4-day llama lares trek to machu picchu
trek through the andes with llamas on your way to machu picchu
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4-day llama lares trek to machu picchu from $660 / per person
Cusco/Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Trekking, Andes, History & Culture, Camping
The Lares Valley is one of the lesser-travelled routes to the lost city of Machu Picchu, on this trip you'll be accompanied by local llama breeders whose llamas will carry your bags, allowing you to savour the views that little bit more along the way.
The trek will lead you through incredible landscapes of mountain ridges, lakes, and farmlands where the local people still wear traditional clothing. As well as experiencing the landscapes, you'll also get to enjoy a cultural exchange with you guides and the people you encounter along the way, this is one of the best trails for seeing local indigenous culture up close and observing ancient farming habits and religious rituals. Your trek will eventually join up with the traditional Inca Trail and climax with a visit to the world wonder of Machu Picchu.
Add in that you'll be camping in the valley beneath the stars, what better way is there to experience the true Peru?
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itinerary
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Day 1
03.00am pick-up in Cusco
Visit to Lares hot springs
Meet-up with llamas and guides
Trek to Cuncani (approx 6 hrs walking time)
Camping in Cuncani
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Day 2
Trek to Huarcahuasy and meet-ups with llama breeders
Trek to Ipsay Pass with views of Ipsaycocha Lagoon and Patacancha Valley
Camping in mountains
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Day 3
Trek to Patacancha town
Transport to Pumamarca
Trek from Pumamarca to Sacred Valley
Transport to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes
Night in hotel
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Day 4
Morning trek to Machu Picchu
3 hour tour of Machu Picchu
Optional hike up Huayna Picchu ($20 per person)
Optional 3 hour trek to Inti Punku ($20 per person)
Bus to Aguas Calientes
2.30pm train to Ollantaytambo
Transport to Cusco
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All meals included
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