Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: 4-Day Tour

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Cusco, Peru

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

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Overview

The Lares Trek is a 4-day trek that follows a remote path through Andean villages to the Inca citadel, without the busy crowds of the Inca Trail. Hike through small villages with stone houses and take in the beautiful scenery as you pass through Wacahuasi, Wacawasi, Patacancha, and more towns on your way to Aguas Calientes to see the incredible Machu Picchu. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup for added convenience.

Take the 4-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu on a small-group tour
Pass by traditional Andean villages as you make your way to Machu Picchu
Enjoy this trek as an alternative to the crowded Inca Trail
Includes hotel pickup for a convenient start to your adventure

What's Included

Pick up from Hotel, Transportation Cusco - Lares
Muleteers, mules
Tents, mattresses, kitchen & dining tents, doubles tents
Cook
Professional Guide (English & Spanish)
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Train ticket Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
First aid kit and oxygen tank
Private car from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Breakfast (3)

Breakfast
Lunch (3)

Lunch
Dinner (3)

Dinner

Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
Sleeping bag
Entrance ticket to thermal baths (10 soles)
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu (must be booked in advance)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Calca - Lares – Wacahuas

1 Stop

Lares Trek

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Patacancha camp site.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Wacawasi – Ipsaycocha Lake - Patacancha

1 Stop

Lares Trek

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Patacancha camp site

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Patacancha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

Ollantaytambo

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hostel in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

1 Stop

Machu Picchu

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 6 years

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.