Overview
This Lares trek to Machu Picchu offers the walker the interaction with the life of Andean farmers, dressed in traditional ponchos and distinctive colors of the area. You will have the opportunity to see the stone houses with thatch, magical mountain scenery with stunning landscapes, llamas and alpacas roaming free in the mountains as wild, without the busy tourist crowds.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private car from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Cook
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Professional Guide (English & Spanish)
Train ticket Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
First aid kit and oxygen tank
Muleteers, mules
Pick up from Hotel, Transportation Cusco - Lares
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Tents, mattresses, kitchen & dining tents, doubles tents
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 is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
Day 1 Cusco - Calca - Lares – Wacahuas
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Lares Trek
7 hours
You'll depart Cusco early in the morning and travel to the township of Calca (2,900 meters) in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then you will cross the Sacred Valley and after 2 hours driving you'll get to Lares town, where you will visit the medicinal hot spring and relax until lunch. After this you will begin the trek (approximately 4 hrs. with 30 minutes) with direction to Huacawasi (first campsite) and spend the night.
Day 2 Wacawasi – Ipsaycocha Lake - Patacancha
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Lares Trek
8 hours
Early morning you'll wake up this day and cross the first high pass of Ipsaycocha, (4,600 meters or 15,456 feet). You'll see spectacular views of Ipsaycocha lake, situated at 4,280 meters above sea level (14380 feet). You'll also see the surrounding valleys and the Andean farmers dressed in their traditional, brightly colored ponchos and head-wear, tending their crops and alpaca, llama herds. Then, you will stop for a well-deserved lunch, close to Ipsaycocha Lake, and then continue on to Patacancha to be welcomed by some children along the way who are back home from school. You will spend the night in Patacancha.
Day 3 Patacancha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
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Ollantaytambo
6 hours
You'll have an early morning start today and get to viewpoint that will give you an amazing view of the valley. Take a small break, then continue for two hours to reach Pumamarka and enjoy the Inca terraces. You will finish the route in Ollantaytambo. Later on, you will take the train with direction to Aguas Calientes and spend the night there.
Day 4 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
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Machu Picchu
4 hours
You will begin the day very early morning walking up to Machu Picchu citadel for about 1 hour 30 minutes. Then you will begin the guiding tour in Machu Picchu for about two hours. After that you will have free time to explore the amazing Inca city on your own. You could visit the Huayna Picchu mountain (optional), the Inti Punku and the Inca Bridge. Finally, you will end this day returning by train to Ollantaytambo and after that you will take the bus with direction to your Cusco hotel.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: 4-Day Tour
How long does Lares Trek to Machu Picchu take?
It takes about 4 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private car from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Cook
- One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Professional Guide (English & Spanish)
- Train ticket Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
What's not included?
- 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
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lares Trek, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Inkas Destination Tour Operator
