The Chicon HakuTrek Ecotourism Project aims to generate income for the community of Chicon, while working towards preserving the surrounding environment.

In addition, the project provides education and employment to local youth.  HakuTrek works to provide solutions to both economical and environmental problems through offering environmentally friendly hikes through the local forests, valleys and to the Chicon Glacier.

Treks are guided by trained local residents and pre-determined portions of the profit are either reinvested in the community or put towards future reforestation with native tree species.

Haku Trek offers three different guided tours of the Chicón valley, just northeast of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley. Situated between 3,300 meters and 5,300 meters above sea level, Chicón provides a unique panoramic view of the native forests and the glacier of Chicón.

Hikers can chose to hike to a gorgeous waterfall, through wide Andean meadow, or take an overnight hike to the pristine Chicón glacier. Local guides lead hikers along the trail as they indicate rare indigenous plants and animals and teach about the unique history and culture of Chicón.

An overnight stay in the EcoLodge at the base of the three trails is also available. Here, surrounded by 360 degrees of natural beauty, hikers can spend the night at a comfortable, convenient location before or after their hikes, while enjoying traditional Peruvian food and experiencing the rich culture of the Sacred Valley.