Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Notice:
Due to high demand, train and entrance ticket schedules are subject to availability at confirmation. If requested options are unavailable, alternatives may be provided, which could affect the itinerary and price.
We strongly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance, as availability for Machu Picchu tickets and trains is very limited and subject to high demand.
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Trains allow one small bag no more than 5 kilos on board
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You should bring original passport and travel insurance, sleeping gear, comfortable clothes and coat, hat, wool gloves, trekking boots, sunscreen, repellent, sunglasses, spending cash for personal expenses
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is a great alternative to reach Machu Picchu instead of the classic Inca trail.
It is ideal for those who want to get off the beaten path and get an insight into authentic communities while being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys landscapes.
The trekking starts at a small village located in the Sacred Valley and climbs over 2 passes at 4,000 meters, passing through traditional, colorful villages, relaxing at the hot springs in Lares and finishing with a visit to Machu Picchu on the final day.
If you are looking for a different challenge, we highly recommend to hike along the Lares Valley.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Camping equipment
First Aid Kit with bottles of oxygen.
Train Expedition
Lunch
Dinner
High mountain tents
Breakfast
Briefing, one day before departure
Sleeping bag (you can rent it in Cusco, with an extra cost)
Walking sticks
Tips for guides, porters or chefs and extra expenses.
Travel insurance
Ticket entrances to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains, and the Fortress of Ollantaytambo
We will pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Cusco to go towards the Andean town of Calca at the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Once there, we have the last chance to buy anything you think you might need.
20 minutes
2
Aguas Termales de Lares
We continue the tour by bus, for 2 more hours, until reach the Lares hot springs, where you can take a nice bath and chill while you admire the mountains around (optional). Have a well deserve rest and enjoy the healing properties of these hot pool waters. Then we are going to get the starting point of the trekking Lares to Machu Picchu. We will hike like one hour and a half until reach Quishuarani (3,700 meters above sea level), to the lunch spot. Admire beautiful alpacas and llamas around.
40 minutes
3
Cuncani
After lunch, we will visit the 7 waterfalls hiking around wonderful lakes until we will reach our campsite to spend the night. Dinner and overnight. Distance traveled: 4.72 miles – Approximate time of walk: 4 hours.
The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is a great alternative to reach Machu Picchu instead of the classic Inca trail.
It is ideal for those who want to get off the beaten path and get an insight into authentic communities while being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys landscapes.
The trekking starts at a small village located in the Sacred Valley and climbs over 2 passes at 4,000 meters, passing through traditional, colorful villages, relaxing at the hot springs in Lares and finishing with a visit to Machu Picchu on the final day.
If you are looking for a different challenge, we highly recommend to hike along the Lares Valley.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Camping equipment
First Aid Kit with bottles of oxygen.
Train Expedition
Lunch
Dinner
High mountain tents
Breakfast
Briefing, one day before departure
Sleeping bag (you can rent it in Cusco, with an extra cost)
Walking sticks
Tips for guides, porters or chefs and extra expenses.
Travel insurance
Ticket entrances to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains, and the Fortress of Ollantaytambo
