Go beyond a quick visit and spend one peaceful night in the high Andes. The Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days / 1 Night combines quiet trails, warm mineral pools, waterfalls, local culture, and a beautiful camp near Kiswarani in one short and unforgettable escape.
Explore Ancashmarca, walk near the giant Puyas de Raimondi, hike to the 7 Waterfalls of Quishuarani, relax in the Lares Hot Springs, and wake up to crisp mountain air before visiting the Blue Lagoon. It is authentic, scenic, comfortable, and perfect for travelers who want a real Andean camping experience without a long or difficult trek.
Tour Type Group / Private
Duration 2 Days / 1 Night
Accommodation Camping
Tour Language English - Spanish
Starts/Ends Cusco / Cusco
Destinations Ancashmarca, Puya Raymondi, Lares Hot Springs, Blue LakeLares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days - Overview
The Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days / 1 Night is one of the best short escapes from Cusco for travelers who want nature, culture, hot springs, and camping without committing to a long multi-day trek. It is short, scenic, and deeply Andean: quiet Inca history, high-mountain landscapes, waterfalls, local communities, fresh meals, and one peaceful night under the stars.
Your route begins in the Sacred Valley with a local market visit in Calca, then continues to Ancashmarca, a quiet Inca archaeological site with wide views. From there, you travel higher into the Andes to see the impressive Puya de Raimondi, hike to the 7 Waterfalls of Quishuarani, soak in the Lares Hot Springs, visit the ADAL women’s weaving cooperative, and camp near Kiswarani.
Travel with TreXperience, a 100% Peruvian local tour operator based in Cusco. Our team organizes the details that make this experience smooth and memorable: comfortable transportation, expert local guides, quality camping equipment, trekking chef, porters and support staff, fresh meals prepared with local ingredients whenever possible, entrance tickets, altitude support, and responsible travel that respects local people, culture, and nature.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Ancashmarca: Visit a quiet Inca site with terraces, stone structures, and beautiful mountain views.
- See the Puya de Raimondi: Walk near one of the most impressive high-Andean plants, known as the “Queen of the Andes.”
- Visit the 7 Waterfalls: Enjoy an easy and scenic hike to the Quishuarani waterfalls.
- Relax in Lares Hot Springs: Soak in warm natural mineral pools after a beautiful day outdoors.
- Support local culture: Visit the ADAL women’s weaving cooperative and learn about traditional textiles and natural dyes.
- Camp near Kiswarani: Sleep in comfortable tents and enjoy a peaceful night in the mountains.
- Fresh chef-prepared meals: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 1, plus breakfast and lunch on Day 2.
- Premium small-group service: Travel with expert guides, comfortable transport, quality camping equipment, and strong local support.
Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour at a Glance
Day 1: Cusco – Calca – Ancashmarca – Puya Raimondi – 7 Waterfalls – Lares Hot Springs – Kiswarani Camp
Start with early pickup from Cusco or near Pisac, visit the Calca market, enjoy breakfast prepared by the team, explore Ancashmarca, see the Puya de Raimondi, hike to the 7 Waterfalls, relax in Lares Hot Springs, visit the ADAL weaving cooperative, and camp near Kiswarani with a warm dinner under the stars.
Day 2: Kiswarani – Blue Lagoon – Waterfalls – Cusco
Wake up in the Andes, enjoy a fresh breakfast at camp, hike to viewpoints, small waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon, return for lunch prepared by your trekking chef, and drive back to Cusco in the afternoon.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco or near Pisac
- Comfortable tourist transportation for both days
- Professional bilingual guide in English and Spanish
- Trekking chef
- Porters and support staff for camping logistics
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 1
- Breakfast and lunch on Day 2
- Fresh meals prepared by our trekking chef using local ingredients whenever possible
- Comfortable camping equipment and camp setup
- Entrance tickets for scheduled visits
- First-aid kit and altitude support
- Full support from your guide and team throughout the tour
Not Included
- Towel, swimsuit, and sandals for the hot springs
- Sleeping bag (available to rent)
- Extra snacks and drinks
- Travel insurance, strongly recommended
Why Book with TreXperience?
- 100% Peruvian local operator: Travel with a Cusco-based team that knows Lares, its communities, and Andean logistics from the inside.
- Short but complete route: Enjoy Inca history, waterfalls, hot springs, local culture, Blue Lagoon, and camping in only 2 days.
- Real camping comfort: Sleep in comfortable tents with organized camp support and quality equipment.
- Fresh food on the route: Our trekking chef prepares warm and satisfying meals during the tour.
