The Lares Trek is one of the most amazing hikes we have in Peru after the Inca Trail: you will see pristine landscapes, local Villages, lakes, mountains, llamas, alpacas, and hike off the beaten path.
HIGHLIGHTS • Travel with an authentic Local Operator • Visit local schools to interact with local Quechua speaking children • Visit local houses to experience their life style and customs • Walk along with Llamas and Alpacas. • Visit Salineras and Ollantaytambo • Beat the crowds to Machu Picchu
f Lares, where you will have a delicious breakfast, after a we will start hiking gradually 2 hours uphill, until you reach the town of Kiswarani where you will have our lunch, also see the potato crops, llamas and high Andean houses, you will continue our walk with a group of llamas approximately 2 hours to reach the camp on the edge of a majestic blue lake and after dinner, you will observe the constellations.
our hike up the towering mountains, our shaman will perform a spiritual ceremony offering the local gods. After a few minutes of appreciating the landscape, you will begin our descent of approximately 2 hours, until you reach the lunch spot that is in the middle of many llamas and alpacas, after finishing you will continue for another 2 hours of walking to the camp in the town of Cancha Cancha, where you can appreciate the lifestyle of the site.
Then you will go to meet the famous guinea pig that is very important for the lifestyle of the people of the town, continue walking the downhill for 4 hours, feeling and observing the different changes of climates, until you reach the town of Huaran for a special lunch called PACHAMANCA, after lunch we will dive for 1 hour to Salineras of Maras and then to Ollantaytambo by car, Later at 7pm take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will register at your hotel and relax.
The guided tour of the city takes about 2 - 3 hours with your English speaking guide, showing you the best of the citadel. Then, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself or climb the Huayna Picchu or Montaña (optional, book in advance). When you are done exploring, you will catch the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). After, you will take the Panoramic train and bus back to Cusco, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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