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The Native Communities of Lares Valley are a wonderful experience. This unforgettable and less-known hike combines amazing mountain scenery, glacier lagoons, valley cloud-forest and authentic textile Quechua communities.
The Lares towns takes place through 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, wear the clothes of Andalucia, Spain in the 16th century. This garb was imposed on them by the Conquistadors, who extracted the tribute of their colorful textiles. Known for crystal-clear lakes and unspoiled mountain vistas, the network of valleys is also populated by the Quechua, indigenous Inca people of Southern Peru. Tiny villages dot the region, and experiencing these communities is vital to understanding the Andean highlands.
These are our premier treks for those wanting to experience the incredible beauty and rich culture of the Andes by taking the less-traveled route. Authentic encounters with Quechua communities and the spectacular scenery that surrounds them give these treks a wonderful blend of tradition and splendor.
Passing through the rich pastoral regions of the Cordillera Urubamba, we traverse high mountain peaks and sub-tropical valleys, stopping along the way to enjoy scenic lagoons, natural hot springs, and Inca remains. The remoteness of the area has allowed its people to preserve traditions of llama and alpaca herding, potato cultivation, and colorful weaving dating back to the Incas. These fascinating treks offer a first-hand look at the life of the Andean farmer and a journey into a region of outstanding beauty .
DAY 1: CAMP:(CANCHACANCHA).- Early morning a private vehicle will pick you up at our hotel and take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and to the head of the trail ,where you start the trek.Our hike begins in a fertile valley and follows the Huaran river up through a mountain corridor. After walking for about 4 hours, we arrive to the stone houses with thatched-roofs of the Canchacancha community (11,000'). Camp after the town. (B+L+D)
DAY 2 : CAMP:(QUISHUARANI).- 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. You will go over a pass at 4, 850 high above the clouds, with spectacular views of the massive Pituseray and Chicon glaciers. Having trek for about 5 miles you will camp near a small village of stone huts with thatched roofs.(B+L+D) .
DAY 3 : LARES HOT SPRINGS /HUACAWASI.- An early start will take us to the relaxing hot springs at Lares, where you can bathe, pampering yourselves as you languish in the warm water.After a trek of about 4 miles you will arrive 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.(B+L+D)
DAY 4 : YANAHUARA / MACHUPICCHU.- Early morning walk up to the Wacahuasi Pass ( 4,750m). 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 Urubamba Valley. Our gradual descent in another 3,5 hours approximately will take us through the Native community of Yanahuara in the Sacred Valley of th Incas. From here on we can take a 15 minute bus ride to Ollantaytambo for the extension trip to visit Machu Picchu
NOTE : The extencion trip to Machu Picchu, cost upon request :
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* If you need any assistance with local flights, airport transfers, hotels in Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes or MachuPicchu ,Train reservations or any additional tour , just let us know that we will be glad to help you.
COST :
From 2 to 3 participants US.$ 437.00 each
From 4 to 10 participants US.$ 397.00 each
OUR PACKAGES
INCA TRAIL
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
MACHU PICCHU TOURS
INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 8D/7N
TRADITIONAL INKA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4D/3N
BRIEF INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 2D/1N
CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU TREK 8D/7N
CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4D/3N
SALKANTAY/ INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU TREK 6D/5N
SALKANTAY GLACIER TREK 5D/4N
HIGHLANDS OF PERU, AUSANGATE TREK 6D/5N
NATIVE COMMUNITIES, LARES VALLEY TREK 4D/3N
LAST STRONGHOLD OF THE INCAS, VILCABAMBA TREK 8D/7N
CHACHAPOYAS CULTURE
KUELAP FORTRESS
GOCTA WATERFALL TREK 5D/4N
AREQUIPA, COLCA CANYON 3D/2N
LIMA CITY TOUR, NAZCA LINES
PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE
BALLESTAS ISLANDS (LITTLE GALAPAGOS)
PUNO AND TITICACA LAKE 3D/2N
MANU BIOSPHERE RESERVE 8D/7N
PERU RAFTING
URUBAMBA ONE DAY RAFTING
URUBAMBA TWO DAYS RAFTING
WHITEWATER RAFTING APURIMAC RIVER 3D/2N
TAMBOPATA RIVER, JUNGLE RAFTING 9D/8N
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