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CUSCO - LARES - CUSCO 4D/3N
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The grandeur of the mountains that surround Cusco is equaled only by that of the many Indian cultures that have influenced and left their marks on the region. The artifacts, archaeological sides, legends and superstitions that were left behind by pre-Columbian cultures contribute to the character of the Andes as much as the majestic mountains themselves.
The last Incas died hundreds of years ago, but they left behing an impressive array of monuments by which to remember them. Amazing as their archaeological sides are, they form only the most apparent vestige of a lost civilization. Ancient beliefs, traditions and customs live on, hidden in the hearts, minds and daily lives of the Andean people. You need only explore their highland home to glimpse a culture that has survived conquest to struggle on through the centuries.
The Lares Trek, takes place on a hidden valley that very few outsiders have ever entered. The llama shepherds and weavers that inhabit some of the villages of this obscure place, of high Andean Glaciers and brilliant lakes. this garb was imposed on them by the Conquistadors, who extracted the tribute of their colorful textiles. Their isolation has allowed this tradition to continue.
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:: ITINERARY························>
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 Day 1: Cusco-Huaran- Canchacancha
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We pick you up from your hotel and take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and to the headtrail ,where you start the trek. your hike begins in a fertile valley and follows the Huaran river up through a mountain corridor, we arrive to the stone houses with thatched-roofs of the Canchacancha community (3300 mts - 11000 fts). Camp after the town
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Day 2: Canchacancha-
Baños termales de Lares
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Today we pass two brilliant high lakes, Sauirococha an Yaruccocha, a beautiful waterfall feeds the second. Here we can see several bird species including Andean ibis, Andean geese and flamingoes. We go over a pass (4300 mts - 14,108 fts), high above the clouds, with spectacular views of the massive Pitusiray and Chicon glaciers. We camp near the thermal baths. Durring the night we have plenty of time to enjoy of its medicinal hot springs.
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Day 3: Aguas Calientes
de Lares-Igsaycocha
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After a breakfast we hike to the community of Huacawasi, the natives here, engage in daily weaving beautiful garments. You will be able to observe the shearing of llamas; carding of the wool and dying it with natural colors; and the actual weaving of the cloth and fabrication into ponchos.
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Day 4: Igsaycocha-Cusco
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Early morning walk up to the Pass (4100 Mts – 13530 fts). The views are spectacular as we pass large rock formations, lagoons and follow original Inca stone paths that once connected the Lares Valley with the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our gradual descent take us through the Native community of Patacancha and willoq. From here on we take the transport to Cusco.
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NOTE
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- Departure and arrival time are approximated.
- Campsites are subject to change, as well as to our guide’s criteria and the evolution of the group.
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