The Lares Trek starts at Huarán, in the Sacred Valley, and then climbs through farmland, stone houses and thatched roofs to your first camp at Cancha Cancha. On day 2 you walk past a mountain lake with views of Pitusiray, Chicón and Colque Cruz, then descend to the small village of Quiswarani. Afterwards, a private vehicle takes you to the Lares hot springs and back to Cusco, so you finish the trek with a soak. Choose a shared or private service, so we can tailor-make every detail to your travel style, needs and budget.
Andean villages and farmland
Mountain lake and snow-capped peaks
Guiado por un equipo local experto
A soak in the Lares hot springs
Ruta e itinerario
Two Days, One Journey
Use the interactive map to follow the Lares route from Huarán to Quiswarani, and then check the altitude changes.
Day 1 covers 6.26 km from Huarán to Cancha Cancha, while on day 2 you walk 12.27 km to Quiswarani, reaching 4,723 m a.s.l. Afterwards, a private vehicle takes you to the Lares hot springs and back to Cusco.
Distances are measured by GPS, so they add up the two days you walk.
A short drive to Huarán, then a climb through farmland to your first camp.
At 6:00 a.m. we pick you up at your hotel, and then we drive to the trailhead at Huarán, in the Sacred Valley, where the trek begins. From there we climb for about 6 hours while the mules carry our personal gear. Along the way we pass stone houses, thatched roofs and cultivated fields, and we finally reach Cancha Cancha, where we set up camp. In the evening, while we rest, you can chat with the local farmers, who live here with their sheep and llamas.
Puntos destacados
Drive to Huarán, then start the trail.
Stone houses, thatched roofs and farmland.
Local farmers, with their sheep and llamas.
Dinner and first camp at Cancha Cancha.
Comidas: Almuerzo, Cena
Altitude comes from the route’s GPS track, while distance is measured along the trail.
A day of lakes, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks, then a soak in the hot springs and the drive back to Cusco.
After breakfast we set off toward a mountain lake with a wide view of the snow-capped peaks of Pitusiray (5,750 m a.s.l.) and Chicón (5,500 m a.s.l.), as well as the Pachacutec summit (4,500 m a.s.l.). Along the Inca trail we see waterfalls, while in the distance Colque Cruz (5,700 m a.s.l.) gives us an incredible view. Then we descend to the small Andean community of Quiswarani (3,700 m a.s.l.), where our private transport is waiting after 6 to 7 hours of walking in total. Finally, we drive to the Lares hot springs to relax, and then continue to Cusco.
Puntos destacados
Mountain lake and snow-capped peaks.
Views of Pitusiray, Chicón and Colque Cruz.
Waterfalls along the Inca trail.
Relax in the Lares hot springs, then drive to Cusco.
Comidas: Desayuno, almuerzo
Altitude comes from the route’s GPS track, while distance is measured along the trail.
Tu precio
What’s Included
En el camino
Guía profesional en inglés / español.
Assistant guide for groups of more than 8 passengers.
Cook and kitchen assistant.
Muleteers and mules for the camping gear and your large backpack (maximum 6 kg per person).
Accommodation for the guides, cook and muleteers.
Botiquín de primeros auxilios, con balón de oxígeno.
Camping and meals
Comfortable three-season tents for two people, with a mattress, an inflatable sleeping pad and a sleeping bag.
Bastones de trekking.
Kitchen and dining tent, with tables and chairs.
All meals on the route: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, plus tea and snacks.
Transporte
Private transport from Urubamba to Huarán.
Private transport from Lares back to Cusco.
Qué no incluye
Propinas para el personal.
Breakfast on day 1, so please eat before you leave.
Optional extras: horse riding during the trek (not available on descents) and a single tent, but please ask us for pricing.
Notas importantes
Shared or private service, so it is tailored to your dates and group size.
Lleva tu pasaporte original.
Also, bring cash in soles and/or US$ for tips.
Los tiempos son aproximados.
Preguntas frecuentes
Dificultad y altitud
The 2-day Lares Trek is rated Moderate, but you walk on both days, about 18.53 km in total, and the highest point is 4,723 m a.s.l. on day 2. Day 1 is a climb of about 6 hours to Cancha Cancha, while day 2 takes 6 to 7 hours to reach Quiswarani, so expect two full days on the trail.
Good physical condition is recommended, but mules carry your gear and your large backpack (maximum 6 kg per person), so you carry only a small daypack. Your team also travels with a first aid kit that includes an oxygen bottle.
