About this experience
The Lares Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. Taking you off the beaten track with visits to authentic Andean communities whilst being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys this fabulous trek offers a real insight in to the lives of the people of Cusco as it once was.
The route we offer starts in the village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley and finishes in the hot springs of Lares with a visit to the village of Cuncani along the way. On Day 3 of the trek you take a bus from Lares to Ollantaytambo and then carry on by train to Machu Picchu.
VERY IMPORTANT:
This tour starts when we pick you up from your hotel, and it will finish when we are going to leave you at your hotel.
WE OFFER DAILY DEPARTURES!
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 is included
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.
- Train to Machu Picchu Round Trip.
- First Aid Kit + Oxygen bottle.
- 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Snacks and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary request please let us know.
- Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip).
- Private Transportation during whole trip.
- Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 15 lbs/ 07kg of your personal items.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Waman Hotel*** or similar).
- EUREKA- Comfortable and very spacious 4 man tent (one tent is used by two people)
- Private andean Chef.
- Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
- Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
- Expert English-Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
- Sleeping Bag - 4 seasons $25 USA Dollars
- Walking sticks: $10 USA Dollars
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance during your trip.
Itinerary and highlights
DAY 1: CUSCO – PUMAHUANCA – PUYOC
Today Is The Best Day Of All Our Lives!!! Our first day of the trek starts of in the small village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley. We’ll gently make our way up one of the side valleys covering about 14km in total as we make our way towards the village of Puyoc. On our way up we’ll learn about the native plants, flowers and birds that inhabit this area
Lodging: Camping
DAY 2: PUYOC – CUNCANI
Today is the most spectacular day of the trek. We passed the highest point of the mountain covered in snow. It will be 13km walk to the village of Cuncani.
Lodging: Camping
DAY 3: CUNCANI – LARES - MACHUPICCHU
Today we enjoy the best experience at the hot springs. Recovering all our energies by relaxing in this medicinal springs
Lodging: Machupicchu Hotel***
DAY 4: PRIVATE TOUR OF MACHUPICCHU
After a delicious breakfast, your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machupicchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints.
We enjoy lunch and then we take our train to Ollantaytambo and then we go back to Cusco Hotel.
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Meeting and pickup information
- VERY IMPORTANT: This tour starts when we pick you up from your hotel, and it will finish when we are going to leave you at your hotel. WE OFFER DAILY DEPARTURES!
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inti Peru Adventures
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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WE OFFER DAILY DEPARTURES!
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