Lares Trek
(4 Days)

Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Difficulty
Difficult
Starting Point
Cusco
Ages
10+

From: $700.00

The Lares Trek is the perfect alternative hike to Machu Picchu over the busy Inca Trail!

Spectacular scenery, local villages, connect with nature off the beaten path!

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The Lares Trek is the perfect hike to Machu Picchu!

In addition to its incredible scenery, this trek gives you the opportunity to have the quiet seclusion of a tough Andes trail, but brings you to villages for camping and interaction with the local people. You will experience all seasons by hiking over snow-capped peaks into the rain forest with waterfalls and hot springs. Unlike the Inca Trail, you will have the opportunity to witness the traditions and customs of the Quechua culture.

What's Included

Tent
Professional guide
Meals on hike
Sleeping mat
Accommodations in Aguas Calientes
Transportation
Entrance fees
Porters/Horses
Sleeping Bag
Gratuity
Hotel in Cusco
Optional Huayna Picchu climb

Departure/Return Locations

Your hotel in Cusco

Departure Time

5am

Day 1:CUSCO- HUARAN- CANCHACANCHA

Here we go!

We will drive from Cusco to the head of the trail at Calca for breakfast.
The first leg of the trek takes 4 hours until we get to lunch.
After lunch, a 2 hour climb takes us to the campsite at Cancha Cancha for Andean Happy Hour and dinner.

Day 2: CANCHA CANCHA- QUISWARANY – LARES HOT SPRINGS

The top is just around the corner!

After a delicious breakfast, we start the three-hour climb to Pachacute Mountain for stunning views.
We will spend some time here before descending to the lunch spot near a beautiful lake.
After lunch, we continue descending for 3 hours to the campsite at Lares Hot Springs.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy any of the various pools in Lares before or after dinner.

Day 3: LARES HOT SPRINGS – ANKASMARKA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Almost done!

After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the horsemen, chef, and porters.
We will take the van for 1.5 hours to the final leg of your trek through the Ankasmarka Inca site.
After a short downhill hike, we will take you to the Ollantaytambo train station for our ride to the town of Aguas Calientes.
We will have dinner all together before sleeping at a hotel.

Day 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Today is the day!

Today is the day you have been waiting for!
We will get up early to take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
After a 2 hour guided tour, you will have some time to explore the site on your own.
When you are finished, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for your train ride back to Ollantaytambo where your van will take you back to Cusco.

For a more detailed itinerary, click here.

Price

2 Trekkers (Private): $1000 USD per person
3+ Trekkers: $700 USD per person

Price quotes above include tax and exchange fees.

Only your $200 non-refundable deposit is due today to reserve your space! A confirmation and details about completing your final payment will be sent to you within 24 hours of your deposit.