Cultural Footprints: Lares Holiday

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Upscale

Lares is a quaint village situated in Calca province, nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This route offers an ideal walking experience for those eager to immerse themselves in the culture and lifestyle of the small villages along the way. The journey begins in Lares, and on the first day, our travelers explore nearby villages where residents continue to live deeply rooted in Andean traditions.

First day: Cusco – Urubamba – Pumahuanca – Puyoc Camp Site.
Second day: Puyoc – Yanacocha – Cuncani Camp Site.
Third day: Cuncani – Lares – Aguas Calientes.
Fourth day: Machupicchu – Cusco.

Hiking and Trekking

Franco F. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Spanish

I am a professional Peruvian tour guide with more than 13 years in the travel industry. our specialty are the operation of hiking routes in Peru with an emphasis in the hiking routes to Machu Picchu and the Inca trail.

Tour highlights

Visit Machu Picchu

The trek culminates in a visit to this New Wonder of the World, providing a rewarding end to the journey

Scenic Campsites in the Andes

Overnight stays at remote campsites provide a peaceful and picturesque setting amidst stunning mountain landscapes

Relaxing Hot Springs

Unwind in the Lares hot springs after the trek

Route details

Today we pick you up at 5:00 am to start lares trek to Machu Picchu and travel an hour and a half by bus to the village of Pumahuanca (2840m)/(9317ft), located in the Sacred Valley. Here we will meet up with our horseman. Leaving the Sacred Valley behind us, we head north following a gently climbing trail that runs parallel to the small Cancha Cancha River and also a small town with the same name, after our lunch, we will climb up until getting our campsite Puyoc.
– Campsite: Puyoc 4100 m / 13451 ft.
– Distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles
– Highest point: Puyoc 4100 m / 13451 ft.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Day 1: Distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles
– Highest point: Puyoc 4100 m / 13451 ft.

Day 2: Distance: 13 km / 8.06 miles
– Highest point: Pachacuteq Pass 4758 m / 15610 ft.

Day 4: walking 2 hours

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Upscale

Tent

2 nights

Hotel

1 night

Two-man tents. Sleeping mattresses. Toilet tent. Hot portable shower. Sleeping bags can be hired from us.

Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

professional, bilingual tour guide;
pick up from the hotel;
round trip bus transportation (Cusco-Cachora-Cusco);
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3-afternoon snacks, 3 dinners, hot drinks, biscuits, and popcorn). If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know;
dining tent with table and chairs;
chef;
horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment);
two-man tent;
sleeping mattresses;
oxygen bottle;
First-Aid kit;
toilet tent;
hot portable shower;
spare blanket (on the bus from Cusco to the starting point).

Extras

flights;
entrances to Huayna Picchu Mountain (need to book in advance);
entrances to Machu Picchu Mountain (need to book in advance);
sleeping bag (Can be hired from us);
personal porter up to 7 kgs or 14 kgs;
walking sticks (can be rented from us);
water (during the first 4 hours, after that, our team will provide you);
tips;
travel insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip;
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages;
laundry.

Group size

From 2 to 10 tourists

Duration

4 days

3 nights