Lares Trek 3 Days

Lares Trek Special 3 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Patacancha – Chaullacocha – Chupani
We will the Lares Trek start early, departing from Cusco, from where we will drive to Ollantaytambo (2 hours drive). After a short break for last minute supplies itis about 1 hours drive up hill to Patacancha. In Patacancha, we will start hiking, gently uphill. We hike for about 4-5 hours, crossing a high pass (4200m) before reaching Chaullacocha.

Note: For people of less than moderate fitness there is also the opportunity to take the car further up the hill to Palqaq, from where the hike to Chaullacocha is approximately 3 hours and has less uphill. This makes the hike easier, but by no means easy. You need to hike this section – there is no other way to reach these remote villages. Along the way there will be curious llamas and alpacas stopping to check you out… a beautiful moon like landscape, stunning views of lakes and the odd encounter with a local person tending their sheep and alpacas.

We will have lunch in Chaullacocha before continuing on for another 1 – 1.5 hours to Chupani. Chupani is another weaving village. Your tour leader will provide more insights into. We will camp the night in Chupani where our professional chef will serve up delicious, hot, three course meals. Total hiking – 12km – 6 hrs

Day 2: Chupani – Lares Hot Springs
After a morning visit to the school, we will start climbing uphill on the Colquepata pass, approximately 4100m, and a strong climb straight up for about 2 hours. Though breathless and feeling the climb, we will go slow and be rewarded with truly spectacular views of the mountains and the achievement of reaching the pass will be amazing. From there its all downhill for about 3-4 hours, tough in itself due to the steep incline of the mountain but filled with interactions with the people that we meet along the way and amazing alpine scenery. We have lunch en route and pass through some very remote high settlements. Arrival in the Lares Valley is a relief after the high altiplano – its lush vegetation and pretty farmhouses are warm and welcoming. We will have a well deserved soak in the hot springs of Lares and after a refreshing soak willhead go to Ollantaytambo and take the train to Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu
Total hiking – 10km – 6 hrs

Day 3: Machu Picchu
Day Three is the most magical day because you will finally experience Machu Picchu. You will wake up early to catch one of the first buses (around 5:30 a.m.), for the 30 minute ride up to Machu Picchu. You will see the Sunrise over the ruins. Your guide will take you for an informative two hour tour. Afterwards, you will have time to explore on your own and hike Huayna Picchu if you choose to (this is a separate entrance ticket and costs $35 per person). In the afternoon, you’ll catch a two hour train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus back to Cusco, where we will transfer you to your hotel.

End tour Lares Trek

Price 450,00 USD