- Responsible local travel: We support local markets, artisan projects, and respectful visits that benefit Andean families.
- Want Machu Picchu too? You can also choose our Lares Hot Springs + Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour.
2 Days Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour - Full Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Calca – Ancashmarca – Puya de Raimondi – 7 Waterfalls – Lares Hot Springs – ADAL Weaving – Kiswarani Camp
We pick you up early from your hotel in Cusco, around 4:30 a.m. If you are staying in the Sacred Valley near Pisac, pickup can also be arranged. As the sun rises over the mountains, we drive into the Sacred Valley and stop in Calca to visit the local market, where you’ll see fresh fruit, local products, farmers, vendors, and the morning rhythm of the valley.
Nearby, your trekking team prepares a fresh breakfast before we continue toward the high Andes. It is a simple and warm start to the day, prepared with care by the same team that will support your camping experience.
Next, we arrive at Ancashmarca, a peaceful Inca archaeological site that most travelers never visit. You’ll walk among terraces, stone structures, and old storage areas while your guide explains how this place connected the valley with the highlands. The views are wide, the atmosphere is quiet, and the experience feels far from the usual tourist route.
From Ancashmarca, we continue to the high plateau where the Puya de Raimondi grows. This rare giant plant is one of the most impressive natural sights of the Andes. We take time for photos, fresh air, and a short scenic walk through open landscapes.
After a short drive to the Kiswarani area, we begin the gentle hike to the 7 Waterfalls of Quishuarani, also known locally as Canchispaccha or Qanchis Paccha. The trail passes open fields, small villages, mountain streams, and places where you may see llamas and alpacas grazing.
Later, we continue to the Lares Hot Springs. This is the perfect reward after a full day in the mountains. You can soak in the warm mineral pools while enjoying the surrounding scenery. Bring your swimsuit, towel, and sandals so you can relax comfortably.
Lunch is freshly prepared by our trekking chef using local ingredients whenever possible. After lunch, we visit the ADAL women’s weaving cooperative, where you will learn about traditional weaving, natural dyes, and handmade textiles. If you decide to buy something, you support local families directly.
In the afternoon, we drive to the camping area near Kiswarani village. Your camp will be ready when you arrive. You’ll settle into your tent, enjoy a warm drink as the temperature drops, and finish the day with a hot dinner prepared by our chef under a star-filled Andean sky.
- Hiking Distance: 4 to 7 km / 2.5 to 4.3 mi
- Walking Time: 2 to 3 hours in total
- Campsite Altitude: 3,800 to 3,900 m / 12,470 to 12,795 ft
- Highest Altitude: Around 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Day 2: Kiswarani – Blue Lagoon – Waterfalls – Cusco
Wake up in the Andes, breathe in the crisp morning air, and enjoy a fresh breakfast at camp with wide mountain views. This is one of the best parts of camping in Lares: quiet morning light, peaceful landscapes, and the feeling of being far from the rush of daily life.
After breakfast, we begin a gentle hike through the Kiswarani area. The route takes you to viewpoints, small waterfalls, open valleys, and the beautiful Blue Lagoon. This part of the tour is about slow travel, fresh air, and simple moments in the mountains.
Along the way, you may see Andean birds, waterfowl near the lake, llamas and alpacas grazing, and local people moving through the landscape. Your guide will share cultural context and help you understand how life, animals, water, and mountains connect in this part of Lares.
We return to camp for a well-earned lunch prepared by the trekking chef. After lunch, we begin the drive back to Cusco. Arrival is usually around 6:00 p.m., depending on road conditions and group pace.
- Hiking Distance: 4 to 6 km / 2.5 to 3.7 mi
- Walking Time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours in total
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days Price
Join one of our premium small-group departures for a short, authentic, and well-organized Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days / 1 Night. This experience includes transportation, professional guiding, camping equipment, chef-prepared meals, scheduled entrance tickets, and a carefully planned route through Ancashmarca, Puya Raimondi, the 7 Waterfalls, Lares Hot Springs, Kiswarani, and the Blue Lagoon.
This camping tour includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 1, plus breakfast and lunch on Day 2. Meals are freshly prepared by our trekking chef using local ingredients whenever possible.
Group Tour:
| Service | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| Group tour | From US$ 198 |
Private Tour:
| Number of Participants | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveler | US$ 980 |
| 2 travelers | US$ 530 |
| 3 travelers | US$ 400 |
| 4 travelers | US$ 340 |
| 5 travelers | US$ 290 |
| 6 travelers | US$ 260 |
| 7 travelers | US$ 240 |
| 8 travelers | US$ 220 |
| 9+ travelers | Contact us for a special price |
Booking and Payment
- You can pay through our booking system or at our office in Cusco using credit card, PayPal, or wire transfer. Contact us if you need an alternative payment option.
