Lares Valley Trek 4 days

siting the valley of Lares is establishing a real contact with the Andean life because we’ll cross villages and meet people that still live the ancestral way of living or cultivating their lands. Furthermore they hold on to ancient traditions and wear very typical clothes. These colors mixed with the large variety of flora and fauna on a trek that breathes the traditional way of life makes this an unforgettable and out-of-time experience in these magical and enchanting landscapes that will take you all the way to Machu Picchu.

IITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco - Calca - Lares village (3100 m.a.s.l.) - hot springs - Quishuarani, (3700 m.a.s.l.)
We will leave from Cusco, by early morning. and then we will travel by bus to Calca, there we take our private car up to Lares Valley.
Once we get the town you will have the chance to enjoy the great hot springs and have a good break for about 1:30 minutes (Aprox.) refreshing yourself. Lunch is provided there as well.
Then we will go by bus again (20 minutes travel aprox.) to the beginning of the trip know as Pascana and there we will start the hike to Quishuarani (2.30 hours hike aprox.) there we will set up, our campsite, here there is nice chance to meet the locals “campesinos” and share some time together getting weaving exhibition and lessons about its ancient techniques. This is a beautiful day with stunning views and great landscapes and the experience to visit along the path several Andean villages, and have a chat with the local people. (L/D)

Day 2: From Quishuarani to Cancha Cancha (3800 m.a.s.l.)
Early wake Up, breakfast, and start the hike. This Second Day is going to be the largest day (7 hours hike aprox.) with of course a midday lunch break. We start our ascent to the highest point of the circuit, of course at your own speed and own pass, The climb is pretty hard until the pass of Pachacutec (4450 m.a.s.l.) but with an indescribable panoramic views of snow-capped peaks of Pitusiray, Sawasiray and Chicon and the surrounding snow peaks plus stunning landscapes from the summit are definitely worthwhile, after the pass we hike down hill for about 2.30 hours. Lovely day and chance to see Andean Wild Life and Flowers, Camp at Cancha Cancha. (B/L/D)
Day 3: From Cancha Cancha to Huaran and then Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes Town by train (2000 m.a.s.l.)
After a delicious breakfast we start our easy hike, down hill for about 5 hours (approx.) hiking to Huaran, there we will take a transport as far as Ollantaytambo, where we will take the train (by 1:55 p.m.) in order to get Aguas Calientes town (1:40 min. travel approx.), overnight in a hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Machu Picchu (2400 m.a.s.l.) - Cusco (3400 m.a.s.l.)
Early wake Up (by 05: 30 a.m.), Breakfast and after to leave our Luggage at the Hotel, we will take the early Tourist bus Up to Machu Picchu, of Course with a guide English speaking, Usually we use to get Machu Picchu by 6: 50 a.m., so from this time we will be able to visit Machu Picchu of course at this time Machu Picchu is pretty empty and we will have the best chance to enjoy the beauty and the magic of Machu Picchu, because at this time is quiet. A guided tour of about 2:30 hours, and then you will have "happy hour time", to explore by yourself the whole site for about 3 hours and there is time as well to climb Huayna Picchu mountain and get the best view over Machu Picchu it takes 1: 40 minutes round trip time, or option to go to the temple of the moon which is located behind Huayna Picchu Mountain. (B).

B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Price per person: US$ 470 (minimum 2 people)
Available discounts: SAE: US$ 15.00 (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required).

Daily Departures: Departures are available along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is April to November.

INCLUDED:
- Transfer from your hotel
- Transport from Cusco to the Lares-Valley
- Entrance fee for the Hot Springs in Lares
- Professional Guide
- Porters
- Horsemen and horses that carry camping equipment and food
- Emergency horse
- Cook
- Excellent food (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 diners)
- Camping equipment (tents, air-mattresses, dining tent, tables, stools)
- Hostal in Aguas Calientes
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu picchu
- Entrance-fee to Machu Picchu
- First-Aid-kit and oxygen bottle

NOT INCLUDED:
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (6$ or 45 minutes walk downhill)
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Sleeping-bags (if you wish you can rent some at our office in Cusco)

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YOU SHOULD BRING:
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho.
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights.
- Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 4.00 / day)
- Flashlight and batteries.
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Toilet paper
- Small towel
- Cash in soles and/or US$
- Optional: walking sticks or poles.

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