Lares Inca Trail in Peru

Walks Worldwide has a new trip to Peru for 2012/13 called Lares Inca Trail. The guided group trip takes place on quiet Inca trails that do not require a permit.

The trip also supports the ‘One Percent for the Planet’ foundation; this has meant that in conjunction with the NGO body ECOANPERU already over 65,000 native trees have been replanted in the region since 2007.

From the city of Cusco, ancient Inca capital, the trek takes you through the Sacred Valley into the spectacular and rarely visited Lares Valley, where life continues as it has for centuries.

Here, amongst the hardy Quechua people tending their crops, the trails will take you over high mountain passes, past upland lakes, rushing waterfalls and through remote Andean villages. And everywhere you look llama are grazing, suitably at home on the high mountain terrain.

The odd mule train may pass you by, condors may soar above but mostly you will be alone amidst the glorious wilderness.

Combined with a visit to the hot-springs at Lares, the exploration of local Inca ruins and the climax of a day at Machu Picchu, this trip brings a balance of rich ancient history and stunning trails less travelled.

The trip departs on 2, 16 November and 1 December and costs from £1994 pp (two sharing). This includes international flights, all transportation, 7-nights’ accommodation, most meals, camping equipment (except sleeping bag), guides and porters (mule/truck) whilst on trek, Machu Picchu guided tour and all entrance fees to sites.

For more information, visit walksworldwide.com.