About this experience

Lares Trail to Machu Picchu with salt mines tour is a new alternative route to get to Machu Picchu. The tour lasts 4 days and ends in the lost city of the Incas - Machu Picchu. We will carry out this adventure in the spirit of the Chaskis – Incan Ironmen! We will pass through the rich mountain ranges of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will see snowy peaks and subtropical valleys and will enjoy picturesque blue lagoons, Alpacas, Baby Llamas, thermal baths, and Inca vestiges.

At a glance

Duration: 96 hr

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Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

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

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

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What is included

One way Bus ticket to Machupicchu
Duffle Bag for 5 Kg of your personal gear(carried by the horses)
Lunch
Panoramic Train from Aguas Calientes back to Cusco.
Dinner
Breakfast
Private Transport from Cusco to Lares
Medical kit: Our crew brings the First-aid kit including an emergency oxygen bottle.

Not included

Sleeping Bags
Last Day: Lunch and Dinner in Aguas Calientes
Tips for your crew: Cooks, horse herders, and guides are at your wish
Bus down from Aguas Calientes
Walking Sticks
If you have more than 5 kilos, the price is 20 USD per extra kilo.

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

Our staff will pick you up from your accommodation. He will present himself with the name of the agency in reception.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Peruvian Culture Tours

Meeting points and locations

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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Our staff will pick you up from your accommodation. He will present himself with the name of the agency in reception.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Youth tickets: age 8–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?