The LARES HOT SPRINGS TREK

It is one of the most beautiful treks available through the Vilcanota Mountain Range of the Andes to Machu Picchu. The Lares Hot Spring trek is more cultural as you see local stone houses and encounter local people along the way. This is an excellent and popular alternative to the Inka Trail, offering more connection to the local people and culture. On this trek to the Lares Hot Springs, you also see many beautiful lakes, snow-capped mountains, and herds of alpacas and llamas. This trek is moderately difficult, is approximately 32 km/20 miles and goes up to 4,700 m/15,420 ft.Minimum passengers necessary for trek departure: 2 people (1 person or private/custom treks possible with extra fee). Maximum trekkers per group: 10 people (special, private party groups can exceed maximum).