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A group of hikers sitting on a rocky hillside overlooking a lake. 1
Ancient stone ruins with a mountain in the background. 2
Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city, with terraced fields and mountainous Andean landscape. 3
A group of people standing by a stone wall, wearing traditional colorful clothing, with a mountainous landscape in the background. 4
A turquoise lake surrounded by rugged mountains and dense greenery. 5
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Overview

    • 4-day trekking from Lares to Machu Picchu
    • Learn about the local flora and fauna with a tour guide
    • Get to know a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Travel to Machu Picchu by train
    • Live an adventure sleeping in the mountains

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Lares, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided hiking tour of Lares
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Machu Picchu
  • Inclusions
    Return transport to and from your Cusco city hotel
  • Inclusions
    Live tour commentary provided in Spanish and English
  • Inclusions
    Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, daily snacks
  • Inclusions
    All the equipment for camping
  • Inclusions
    01 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Inclusions
    Train Expedition tickets to and from Aguas Calientes
  • Exclusions
    Admission to Huayna Picchu, Mountain of Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo Fortress (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Sleeping bag
  • Exclusions
    Walking sticks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Notice: Due to high demand, train and entrance ticket schedules are subject to availability at confirmation. If requested options are unavailable, alternatives may be provided, which could affect the itinerary and price. We strongly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance, as availability for
    • You must be able to climb and descend stairs.
    • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
    • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
    • Return transport is available from most centrally located Cusco hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
    • Trains schedule could vary because of the season and availability
    • If you want to climb the mountains of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu, it is important to request the tour when booking
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Day 1 CUSCO - QUISHUARANI (LARES) - 7 CATARATAS - CAMPSITE: We will pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Cusco to go towards the Andean town of Calca at the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The tour continues by bus, for 2 more hours, until reach the Lares hot springs, where you can take a nice bath and chill while you admire the mountains around (optional). Then we are going to get the starting point of the trekking Lares to Machu Picchu. We will hike like one hour and a half until reach Quishuarani (3,700 metres above sea level), to the lunch spot. After lunch, we will visit the 7 waterfalls hiking around wonderful lakes until we will reach our campsite to spend the night.

    Day 2 CAMPSITE - CONDOR PASS – CANCHA CANCHA

    After a warm breakfast, the trek will start along an uphill path until we reach the Condor Pass located at 4,800 metres above sea level. Taking a zig zag path, we are going to make an offering to the mountains with coca leaves to ask for protection. Going downhill for 1 hour and a half, we are going to arrive to the lunch spot. After a rest, the Lares trail to Machu Picchu continues until we reach the community of Cancha Cancha located at 3,800 metres above sea level. Our campsite is located in this place. Before the tea time, we will visit the local people to know their traditions.

    Day 3 CANCHA CANCHA - HUARAN - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES: After breakfast, we will depart at 07:30 am to go to the town of Huaran,we are going downhill around incredible mountains until reach the high altitude of 3,000 metres above sea level. Then, the transport will take you to the town of Ollantaytambo in a journey of 1 hour. Explore this magical Andean town with a walking tour around one of the most beautiful towns in the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Later, a bus will take you to Ollantaytambo train station, to board the train to Aguas Calientesin a trip of 2 hours. Upon arrival, we will go to the hotel to spend the night.

    Day 4 AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO:Visit of the citadel of Machu Picchu for around 2 hours. Then, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, to then take the train to Ollantaytambo where our transport will be waiting for you to drop you off at your hotel located in the city of Cusco.

Location

Activity location

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    Multiple Locations Visited
    • Lares, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Pickup
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru