Cusco Travel Forum

Hi all,
I want to start the trek in Ollantaytambo and finish in Lares hot spring. I and my wife in good shape and we want to do it without guides and animals (like open itinerary, side trips) and have 4 days for that trip. My question is about transportation to/from the trek. I have read that many operators take their groups by bus from Ollantaytambo to Patacancha and start the trek from there. Is the section Ollantaytambo-Patacancha worth hiking or better to skip it and start in Patacancha? Is there any public transport from Ollantaytambo to Patacancha? How do we get back from Lares to Cusco? Bus, taxi?
Another question: I guess there is more than one route to Lares. Is it possible to navigate by yourself ? Any signs along the trail ? Is the trail obvious?
Thank you

I havent done the trek myself so i dont know anout the beauty of it, or if there is any big ruins along the way, but all that area of the National Park is beautifu to hike, as well as quite easy. Contact SouthAmerican Explorers in St Blas Cuzco for a map (proper map, not just turisty) or the Peruvian Geography Society (you will need the number that correspond to that are which I dont know). They will trace the best route for you as well.
There are buses from Lares to Cuzco or if you prefer taxis there are some as well, but it mught be much pricier. Dont expect signs along the way or an actual trail. Thats why you need a good map. It is easy to navegate based on geography (rivers, valleys, ridges, etc) Good luck!!!
Hope I was of some help.