Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu
4 days

We begin our authentic adventure from Valle Lares to Machu Picchu in the province of Calca, on our journey we enjoy views of Andean communities, hot springs and beautiful snow-capped peaks until we reach Machu Picchu.

The trip to Machu Picchu by this route is a wonderful experience to learn about customs that are still maintained in the Andean communities and follow the tips we have for you.

Difficulty: Challenged

Schedule: Subject to change.

Details

Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu
4 days

Group
Minimum 2

Difficulty
Challenged

Travel Details

Highlights

Day 1: Cusco - Calca - Lares- Huacahuasi.
Day 2: Huacahuasi - Patacancha.
Day 3: Patacancha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Calca - Lares- Huacahuasi.

We leave Cusco to head to Calca, where we stop for breakfast. From there we continue our trekking until we pass the "Abra de Hualcapunku" (4300 masl / 14,107 ft). From there we will have beautiful views of the Ausangate mountain, which is the highest mountain in the Cusco region (6,370 masl / 20,898 ft.). Then we continue our hike until we reach the hot springs of Lares, where we will enjoy its thermo-medicinal waters. Then we enjoy our lunch to continue our hike to our first campsite.

Camp: Huacahuasi (3,800 msnm / 12,467 pies).
Time: 6 Horas Aprox. De Caminata.
Meals: Almuerzo, Cena.
Schedule: 06:00 - 18:00 Hours.
Difficulty: Moderate.

Day 2: Huacahuasi - Patacancha.

In the morning, we enjoy our breakfast to begin our second day adventure, we hike up to "Abra de Ipsaycocha" with beautiful views of the Vilcanota mountain range. Then, we descend to the Ipsaycocha lagoon observing the Patacancha valley.

Camp: Patacancha.
Time: 8 Horas Aprox. De Caminata, 14 km.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Difficulty: Moderate.

Day 3: Patacancha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.

First we have breakfast to continue our hike and from this point, we will cross agricultural terraces through the community of Willoq; We will stop for lunch in the town of Ollantaytambo. After a rest, we will take the train to make our trip to "Aguas Calientes".

After settling into a hotel, you can enjoy the hot springs if you have time before your dinner.

Accommodation: Lodging in Aguas Calientes.
Time: 7 Approx. walking time, 14 km.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Difficulty: Moderate - Low.

Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco.

After our breakfast at the hotel, we take the bus at 5:30 am or according to the entrance schedule to Machu Picchu and make a 25 minute trip to the citadel of Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours, then you will have free time to visit and enjoy on your own. Then, we will return to the town of "Aguas Calientes", to have lunch and then take our train back to Ollantaytambo and then to Cusco.

If you chose to do the excursion to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will enter in the second shift at 10:00 am.

Meals: Breakfast.
Schedule: 05:30 - 20:00.

Includes / Does not include

What is included?

Meeting where the guide will explain and give you more details about the trek and give you the maps.
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the starting point of our Lares trek.
Professional, bilingual guide.
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food, please let us know.
Camping equipment, tents, mattresses, dining tent, kitchen, tables and chairs.
Horseman and horses to transport cooking and camping equipment.
Extra oxygen.
First aid kit.
01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Bus ticket to and from Machu Picchu.
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
Train tickets (Ollantaytambo /Aguas Calientes/Ollantaytambo).
Pick up from Ollantaytambo station and transfer to Cusco.

What is not included?

Food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not described in the Itinerary.
Travel insurance: it is strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
Airfare.
Extra expenses and laundry.
Entrance fee to the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes.
Sleeping bag.
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu (must be booked in advance according to availability).
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain (must be booked in advance according to availability).