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 Tour Sumary:Day: Day1: Cusco – Lares – Quishuarani . Day 2: Quishuarani - Cancha Cancha. Day3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes , Day 4: Machu Picchu- Cusco

This trek is ideal for travellers wishing to get off the beaten track but still take in the breathtaking ruins of Machupicchu. It is a wonderful trek taking you through rural communities in the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas. We enjoy a wide variety of flora, fauna, wildlife and spectacular scenery! On our last day we are rewarded with the magnificent Machupicchu.

Day 1: Cusco – Lares – Quishuarani .

Early morning rise. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and we drive through the Sacred Valley turning off at the town of Calca to head to Lares village – the drive takes around 3 hours.Once we arrive into the town we go up to the Hot Springs where we can relax and enjoy these beautiful outdoor hot springs. Lunch is provided here. Our bus awaits us during this time and we then continue our journey for around 20mins to the start of the trail known as PASCANA. From here we start our hike to Quishaurani. Here we meet up with our horseman and pack the horses. The trek will take us around 2.5hrs. When we arrive our campsite would have been set up for us. In the free time that we have we can meet some of the locals “campesinos” and see some weaving techniques. This is a lovely day filled with great landscapes and the opportunity to visit several Andean villages. (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Quishuarani - Cancha Cancha

This morning we depart early as this is going to be our longest day on the trail. We will hike approx. 7 hours today with a midday lunch break. We start our ascent to the highest point of the trek, Pachacutec Pass (4,450m). From the pass you will be rewarded with superb views of Pachacutec Lake and the snowy peaks of Pitusiray, Sawasiray and Chicon. The path then continues down hill for about 2.5hrs to the village of Cancha Cancha where we have our campsite waiting for us. Today you have a chance to see an abundance of wildlife, fauna and flora. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

After a delicious breakfast we start our easy hike today. We will walk down hill for approx. 5 hours hiking to the village of Huaran. From there we take local transport to the town of Ollantaytambo – a beautiful well preserved Andean town. Depending on your train time, you will have some time to explore before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Machu Picchu! - Cusco .

A very early start after breakfast in order that we can arrive in time for sunrise at Machupicchu. We take the first bus up at 5.30am. There will be a 2 hour fully guided tour around the ruins, visiting the main sites and monuments. After the tour you will have free time to wander around and explore by yourself. In the afternoon we take the train back to Cusco, where you will be transferred back to your hotel. (Breakfast)

DAY 01-Total distance: 14 km
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: Cusco (3,350m) – Lares (3,100m) – Quishuarani (3,700m)

DAY 02.-Total distance: 12km
Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours
Maximum altitude point: Quishuarani - Cancha Cancha (3,800m)

DAY 03.-Total distance: 12 km (5,94 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6,7 hours
Maximum altitude point: Cancha Cancha – Huaran (2,800m) – Ollantaytambo (2,700m) – Aguas Calientes

DAY 04.-Total distance: 4 km (2,49 miles)
Estimated walking time: Visit Machu picchu
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (8,829 ft)
Campsite altitude: Machu picchu citadel 2,400 m (7,872 ft)

* Departure and arrival times are approximated.

** Campsites are subject to change according to the designation of the governmental institution regulating the use of the Trail, as well as to our guide’s criteria and the group progress

LOCATION
Lares District is geographically located between 13 °, 01 ', 5 "south latitude and 72 °, 01,, 20" west longitude at an altitude of 1280 m The capital is the town of Lares which is located in a highland area 3050msnm at a distance of 58km and 110km from Calca Cusco.
In the geographic aspect of the topic under study on the tourist attractions and medicinal mineral waters of thermal Lares District is located 1.8km from the district capital and a height of 3200msnm.
Climate:
In general the climate of Lares for being located in the eastern cordillera of the Andes, it is nice ranging from cold to warm in the upper parts of the mountains the weather is frigid in the valleys and streams is very temperate climate. In which there are two well defined seasons being the dry season from April to November and the rainy season from December to March, the average annual temperature is 17 ° C during the day, dropping these at night to the 00 ° C in the months of May through July.
Rainfall for the Lares district varies from 500 to 1000 mm. annual relative humidity of 60.30% ranging from 56.5% in August, 69.7% in February permanent cloudy morning and evening, making the climate is mild and dry Lares.
FLORA
The Lares Valley has a rich and varied flora from different ecological zones between the main we can mention are: chachacomo, used to the coal industry, alder beluláceo hardwood tree that grows in moist soils whose tender branches are used for cottage industry (florist), the elderberry bushes caprifoliáceo grows in Q'achin Lares Choquekancha and whose fruit is used in making jams.
FAUNA
In Lares district variety of wildlife are among those cited
MAMMALS: Achuccalla/comadreja,Añas /zorrino, Atoe /zorro,andino, Carachupa / raposa, Cuy silvestre, Venado, Taruca / siervo, Ucate / tejo, Vizcacha, Puma, Murciélago, Oso de anteojos /ukumari,Coati/capiso / achnni, Ratón de campo