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Lares Trek 4 days

4-day trek combining mountain landscapes with encounters with local communities. Includes hot springs.

Duration 4 días / 3 noches
Difficulty Moderado
Starting from PEN 590.00
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The Lares Trek is a cultural alternative to the Inca Trail. For 4 days you will walk through high mountain landscapes, passing by lakes, valleys and Andean communities that keep their traditions alive. One of the most outstanding experiences is visiting local weavers who use ancestral techniques. You will also enjoy natural hot springs to relax your muscles after the hike. On the last day you reach Machu Picchu by train from Ollantaytambo. It is ideal for those seeking to connect with Andean culture.

What does this tour include?

  • Transportation Cusco - trek start
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket
  • Camping tent
  • Full meals
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Visit to communities and weavers
  • Hot springs entrance
  • Return train to Cusco
Highlights

Key highlights

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Personalized attention

Small groups and personalized attention

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Expert guides

Guides with extensive historical and cultural knowledge

Itinerary

Day by day itinerary

A clear structure so the traveler understands exactly how the experience will be.

Day 1

Day 1: Cusco - Calca - Lares - Kiswarani

06:00 - 06:30: Pickup.

06:30 - 08:30: Bus to Calca.

08:30 - 09:30: Breakfast.

09:30 - 11:00: Bus to Lares (hot springs).

11:00 - 12:30: Hot springs bath.

12:30 - 13:30: Lunch.

13:30 - 17:00: Hike to Kiswarani (3.5 hours).

17:00 - 18:00: Campsite.

18:00 - 19:30: Dinner.

Day 2

Day 2: Kiswarani - Sicllaccasa Pass - Canchacancha

06:00 - 07:00: Breakfast.

07:00 - 10:00: Hike to Sicllaccasa Pass (4,800 masl).

10:00 - 11:00: Rest.

11:00 - 13:00: Descent to Canchacancha.

13:00 - 14:00: Lunch.

14:00 - 16:00: Visit to local community and weavers.

16:00 - 17:00: Campsite.

18:00 - 19:30: Dinner.

Day 3

Day 3: Canchacancha - Huacahuasi - Aguas Calientes

06:00 - 07:00: Breakfast.

07:00 - 10:00: Hike to Huacahuasi.

10:00 - 11:00: Visit to weavers.

11:00 - 12:00: Lunch.

12:00 - 14:00: Bus to Ollantaytambo.

14:00 - 15:30: Train to Aguas Calientes.

15:30 - 16:00: Hotel check-in.

16:00 - 18:00: Free time.

18:00 - 19:30: Dinner.

Day 4

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

05:30 - 06:00: Breakfast.

06:00 - 06:30: Bus to Machu Picchu.

07:00 - 10:00: Guided tour.

10:00 - 12:00: Free time.

12:00 - 12:30: Descent.

13:00 - 14:30: Lunch.

15:30 - 17:30: Train.

17:30 - 19:00: Bus to Cusco.

Useful information

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Included

  • Transportation Tourist transportation round trip from your hotel in Cusco
  • Professional guide Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English) throughout the tour
  • Entrance tickets Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites and attractions
  • Camping equipment Tent, sleeping pad and camping equipment
  • Assistance 24/7 permanent assistance throughout the tour
  • Oxygen First aid kit and emergency oxygen
  • Porters Porter service for luggage
  • Water Bottled water throughout the tour

Not included

  • Unspecified extras Any service not specified in the itinerary
  • Tips Tips for guides, drivers and porters

Recommendations

  • Acclimatization Arrive in Cusco 2 days before to acclimatize to altitude
  • Proper equipment Wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing

What to bring

  • Warm clothing Waterproof jacket, gloves and hat for altitude
  • Footwear Comfortable walking shoes or trekking boots
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