About this experience
Lares Trek and Biking around Andean Communities of Sacred Valley is the best alternative to the esteemed Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It offers the best of nature, adventure and history.
This high altitude trek is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks to Machu Picchu. Unlike Inca Trail which requires trail permits which tend to sell six months in advance, Lares trek can be booked even weeks before.
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
Local guides to help you plan
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.
Sacred Valley With Kids Guide
Plan a calmer Sacred Valley family trip with practical advice on Cusco Tourist Tickets, child fares, flexible pacing, rail connections, packing, and accessibility questions.
What is included
- Professional Bicycles.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
- Safety equipment: Helmet. Integral Gloves: Kneepads.
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
Not included
- Sleeping bag
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Heidi Travel EIRL
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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