Private 3 Days Lares Community Trek

Private 3 Days Lares Community Trek

This trip combines an exceptional alternative trek with the principle archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. We begin by visiting the Pisac ruins and market, then drive into the Cordillera Vilcanota for a short hike to the Andean community of Quishuarani. On the second day we pass waterfalls and turquoise glacial lagoons to reach Pachaqutec pass (4700m.) while surrounded by other soaring peaks of the Vilcanota range. On day three the trail returns us to the Sacred Valley with a gentle descent along the Cancha Cancha River. In the afternoon we drive to the village of Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco on the same day.

During our trips, we make every effort to minimize the negative impacts and maximize the benefits to the local inhabitants and natural environments we visit. We are committed to international sustainable tourism guidelines and have developed community projects directly supporting local Andean communities

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Pisac - Quisharani

Stop At: Pisac Archaeological Park, Pisac 08105, Peru
We depart Cusco in the morning and drive to Pisac, where we tour the ruins perched high above the Sacred Valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pisac Market, Central Plaza, Pisac Peru
We'll also visit the local artisan’s market and have lunch in the charming Main Square.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lares Trek, 08000 Peru
We continue through the Sacred Valley and climb by vehicle into the Cordillera Vilcanota. We have a short acclimatization hike to the village of Quishuarani, our first campsite.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Campsite in Quishuarani

Day 2: Quisharani - Cancha Cancha

Stop At: Lares Trek, 08000 Peru
Distance: 13.5K / 8 miles
Approximate walking time: 8 hours

Following the trail out of Quishuarani community, we climb past a series of cascading waterfalls and lagoons. An original Inca stone path leads us steeply up the ridge to Pachaqutec pass (4700m.), the highest point on our trek. Close to the top, we enjoy spectacular views of the snow-covered peaks of Pitusiray (5750m.) and Chicon (5530m.). The trail leads down into the opposite corridor to the brilliant glacial lakes of Suirococha and Yuraccocha. Here we can see several bird species, including Andean Ibis and Andean geese. Descending further, we begin to see the thatched-roof stone houses and corrals of Cancha Cancha community, our last camp site.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Campsite in Cancha Cancha

Day 3: Cancha Cancha to Huaran to Cusco

Stop At: Lares Trek, 08000 Peru
Today our hike follows the Cancha Cancha River down into a fertile green valley replete with flowers, plants, and birds of the region. After a gentle descent of approximately 3-4 hours, we reach the village of Huaran where we have lunch before driving to Ollantaytambo.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
Once arrived in Ollantaytambo we'll visit the arqueological site.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ollantaytambo Village, Pueblito DE Rumira a 2.5km DE Ollantaytambo Trayecto Hacia, Camino Incaico, Ollantaytambo 08675, Peru
During our time in Ollantaytambo we'll also stroll through the village. Afterwards we'll drive back to Cusco.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.