About this experience
This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insider´s view into traditional Andean life – a timeless world where farmers plant their crops on the lands their ancestors tended and watch over herds of llama and alpaca beneath the sacred snow-covered peaks they worshipped as gods. The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the Inca trails from the time of the Inca Empire. Today, the trail is still in use by farmers, who are Inca descendants. The Lares Trek connects the communities of Cancha Cancha, Quisuarani, Cuncani and Lares with life in the Sacred Valley. On the third day, we’ll take the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes, having a full day to explore the Machu Picchu Sanctuary and climb Huayna Picchu mountain the last day.
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring for the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu:
- Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Duffle bag for your personal gear
- Tour guide
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek
- One night at one B&B accommodation in Aguas Calientes (double occupancy)
- Lunch
- Horse to transport 8 kg of your personal gear
- Dinner
- Chef
- Breakfast
- Pillow
- Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
- Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
- Emergency horse in case we need it
- Kitchen tent
- Mattress
- Four-person tent for every 2 people.
Not included
- Sleeping bag – you can rent one from us - $30.00
- Day 4 Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Tips for the crew (guide, chef, wranglers)
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick up travelers from their hotels or airbnbs.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Action Peru Treks
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring for the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu:
- Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
- Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, tops, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, thermal underwear, light long pants, gloves, poncho, rain jacket)
- Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
- Sun block, factor 35+ recommended
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses and sun hat
- Camera with spare batteries – batteries run down faster at high altitudes
- Binoculars
- Book to read (you will have some time at every camp to read your favorite book)
- Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
- Bug repellent
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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