Tour Lares Trek To Machu Picchu - 4 Days

Accommodation

2-nights camping 1-night hotel (3-star)

Guide

Experienced tour guides TreXperience team are fluent English speakers and are extremely experienced professional tour guides from the local area. We provide a single guide for groups smaller than 8 people and a second guide for groups with 8 people or more. We very much enjoy sharing our extensive knowledge of local history and culture with you along the trek. All guides are proficiently trained in high mountain rescue; We are committed to ensuring all clients have the best possible TreXperience!

Others

Pre-departure briefing TreXperience welcomes you to our Cusco offices on the evening before your trek for a pre-departure briefing. The briefings take place at approximately 6:00 pm. We understand that many hikers may be nervous or inexperienced and so the briefing is an opportunity to meet your guide(s) who will talk you through what to expect over the coming days. Our guides are very approachable and experienced, so feel free to use this opportunity to ask them any questions you may have. Permits All admission permits are included. To obtain all relevant permits for your hike, we will require a photocopy of your passport. We kindly request you share this with the team as soon as you book your trek. Camping equipment Trexperience provides the best possible equipment to all clients and staff to maximize your experience. We provide Eureka Timberline 4-men tents for every 2 travelers. Porters Our porters carry all belongings that you don’t need in your daypack up to a maximum weight of 7 kg. Additionally, our porters carry all food and equipment. You will find your tents and the campsite prepared for you on arrival, so all you need to do is worry about enjoying the hike! Medical kit All TreXperience guides have received training in first aid and high mountain rescue. Suppose a guest requires medical attention while on the trek, our staff will assist you. A medical kit is kept with the team at all times. In the sporadic cases of a serious medical emergency, you will be evacuated to the nearest medical center. Satellite phones To ensure your safety and in case of an emergency, we are the first trekking company to introducing satellite phone technology. Taxes and fees All taxes and permit fees associated with this trek are included in the listed price.

Transport

TreXperience offers a door-to-door service; we will pick you up from your hotel on the morning of the trek and drop you off back at your hotel on the last day. All required transportation throughout the trek is included, as well as the train back from Aguas Calientes. We used the regular Train on the way down to Aguas Calientes and the Exclusive panoramic train back to Cusco. Besides, we offer a complimentary transfer service to and from the airport and your hotel.

Meals

Food TreXperience is proud of its highly talented chefs who never fail to cook up a delightful feast despite being in the middle of the Andean Mountains! We guarantee the biggest foodies among you won’t fail to be impressed. All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are provided each day (except lunch on the final day), and the food is both delicious and plentiful. We cater to all dietary requirements, so please let us know of your needs. We will keep those energy levels high with snacks each day, and we make sure you have a tea/coffee every morning to wake up and every afternoon to unwind. Water All drinkable water – from your first lunch to your last breakfast – will be provided (you need to supply your own water bottles/camelback, and we recommend carrying at least 2L). The water is boiled, filtered, and cooled before it is distributed.

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Sleeping bag: $25 to rent Inflatable air mattress: $20 to rent Trekking poles (pair): $20 to rent Tips for our staff: Optional and at your own discretion Travel Insurance: Highly recommended for all hikers Lunch on the last day

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International or domestic flights not included.

Optional

Huayna Picchu: Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person Montaña: Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person

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Day 1 Cusco – Lares Thermal Baths – Kiswarani Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cusco – Lares Thermal Baths – Kiswarani Falls

At 4.30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you by van to the famous Lares thermo-therapeutic pools. Whether you are located in Cusco or the Sacred Valley around Urubamba or Pisac, we can pick you up from a hotel, hostel, Airbnb, or any other spot. From Cusco, we will travel 1 hour to Calca in the Sacred Valley, where we will tour the market and shop for local products. We will then drive for another 2 hours to Lares Hot Springs, where you can jump into the therapeutic pools with varying temperatures that are helpful for bones, muscles and stress relief while enjoying the stunning mountain views. Afterward, your trekking chef will prepare you with an energizing breakfast.

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After breakfast, you’ll take a 30-minute drive to Pampacorral and begin a 2-hour hike to Kiswarani Village, where we’ll enjoy a freshly cooked lunch made with local ingredients by our talented chefs. Next, we will hike for 2 hours to our first campsite at the banks of a beautiful Andean lake, passing through potato fields, waterfalls, and breathtaking mountain views as we make our way to Blue Lagoon at 3900 m (12795 ft). Once we arrive at the campsite, your tents will be set up, and a hot cup of coca tea or coffee will be waiting for you.

During the day, you will enjoy the fantastic views of the Sacred Valley, explore the Lares District, enjoy the Hot Springs, and take a short hike along the beautiful valley. You will also hike through potato farms, visit Kiswarani Village, interact with locals, hike along with llamas and Alpacas, and enjoy the Kiswarani Waterfalls. At the campsite, you will have warm water to wash, tea time, and stargaze before sleeping in our comfortable tents.