- For each traveler, we require full name, passport number, nationality, contact information, pickup location, and any dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
This Lares camping tour is fully refundable up to 72 hours before departure. After that time, cancellation conditions may apply because transportation, guide, chef, meals, camping equipment, entrance tickets, and local logistics are already confirmed.
How to Book
- Click the BOOK NOW button, choose your travel date, and select group or private service.
- Fill in your personal information, passport details, pickup location, contact information, and dietary needs.
- Complete the payment using your preferred option.
- Our team will contact you to reconfirm pickup time, final details, packing recommendations, and what to bring.
Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days Packing List
For this 2-day Lares camping tour, pack light and practical. You only need what you will use during the hikes, the hot springs, and one night at camp. Since this is a vehicle-supported experience, you can bring a small overnight bag, and our transport will carry it to camp.
Bring a 20 to 30-liter daypack for daily essentials, a small overnight bag for warm layers and personal camp items, and leave any extra luggage at your hotel in Cusco.
Essentials
What to Wear?
Dress in layers. Cusco mornings can be cold, the high plateau can be windy, the Lares Hot Springs feel warmer, and the campsite gets cold at night. Comfortable walking shoes and rain protection are strongly recommended.
What to Put in the Daypack?
Your daypack should carry what you need while walking: water, snacks, rain jacket, warm layer, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera, personal medication, swimsuit, towel, sandals, and a change of clothes for the hot springs.
What We Provide
TreXperience provides the main camping equipment and support items needed for this short Lares camping experience.
Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour Travel Information
This section gives you the essential information for the Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days / 1 Night: route, altitude, camping, meals, hot springs, weather, packing, local culture, and how to choose the right Lares experience.
What makes this camping tour different?
This tour is a short Andean camping escape, not a regular day trip and not a long trek to Machu Picchu. It is designed for travelers who want one peaceful night in the mountains, fresh chef-prepared meals, easy hikes, hot springs, waterfalls, local culture, and beautiful high-Andean scenery.
If you want the same Lares area without camping, consider the Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Full Day Tour. If you want Lares plus Machu Picchu, the Lares Hot Springs + Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour may be a better fit.
Route and location
This 2-day tour takes you from Cusco into the Sacred Valley and then toward the Lares Valley, in the province of Calca. The route includes Calca market, Ancashmarca, the Puya Raimondi high-Andean area, Quiswarani, the 7 Waterfalls, Lares Hot Springs, ADAL weaving cooperative, Kiswarani camp, and the Blue Lagoon.
Lares is known for traditional communities, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, and high-Andean landscapes. For general destination background, you can visit the official Lares Valley page from Peru Travel.
Altitude and acclimatization
This route reaches high elevation. You start in Cusco at 3,399 m / 11,152 ft, drop into the Sacred Valley near Calca at around 2,926 m / 9,600 ft, and then climb into high-Andean areas near Ancashmarca, Puya Raimondi, and the waterfall route, with sections around 4,000 m to 4,200 m / 13,123 ft to 13,780 ft.
The campsite near Kiswarani is around 3,800 to 3,900 m / 12,470 to 12,795 ft. We recommend arriving in Cusco at least 1 or 2 days before the tour, drinking water, eating light, and avoiding excess alcohol the night before. For general health guidance, review the official CDC Travel to High Altitudes information.
Hot springs, waterfalls, and Blue Lagoon
The Lares Hot Springs are one of the most relaxing highlights of the tour. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sandals, and a change of clothes. MINCETUR lists the Lares Hot Springs as a thermo-mineral water resource in the district of Lares, Cusco. You can check the official resource here: Lares Hot Springs - MINCETUR.
The 7 Waterfalls are located near Quiswarani, also written as Quishuarani or Kiswarani. On Day 2, you explore the Kiswarani area with an easy hike to viewpoints, small waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon.
Ancashmarca and Puya de Raimondi
Ancashmarca, also spelled Ancasmarca, is a quiet Inca archaeological site between Calca and Lares. It is known for terraces, stone structures, and storage areas connected to movement and resource control between the Sacred Valley and the highlands.
The Puya de Raimondi is one of the most impressive plants in the Andes. It grows at high altitude and is known for its large size and dramatic flowering spike. Please stay on the path, avoid touching the plants, and follow your guide’s instructions to help protect the area.
