The excitement of your trip through Lares to Machu Picchu we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 a.m. The first part of our trip is approximately 2.5 hours to the community of Cuncani. Once here, we will have breakfast with beautiful views. Then we will begin our 3-hour ascent towards the Hullkiccasa Pass (4,200 m / 13,779 feet). Where you will enjoy stunning views of rugged Andean peaks, lakes, valleys and much more. Afterwards, we will enjoy our gourmet lunch prepared by our trekking chef. Finally we will descend for 2 hours to our camp in Quishuarani, on this descent we will appreciate incredible views of the place. Our camp is in the community of Quishuarani, which is a very traditional town and continues to keep its culture alive, especially with its agricultural practices. We will enjoy afternoon tea time with stunning views of the frozen Andean peaks and seven waterfalls. We will also have the opportunity to interact with the locals and thus be able to learn much more about their culture. After dinner, our guide will show you the constellations of the Incas that they depended on for their agricultural guidance and that the inhabitants continue to use to this day. - Food: Breakfast / Lunch / Afternoon tea time / Dinner - Accommodation: Camping facilities. - Distance: 12 km/7 miles - Time: approximately 6 hours - Difficulty: Challenging