen tent
- Toilet tent
- English speaking professional guide
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking
equipment)
- 1 emergency horse
- Accommodation for our guides, cook and horsemen
- Comidas (03B, 04L, 03D + snack and teatime service
every día)
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Private transportation from Lares to Cusco, including
transfer to your hotel
- Biodegradable soap
- Ashtray Tins
- Ziplock Bags
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No incluye:
- Breakfast on the first día
- Dinner on the last día
- Tips
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What you need to bring:
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period
of the trek
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased
in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters
- Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$
10.00 / 4 días)
- Flashlight and batteries
- Camera, films and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
- Sun block
- Insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
- Water bottle and sterilizing tablets (ie. Micropur)
- Mattress: will be provided by the agency but is to
be carried by you
- towel
- swimsuit (recommended for hotsprings)
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