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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This trek follows a path through deep green valleys, towering mountain passes, small rural villages, chilly snow caps and communities herding farmers whose way of life has essentially not changed since hundreds of years ago. The Lares trail is located east of Cusco. This journey is the perfect option if you are looking for something more off the beaten path than the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Difficulty: Moderate.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Dining tent with tables and chairs.
Private transportation from your hotel, Cusco - Lares.
Horsemen and horses to carry all the luggage camping.
First aid kit.
Cook and assistant cook.
Bottled water
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
Expedition Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
4 person tents for 2 people. Very comfortable and safe for your backpacks.
Kitchen tent.
Professional guide English / Spanish.
Sleeping bag.
Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day.
Horses to carry your luggage or to ride.
What to expect
Day 1: Cusco - Lares Hot Springs - Wacawasi (A, C).
Lares Hot Springs
Pass by
We depart at 6:00am from Cusco by private bus, picking you up at your hotel. We travel through the Sacred Valley to the hot springs of Lares, where we’ll enjoy a great lunch. Then we start out two hour hike to our campsite in Wacawasi where in the evening dinner is served.
Day 2: Wacawasi - Epsaycocha (D, A, C)
Lares Trek
Pass by
After breakfast we go to the first activity of the day: observation of Alpaca fabric weaving. Then we start our climb to the pass of the Condor (approximately 4100m.a.s.l.). Here we will enjoy the incredible view of Mount "Veronica" at 5750 m and recharge to continue our hike to Lake Epsaycocha, where we have lunch. Then we will do the final hike to Patacancha where we set up our camp and have dinner.
Day 3: : Epsaycocha - Patacancha - Wylloq - Pumamarka - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (D, A, C)
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Pass by
After breakfast, we start walking downhill to Pata court, where we will observe traditional textile and weaving practices. Then we continue to Wylloq for a brief rest & lunch. Afterwards we walk for two hours to Pumamarka and enjoy the Inca terraces. Then we depart to Ollantaytambo to board the Expedition Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes between 7pm and 8:45pm. When we arrive in Aguas Calientes, we bring you to your hotel and have dinner.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
2h · Admission ticket included
Today we get up early for the bus to Machu Picchu after breakfast. We start with a 2.5 hour guided tour of the different sectors of the archaeological complex. If you want to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu, there is an additional cost and you have to reserve at least 3 months in advance due to limited availability. After the tour you will have some free time to explore the sites or visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. You must make your own arrangements to be back at the Aguas Calientes train station for the train back to Cusco. We will board the 18:20 – 21:50 Expedition from Agua Calientes back to Ollantaytambo and it’s recommended to be at the station at least 30 minutes in advance. In Ollantaytambo our bus awaits us to return to the Plaza Regocjio (one block from the Plaza de Armas), Cusco
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
the tour starts in Cusco
End point
plaza
Pickup details
It is collected from different hotels while it is near main square
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Bring your passport or a copy.
Your full name, passport number, country and expiration date of your passport will be required upon booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
