Tours and Tickets to Experience Lares Trek

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is a true immersion into local villages outside of Cusco. This trek's slower pace & shorter daily mileage means plenty of time to explore the culture and traditions in the Lares Valley. From the alpine villages you’ll descend into the Sacred Valley, visit the famous salt mines, explore Ollantaytambo, a 3,5000 year old living Inca village, then train to Machupicchu town. The next day, tour to Machu Picchu archeological site with your expert, local indigenous guide, this will be richer because of all the information you get in the Sacred Valley tour.

Get off the beaten path on your hike to Machu Picchu with this incredible 4-day, 3-night trip along the less-crowded Lares trekking route. This high-altitude trail offers an unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of local Andean communities, set among the jaw-dropping scenery of the region’s rugged terrain. Meet local families, admire scenic vistas of glaciers and observe the area’s diverse wildlife. Cap it off with a visit to Machu Picchu, enjoying a 2-hour guided tour and time to wander on your own. Your Lares trekking experience also covers hotel pickup, two nights of camping and one night of hostel accommodations, a guide, bus and train transfers, entrance fees, three days of meals and snacks and horses to carry baggage.

It is a trip to the past ... the last refuge inka, the entrance to the paititi (Dorado) and the thermomedicinal waters of the lakes

There are many routes through the jungle to UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu, but the popularity of the main ones can detract from the experience. On this Lares trek, escape the tourist trail and take the road less-traveled to Peru’s top historic attraction. With logistics like accommodation, meals, and transportation included, enjoy a more peaceful trek through the Peruvian highlands and gain insight into the Incas—a civilization lost in time.

During the Lares Trek, you will hike through the Andean mountains alongside llamas and alpacas, enjoying beautiful landscapes and traditional villages. Then, continue with the 2-Day Short Inca Trail, walking on the original Inca path and discovering impressive Inca ruins on the way to Machu Picchu