About this experience
The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days is a real alternative in getting an insight into the local Andean communities.
The Inca Valley is vast and has many landscapes that will captive your attention and its beauty. You will be surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys landscapes.
Our adventure, at the Lares trek 4 days, will start in the small village of Patakancha in the Sacred Valley. You will hike and climbs over 2 passes at 4,000m/13, 123 ft above sea level, passing through traditional, colorful villages, as well as during the trip having the chance in relaxing at the hot springs in Lares and finishing with a visit to Machu Picchu on the last day.
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
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
- Minimum age is 18 years
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What is included
- Dining tent with table and chairs
- 4-man tent (per 2 people)
- Sleeping mattresses
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Oxygen bottle
- Horsemen and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment)
- Cook
- Pick up from your hotel
- Porters to carry personal belongings up to 5 kilos
- Return transportation by bus and train
- First Aid kit
Not included
- International and domestic airfares.
- Airport departure taxes or visa fees.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Insurance of any kind.
- Laundry.
- Phone calls.
- Radio calls or messages.
- Reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.
- Single room and single tent US$ 92.00
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please, provide your hotel details.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c.
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please note: Train times are subject to change depending on the timetables and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expeditions train) for an additional price
- Vegetarian/Special Diet option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Important: For better service, there may be changes to hotels mentioned in the itinerary with another of a similar category, taking into account the availability of other locations and other factors. If this is the case, you will be notified ahead of time
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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