Campsite Altitude: 3900 m (12795 ft)

Trekking distance: 10 km/6 miles

Duration: 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camping under million stars

Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2 Kiswarani – Condor Pass – Canchacancha Community
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kiswarani – Condor Pass – Canchacancha Community

Begin the day with a steaming cup of coffee or coca tea in your tent, then get up early to begin packing for the most challenging day of the Lares trek to Machu Picchu. After breakfast, you will get snacks from our chef and start a 4-hour hike to the trek’s highest point; the Condor Pass is 4750m (15583 ft). Beautiful lakes teeming with Wallatas, often known as Andean geese or "lovebirds," mountain caracaras, llamas, alpacas, and unobstructed views of the Andes await you along the journey.

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Once we arrive at the summit, you can enjoy a 360° view of the mountains and lakes while your tour guide conducts a spiritual offering ceremony to the holy mountains above Condor Pass; we will bring you a cup of coca-tea to reward your efforts. From there, you’ll have a two-hour trek down the mountain to Acopata, where you can have a delicious lunch.

Following lunch, you’ll have another 2 hours of a downhill journey through the stunning landscape to reach the village of Canchacancha (3750 m - 12303 ft), where you can relax in your tents with hot drinks and take in the scenery of the mountains as soon as you arrive. You’ll be able to engage with the locals as you wander the village, chase after llamas and alpacas, play soccer with the children, teach some English words, or learn some Quechua words.

Campsite Altitude: 3750 m / 12303 ft

Highest altitude: 4700 m / 15354 ft

Distance: 16 km/ 10 miles

Duration: 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Day 3 Canchacancha – Huaran – Salineras - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Canchacancha – Huaran – Salineras - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Our trekking team will wake you up in your tent with a cup of coffee or coca tea, start packing for the day and enjoy a healthy breakfast with a breathtaking view of the mountains. You will have time to relax and explore the village before descending from the highlands into the Sacred Valley for at least 4 hours hike. First, you will visit the local villager’s houses, learn about their lifestyle, and visit the local elementary school, where you can donate educational supplies such as notebooks, pens, and toys. Canchacancha is one of the last villages with no electricity or route access, and the villagers only speak the Inca Quechua language.

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Today’s hiking route is mostly downhill from the high mountain area, where locals grow organic potatoes and beans, and hike into the Sacred Valley, where the locals grow corn and avocados, and the weather is warmer. Along the way, you will experience a variety of habitats, from the chilly highlands to the lush soils of the Sacred Valley. The end of the trek is at the village of Huaran (2700 m / 8856 ft) in the heart of the Sacred Valley, where we will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and say goodbye to the chef and arrieros.

After finishing the Lares Trek, you will board our private van to the Salineras of Maras and explore the fantastic salty pools, where the locals have harvested salt since Inca times. The last but not least place to visit is Ollantaytambo, the "Last Living Incan Citadel, " The "World Capital of the Native American," named recently as The Best Tourism Village by UNTWO. Ollantaytambo is a unique place where the locals still use the same original Inca buildings, the water is still running in the original channels, and you can walk the original ancient narrow streets. You will explore the Inca citadel with your tour guide, have dinner in a Local restaurant and board the 7:00 pm Expedition train to Aguas Calientes town to spend the night in a 3-star hotel.

Aguas Calientes: 2,000 m / 6,561 ft

Distance: 12 km / 7.4 miles

Duration: 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Day 4 Machu Picchu (Lost City Of The Incas)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Machu Picchu (Lost City Of The Incas)

.ou will enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel and then board the first bus to Machu Picchu to see the sunrise above the Inca citadel. You will pass the checkpoint of Machu Picchu and hike to the viewpoints before starting the 2-3 hours guided tour of the citadel.

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The tour guide will show you the highlights of Machu Picchu and enlighten you on the site’s extraordinary history, secrets, and engineering marvels. After the guided tour, you can go on your own to explore more or arrange additional hikes to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Montaña Machu Picchu (not included and must be booked far in advance). After visiting the Inca citadel, you will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (on your own) before boarding the Vistadome Panoramic train back to Ollantaytambo and the private vehicle to Cusco. Return to your hotel is scheduled for around 7:30 pm.

Highest altitude: 2430m / 7972 ft

Duration: 3 hours

Meals: Breakfast (hotel)

Difficulty: Easy

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Lares Trek To Machu Picchu - 4 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Lares Trek To Machu Picchu - 4 Days

Cusco – Lares Thermal Baths – Kiswarani Falls

Kiswarani – Condor Pass – Canchacancha Community

Canchacancha – Huaran – Salineras - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Machu Picchu (Lost City Of The Incas)

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