Peru - Alternative Treks

ALTERNATIVE TREKS

LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

4 days / 3 Nights

The Lares Trek takes place on a hidden valley that very few outsiders have

ever entered. The trail offers the opportunity to see magnificent glaciers,

lakes and waterfalls, hot springs and experience the Inca way of life in the

mountains as you trek past the indigenous communities of Canchacancha,

Huacawasi and Yanahuara.

Includes:

• Transport from Cuzco

• Tents and camping equipment • Porters

• All meals while trekking • English speaking guides.

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK

Choquequirao (meaning cradle of gold) is one of the most recently

discovered ruins in Peru. Located in a canyon, 2000 metres above the

glacier-fed Apurimac River, the site is a hidden archaeological gem, often

referred to as Machu Picchu’s sacred sister.

Trekking through here is a unique experience as the site is remotely

located along the Inca highway with the ruins fantastically preserved; only

certain areas are open to the public as others continue to be investigated

scientifically.

Day 1: Depart from Cuzco by bus stopping at the Tarawasi Ruins and Cunyac

Bridge on the way to Cachora. Begin the descent on donkeys into the

Apurimac Valley. Camp at Chiquiska.

Day 2: Continue trek across the Apurimac River and up to the Santa Rosa hill

and the Maranpata climb with impressive views of the valleys.

Day 3: Begin a two-hour hike to Choquequirao and take a guided tour of the

archaeological complex.

Day 4: Descend to Santa Rosa and visit Rosalina Beach before camping at

Chiquiska.

Day 5: Continue your ascent along the return route past the highest point of

Capuliyoc before reaching Cachora to board the return bus to Cuzco.

Includes:

• Transport (bus) as per itinerary

• All meals while camping

• Camping equipment

• Entrance fees

• Experienced bilingual guides.