4 Day – Lares Trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service

4 days Not CancellableMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 8+Guided by Valencia Travel
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Not CancellableMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 8+Guided

Why we love it?

This four-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu offers a chance to explore the Andean highlands beyond the usual routes, beginning in the village of Patakancha in the Sacred Valley near Cusco. The trek includes hiking over two mountain passes reaching elevations around 4,000 meters, passing through traditional villages and varied landscapes of mountains, lakes, and valleys. Along the way, travelers can relax in the hot springs of Lares before continuing to Yanahuara and taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The journey concludes with an early morning guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, followed by a return to Cusco by bus and train. This itinerary suits travelers interested in cultural immersion, moderate trekking, and experiencing both rural Andean life and the iconic Machu Picchu site.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Return transportation by bus and train
  • Dining tent with table and chairs
  • Cook
  • Porters to carry personal belongings up to 5 kilos
  • Horsemen and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment)
  • 4-man tent (per 2 people)
  • Sleeping mattresses
  • Oxygen bottle
  • First Aid kit

Exclusions

  • International and domestic airfares.
  • Airport departure taxes or visa fees.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Insurance of any kind.
  • Laundry.
  • Phone calls.
  • Radio calls or messages.
  • Reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.
  • Single room and single tent US$ 92.00

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco to Calca and Lares

  • Hotel pickup in Cusco and drive to Calca in the Sacred Valley and on toward Lares, crossing a high pass. Start hiking among Andean communities.

Day 2

Highest pass of the Lares trek (4,500 m)

  • The toughest day: a steep climb to a mountain pass with views of glaciers and lakes, then descent to camp.

Day 3

Trek to Yanahuara and train to Aguas Calientes

  • An easier walk of four to five hours to the colonial town of Yanahuara in the Sacred Valley, then train to Aguas Calientes.

Day 4

Early bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel, then return to Cusco.

Please Note

  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Please note: Train times are subject to change depending on the timetables and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expeditions train) for an additional price
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian/Special Diet option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Important: For better service, there may be changes to hotels mentioned in the itinerary with another of a similar category, taking into account the availability of other locations and other factors. If this is the case, you will be notified ahead of time
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Please, provide your hotel details.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

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