Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

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Small Group Tour
The most famous hike to reach Machu Picchu is the Inca Trail, yet other great and less crowded alternatives exist, such as the Lares Trek. This high altitude trek will please hikers interested in interacting with the local communities and seeing their way of life in the countryside. You’ll pass through the Peruvian highlands where people still live as the Inc...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Hike through Andes mountain villages
    • See magical Machu Picchu at sunrise
    • Camp in the midst of snow-capped peaks
    • Enjoy authentic views of community life

What's this trip about?

    The most famous hike to reach Machu Picchu is the Inca Trail, yet other great and less crowded alternatives exist, such as the Lares Trek. This high altitude trek will please hikers interested in interacting with the local communities and seeing their way of life in the countryside. You’ll pass through the Peruvian highlands where people still live as the Incas used to, in thatched stone houses shepherding their llamas and alpacas below the snow capped mountains. This trek offers you fascinating views of the mountains, glacier lakes and villages, abundant flora and fauna, enjoyable camping and a peek into a local school. Revel in the ultimate ending to an excellent trip at the one and only Machu Picchu archaeological site!

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCuzco
End CityCuzco

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • High Adventure
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 15

Trip includes

    • Pre-departure briefing
    • Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up
    • Camping accommodation during trek (including basic sleeping mattress & 4-man tent for 2 people)
    • 1-night 3* hotel accommodation at Aguas Calientes
    • Professional English/Spanish/Quechua Speaking Guide
    • Tourist bus Cuzco - Lares Town (starting point of trek)
    • Round trip Tourist train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
    • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
    • Round trip Tourist bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu Entrance Fees

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Itinerary

Day 1: Cuzco to Lares Town & Trek to Wakawasi (3,850m)

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Hostel pick-up between 5:00-6:00 am and transfer by bus to Lares Town (2,900m). There, you can spend some time to enjoy the hot springs (extra cost) before starting your 6-hour trek. We'll begin our zigzagging climb to the town of Wakawa...

Day 2: Trek to Patacancha Town (3,800m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

Start off the day with an uphill 4-hour trek which will take us over Ipsayccocha Pass (4,400m), then another 40-minute walk downhill will bring us to our lunch stop next to the lake. Continue 3 more hours to Patacancha town (3,800m) where we will camp surrounded by llamas, alpacas and amidst native crop plantations.

(15 kms; 8 hours approx.) 

Day 3: Trek to Ollantaytambo & Transfer to Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DInner

From Patacancha mountain community (3,800m) we will make a visit to a local school (weekdays only) and we will learn about the education system of the Peruvian Highlands. Then we will walk 4 more hours until Ollantaytambo. Hav...

Day 4: Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco
  

Meals: Breakfast 

We will catch one of the first buses (05:30 am) to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the mist dissipates at sunrise.  A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this yo...

Description Of Machu Picchu Guided Site Visit
: The one and only, the most spectacular (and not to mention most popular) archaeological site in all of South America.  Your guide will take you on a 2-hour tour of Machu Picchu walking you through the most important sites and covering the history of the place.  Then yo...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $747
Price per day$187
Last Updated: 3/30/2023

Departure dates for trek:

Monday, Wednesday & Saturday (Daily departures with a group of 4 or more)

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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May 2018

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Was absolutely amazing

Action Peru Treks was absolutely amazing. We had such an incredible experience on the Ancascocha 4d/3n trek led by our guide David. The food prepared by the cooks Ed...

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Jan 2018

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Culinary experience the chef will serve you with as you’d never expect

We’ve just completed a 4d/3n Inca trail trek led by a fantastic guide - Elistan - who is not only knowledgeable but also a cool buddy to hang out. What will also blo...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airport Pick-Up (please make your own way)
    • Accommodation in Cuzco
    • Sleeping Bag (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
    • Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch
    • Bottled Water
    • Extra snacks, beverages or personal expenses
    • Hotel Drop-off in Cuzco
    • Hot Springs Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
    • Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (30 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
    • Tips: We recommend each trekker to give 50 soles per guide, 30 soles per horseman and 40 soles per cook.
    • (This recommended amount is optional and ultimately your decision, depending on the service you received. Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated by the hard working team of horsemen, cooks and guides.)

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Of A Tour By The Client

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by the Company in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by the Company or its Agents will determine the cancellation fees applicable.

Cancellation for Bamba Experience Inc.  The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance.  Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.

Cancellation by Client – Peru Treks :

365 days or more prior to trip departure - 50% of total booking cost

Between 0 and 364 days prior to trip departure - 100% of total booking cost

Cancellation Of A Tour By The Company

The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason, but will not cancel a tour less than 60 days before departure except for Force Majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside the Company's control. When a tour is cancelled by the Company before the agreed date of departure for any reason other than the fault of the Client, the Client can either:

  • take a substitute tour of equivalent or superior quality if the Company is able and willing to offer such a substitute; or
  • take a substitute tour of lower quality if the Company is able and willing to offer one and to recover from the Company the difference in price between the price of the tour originally purchased and that of the substitute tour; or
  • have a full refund of all monies paid under the contract as soon as possible.

The Company is not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that the Client may have incurred as a result of the booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc. If the Client is offered a refund but requests an alternative tour of a higher value than that originally booked, then the Client must pay the difference in price. Where after departure a significant element of the trip contracted for cannot be provided, the Company will make suitable alternative arrangements for the continuation of the trip. If it is not possible to provide a suitable alternative or the Client reasonably rejects any suitable alternatives, the Company will provide the Client a refund of unused tour portions. Where a significant alteration or cancellation occurs which is not due to Force Majeure or other circumstances beyond the Company's control, the Company will in some circumstances offer compensation. Significant alterations do not include the substitution of a vessel, modification of itineraries, change in cabin category or hotel accommodation provided it is of the same category.

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Meals Included

 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners, 3 snacks with typical menus (special dietary considerations available with prior notice)

 

Typical Meals on the Trek:

On all of our Inca Trail Treks and Alternative Treks to Machu Picchu we search for the best cooks who put forth their best effort to provide you with the best tasting meals on the mountain.

All of our cooks pride themselves on their delicious specialty menus with the freshest local ingredients available.  Every meal is prepared fresh with plenty of variety and an abundant quantity of food including a vegetarian option for every meal (please advise prior to departure).  Here is an idea of what you will be eating during your trek.

Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request (please advise at least 2 days in advance).

Breakfasts:

Hot porridge, quinoa or oats, fried eggs, egg omelet or pancakes with fresh bread, fried bananas and boiled water for hot tea, coca, coffee, chocolate and milk.

Lunch & Dinner:

First Course: Quinoa, corn, noodle, asparagus, mushroom or vegetable soup, stuffed avocado or potatoes

Second Course: Chicken breast, beef stew, quinoa, fried rice, hamburgers, fried chicken, spaghetti bolognese, typical dishes: aji de gallina (chilli pepper chicken), escabeche de pollo (marinated chicken) or ajiaco de olluco (spicy potato stew).

Deserts: Fried plantains, chocolate pudding, chocolate or vanilla cake and boiled water for hot tea, coca, coffee, chocolate and milk.

Snacks:

 Boiled water for hot tea, coca, coffee, chocolate and milk with popcorn, cookies, crackers.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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