Day 1:

Our trek begins this morning, in a fertile valley, then follows the Huaran River up through a mountain corridor. After walking for about 4 hours we arrive at Cancha Cancha community with its thatch-roofed stone houses. (11,000'). We make camp outside of town. (B+L+D)

(Meals: L + D)

Day 2:Cancha Cancha To Quishuarani

We set off from Cancha Cancha, continuing our ascent until reaching the Abra (Pass) of Pachacutec (elev.: 4710 meters –approx. 15,000 feet). From the top there is a wide encompassing view of the Cordillera Urubamba, with the snow capped peaks of Pitusiray, Sahuasiray, Colquecruz, Chicon and Helancoma (all of them in the 18,000 feet+ category) among others.

From Pachacutec pass we descend to the highland lakes of Condereancocha and Hatuncocha where we have lunch while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding landscape. We continue onward for another hour, observing herds of alpacas, llamas, sheep and, with luck, a view of the great Andean condor. Eventually we reach the home of Mauro –a friend of Terra Explorer Peru and Bio Bio Expeditions- located in the community of Quishuarani (elev.: 3870 meters – approx. 12,350 feet). He will give us a friendly welcome and allow us to set our camp in the gardens facing his house (B+L+D).

(Meals: B+ L + D)

Day 3: Quishuarani to Cuncani.

In the communities of Quishuarani and Cancha Cancha, time seems to have come to a standstill. The thatched roofed houses of adobe and fieldstone, the traditional homespun clothing and easygoing ways of the local folk hearken one back to an earlier, more tranquil and far less stressful way of life and which is still carried on by the inhabitants of the Andean highlands. Come morning we bid Mauro and his family farewell. To have come to know them and share in their life style, culture and customs constitutes a uniquely rewarding and truly unforgettable experience. We now head out to surmount the Abra of Huchuycasa (elev.: 4415 meters- approx. 14,100 feet). Along the way we pass by the beautiful lake of Queñuacocha. We enjoy our lunch close to two other highland lakes: Willquicocha and Totoracocha – the latter named for the Andean reed (Totora) that grows there and then continue our descent until reaching our campsite at the community of Cuncani (elev.: 3821 meters – approx. 12,200 feet).(B+L+D)

(Meals: B+ L + D)

Day 4: Cucani to Lares

Today’s hiking is smooth and easy. One hour out of Cuncani we come upon the village of Tambohualla which welcomes and heralds our formal entry into the Lares Valley. From this point we trek a further 2 hours to arrive at the well known thermal hot springs of Lares. Here we enjoy our lunch and bathe in the deliciously warm waters. Our private transport will take us to the town of Ollantaytambo where we shall overnight again at the beautiful Libertador Valle Sagrado Lodge – A very welcome night after trekking for 4 days. (B,L,D)

(Meals: B+ L)

Services Included:

• Transfer on private Transport from Hotel in Cusco to Trailhead at Huarán on Day 01.
• English-Speaking Professional Mountain Guide (additional guide for groups exceeding 08 Participants.
• Camping and Logistical Infrastructure.
• Twin person accommodations in large capacity 4-person tents in order to provide greater loft, space and comfort as well as ample storage space for personal belongings and gear. Our tents are 3-season, with not more than 2 years of usage and well maintained for optimum field performance.
• Dining and Mess Tent, including camp tables and stools.
• Separate Kitchen/Cooking Tent.
• Professional Trail Cook, Staff, and all Commissary facilities and appurtenances.
• Toilet Tent.
• Porters for transport of all camping and commissary equipment.
• Porters for transport of personal gear up to 9 kg. per pax (incl. sleeping bag and mat.).
• Separate accommodations and tents for Guides, Cooking staff and Muleteers.
• All Meals and Commissary as stipulated ((04B, 04L, 03D + daily snack and tea service except on last day).
• Others: Wake-up tea + Hot washing water every morning and every evening / water boiled to purification point for filling flasks and water bottles every morning and evening, as well as at lunchtime pending prior request.
• One ticket for hot springs in Lares.
• First aid support and oxygen.

Services Not Included:

• Dinner on day 04.
• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
• Machu Picchu (Upon request).

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