Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: 4-Day Tour

Cusco, Peru
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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.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Calca - Lares – Wacahuas

Stop At: Lares Trek, 08002 Peru
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.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Patacancha camp site.


Day 2: Wacawasi – Ipsaycocha Lake - Patacancha

Stop At: Lares Trek, 08002 Peru
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.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Patacancha camp site

Day 3: Patacancha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Stop At: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
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.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Hostel in Aguas Calientes

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Pick up from Hotel, Transportation Cusco - Lares
  • Muleteers, mules
  • Tents, mattresses, kitchen & dining tents, doubles tents
  • Cook
  • Professional Guide (English & Spanish)
  • One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Train ticket Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
  • First aid kit and oxygen tank
  • Private car from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • 3x Breakfast
  • 3x Dinner
  • 3x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights

Exclusions

  • 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

Additional information

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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