Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs

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Cusco, Peru

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get off the beaten path on your trip to Machu Picchu during this 4-day, 3-night trek along the rugged Lares trekking route. During your walk, visit remote Andean villages like Cancha Cancha not reachable by roads, walking among stunning snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine scenery. Finish your trip off with an early morning exploration of Machu Picchu, including a guided site tour. Your Lares trek also includes airport and hotel pickup, professional guide, bus and train transfers, two nights of camping and one night in a hotel, high-quality camping gear, and a horseman and mules to help carry baggage.

Embark on the 4-day Lares trek from Cusco
Pass remote villages and snow-capped mountains
Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Machu Picchu
Horseman and mules help carry baggage for an easier journey

What's Included

Pretrek briefing with your guide
Private transportation from the hotel to Huaran - Trail head
Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua
Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Caliente
Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Hotel with private room and bathroom, hot shower, wifi, storage and buffet breakfast
4 person Igloo tents (for 2 trekkers), foam mattress and camping pillow
Cook and cooking equipment
Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipment (7 kilos of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag will be carried by our mules)
Provision of a horse in case of emergency (With helmet)) such as illness, to ensure trek can be completed by all participants
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
Boiled water to fill in your bottles
Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
Rain poncho
Transfer back to Cusco
Dinner (3)

Dinner
Breakfast (4)

Breakfast
Lunch (3)

Lunch

Energy snacks such as chocolate bars, dried fruits (recommended)
Last lunch and dinner on day 4
Trips for your guide, chef and horseman

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

At the airport, please look for your driver with the SAM Travel Peru sign. For hotel pick ups, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco – Huaran – Cancha Cancha

1 Stop

Huaran (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight at small village of Cancha Cancha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Cancha Cancha – Quishuarani

1 Stop

Pachacutec (Pass By)

Accommodation: You will camp by the lake for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Quishuarani – Cuscani – Lares (Hot Springs) – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

Lares (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Machu Picchu to Cusco

1 Stop

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level

Important: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain, you must book this at the same time as your trek or tour to Machu Picchu. Only 400 people can hike Huayna Picchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu around 10am. Please contact the local tour operator upon booking to arrange this
Horses and mules carry the food, camping equipment and your belongings up to 7 kg
During the trek to Machu Picchu your main luggage will be stored in Cusco and you will receive a small duffel bag (on the day of your briefing) to pack clothes for 3-4 days. Your team of porters will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day as the porters will always be ahead of the group, you should therefore bring a day pack in which you can carry personal belongings such as your camera, water and sunscreen. By Peruvian law the duffel bag carried by the porters must not weigh more than 7kg (14 pounds). You can either store your luggage at your hotel or you can leave it with the tour operator
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Lares Trek

Daniel_H, May 2019

My first visit to Peru and high altitude trekking experience. Sam Travel Peru met all our needs and expectations. Transportation to and from CUZ/local hotels were included and definitely made logistics easier. The hike itself was amazing. Incredible views both day and night. Our guide, Adner, was knowledgeable about Inca history and local cultures. He did a great job managing a group with different hiking abilities and speeds. The food provided was excellent, especially considering it was prepared in a tent. You will not go hungry. Our horseman worked hard as well. Would definitely recommend and use again. Only negative was a local strike that was beyond SAM Travel’s control but they helped us get on a later train. Be aware of that possibility and maybe give yourself extra travel time at the end of your trip.

Our trip far exceeded our...

Cynthia C, Aug 2017

Our trip far exceeded our expectations!! Everything from the sites, food, transportation and lodging was great and the staff catered to all our needs. Our tour guide, Wilber was extremely knowledgeable.. We will not soon forget our trip with the spectacular views and the attentive staff. We would highly recommend this trip to all.