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Lares Trail (excludes Machu Picchu)
3 Day / 2 Night Tour
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Max Group Size: 8
- Starts in Cusco
- Book all year round
- Regular & luxury tents available
- Ends in Machu Picchu
Introduction
For travelers who wish to experience and get to know a part of Peru that still keeps alive the traditions and ancestral cultures. This 3 day Lares Trek will take you on a cultural experience to the famous Macchu Picchu village.
The Lares trek is perfect to meet Andean people who still keep their colorful clothing and Quechua language, men and women who are dedicated to the main activity of herding llamas and alpacas, the cultivation of native products such as potatoes, corn, and different grains that will be part of our food in the development of our walk, 100% organic products worked with ancestral farming tools and natural fertilizers.
Please note that this tour does not include entry to Macchu Picchu. If you wish to include Macchu Picchu as part of your tour, please select on of the following trips:
Lares 4 Day / 3 Night (with Macchu Picchu)
Lares 4 Day / 3 Night (with Inca Trail & Macchu Picchu).
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Itinerary
Embark on a thrilling 4-day Ancascocha Trek with Inca Glamping Peru, where you’ll traverse ancient paths, witness breathtaking landscapes, and immerse yourself in the Andean culture. Here’s a detailed itinerary for your unforgettable journey.
Embark on an adventure starting at 6:00 am, as our private transportation and knowledgeable guide pick you up from your Cusco hotel. A scenic 3-hour and 30-minute drive leads us to our starting point, Cuncani, where we’ll rendezvous with our mules and local muleteers to commence our gradual uphill hike.
Over the course of 2 hours and 30 minutes, we’ll ascend amidst vibrant landscapes, encountering llamas, alpacas, viscachas, and serene lagoons. Revel in the breathtaking vistas of glaciers as we journey onward. (Lunch and dinner included).
- Hiking distance: 6 km / 3.728 miles
- Hiking time: 4 hours
- Lowest elevation: 3810 masl (12500 ft)
- Highest elevation tortilluyoq pass: 4380 masl (14370.079 ft)
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Highlights: Scenic landscapes, serene lagoons, majestic glaciers, encounters with llamas, alpacas, and local communities.
After a hearty breakfast, our journey continues with a 1-hour ascent to the Puca cocha pass at 4530 masl (14862.20 ft). From this vantage point, we’re treated to a breathtaking panorama of the Lares Valley and its surrounding mountains. Following a gradual descent, we ascend once more to the Palchayoq pass at 4530 masl (14862.20 ft), where the diverse local fauna awaits our observation.
Our ascent then leads us to the Mantanay pass at 4660 masl (15288.71 ft), offering awe-inspiring views of the Auroray lagoon. Here, nestled near the lagoon’s shimmering waters, we’ll enjoy a delightful lunch before continuing our gradual ascent to the Wayruruyoq pass at 4690 masl (15387.14 ft). A descent ensues, leading us to our campsite at Ccancao, situated at 4430 masl (14534.13 ft).
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Stats for the day:
- Hiking distance: 8 km / 4.9709 miles
- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Lowest Elevation: Ccancao 4430 masl (14534.13 ft)
- Highest elevation Wayruruyoq pass: 4690 masl (15387.14 ft)
- Difficulty level: Demanding
- Highlights: Stunning landscapes, serene lagoons, majestic glaciers, encounters with llamas, alpacas, and local communities.
Following breakfast, our descent continues amidst the tranquil presence of llamas and alpacas, affording us majestic vistas of valleys, gorges, and terraced fields brimming with potato crops, corn, quinoa, and other Andean staples. Our trail leads us to Marcacocha, where our awaiting private transport will whisk us away to the charming town of Ollantaytambo. Here, we’ll indulge in a delicious lunch before embarking on our scenic train journey to Machu Picchu Village.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Stats for the day:
- Hiking distance: 5 km / 3.107 miles
- Hiking time: 3 hours
- Lowest elevation: Machu Picchu Village 2046 masl / 6712 ft
- Highest elevation: Ccancao 4430 masl / 4430 fasl
- Difficulty level: Moderate
Highlights: Scenic valley vistas, tranquil lagoons, encounters with llamas, alpacas, and the warmth of local communities.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and group preferences.
This Lares Trek does not include Macchu Picchu or main Inca Trail.
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What's included?
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Includes
- Private transportation from the hotel to the start of the hike.
- One night in hotel in Machupicchu town category 3 stars.
- Bus up and down from Machupicchu town to the archaeological site of Machupicchu
- Train tickets to and from Machupicchu
- Camping equipment 4 stations
- Entrance fees and taxes during the trekking, assistance.
- Briefing prior to departure
- Entrance ticket to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu
- Foam sleeping pad
- Emergency horse
- Horsemen and horses to carry tents, food, cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and mattress plus 5 kilos of personal items).
- Equipment:
- Tents (2 people will share a tent).
- Inflatable sleeping pad
- Shared camping equipment,
- dining tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table arrangements
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen cylinder
- Private transportation from the train station to your hotel in Cusco.
- First breakfast on the first day
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes on the third day
- Lunch of the day
- Sleeping bags can be rented in Cusco.
- Walking sticks can be rented in Cusco.
- Extra expenses during the trek such as soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, snacks, etc.
- Optional waynapicchu tickets
- Optional Machupicchu Mountain tickets
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- We ask you to bring a printed copy of the medical insurance with you. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any inconveniences that may occur during the different activities (tours) that you have booked, such as trip cancellations or interruption of your trip due to various circumstances, thus protecting your investment in the trip.
FAQs
We recommend that you pack with care when preparing to embark on this magical trek. The weather in the Andes can be extremely changeable so we recommend:
- Hiking boots. Make sure that these are comfortable enough and they give you appropriate support as you will be walking for several days. The last thing you want to ruin your trek is blisters or foot sores!
- Warm clothing. The Andes often drops below freezing at night due to the fact that you are at high altitude. Make sure that you bring hats, gloves, scarfs and warm apparel with you to guard against the cold.
- Waterproofs. We recommend bringing water protective wear which is both light and insulated. Depending on the season, you might want to bring a light waterproof in the dry season, whilst a heavier waterproof for the rainy-season. Check with your guide if you are unsure on what to bring.
- Small rucksack. This smaller rucksack is for travelling during the day. Your guide will ensure that your larger bags and heavier equipment which you do not require for hiking is taken on horseback to the next stop ahead of you so you have it at the end of each day.
- Altitude sickness tablets. We always recommend bringing altitude sickness tablets with you when travelling to places which are often hundreds of metres about sea-level.
- Torch or flashlight. We recommend bringing a torch with you so that you are able to see where you are going at night. It’s not a good idea to fumble around in the dark without seeing where you are going!
We understand that sometimes your plans may change due to unforeseen circumstances. If you make a booking but then wish to cancel it, the following cancellation policies apply:
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Yes. We always recommend that you take out an insurance policy before travelling. We do not cover you on our insurance policy and we require you to sign a waiver prior to travelling for any damages, injuries etc that may occur on your trip.
However, you can rest assured in the knowledge that our experienced guides will ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trip.