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1: Cusco – Huaran – Cancha Cancha (L) (D)
We leave Cusco by bus, following the route of the Sacred Valley to the
district of Huaran (2850 m.a.s.l) from where we will begin our trip,
observing several types of crops and fruit trees. After a two-hour walk
to Somacpampa, we will stop for a snack, continuing the uphill excursion
to the town of Cancha Cancha (3900 m.a.s.l). During this two-hour walk
we will observe the different species of flora and beautiful waterfalls.
We will setup our first camp here.
Day 2: Cancha Cancha – Queñococha
(B) (L) (D)
Very early in the morning we will depart for Cancha Cancha observing
the two beautiful lagoons of the town of Acopata, followed by a two-hour
climb to the highest part of the Spur of Pachaqutec located 4600 m.a.s.l.
Afterwards we will descend the Candarian spur viewing the Candarian
lagoon and much further down we will continue our journey to Qollalay,
our resting spot. Continuing towards Queñococha we cross the
village of Quishuarani, a small village engaged in agriculture and from
there we begin our climb to QueñoCocha (4100 m.a.s.l.), site
of our second camp.
Day 3: Queñococha – Lares (B) (L)
(D)
Departing from the aforementioned lagoon we continue on our journey
towards the thermal baths of Lares, climbing up the Culcani Spur, from
where we may view the two most beautiful lagoons existing on this course,
the Wiki Cocha and Azul Cocha lagoons and opposite the Qolquechacana
Snowpeak and the Awayman waterfall. From here we descend to the village
of Cuncani, where Trout fishing is possible. After a four-hour trek
we arrive at the thermal baths of Lares to eat a snack and enjoy soothing
baths in its hot waters, we will spend all night in the thermal waters.
Day 4 : Lares - Cusco (B)
Early in the morning we will have a breakfast and after which we will
begin our four our journey back to the city of Cusco.
** Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria
and the evolution of the group.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Transport from your hotel in the morning and transfer in bus to Huarán,
the starting point of the trek
- Personal camping equipment such as tents, pad
- Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrances
- Transportation from Lares to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel
in Cusco
** Custom made programs may be prepared for groups with special interests.
Extra nights, optional starting and ending points, additional tours
and extra flight reservations may be arranged upon request. All tours
may be provided in private upon request as well.
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