Peru trekking holiday, Lares
This trek can be run on a private basis any day. 2 people: USD 1,702/GBP1,361 Guideline price: GBP price may fluctuate according to USD exchange rate
Description of Peru trekking holiday, Lares
Take the road less travelled trekking in the Lares Valley - a breathtaking Andean arena blending high passes, peaks like the 5818m Mount Colque Cruz, sub-tropical valleys, atmospheric hill villages marked by the enduring patterns of a lifestyle with pre-Inca roots.
After travelling through Peru's Sacred Valley, trek to your first mountain base in the thatched-roof village of Cancha Cancha via the Pachacutec pass at 4700m, in the lee of peaks like Chicon (5530m). The following days see you walking through further mountain passes, past the glacial lakes of Suirococha and Yuraccocha (home to Andean Ibis and Andean geese), and along an Inca stone path hemmed by dramatic ridges and waterfalls.
Descend into a lush landscape of ancient farms and lagoons where llamas and alpacas graze alongside Andean water birds. Track a surging river through sub-tropical vistas dotted with adobe villages to reach the geothermal pools at Lares where you can soak away any hiking aches.
Transferring to Ollantaytambo for the train to Aguas Calientes, you're set for an early morning guided visit to Machu Picchu to enjoy sunrise over the iconic ruins.
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This trek can be run on a private basis any day. 2 people: USD 1,702/GBP1,361 Guideline price: GBP price may fluctuate according to USD exchange rate
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Planet
For our treks, we buy fresh local produce and prioritise local products over imported goods where possible, including local ingredients in our cooking. We reduce waste by choosing products with minimal packaging, removing rubbish from trekking routes and keeping water sources and campsites clean. We follow Leave No Trace guidelines and organise clean-up activities along trek routes and local rivers.We provide bottled water at the beginning of treks and boiled water for the remainder of the journey, while encouraging travellers to refill their own bottles. Reusable cloth bags are used for trek snacks instead of individual plastic bags, and biodegradable soap and dishwashing liquid are used on treks.
Our Cusco-based partner is a Peruvian company employing local staff.
We donate to an organization which has planted several thousand native polylepis (Queuña) trees have been planted in areas where the species is under pressure.
People
All our porters are local to the areas through which we trek in the Lares Valley. They carry a maximum load of 20kg and are provided with tents and food.Our guides provide information about local customs, culture and the livelihoods of communities in the surrounding mountain areas.
Since 2006, we have supported Huchuy Yachaq in the Hermanos Ayar neighbourhood of Cusco, contributing annually. The project provides educational and social activities for children and families, including study and games sessions and holiday programmes. Our contributions have supported educational books and games, furniture, school materials, improvements to the community-owned building and toilets.
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