1-Day Hike to Kiswarani Lares Region

Daily Tour 13 hours
Peru Cusco and Sacred Valley

Descriptions

Kiswarani 1-Day Hike is one of the most exciting and challenging full day hike in Cusco-Lares region. Amazing Andean scenery, impressive views of the snow-capped peaks, Andean settlements along the banks of the crystal-clear river, uncrowded archeological site, beautiful lakes in color and shape and diverse microclimates are just some of the highlights of this full day trek.

IMPORTANT TIP

If you want to see the citadel of Machu Picchu and its beautiful landscape, then book your trip in advance. Since, the Peruvian government has imposed a daily limit of visits and tickets tend to sell out quickly. Make sure to buy your tickets in time!

Why to choose Culturandes Travel & Adventure for this 1-Day Hike Kiswarani?

Are you looking for unforgettable memories for this adventure? Culturandes Travel & Adventure want you to have a hassle-free planning and an unforgettable travel experience without any stress and unexpected situations by the hand of its experts travel advisors and knowledgeable local guides providing you:

  • Reliable and high level services
  • Certified Peruvian tour operator
  • Safe transport according to the highest standards
  • Adequate equipment for the activity
  • Detailed and personalized information prior to the trip
  • 24 hour support during your trip
  • Excellent official local guides who will be the star of your trip

We are experts in private and customized tours all around Peru, ask our expert travel advisors to upgrade your experience with additional activities and extensions.

Group services versus Private services?

This is a question we all need to ask ourselves when planning a trip. The answer depends largely on the age, the particular interests of each person and, above all, the economy of each passenger. Below, we list the differences between conducting a group service versus a private service. It should be noted that, in either of the two modalities, you will receive top quality care from the entire team of professionals who will make your trip unforgettable

Group Services

  • The driver follows the stops designated by the tour
  • Groups can have between 15 and 20 people
  • Guidance is simultaneous in English and Spanish for the entire group
  • The itinerary has to be strict to fulfill the daily plan
  • Guidance is available at the same time for the entire group
  • The main advantage of group services is the affordable price

Private Services

  • The driver will make the necessary stops where you indicate
  • Of 5 or more people, the private service has a similar price to the group service.
  • You own the time you want to have at each stop
  • Guidance is in only 1 language and at the passenger’s choice (prior consultation for rare languages)
  • The guide will be available only for you and attentive to your requirements
  • The travel experience becomes much more personal and deep in knowledge

We urge you to get in touch with us so we can design your trip to Peru together, probably combining some excursions in private and some in group services. Our team of experienced voyagers knows what it means to plan a trip of a lifetime as well as the investment that implies, therefore, we want everything to go perfect.

Highlights

1-DAY HIKE KISWARANI – LARES REGION

  • Hike through amazing Andean landscapes.
  • Visit the uncrowded and unique archeological site of Ancasmarca.
  • Traverse different ecological levels in one day.

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Itinerary

Breakfast and box lunch

You will have an early departure, crossing the mountains on the route to the Sacred Valley and from there to the province of Lares (3 hours by bus). A stop will be made to visit the archeological site of Ancasmarca (village inhabited by eagles), at 12631f/3850m, unlike Machu Picchu, it is unrestored but looks large and dramatic. You will continue your journey for a couple of hours more through the great Valley of Lares until arriving to Kiswarani 12.562ft/3,829m, where the trek will begin. The walk begins with an ascend through a great valley, this is where the real challenge begins, with an ascent for about 2 hours to the first pass, crossing a rocky terrain with a gradient of around 35 degrees. You will get the Huchuyccasa pass, 14505f/4421m with spectacular views of the emerald lakes below you. The adventure continues through narrow trails until getting the second pass, Phonoccasa, 14475f/4412m, from this point your descent will be long, 2.6m/4 km. to the Sonqococha lagoon 13700f/4176m the ideal place to enjoy your lunch. You will then begin the final descent to the town of Quelquena 11960f/3465m.

At the end of the hike your private transportation will be waiting for you to begin your journey back to the city of Cusco.

Note:  depending on the time you finish the hike, you will have the option to enjoy the Lares hot springs.

Maximun altitude: 14505ft/ 4421m
Minimun altitude: 9514 ft/2900m
Walking distance: 5.4 m./8.6 km
Approximate walking time: 7 hours

MAKE IT DIFFERENT!
Ask our experts travel advisors to complete your trip including the impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, the challenging Inca Trail, a visit to the impressive Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, the majestic Colca Canyon, the mysterious Nazca lines or the enigmatic jungle or the Kingdom of the Chachapoyas.

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