Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Country
Peru
Maximum Traveller
15
Min Pax
1
Overview
This trek follows a path through deep green valleys, towering mountain passes, small rural villages, chilly snow caps and communities herding farmers whose way of life has essentially not changed since hundreds of years ago. The Lares trail is located east of Cusco. This journey is the perfect option if you are looking for something more off the beaten path than the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Difficulty: Moderate.
Cost Info
Price includes
- Professional guide english/spanish.
- Private transportation from your hotel, Cusco - Lares.
- Horsemen and horses to carry all the luggage camping.
- Cook and assistant cook.
- All meals as indicated in the schedule: 3 x breakfasts, 3 x lunches, 3 x dinners and snacks daily.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Kitchen tent.
- 4 person tents for 2 people. Very comfortable and safe for your backpacks.
- Mattress.
- First aid kit.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Expedition train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
Price excludes
- Sleeping bag.
- Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day.
- Horses to carry your luggage or to ride.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Lares hot springs - Wacawasi
Day 2: Wacawasi - Ipsaycocha - Patacancha
Day 3: Patacancha - Wylloq - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
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Recommendations
- A small backpack to carry a light jacket in case the weather changes during the trek.
- A larger backpack with warm, comfortable clothes that are suitable for rain, as well as a rain poncho.
- Several pairs of socks.
- Scarf, gloves, and hat for cold weather, handkerchief.
- Small towel and cleaning implements (wipes).
- Comfortable trekking shoes, preferably waterproof.
- Sandals for moments of rest (your feet will thank you!).
- Sun hat, sunscreen and insect repellent (minimum 20%).
- Moisturizer for face and body.
- Camera, binoculars, flashlight with extra batteries, consume more quickly in cold weather.
- Toilet paper.
- Basic first aid kit.
- Water bottle and sterilizing tablets to safely drink river water.
- Snacks: energy bars, dried fruit, chocolates, cookies, etc.
- Cash in soles and dollars.
- Some identity document, if students their ISIC card.
- Optional: walking stick.