Get off the beaten path on your hike to Machu Picchu with this incredible 4-day, 3-night trip along the less-crowded Lares trekking route. This high-altitude trail offers an unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of local Andean communities, set among the jaw-dropping scenery of the region's rugged terrain. Meet local families, admire scenic vistas of glaciers and observe the area's diverse wildlife. Cap it off with a visit to Machu Picchu, enjoying a 2-hour guided tour and time to wander on your own. Your Lares trekking experience also covers hotel pickup, two nights of camping and one night of hostel accommodations, a guide, bus and train transfers, entrance fees, three days of meals and snacks and horses to carry baggage.
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Camping Accommodation during trek (including basic sleeping mattress & tent for 2 people)
1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu Entrance Fees
Meals: 3B
3L
3D
3 snacks with typical menus (special dietary considerations available with prior notice)
Horses to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 5 kilos for each trekker for the first 3 days of the trek. (This includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items.)
Cook who is responsible for preparing and serving all delicious Peruvian meals and snacks
First Aid kit & Emergency oxygen bottle
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 4
Exclusions
Airport Pick-Up (please make your own way)
Sleeping Bag (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
Day 1 breakfast, day 4 lunch, bottled water
Accommodation Drop-off in Cuzco
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Hot Springs Lares town (10 soles)
Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
Small gift for communities
Accommodation in Cuzco
Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.) Guide: 40-60 soles per trekkerAssistant Guide: 30-40 soles per trekkerHorsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole groupCook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
Note: Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek.
Departure & Return
Departure point
Hotels in Cusco
Departure Time
05:30am
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Minimum age is 7 years
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Note: There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cusco office the evening before your trek. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Accommodation options: Single travelers will share a tent
room with another traveler and couples will have a tent
room to themselves.
Physical Requirements: This hike is difficult, good physical conditions are needed as most of the hike is at high altitudes of 13,000-feet (4,000-meters.) Donot forget to bring warm clothes).
Departure dates for trek: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday (Daily departures with a group of 4 or more)
Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), Date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6-months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again.
Max 15, Avg 4
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.