Lares Pass Trek

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

[Places Visited] Sacred Valley
[Tour Length] 1 Day

• Admire the incredible Andean landscape and nearby glaciers.
• Observe the Andean flora and fauna.
• Encounter various Andean villages and friendly Quechua people.

SUMMARY

Day 1: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO
Private transportation from hotel to the starting point and from the end of the trek back to hotel.
Lares Pass trek begins
Meals: Box Lunch

Note: Subject to availability and change without prior notice.

Day 1: CUSCO – LARES PASS – CUSCO
We will have an early morning departure by private transportation to Calca Town (one and a half hours on surface road), then continue for another hour up along the Andean valley named Qochoq.

We will stop to visit Ankasmarka an archaeological site and one time food storehouse for the entire valley. Then we will continue to reach Wilkapunko pass, with a summit (14,256 ft.) Here we can admire the incredible Andean landscape and nearby glaciers.

Our options are to enjoy the view, visit the lagoon (10 minute walk) and observe the Andean flora and fauna. The Andean Goose is very rare bird that could be observed in this area. For those who enjoy nature there is an old Inca Trail that descends all the way down to the village of Totora (two hours walk). On the way we will see the old Inca tombs on the cliff sides and encounter various Andean villages and friendly Quechua people. We will reach an impressive narrow canyon named Waqanwayko where the Torrent Duck is usually spotted.
We will enjoy our box lunch surrounded by the beautiful Andean landscape.

We will then board the private transport and return to Cusco arriving late in the afternoon.
(Box Lunch)

* Pricing per person based on double occupancy

INCLUDED:

• Private transportation from hotel to the starting point and from the end of the trek back to hotel.
• Box lunch.
• Professional First Aid Kit.
• Environmental care.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips and extra expenses or services not described in the program.

NOTES:

• This is a sample itinerary which can be customized according to your needs and travel wishes. Please contact our Destination Specialists at sales AT peruvianodyssey DOT com.
• Extensions among other destinations in Peru are available upon request and at an additional cost.
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• Local Tax (VAT 18%) for accommodation and meals taken in hotels, only applicable to travellers having remained in the country for 60 consecutive days or more (residents). In order to be exempt from this tax, non-resident travellers must present their original passport and Andean Immigration Card to our staff at the moment of check-in. In absence of these documents, the VAT exemption does not apply and the tax will have to be paid by guests directly at each hotel.