Luxury Royal Lares Trail – 4 Days

Now the Adventure begins, the discoveries, walks, beautiful images, excellent food and pleasant rest

After having breakfast at your Cusco hotel (or box breakfast), our expert guide will welcome you and escort you in our private transportation through the Sacred Valley. After 1.5 hours, we will reach Calca town (2925 m. / 9596.5 ft). Stroll around and make some last-minute purchases. Next, take a 30-minute drive to Huaran (2966 m. / 9730.9 ft.) and start the trek.

Let’s go uphill for 3.5 hours traversing a parallel trail to the Cancha Cancha river. Appreciate some traditional Andean crops and queuña forests. Arrive at our first lunch place locally named “Piedra Grande” or Great Rock (3780 m. / 12401.6 ft.) because of the giant rock formation located nearby, here our exquisite lunch is ready for us.

After 2.5 hours, arrive at our first luxurious campsite called Cancha Cancha (3980 m. / 13057.7 ft.) to experience the outlook of the snow capped Andean peaks. Indulge yourself on a hot downpour showerhead at the shower tent and then experience a unique session of muscle relaxing massages. Visit our dining tent for a fantastic gourmet dinner prepared with organic food. After dinner you can admire the marvelous scenery of the starry night and be delighted by your private luxury heated bedroom tent.

● Trek starting time: 09:00 am
● Arrival to campsite: 16:30 pm
● Minimum altitude: Huaran Town (2966 masl / 9730.9 ft.)
● Maximum altitude: Cancha Cancha campsite (3980 masl / 13057.7 ft.)
● Distance covered: 7 kms/4.4 mls (6 hours walking approx.)
● Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
● Meals included: Snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Relaxing sunrise start session, challenges and efforts; lagoons and incredible experiences

With a precious dawn, it is time to enjoy another unique yoga experience. Following, a succulent energetic breakfast. Restart the most challenging day of the trek, as we continue towards a 4 hours upwards to the highest point of the hike, the Pachacutec Pass (4690 m. / 15387.1 ft.). Be amazed with the views of lagoons like Azulcocha and Suerococha. Throughout the way there may be some children or families greeting us and giving us some encouraging words and it is customary to give them some presents!

Once we reach the pass, we will be rewarded with sensational views of glaciers, lakes, valleys and even some llamas. To celebrate this milestone, toast with a well-deserved glass of champagne. Now begin the 2 hours descent towards our lunch spot along a privileged view of Qoyalaycocha Lagoon (4140 m. /13582.7 ft.) Then, head down to our campsite for another 2 hours to the marvelous seven waterfalls.
By the time we reach our luxury Quiswarani campsite (3902 mts/12801.8 ft), experience some local culture appreciating and buying authentic woolen products. For a second time, our hot shower and soothing massages will be at your disposal. Time for our delicate gourmet dinner and a soundly sleep.

● Wake-up time: 05:30 am
● Trek starting time: 07:00 am
● Arrival to campsite: 16:30 pm
● Minimum altitude: Quiswarani campsite (3902 masl / 12801.8 ft.)
● Maximum altitude: Pachacutec Pass (4690 masl/15387.1 ft.)
● Distance covered: 14 km. / 8.7 mi. (8 hours walking approx.)
● Difficulty: Challenging.
● Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time and dinner.

New day of amazing landscapes, lagoons and lakes and walks with companion camelids to finish with relaxing baths

After a nurturing breakfast, continue hiking towards the second pass of this amazing hike. Surprise yourself with astonishing scenery until we reach Huillquijassa Pass (4400 m. / 14435.7 ft.) and pristine lagoons and lakes. Later on, follow the 2.5 hours descending path to Cuncani Town (3900 m. / 12795.3 ft.) accompanied by some gracious herds of alpacas, llamas and sheeps.

We will transport you to Lares hot springs (3260 m. / 10695.5 ft.) for a comfortable bath cushioning your perception of pain by blocking our pain receptors. After our spring bath, it is time to have our delicious picnic lunch before saying goodbye to our trekking crew and thanking them for the outstanding quality service.

Finally, embark on a 3.5 hours ride towards Ollantaytambo train station in order to board our Expedition train. Upon your arrival to Aguas Calientes Town (2070 m. / 6791.3 ft.) and be escorted to the hotel. Settle at your hotel and coordinate with your guide the pick-up time for the following day. It’s time for a well-deserved dinner and a luxury sleep.

● Wake-up time: 04:15 am
● Trek starting time: 07:00 am
● Arrival to Aguas Calientes: 20:45 pm
● Minimum altitude: Aguas Calientes Town – 2070 masl/ 6791.3 ft.
● Maximum altitude: Huillquijassa Pass – 4400 masl/ 14435.7 ft.
● Distance covered: 9 kms/5.6 mls (6 hours walking approx.)
● Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.
● Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, picnic lunch and, dinner (only included with your hotel accomodation on luxury and premium categories).

Discover the treasure of the Inca empire and explore the majesty of their lost city, hidden from view on a mountain top veiled in cloud forest for more than four centuries

Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel to catch the bus to the citadel for a 30 mins ride and, if weather allows it, see the sunrise over this Lost City of the Incas.

Machu Picchu (2430 m. / 7972.4 ft) will definitely leave you speechless as it is a true evidence of the Incas dexterity in engineering and architecture.After the guided tour, enjoy a delightful lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. Later you will take the bus departing back to Aguas Calientes, to proceed to board your train. Upon arrival, a representative will collect you in our private vehicle and take you to your hotel in Cusco.

● Pick up time: 07:00 am
● Tour starting time: 08:00 am
● Arrival to Cusco: 21:56 pm
● Minimum altitude: Aguas Calientes Town (2070 masl / 6791.3 ft.)
● Maximum altitude: Machu Picchu citadel (2430 masl / 7972.4 ft.)
● Difficulty: Easy.
● Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.