Are you planning to hike the Lares Trek but worried about carrying too much weight? Renting horses can be a convenient option to lighten your load and make your trekking experience stress-free.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

Extra Horses for Belongings:

If you want to rent extra horses to carry your belongings, it’s important to plan ahead and book them in advance, especially during peak trekking season when demand is high. Each horse can carry up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of gear, so make sure to pack carefully and within the weight limit to avoid overloading the horse.

Specifications:

• Size: LZ to RZ
• Total Weight: 1,8kg/65oz
• Fill Weight: 280g/10oz
• Packed Size: 16cm x 25cm

Temperature Specifications:

• Extreme: -15°C/5°F
• Comfort Limit: 2°C/36°F
• Comfort: 6°C/43°F
• Good Nights Sleep: 0°C/-5&32;F

Important Note:

Note that our sleeping bags are feather for those that are allergic

These poles are designed to help you endure long treks into rugged, remote areas with a heavy pack. If you need a little extra support when walking, an adjustable folding walking stick is ideal. It has an aluminium body with plastic handles and base, it folds away neatly for easy storage when not in use.

Features:

• Material: Aluminium
• Length: 67–135cm
• Shaft diameter: 16/14/12mm
• SpeedLock Adjustment System
• Flextip with interchangeable basket
• Weight: 528g-650g (Pair)

Highlights:

Inca Trail Porters Protection Law No. 27607(Dec 6th 2001). Decreed Laws Numbers 19990 and 25897 Article 3 Conditions of work:

• Transport up to the point of departure to the end of the trip.
• Limit of load up of 20 kilograms.
• Warm equipment and accommodation
• Special belts to protect their backs from injuries
• Appropriate rest and sleep during the trip
• Provision of sufficient food, and appropriate clothing
• (warm jacket, rain ponchos, walking boots and backpacks)
• Fair and decent Payment on time on Day 4 at 10am
• Life / Accident Insurance the Social Security of Health
• Social Assistance to our Porter`s families not only in Christmas.

QUESTION IS, WHO ARE THE PORTERS?

Porters are indigenous Cusqueñian people who have lived in Cusco, at 4,000 meters high, all of their lives relying on the land of the Andes. Due to economic problems, it is important for these local indigenous people to continue working in the mountains they know so well, rather than give up their jobs in the country to move to the city. They prefer to stay in their local villages and support the education of their children by working as porters on tours.

Sadly, many tour operators don't give them the recognition they deserve. Often tour operators do NOT provide porters with adequate clothing or gear for carrying things while paying them very low salaries. Because of this, you will see thirsty, hungry porters with a low morale along the Inca Trail. Our government has created the Law of the Porter, which requires tour agencies to treat porters better and provide necessary resources for them, but sadly, many of these regulations are not met. Please make sure that the agency you book through respects the Porter Law and be sure to ask for proof of this. Otherwise you could be contributing to the ill treatment of these hard-working porters.