About this experience

5 Day Lares trek via Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Feel the pulse of snow-clad mountains, isolated Andean Quechua villages, Lares hot springs, Inca Trail Peru, and reach Machu Picchu through the Gate of the Sun, on this five day expedition through one of Peru’s most timeless and wilderness regions.

At a glance

Duration: 120 hr
Private experience

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Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour120 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

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

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide

Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.

Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu

PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

What is included

Bus ticket round trip (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu) on day 5
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Duffel bag to carry 8 kilos of your personal belongings.
2 nights hotel Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes town

Not included

Tips for your Lares trek team
Slleping bag and walking sticks (Can be rented from us).

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

The pick is from your hotel

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Lares Trip

Accessibility and practical details

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 120 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

The pick is from your hotel

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 4–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What accessibility information is provided?

Service animals allowed

What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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