We recommend at least one full day in Cusco (3,399 m a.s.l.) or the Sacred Valley before you start, and more time if your schedule allows. As a result, your body has time to adjust before the trek. Take it easy on that first day and drink plenty of water, since the trek starts at 3,333 m a.s.l. and climbs to 4,723 m a.s.l. on day 2. However, if you have a health condition, check with your doctor before you travel.
Equipaje y reservas
Bring your original passport, comfortable waterproof trekking shoes, warm clothes, a rain jacket or poncho and gloves. Also bring a hat for the cold and one for the sun, sunscreen, insect repellent (minimum 20%), a flashlight or headlamp, two 600 ml water bottles, snacks, a swimsuit for the Lares hot springs, and any personal medication. The sleeping bag and trekking poles are included, so you do not need to pack them. Also, bring cash in soles and/or US$ for tips.
Reserva con la mayor anticipación posible, para que podamos confirmar la disponibilidad en tus fechas.
You can choose a shared or a private service, while we tailor-make every detail to your travel style and needs. The price depends on your group size and the services you choose, so request a quote.
Write to us on WhatsApp with your preferred dates and group size, and then we will confirm availability, explain how to secure your booking and reply as soon as we can.
Antes y después del trek
Before the trek, your guide meets you for a briefing. On day 1 we pick you up at your hotel at 6:00 a.m., and then we drive to Huarán, in the Sacred Valley.
Carry your original passport. Also, breakfast on day 1 is not included (your lunch and dinner are), so have breakfast before departure.
On day 2, after your walk to Quiswarani, we drive you to the Lares hot springs and then back to Cusco. Also bring a swimsuit and a towel for the hot springs.
Vegetarian meals are available, while vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free meals are available with advance notice. Times are approximate.
Viaja ligero
Qué llevar
La mochila que llevas tú mismo mientras caminas.
Sol y lluvia
Sun hat and warm hat
Protector solar
Poncho impermeable
Warm jacket, scarf and gloves
Repelente de insectos (mínimo 20%)
Esenciales de la mochila de día
Water (two 600 ml bottles)
Snacks
Papel higiénico y toallitas húmedas
Headlamp or flashlight, with spare batteries
Documentos y salud
Documents (original passport)
Medicación personal
Cámara y energía
Cámara / teléfono
Batería externa
Your sleeping bag and trekking poles are included, so you only need to bring the rest. Also bring several pairs of socks, sandals for resting, a small towel, binoculars if you like, and a swimsuit for the Lares hot springs. Then pack your clothes and sleeping bag in plastic bags to keep them dry. Finally, bring cash in soles and/or US$ for tips.
En el camino
Alimentación y necesidades dietéticas
Vegetarian options are available on this trek. Moreover, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free meals are available on request with advance notice. Please tell us about any food allergies when you book, so we can confirm what we can arrange for you.
Viajar con responsabilidad
We buy local products whenever we can, to support the local economy. In addition, on the trail we take care to recycle, reuse and avoid single-use plastic.
Nuestros arrieros y mulas
En este trek nuestros arrieros llevan el equipo de camping y tu mochila grande con mulas de carga. Trabajan en las mismas condiciones que nuestros porteadores de otros treks, salvo el límite de 20 kg que se aplica a los porteadores:
Alimentación: comidas durante todo el trek.
Equipo: uniforme incluido.
Cuidado de los animales: protectores de carga en cada mula.
Alojamiento: Alojamiento para todo nuestro personal.
Por eso tu mochila grande está limitada a 6 kg (13 lb).
Tripadvisor · Opiniones 2026
Lo que dicen nuestros viajeros
Opiniones recientes en Tripadvisor sobre viajes de Santu en Perú, publicadas en 2026.
This is Santu’s overall rating, so it is not specific to the Lares Trek.
“La experiencia fue increíble; éramos 3 familias y nos encantó. El nivel de la comida, las carpas, los guías. Un diez.”
Edgardo C · Toledo, España Escrita el 4 de agosto de 2026 · Traducida del español por Tripadvisor
“… Giuliana superó nuestras expectativas. Hizo un trabajo increíble escuchando lo que queríamos y necesitábamos, dándonos recomendaciones y encargándose de todos los pasos del camino. Nos sentimos totalmente informados.”
Carrie G · Viaje en familia Escrita el 16 de julio de 2026
“Giuliana es una agente de viajes increíble que lo planificó todo por nosotros y nos dio muchas ideas geniales, y llegó con un paquete extraordinario que cubrió todas nuestras necesidades …”
Kuro G · Burlington, Canadá Escrita el 9 de julio de 2026
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