Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days

Duration

4 Days

Type of tour

Cultural

Difficulty

Medium

Best time

April - October

The Lares trek is a two to three day high altitude trek in Cusco, Peru, starting near the village of Lares, about 40 kilometers north of Cusco and 35 miles east of Machu Picchu. The Lares Valley is located in the eastern Urubamba Mountain Range, crossing part of the Sacred Valley. Arriving at the start of the trek requires a bus or van ride of approximately 5 hours from the town of Lares. The Lares trek route traverses mountainous areas of the typical Peruvian Andes.

The Lares Valley is home to many traditional weavers and farmers. The indigenous people of this area speak Quechua and Spanish.

The Lares trek is one of the main alternatives to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It is slightly shorter and one altitude above the Inca Trail; it is accessible from Cusco.

General information

DAY 1: FIRST HIGH ALTITUDE EXPERIENCE

Cusco – Lares – Kishuarani

Pick up from your hotel.
Transfer to the starting point in Lares.
Take your time to enjoy the hot springs.
Enjoy a lunch prepared by our chef.
After lunch hike 6 km approx. to get to Kishuarani camp.
Dinner and time to sleep.
DAY 2: WE PASS THE PASS OF PACHACUTEC

Kishuarani – Pachacutec – Cancha Cancha

Breakfast and last tips from our guide for you.
You will leave the camp of Kishuarani.
Average time to reach the pass in 5 hours.
In the middle of the hike a nutritious lunch and time to rest.
Approximately 2 hours more to get to Cancha Cancha camp.
DAY 3: VISIT TO THE ANDEAN VILLAGE AND THE SACRED VALLEY

Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Breakfast and last tips from our guide for you.
Hike downhill to reach Huaran.
Time to enjoy the interaction with local families in Huaran.
Bus from Huaran to Ollantaytambo (30 minutes approx).
Train to Aguas Calientes.
Hotel and dinner in Aguas Calientes.
Briefing for the next day.
DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Sanctuary – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Early in the morning you will go up to Machu Picchu by bus.
Private guided tour in Machu Picchu.
Ascent to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Return to Aguas Calientes walking or by bus.
Take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Itinerary

Included

Information prior to departure in Cusco.
Bilingual Professional Information Guide. (2 guides for groups of more than 10 people).
Pick up from your hotel in the morning (we will pick you up from wherever you are).
Private transportation to Lares (starting point of the trek).
Personal tents: 2 people in each tent with capacity for 4 people, to allow greater comfort and to store backpacks.
Air mattress.
Camping equipment (kitchen tent, dining tent, backpacks and tables).
Chef and cooking equipment.
Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – day 1 to 3.
Pack animals to carry personal equipment, up to a maximum of 7 kg per person (including sleeping bag and sleeping bag) – day 1 to 3.
Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (private room, hot water shower, tv, wi fi).
Bus ticket to Machupicchu on day 4.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
All meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 snacks (hot drinks, cookies and popcorn) and 3 dinners.
Others: hot water every morning and evening for hand washing / boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning and evening, and also at lunch time if you wish.
also at lunch time if requested in advance.
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Vegetarian/special dietary options available.

Not Included

Entrance fees to Huaynapicchu (If you take this ticket, 25 US dollars will be added to the original price).
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Mountain (If you take this entrance ticket, it will be added 25 US dollars to the original price).
Sleeping bag.
Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
Entrance fees to the hot springs.
Extra horse to ride or for any extra backpack.

What to bring?

Original passport
Student card (if you have one).
Optional insurance card.
Waterproof hiking boots (with ankle protectors).
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
Warm jacket.
Hat and gloves.
T-shirts.
Comfortable pants.
Rain pants.
Sun hat, bathing suit (for the hot springs of Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes).
Sun block (factor 35 recommended) the sun is strong.
Insect repellent 40% DEET (for mosquitoes).
Water bottle.
Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended).
Toilet paper.
Personal medications.
Camera and extra batteries.
Flashlight with extra batteries.
Extra money for tips for porters, cooks, guides and for any emergency (300 soles).

You can rent in our office:

Hiking poles (20.00 dollars per person) for the entire trek.
Sleeping bag (25.00 dollars per person) for the whole trek.

Prices

SHARED SERVICE
02 Persons / $.590.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
03 Persons / $.580.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
04 Persons / $.560.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
05 Persons/ $.540.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
06 Persons/ $.520.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
08 or more Persons / $.500.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
DEPARTURE DAYS ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUEST.

PRIVATE SERVICE
GROUP SIZE ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUEST for people who want a personalized and exclusive service.

All inclusive + description here.

Private groups include additional services such as horses to ride and carry your personal luggage, nice train (Vistadome), Hotel *** in Aguas Calientes “La Cabaña”, bus down to Machu Picchu, walking sticks, extra food and water along the trek.

PRICE PER ADULT PERSON $ .760.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS. MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS.

PRICE PER STUDENT $ .740.00 US DOLLARS. MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS.

DEPARTURE DAYS ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUEST.