About this experience

This Lares trek to Machu Picchu offers the walker the interaction with the life of Andean farmers, dressed in traditional ponchos and distinctive colors of the area. You will have the opportunity to see the stone houses with thatch, magical mountain scenery with stunning landscapes, llamas and alpacas roaming free in the mountains as wild, without the busy tourist crowds.

At a glance

Duration: 96 hr

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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: 4-Day Tour

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 6 years
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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What is included

Private car from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Train ticket Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
Cook
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Professional Guide (English & Spanish)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
First aid kit and oxygen tank
Muleteers, mules
Pick up from Hotel, Transportation Cusco - Lares
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Tents, mattresses, kitchen & dining tents, doubles tents

Not included

Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
Sleeping bag
Entrance ticket to thermal baths (10 soles)
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu (must be booked in advance)
Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

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Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Inkas Destination Tour Operator

Accessibility and practical details

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 6 years
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?