Departure City
Cusco
Guide
Professional guide
Maximum Altitude
3,850 masl//12631 feet
Transportation
Bus, train
Walking Hours
6-7 hours
Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
50
Group Size
6 - 10
Destinations
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking
Activities
Cultural Tours
Trip Type
Hiking and Trekking Packages
Difficulty
Medium

Lares Valley Trek

I invite you to get to know the Lares Hiking, a magical destination located in the department of Cusco, Peru!

Lares Valley Trek, Breathtaking Nature The Lares Valley is surrounded by the impressive Andes mountain range, with landscapes that combine snowy mountains, crystalline lagoons and green valleys.

It is a perfect place for lovers of nature and photography. Unforgettable Walks The Lares Valley is famous for its trekking routes.

One of the most popular is the hike from Lares to Machu Picchu, which offers a less traveled but equally spectacular alternative to the classic Inca Trail.

During the tour, you will be able to enjoy stunning landscapes, natural hot springs and local communities.

Living Culture This valley is home to Quechua communities that have preserved their ancestral traditions. You can visit authentic villages such as Huacahuasi and Patacancha, where the inhabitants practice traditional agriculture and the production of colorful textiles.

Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about their way of life and participate in cultural activities. Hot Springs In Lares, you can relax in the natural hot springs, known for their healing properties.

These thermal pools are surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, offering a unique relaxation experience after a day of exploration. Traditional Gastronomy

The gastronomy of the Lares Valley is rich and varied. You can taste typical dishes such as roasted guinea pig, pachamanca and corn corn.

In addition, the local markets offer a wide variety of fresh and natural products, grown in the region.

Hospitality The inhabitants of the Lares Valley are known for their warmth and hospitality. They will always be willing to share their traditions and make you feel at home. This hospitality will make your visit even more special.

Don‘t wait any longer to discover the Lares Valley and live an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful and authentic corners of Peru!

RECOMMENDATIONS

Original passport. Cash (dollars and soles). Personal backpack. Windbreaker jacket. 1 shirt with long sleeves (optional). 2 / 3 poles. A rain poncho preferably waterproof 1 hat or cap for the sun. Trekking pants 1 pair of trekking shoes.

Day 1 :

CUSCO AL PUEBLO DE LARES – WAKAWASI

Lares Valley Trek in the morning we pick you up from your hotel, we go to the village of Lares (2,900 meters above sea level//9,514feet), but not before making a stop in the town of Calca, (2,925 meters above sea level//9,581feet),

the traditional market, will be our first stop, continuing we will be able to see the fascinating mountains that make up the Andes and in this place, once in Lares, you will be able to enjoy the medicinal thermal baths, motivating us to then start a six-hour hike, we will begin our zigzag ascent to the town of Wakawasi (3,850 meters above sea level / /12631 feet)

Lares Valley Trek typical scenarios of the Peruvian Andes, glaciers, llamas and alpacas crown these secluded places, our camp in this community will give us the opportunity to meet the local families who they live in harmony with the perfect nature.

Day 2 :

HUACAWASI – SONDOR – PASO SACSAYLLAME – ARURAY COCHA – YURAK COCHA – MISKI UNU

Lares Valley Trek, bustle of the children, who are going to school, will accompany us at the beginning of our hike, and almost without noticing it the mountains, the wind and the flames will witness our effort to reach the top, the highest point of our journey; Sacsayllame (4400mnsm. // 14435 feet)

Precise moment to close our eyes and touch the sky, the cold so cozy, will invite us to start the descent, the wind says that there is still a lot to see, lagoons, rivers, streams and high Andean forests until we reach our camp in Miski Unu (3550msnm. //11646 ft.).

A wonderful place in the middle of nowhere where you will receive a hot tea and some snacks on arrival before dinner.

Day 3 :

MISKI UNU – PUKARA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

Lares Valley Trek, will be another spectacular day, we leave the remote high Andean landscapes behind, we start the descent through different forests, trees, shrubs and the sound of the river will allow us to enjoy that particular scenario, ending up in a small town called

Pukara, which is an annex of Yanahuara, where our transport will be waiting for us, we will take the opportunity to say goodbye to our friends; the muleteers, there is no goodbye for them, it's a see you soon. We head towards the train station of Ollantaytambo, to get to Aguas Calientes where we will have a hotel night, during dinner at a tourist restaurant, our guide will explain the next day's plan.

Day 4 :

EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU AND RETURN TO CUSCO

Lares Valley Trek, guide will pick you up from your hotel to go to the bus station that will take us to the checkpoint of Machu Picchu, after the traditional photos and enjoy the panoramic view of the Inca Citadel we will have a guided tour of the most important places of Machu Picchu, finished the tour, you can go down to the town of Aguas Calientes, to enjoy your lunch at a tourist restaurant, we will take the return train to the Ollantaytambo station where the transfer will pick you up for your return to your hotel in the city of Cusco.