Camping comfort
This tour includes one night of camping near Kiswarani. TreXperience provides comfortable tents, camping setup, dining support, and a local team that helps make the experience smooth and organized.
Camping in Lares is simple but beautiful. Nights are cold at altitude, so bring warm layers, a sleeping bag or rental option, and personal items for comfort. The reward is a quiet night under Andean skies and a fresh mountain morning.
Food and dietary needs
This camping tour includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 1, plus breakfast and lunch on Day 2. Meals are freshly prepared by our trekking chef using local ingredients whenever possible.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs can usually be arranged with advance notice. Please tell us about allergies or strict diets when booking so the team can prepare properly.
Weather and best time to travel
This route moves between the Sacred Valley and high-altitude terrain, so weather can change in one day. Expect cold early mornings in Cusco, milder weather in Calca, windier conditions near the high plateau, and cold temperatures at camp during the night.
April to October usually brings clearer skies and drier conditions. From November to March, rain is more frequent and trails can be muddy, but the landscapes are greener. Bring rain protection and warm layers in every season.
Difficulty and who this tour is for
This tour is easy to moderate. The hikes are short and scenic, but the altitude can make walking feel more demanding than usual. We keep a comfortable pace, take breaks, and focus on enjoying the landscapes rather than rushing.
It is a good option for active beginners, couples, families, and travelers who want camping, culture, hot springs, and mountain scenery without doing a hard multi-day trek.
Responsible travel and what to bring
Lares is a place of living Andean culture. During the ADAL weaving cooperative visit, please ask before taking photos of people and support local artisans when possible. You can also read about TreXperience’s local work in Lares here: TreXperience and the Municipality of Lares Agreement.
Bring warm layers, rain protection, comfortable walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sandals, headlamp, personal medication, power bank, small bills in soles, and a sleeping bag or rental option. For more general packing advice, see our Peru Packing List.
Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour - Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most important questions travelers ask before joining the Lares Hot Springs and 7 Waterfalls Camping Tour 2 Days / 1 Night, including camping, difficulty, altitude, meals, hot springs, packing, pickup, and Machu Picchu alternatives.
Where does this 2-day Lares camping tour go?
This tour explores the Lares Valley area, including Calca, Ancashmarca, the Puya Raimondi high plateau, the 7 Waterfalls of Quishuarani, Lares Hot Springs, the ADAL weaving cooperative, Kiswarani camp, and the Blue Lagoon area on Day 2.
How difficult is this tour?
The tour is easy to moderate. The hikes are short and not technical, but the altitude can make walking feel harder than usual. We walk at a comfortable pace and take breaks for photos, water, and rest.
What is the camping like?
You will camp near Kiswarani in comfortable tents with support from the TreXperience team. Our staff helps with camp setup, meals, and logistics so you can enjoy the experience without stress.
Nights are cold at altitude, but the setting is peaceful and beautiful. Bring warm layers and a sleeping bag, or ask us about rental options.
Are meals included?
Yes. Day 1 includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Day 2 includes breakfast and lunch. Meals are freshly prepared by our trekking chef using local ingredients whenever possible.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs can usually be arranged with advance notice.
Are the Lares Hot Springs included?
Yes. The visit to Lares Hot Springs is included. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sandals, and a change of clothes so you can enjoy the warm mineral pools comfortably.
What is the highest altitude on the tour?
The highest point is around the Puya Raimondi plateau and waterfall area, approximately 4,200 m / 13,780 ft. The campsite near Kiswarani is around 3,800 to 3,900 m / 12,470 to 12,795 ft.
We recommend spending at least 1 or 2 days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the tour to help with acclimatization.
What is the Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon is a beautiful high-Andean lake in the Kiswarani area. On Day 2, you hike toward viewpoints, small waterfalls, and the lagoon, where you can enjoy open landscapes, fresh air, and peaceful mountain scenery.
What should I bring?
Bring warm layers, rain protection, comfortable walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, sandals, sleeping bag or rental option, headlamp, personal medication, toiletries, power bank, extra socks, and a small overnight bag.
Can you pick me up from the Sacred Valley?
Yes. Pickup is available in Cusco and near Pisac in the Sacred Valley. If you are staying in another Sacred Valley location, contact us before booking so we can confirm the best pickup option or meeting point.
Does this tour include Machu Picchu?
No. This specific tour focuses on Lares, hot springs, waterfalls, local culture, camping, and the Blue Lagoon. If you want Lares Hot Springs and Machu Picchu in a short itinerary, consider our Lares Hot Springs + Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour.