LARES TREK + MACHU PICCHU 4D/3N
Machu Picchu
Trekking
Challenger
39km
4 Days and 3 nights
0 Cº / 25C
4,700m/15,420ft
Price from: 689USDper person
LARES TREK + MACHU PICCHU 4D/3N
Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco – Lares – Huacawasi: Trekking.
Pick up at 6:00 a.m., then we go to the town of Lares (3,100 m.a.s.l.)here we will have breakfast and go to the thermal baths to enjoy its thermal medicinal baths, after lunch we start the trek, it is about 04 hours of walking until our first camp of Huacawasi (3,900 m).enjoying the beautiful Andean landscapes, crossing some small villages where we will have the opportunity to know a little more of the high Andean culture.
DAY 2: Huacawasi – Pata Cancha: Trekking.
After breakfast, we start the hikking of the longest and most difficult day of the entire trek taking an average of 8 hours. The first three hours will be of continuous ascent to the highest point of our journey to Abra Ipsay at 4,490 m.a.s.l. Here live the people of the Andes, they will teach us their customs and traditions, time to photograph the alpacas, llamas, vizcachas and if there is a little luck we can appreciate the condor that sometimes pass through that area. arriving at the lagoon of Ipsaycocha. Lunch, then continue the walk to our second camp.
DAY 3: Patacancha – Ollanta – Aguas Calientes: Trekking and Train.
We start the day with the hike to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This day is much easier than the previous days, especially because all the way is downhill. On the way we will pass through Willoq and Pumamarca two villages well known for their textile works and colorful costumes that come from the ancestral times, in Ollantaytambo we will have lunch and then the train to the town of Aguas Calientes.
DAY 4: Machu Picchu
This is the most important day of the tour the day we will arrive to one of the 7 wonders of the world, our last day of tour starts very early to appreciate the sunrise in the Inka citadel of Machupicchu.
Then a tour with our guide for 02 hours by the most important buildings and temples of this city, you can explore Machupicchu on your own and maybe climb the mountain Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu (book 02 months in advance, ask availability plus $ 20 dollars) later you can go down by bus to the train station in Aguas Calientes and from there take the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where a transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
Whats Included?
Included
- Tour with Professional guide (08 people maximum).
- Sprinter L5 bus mobility from Cusco to Lares Village.
- 02 nights camping in double tent, 01 night hotel.
- Tents: EUREKA K2-XT.
- A Duffle bag
- Hiking backpack.
- Porter in charge of carrying 8kl of the equipment.
- Hiking sticks.
- Mattress.
- Dining tent.
- Kitchen tent.
- Bathroom tent.
- Chairs and tables.
- Entrance ticket to the Inka Trail.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Return bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.
- Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
- Specified Meals:
- 04 Breakfasts.
- 03 Lunches.
- 03 Tea time
- 03 Dinners.
- Vegetarian Food upon request
- Support equipment
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen.
- Communication radios.
* Train schedules will be confirmed at the time of payment.
Not included
- Huayna Picchu or Mountain Machu Picchu tickets (extra cost $25).
- Sleeping bag (extra cost $25 USD).
- Hiking sticks (extra cost $15 USD).
- Air Mattress (extra cost $15 USD).
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Travel health insurance.
Price
We can leave any day of the week, as long as there is a minimum of 2 people already confirmed. We can also do private tours.
Price:
Price from: 689USDper person
Student discount: 15$ discount per person.
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the tour or is 17 years old or younger. For those using a university student card or under the age of 17, we need to see a copy of your card or passport at the time of booking to receive the discount. Please send all to [email protected].
Additional items
1. Huayna Picchu: The cost of the ticket is $25 per person.
Huayna Picchu is the mountain next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45-minute hike to the top. Even if you do this hike on your own, your guide will show you the entrance to the trail. This hike is an additional entrance ticket that we can secure for you with advance notice. Your tickets will be purchased to coincide with when you are due to start the trail. Tickets are for the First Session from 7-8 AM or the Second Session from 10-11 AM. We purchase the Second Session for our clients so that they can enjoy their Machu Picchu tour before it begins. This window is just your start time, and you can take your time getting on and off, so there is no rush.
2. Machu Picchu Mountain: The cost of the ticket is $25 per person.
Machu Picchu Mountain is the other mountain that towers over the ruins of Machu Picchu. It offers even more impressive views than Huayna Picchu, but it takes an hour and a half to reach the top. For this hike, it will be an additional entrance ticket that we can secure for you. Tickets for Machu Picchu mountain are now also within a time frame of when you can start – which is between 9-10 AM. Due to this limited time frame, it is not possible to hike the Inca Trail and hike Machu Picchu Mountain. However, you can schedule a second visit to the citadel the following day.
3. Vistadome Train: This train costs $70 per person
All our tours include the Expedition Train. This train is usually booked at 4:22 pm, departing from Aguas Calientes. The Vistadome train is an upgraded train that offers slightly larger seats, windows and even some entertainment. The Vistadome train is usually booked for 16:43 and travels to Poroy, a train station closer to Cuzco. Although this is a higher fare, we will include transportation back to your hotel.
Packing List
- We recommend carrying only the necessary luggage for the four days of the tour. Large backpacks with equipment that are not needed for the expedition should be left in the city of Cusco (at your hotel or in our main office).
- A small backpack of 30 to 60 liters capacity, remember that a large part of your belongings (08 kg) will go with the porters.
- 04 T-Shirts.
- 02 or 03 trekking pants (fast drying).
- Pants and thermal pole (first layer).
- A light sweater.
- Waterproof clothing.
- Warm jacket (of feather or fiber).
- Hiking boots.
- Flips flops.
- Hat or cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Canteen.
- Repellent for mosquitoes (30% Deet or more).
- Original Passport.
- Personal medications.
- Flashlight.
- Personal hygiene items: Wet wipes, toothpaste and toothbrush.
- The most friendly and positive attitude possible.
Faqs
What type of backpack is necessary for the trip?
For this trip, we recommend a backpack that can hold between 25-60 kilograms (55-132 lbs) with clothes that are only necessary for the 4 days of the trip. The rest of your luggage will be left in a storeroom at your hotel in Cusco or in the Lorenzo Expeditions office.
How can I access Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain?
In order to climb one of the two mountains, you must buy an entrance ticket in advance. Huaynapicchu is an extra cost of $25 USD per person and it is recommended that you reserve the tickets at least 3-4 months in advance. Machupicchu Mountain is an extra cost of $25 USD per person and it is recommended that you reserve the tickets at least 1-2 months in advance. If you wish to reserve entrance tickets to one of the two mountains, please contact our booking team
Will there be accommodations or will we be camping?
02 nights camping and 01 night in hotel.
What form of payment should I use?
You can make a deposit on our website in order to confirm your reservation. It is very important to confirm available spaces before making the deposit. The leftover balance should be paid in cash (dollars or soles) in our office in Cusco. We do not accept credit cards.
Please note: On certain occasions, it is not necessary to make a security deposit. In the moment that you make your reservation, our agency will communicate to you whether or not it is necessary.
LETS EXPLORE LARES TREK
About
Lares Trek is a unique trail that begins near the town of Lares, 40 miles north of Cuzco and 35 miles southeast of Machu Picchu. The hike takes place in the Lares Valley, east of the Urubamba mountain range, which passes through part of the Sacred Valley.
The walk is 4 days in its classic version, the last day is the visit to Machu Picchu.
No permit is required to use Lares Trek. This means that you can arrive in Cuzco in one or two days depending on the season (not from June to August).
Of course, you will have to book your train to Aguas Calientes as soon as possible in the middle of the season, as well as your admission to Machu Picchu.
As for the current route, there are a number of options for the Lares Trek route, most of which end in Ollantaytambo.
From here, tourists can take the train to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu or return to Cuzco. Next we will discuss in detail each of the options for the routes of Lares Trek.
There are a number of factors that make this trek a great alternative to the Classic Inca route.
First of all, and perhaps most importantly for some, it is that it is much quieter than the Inca Trail.
Second, the route may be easier than the Inca Trail as it is not necessary to take many steps.
The altitude above sea level is still a problem and in some variants of the route you will have to overcome 3 steps that exceed 4,200 meters (the highest, depending on your route – 4,400 meters or 4,600 meters). More information on acclimatisations and altitude sickness can be found here.
Finally, Lares Trek offers a true Andean culture. The Lares Valley is home to a number of traditional Andean communities that have changed little in the last 500 years.
You will probably see many local weavers and farmers dressed in traditional colorful clothing and depending on your tour you will have the opportunity to see or participate in some weaving activity.
The area is famous for its homemade textiles, so if you want to take home a genuine piece of Peruvian textiles, take home a few spare soles. Here you can buy the products by spending the day with the local weavers!
More Details
The best time to do the Lares Trek is during the dry season (May-September). This is the busiest trekking time in the region, particularly on the Classic Inca Trail, where permits are sold out months in advance.
The Lares Trail is the third most popular trail to Machu Picchu, after the Inca Trail and Salkantay Trek, so during the peak of the high season the trail can be very crowded. That said, there are so many variations on the Lares Trail that in general the routes never feel crowded.
During the dry months (April and October), the Lares Trails are particularly quiet, and the climate is often very pleasant.
The months we do not suggest are from December to March, as the rain makes the trail really unpleasant and visibility is often low due to the strong morning and afternoon fog.
Temperatures throughout the year are moderate, at 20 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and from cool to cold at night and in the early hours of the morning. Layered clothing is important (see packing list below).
Microclimates characterize the Andes, so it may rain all year round. Always wear rain gear.
Faqs
Lares trek is an easy – moderate hike, the last day is the easiest, as you visit Machu Picchu.
Yes, this trek combines 3 days of hiking in the mountains of Lares and the last day we will visit Machu Picchu.
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