This route is perfect for trekking and biking. This rarely visited area gives travelers an insight into the real lives of the Andean communities. From the Abra of Lares (4470 mt), we descend to the depths of the sacred valley, enjoying the amazing landscapes, flora and fauna. You’ll have the chance to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of alpacas and llamas.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Helmet, gloves and knee pads
✔ Bus service round trip
✔ First aid kit
✔ Professional bicycle with suspension SCOTT
✔ Typical lunch
✔ Professional guide specialist in down hill biking
✔ A professional guide
✔ Briefing the evening before the trip in our office, explaining all tour details
✖ Mineral Water
✖ Extra money
✖ Tips (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Garcilaso II
2. Inka Club Hostel
3. San Agustin International Hotel
4. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
5. Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
6. Hotel Marqueses
7. Andean Wings Boutique Hotel
8. Hotel Ruinas
9. Yabar Hotel Plaza
10. Amaru Hostal
11. Cooper Hotel Boutique
12. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
13. Hotel Royal Qosqo
14. Cusco Plaza Saphi
15. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
16. Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
17. Hotel Cusco Plaza III
18. Hospedaje Kiswarcancha
19. Midori Hotel
20. Los Apus Hotel & Mirador
Additional Info: wait at the hotel reception
Itinerary
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Lares Trek
This exciting tour begins when we pick travelers up at around 6.00am. Then we'll travel for 1 hr by bus until reaching the quiet town of Calca. After a break, the journey continues to the highest point, the Abra of Lares (4470 mt) and around 10.30am we'll start the departure with our mountain bikes accompanied by a guide.
These isolated highlands, covered only with straw (andean grass), and the snow capped mountains give you such a special feeling. The scenery turns into a canyon, along the way, travelers will see alpacas, vicuñas y llamas, small villages, farms and livestock. We'll also visit some “chulpas” (pre-inca ruins), which are an evidence of the importance of this place. In this area we'll enjoy a typical lunch.
After a short break we will continue our biking tour until arriving at the hot water springs called “Machacancha”. Later we'll continue for 1hr back to the village of Calca, where our private transportation will take us back to Cusco, arriving around 7:30pm.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We recommend to bring: Ssmall backpack, suncream, sunglasses, cap or hat, camera, sport clothing, rain coat
