Lares Valley Trek with Hot Springs

This really was the highlight of our adventure in Peru. The early hours took some getting used to but the fantastic breakfast really made up for that. Our guide Valentin was great, he knows a lot and even though English isn’t his first language he could answer all our questions and tell us everything we needed to know. We were with a group of four people which I guess is a little on the smaller size but that definitely didn’t hurt our experience. All in all, if you’re looking for an adventure that’s still pretty doable this is a great option.

We had an amazing time on our tour with Valentin. He made sure everyone was doing well and feeling comfortable throughout the entire trek. He was incredibly supportive, friendly, and attentive from start to finish. He also taught us so much about local life and the culture of the area, as well as the fascinating history of the Incas, which I found especially interesting. Our chef, Mijael, was absolutely the best! We enjoyed so many delicious local dishes throughout the trek, and every meal was better than the last. There was always an amazing variety of options to choose from, and everything tasted incredible. It was honestly impressive to have such delicious and diverse meals while trekking. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience, and Valentin and Mijael played a huge part in making the trek so enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Our guide Valentin was really knowlegeable and kept us informed of the next steps through the 4 days. Our chef Mijael was amazing, food was tasty and there was plenty every meal. Everything went smoothly and we had beautiful views everywhere. I truly recommend you ask for Valentin and Mijael if you think of booking an alpaca expeditions trip!!

We did the 4D-3N Lares trail with our 3 children, aged 12, 11 and 9 years old, and it was a once in a lifetime experience. Everything was well organized, from the briefing the night before, over transportation to and from the hike, to the visit to Machu Picchu. Our guide Yojhan was absolutely wonderful. During our travels we have met many great guides, but Yojhan plays in a league of his own. He was really kind, always checking how everyone was feeling and making sure everyone was at ease. I was worried that we were not fit enough for such a hike, but Yojhan fit the pace perfectly for our group and kept us motivated when it got tough! Along the way, Yojhan has also taught us so much about Andean culture, flora and fauna, and ancient civilizations. We even learned some Quechwa! Yojhan was also really good with our children, learning them a lot during our days together, and we are sure they will remember this experience and meeting Andean people along the way during the rest of their lives. The rest of the staff was also fantastic. Chef Sergio and assistant-chef Edison were able to cook the most wonderful dishes in the middle of nowhere. We are still amazed they managed to bake a beautifully decorated cake to celebrate the passing of the Condor pass. Finally, our porters cannot be forgotten. Without Lorenzo and Mauro, this trip simply would not have been possible. All in all, this experience was absolutely fenomenal for our family. Don't hesitate to go on an adventure of a lifetime with Alpaca Expedition (and Yojhan in particular)!

I went with my girlfriend on the Lares trek and it was such an amazing experience with the best guide I even had (Wilber Ocon), he is friendly, smiling and knows a lot about culture, Mountain and history. Also our chef (Miguel Aranazabal) was amazing! Thank you for the experience.