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7 Days Lares Trek - Explore the Heart of the Andes

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Lares Trek 1 by Ecuatraveling
7 Days Lares Trek - Explore the Heart of the Andes
from
950 USD

Description

Experience the beauty of the Lares Trek on this 7-day adventure through the heart of the Andes. Start in Cusco, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture. Trek through picturesque valleys, tranquil mountain lakes, and traditional Andean villages.

Immerse yourself in local traditions as you hike through remote communities, experiencing the authentic Andean way of life. Conclude your trek with a guided tour of the iconic Machu Picchu, where you'll marvel at its ancient architecture and stunning views. This journey is perfect for those seeking adventure, cultural immersion, and breathtaking scenery.

Check the itinerary for more details and start planning your unforgettable trek today!

Lares Trek 1

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7 Days Lares Trek

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO

Arrival in Cusco with a transfer to your hotel. A welcome meeting will be organized by your guide for a quick briefing of the tour. The rest of the day can be spent exploring Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, set in the Andes Mountains. Discover Spanish churches and mansions that sit alongside Inca ruins, enjoy the vibrant nightlife and sample Peruvian restaurants!

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DAY 2: FULL DAY WITH FREE TIME 

After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore Cusco at your ease. The capital city of the Inca Empire is now the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, as well as the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city.

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DAY 3: TIME TO START OUR ADVENTURE, ON THE WAY TO LARES! 

You'll enjoy a delicious breakfast just before we pick you up to go to Calca in the Sacred Valley. Once there, it is your last chance to buy anything you think you could need. On our first day, we will reach 4,265 m (13,992 ft), where we will have an amazing view on the 2 big mountains of Sawasiray and Pitusiray. Then, we go down to 3,207 m (10,521 ft) in Lares, a typical and small Colonial Town. There, we can enjoy the springs, have lunch, and get ready to start again our hiking adventure. We'll take a path to Huacawasi (3,600 m / 11,811 ft). This little town is full of colors, houses mades of adobe, llamas and good vibes!

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DAY 4: HUACAHUASI - LARES HOT SPRINGS

After breakfast starts our trek to Aruraycocha, which highest point is 4,500 m (14,763 ft). The view is just amazing, you can see the beautiful Aruraycocha lake, and then go down towards it. Here, in the conservation area of Mantanay, the vegetation changes. We can observe a typical kind of tree called the Q’euñas around the other lake, Yuraccocha. We'll have lunch on the shore of those lakes. If we are lucky enough, we can see the famous and huge Andean Condor. We'll keep going down to Mantanay village, where we'll set our second campsite at 3,800 m (12,467 ft) high.

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DAY 5: LARES - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES 

Hopefully, you had a nice sleep, because you will need the energy for this last day of trekking. We will head to Yanahuara, located at 2,950 m (9,678 ft). Yanahuara is another beautiful and colorful town located in the Sacred Valley. There, the temperature is warmer. We will also notice that the white-grain corn is harvested. We’ll have our last meal together and say goodbye to our cooks and horsemen to then take a van to Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is an archaeological site, once the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti, who conquered the region. Today, it is a museum due about the Inca ruins. Located in the Sacred Valley is the place where we'll take the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night.

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DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU IN ITS GLORY - BIG DAY! 

Have an early breakfast before your guide picks you up at your hotel at 5:40. We will have a short bus journey to the gates of Machu Picchu, where we will watch the sunrise. After entering the Citadel begins a guided walking tour (approximately 2 hours) of the Citadel complex. After this experience, enjoy some free time to explore the mysterious city at leisure.

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DAY 7: TRANSFER OUT, BYE CUSCO! 

After breakfast, enjoy your last day at leisure before transferring to the airport for your return flight home via Lima.

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TripsHighlights

Visiting "Machu Picchu"

Visiting "Ollantaytambo"

What'sIncluded

Transfers as mentioned

Accommodation as mentioned

Meals as mentioned

All national park fees, entrance fees, taxes, permits and vehicles as applicable to the itinerary above

Services of professional English-speaking guides at all times

Safe drinkable water during the hike

24/7 support and emergency line available throughout the itinerary

Horsemen and mules (to carry the camping gear and food), 4-people tent size for 2 people only, foam mattress pad, oxygen bottle, first aid kit

What'sNot Included

Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary

Tips and gratuities

Optional excursions

Travel insurance

Evacuation: in the event of a serious medical injury, we will coordinate with your travel insurance company to arrange the evacuation

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