Highlights
The best of Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
- Comprehensive Equipment: Enjoy comfort with personal duffle bags, professional camping gear, and essential equipment like sleeping tents, dining tents, tables, inflatable pads, and hiking poles.
- Cultural Engagement: Immerse yourself in local culture by supporting schools, participating in llama and alpaca herding, and sharing hot drinks and appetizers with welcoming communities along the Lares Valley.
- Scenic Hiking Experience: Explore the Real Andes Mountains, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks during an unforgettable hike, creating lasting memories of stunning Andean landscapes.
- Hot Springs Relaxation: Rejuvenate after the trek with a visit to hot springs, offering the perfect way to unwind and relax.
- Machu Picchu Sunrise Visit: Witness the magic of Machu Picchu at sunrise, with ample time to explore this iconic archaeological site on your final day.
- Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in 3-star hotels in Aguas Calientes town, providing a comfortable and convenient base for your Machu Picchu adventure.
- Delicious Local Cuisine: Indulge in the flavors of Peru with delicious local Peruvian food prepared by experienced chefs, offering a variety of options including vegetarian and vegan choices.
- Expert Local Guides: Enhance your journey with professional, experienced local Peruvian English-speaking tour guides who provide insights into the history and significance of the sites visited.
- Community Support: Choose Kenko Adventures to support local communities, as we hire horsemen and horses directly from the Lares Valley.
- Vistadome Service Train: Enjoy panoramic views on the return journey with the included Vistadome service train, enhancing your overall travel experience.
- Safety First: Prioritize safety with provided oxygen tanks, first aid kits, and a riding horse for added security during the trek.
Trip Summary
Lares Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu At a Glance
Day 01: Cusco – Lares Thermal Baths
- Depart Cusco for Lares via the Sacred Valley, arriving in the afternoon to soak in the rejuvenating thermal baths. After lunch, Start on a 2-hour hike to our campsite.
Day 02: Huacawasi – Condorpasa – Ipsaycocha
- Continue trekking through the valley to Huacawasi, observing local textile production. Ascend to Condorpasa Pass (4,100 m) for stunning views of Veronica Snow Mountain. Descend to camp at Ipsaycocha Lagoon.
Day 03: Ipsaycocha – Patacancha – Huilloc – Pumamarca – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Descend to Huilloc for lunch, then hike to Pumamarca to explore Inca terraces. Visit Ollantaytambo’s impressive ruins before boarding a train to Aguas Calientes.
Day 04: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Catch an early bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, with the option to climb Huayna Picchu. Enjoy free time to explore before returning to Cusco by train, where we’ll transfer you back to your hotel.
Itinerary
Cusco - Lares Thermal Baths.
Huacawasi - Condorpasa - Ipsaycocha
After breakfast we continue our walk through the valley to reach the community of Huacawasi. Here people produce tissues and can see their great skills and brilliant techniques in making ponchos and clothing.
Passing through the village we will start the ascent to the Condorpasa Open (4,100 m.s.n.m). From here we will see a breathtaking view of Veronica Snow Mountain Peakes (5.750m).
For the next hour we will hike to the Ipsaycocha beautiful lagoon where we camp for the night.
Ipsaycocha - Patacancha - Huilloc - Pumamarca - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
After breakfast we descend into the valley to reach the community of Huilloc where we have lunch. From there we will walk for about 2 hours to reach the community where you can see the Inca terraces Pumamarca.
Then we will reach Ollantaytambo, a magnificent walled Inca city located in a fertile valley and protected by huge mountains. This is a perfect place to appreciate the best archaeological remains left by our ancestors the Incas.
Then we will go to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, where it is recorded in the comfortable hostel.
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Early morning after breakfast, we will go to Machu Picchu by bus from Aguas Calientes. You have the option to climb Huayna Picchu if you arrive on time.
For 3 hours, the guide will take you through Machu Picchu everything is explained about how the city was designed and the importance of buildings. You will have time to experience Machu Picchu on your own after the tour.
When you have finished taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Cusco. You will be met at the train station and returns you to your hotel in Cusco at night
Inclusions
Included
- Transportation: Cusco – Lares trek / Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- The entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Train tickets Ollanta – Aguas Calientes – Ollanta
- Meals 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Hostal in Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.
- Professional Spanish / English guide
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Camping tents (two people)
- Tents (mattresses, chairs), dining tent, kitchen tent, tables)
- Horses for the team, Arriero
- First aid kit
No included
- Sleeping bag (you can rent it for $ 20 usd for All trek)
- Breakfast on the first morning lunch on the last day
- Entrance to the mountain Huayna Picchu ($ 60 usd adicinonales the amount of the tour)
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| Feature | Expedition | Vistadome | Observatory | Hiram Bingham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Standard Panoramic | Full Panoramic (Roof & Walls) | Full Panoramic (Roof & Walls) | Large Classic Windows |
| Seating Layout | Seats facing each other with table | Leather seats, facing each other | Leather seats, spacious | Plush armchairs, elegant dining tables |
| Food & Drinks | Available for purchase | Light snack & non-alcoholic drinks | Light snack & non-alcoholic drinks | Gourmet Lunch/Dinner & Open Bar |
| Entertainment | Ambient Andean Music | Cultural Dance & Fashion Show (Return) | Live Music & Cultural Show | Live Band in Bar Car |
| Special Features | - | - | Access to open-air balcony car | Includes bus, citadel ticket & guide |
| Estimated Price (One-way) | From $65 USD | From $85 USD | From $110 USD | From $490 USD |
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