ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

LARES 4 Days Mountains, lakes, llamas and weavings
This trek is an excellent alternative (one of the best in our opinion) for those who want to get off the ‘beaten track’ and have an insight into authentic communities whilst being surrounded by stunning mountain, lake and valley landscapes. It begins from a small village in the Sacred Valley and ascends to 2 passes over 4000 meters (13123 feet) passing through traditional, colorful villages relaxing hot springs in Lares and to finish with a visit of Machu Picchu on the Final day!

Lares To Machu Picchu 4 day 3 nights

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Traditional villages !
We pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 and travel by local bus for the 1½ hour ride to the village of Huaran (2840m) located in the Sacred Valley between Pisac and Urubamba. Huaran is the start of the trail. We’ll meet up with the horsemen and pack the horses. Leaving the Sacred Valley behind us we head northwards following a gently climbing trail that runs parallel to the small Cancha Cancha river. It’s a 4 hour trek to our destination, the small village also named Cancha Cancha (3800m) where we’ll spend the night.

Day 2:Challenging!
Leaving Cancha Cancha we continue north east up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After ½ hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2½ hour trek to the first pass, called Pachacutec Pass (4458m). From the pass you’ll be rewarded with superb views of Pachacutec Lake and the snowy peaks of Pitusiray. The path continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until dropping down into a beautiful secluded corrie filled with glacial lakes and rich in birdlife. The lip of the corrie descends into the next valley, following a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quisuarani (3700m) about 1 hours’ easy walking from the corrie. We’ll camp here for the night.

Day 3: Beautiful Hot springs!
Heading west up a small valley you’ll arrive at a lake at the head of the valley and start a steep zigzag climb up a narrow trail to the top of the second pass known as Abra Huillquijasa (4200m), about 3 hours’ from Quisuarani village. Below you lies a series of stunning turquoise lakes. We’ll drop down and have lunch beside the lakes before continuing on for the short trek to the next village of Cuncani (3750m) in the bottom of the valley (1½ hour from the pass). Arriving early in the village.

The trail follows the river valley down hill for about 3 hours to the town of Lares (3100m). ½ hour before arriving in Lares you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a soak in some open air thermal springs (bring a swimsuit). At about 1pm the bus will pick us up and leave for Ollantaytambo, there you will have sometime to explore and see this amazing site before going to Aguas Calientes by Train.

Day 4: Machu Picchu!
WWe will have breakfast at 5.45am then catch the first bus to Machu Picchu (15-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising.

A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.

You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco. The train usually leaves at 15.55 and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 20.20.

If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)

Please Note, train times are subject to change depending on Peru Rail (Monopoly) timetables and availability.

Trek Difficulty level:

Please Note:
Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.

Includes:
• Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
• Collection from hotel
• Return bus transportation Bus and Train**
• Machu Picchu entrance fee.
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day (breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 4 are not included)
• Dining tent with table and chairs
• Cook
• Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment)
• Two-man tent
• Sleeping mattress
• Oxygen bottle
• First Aid kit

**Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo backpacker (to Ollanta) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 13:37pm and being the 9:20pm the last train. Llama Path will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).

Please Note: train times are subject to change depending on Peru rail timetable and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the backpacker cerrojo train) for an increased price.

What you need to take:
• Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us)
• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Personal medication
• Camera and films
• Torch with spare batteries
• Bathing suit for hot springs (not included in price)

Optional items to take:
• Shorts
• Walking stick (with rubber tip)
• Plasters and bandages
• Sandals
• Extra money 

Optional services (not included):
• Hire of sleeping bag – 5 season ($20)
• Walking sticks ($10)
• Day packs ($10)
• Single supplement $25 

Prices 2009: Consult
(minimum 2 people + Increment. Please see Terms and Conditions).

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