Huaran al Valle de Lares 3D/2N

DAY 1: CUSCO – HUARAN – CANCHACANCHA (L) (D)

We leave Cusco city early to get headed through the Sacred Valley to the village of Calca where we continue on paved road to Fundo Huaran (a place for the collection of the production of wool during the Colonial era).  Here we meet with our porters and mules, coming from the community of Cuncani, carrying our equipment and backpacks, and we start our trek in the Urubamba mountain range.  We will see a variety of native flora and fauna, small birds, and especially hummingbirds. We will also pass through a forest of specific native Incan trees called Queuñas that have adopted to the high altitudes and can grow as high as 4800 meters above sea level.  We will have lunch alongside a river, and then make a gradual ascension to the community of Canchacancha which is mostly dedicated to agriculture and raising lamas and alpacas.  Here we will have a hearty dinner and a good rest in our campsite.

DAY 3: CANCHACANCHA – QUEUÑAQ`OCHA (B)(L)(D)

After breakfast, we will head up-trail to Pachacuteq Pass where we will see the lakes of Azulqocha and also part of the Inca Trail zone.  After about 4 hours we will be able to see the snow-capped Pitusiray and Sahuasiray Mountains.  We then continue slowly for about 45 minutes and then start downhill to Queuñaqocha, a spectacular lake and a great spot for lunch.  We can see common birds of the area here, later cross the waterfall of Canchispaccha, and small villages like Qeswarani where the people wear traditional clothing and work elaborate textile designs that have been passed on for hundreds of generations.  Finally, we will make camp in Queuñaqocha, a place that is under a reforestation project.

DAY 3: QUEUÑAQ`OCHA – LARES – CUSCO (B)(L)(D)

After a good rest and breakfast, we walk about one hour to a beautiful viewpoint of Cuncaniqocha, then descend for about another hour, passing the lakes, waterfall of Ccaccahuayco, and descending to Cuncani community where we will have lunch with a great view of Chicon Mountain.  We then descend some more to the valley of Cuncani for another hour, and then take the the dirt path to the hot springs where we can then enjoy a refreshing, relaxing hot soak after our 3 day hike.  Finally, we take our return transport to Cusco.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Complete information given in a briefing with your guide before the tour
• Transport to the trail-head (Cusco – Huaran)
• Professional English / Spanish guide
• Meals according to the Program
• Vegetarian or allergy-related menu requests at no extra charge
• Chef & assistent chef
• Horsemen and Pack mules to carry kitchen supplies, food, tents
• Camping equipment (1,2 or 3 person tents, kitchen and dining tents, chairs and tables)
• Our company packs up to 5 kilos of each trekker’s belongings for the 3 days of hiking
• First Aid kit including emergency oxygen canister
• Return transport Lares – Cusco

PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• First breakfast and last dinner
• Sleeping bag (we can rent quality down sleeping bags if needed)
• Walking Stick (we can rent if needed)
• Extra pack mules
• Entrance to Lares Hot Springs and Tips.

What You Should Bring!

• Original Passport (for check-in to the points)
• Day backpack
• Plastic bag to cover backpack
• Sleeping bag (we can rent)
• Clothing for both cold and warm weather
• Warm clothing and rainproof
• Waterproof and warm jackets and/or rain poncho
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Hiking pants
• Shirts
• Mosquito repellant or insect repellent
• Walking stick (we can rent)
• Sunhat,
• Sun block,
• Disinfectant hand gel
• Towel + toilet paper
• Water bottle and sterilizing water tablets
• Personal medication
• Camera with extra batteries
• Plastic bag to cover camera
• Flashlight or head-lamp
• Small personal snacks (chocolate bars, candies, granola bars, dried fruits and nuts)
• Extra spending money in Soles (for Hot Springs, drinks, tips, etc).

FOR GROUP SERVICE  ( Minimun 4 People):

Sale $ 450.00 USD

PRIVATE SERVICE:

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

As you see in our Additional Items under Trip Overview, there are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices, but check our Overview section for more details.

Upgrades

Sacred Valley Tour in sharing group + 1 Nihgt Mabel Hotel Urubamba: $115 per person

The Mabey hotel  is based on sharing a room – either double, matrimonial or triple. There is a single room surcharge if you are booking alone of $30 US per person. Rooms all include private bathrooms with hot showers and wifi. If you want with Sacred Valley tour private service,  please email us for pricing and itinerary.

Zip Line or rappelling  USD 70.00

Combo Zip Line + Rappelling USD110.00

HOW TO BOOK

It’s always a good idea to contact us directly and confirm with our team before your booking. Once you are ready, please fill in our Booking Form and pay the Deposit according your invoice. Our office will email you back that day with your confirmation. We always send out confirmations, so if you don’t hear from us, check your spam or contact our offie and we will resend.

Rentals

• Hiking poles pare – US$15.00
• Sleeping bag – US$25.00
• Bag Pack – US$25.00
• Extra Horse USD110.00