04 Day – Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

The Lares Trek Peru allows you to explore the highland communities with majestic views of the magnificent snow-capped mountains, herds of llamas and alpacas before arriving at the community of Patacancha-Ollantaytambo.

• Enjoy with the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu that combines beautiful lakes, Quechua communities of farmers and weavers who are still living traditional lifestyles in the mountains.
• Interacts with local people that still preserve their ancestral cultural identity, they still cultivate the practices of ancient knowledge and continuing to build stone houses similar to those of Inca times.
• After the hike to Lares, enjoy the view of the Sacred Valley since your comfortable seats on the board of the touristic train from Ollantaytambo and spend the night in Aguas Calientes.
• On the last day of our Lares Trek early in the morning, prepare and be ready to visit the most important Inka city in the Andes, after taking the bus you will arrive at Machu Picchu Citadel to explore it in all its splendor.

Overview 4 day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu:

Why book with Inkayni?

Inkayni Peru Tours is a local tour operator exceptionally recommended by its clients, guidebooks, forums, and others. Our principal objective is to provide the best service, achieve the maximum satisfaction of our customers, and assume the responsibility as guardians of Nature in all our undertakings.

• Experienced and Professional Team: Get assistance and support from our team, a group of specialists highly qualified to organize your trek to Machu Picchu.
• Eco-friendly Local Tour Operator: We respect and protect the environment and the local communities that we visit. We use biodegradable products, recycle waste, support local businesses, and donate to social projects.
• Door-To-Door Service: Pick-up and drop-off are included at no additional cost from your hotel or Airbnb located mainly in the surrounding area of the Historic Center of Cusco.
• Delicious Andean Fusion Food: During your expedition to Machu Picchu, taste delicious foods prepared by our highly recommended chefs for this kind of experience to Machu Picchu. If you have any dietary request or allergy let us know.
• High-Quality Camping Equipment: Included kitchen tent, dining tent with tables and chairs, portable private toilet, and comfortable 4 people Eureka Tent (2 people per tent).
• Comfortable Sleeping Pads: Included double thickness foam sleeping mattress, and inflatable pillow.
• Labor Welfare: We take care of all our staff, and fully comply with the salary and insurance of our porters, cooks, horsemen, and additional staff.

DAY 1: CUSCO – PUMAHUANCA – PUYOC

Firstly, the Lares trek of Peru starts at the small village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley. We’ll gently make our way up one of the side valleys covering about 14km in total and climbing about 1150m / 3373ft as we make our way towards the village of Puyoc. Consequently, on our way up we’ll visit the small Inca site of Pumahuanca and learn about the native plants, flowers, and birds that inhabit this region.

Also, other companies do not commonly do this particular route for the Lares trek so we can enjoy the peace and tranquility of our surroundings without any distractions or disturbance. Because so few people visit the area, there is a good chance of seeing Viscachas (a rabbit-like Chinchilla), and we may also spot Andean Fox. After that, our campsite for the night is at Puyoc (4100m / 13451ft); it’s quite barren at this altitude, and it is not uncommon for it to show up here during the dry season, so gloves and a hat are recommended.

• Lodging: Campsite in Puyoc

DAY 2: PUYOC – YANACOCHA – CUNCANI

Similarly, today is the most spectacular day of the Lares trek Peru and quite a bit easier going than yesterday. From our campsite, it’s about a 13km walk to the village of Cuncani, but most of that is downhill as the pass is only about a 2-hour walk right at the beginning.

Subsequently, we’ll pass by snowcapped peaks high above us, serene mountain lakes (including Yanacocha – Black Water), and get to meet the local people dressed in their traditional bright red clothing. In addition, this side of the pass is completely different culturally from the other side, and as we wind our way down from the pass, your guide will teach you about the people and their way of life. You’ll also get to learn a few Quechua phrases so that you can interact with the local people.

• Lodging: Campsite in Cuncani

DAY 3: CUNCANI – LARES

The focus of today is to meet the local people of Lares trek Peru. So, waking up early we’ll be taken by our guide to one of the houses where we’ll get to meet a local family. Likewise, the people are incredibly welcoming and are just as eager to learn about you as you are of them – hopefully, by now you’ll have mastered a few phrases and be able to ask a few questions (much to everyone’s delight and amusement). After that, you’ll have the opportunity to give any gifts you’ve brought to the local people and also to buy some of the locally made alpaca products that the region is famed for.

Leaving Cuncani, it’s just a short distance (6km) until we reach the hot springs of Lares. Along the way, we’ll pass through several small communities and see the people growing a variety of foods such as Quinua and Tarwi. We’ll also probably spot flocks of Andean parrots flying overhead (they’re easy to spot thanks to their piercing calls). Certainly, after a relaxing dip in the hot springs, we’ll be picked up by our bus and driven back to the Sacred Valley from where we’ll catch our train to Machu Picchu.

• Lodging: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel *** or similar

DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU!

Most importantly, waking up early we’ll take the first bus back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. So, We’ll have a 2-hour guided tour of the Inca site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most critical areas of the citadel. After that, you’ll have extra time to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain if you have the permits. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

LARES TREK PERU INCLUDED:

• Pre-departure briefing with the tour guide.
• Personalized service with not more than 08 people.
• Professional bilingual tour guide.
• Assistant tour guide for groups of 9+.
• Professional Chef.
• Train to Machu Picchu Round Trip with Inca Rail Company.
• Mules carry cooking and camping equipment and 15 lbs/ 07kg of your items.
• Door-to-door service. Pick-up from your hotel located around the historic center of Cusco.
• Return transportation by train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
• Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
• 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks, and 3 Dinners.
• If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food, please let us know.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs.
• Double thickness foam sleeping mattress (which you must carry).
• Inflatable pillow (which you must carry).
• EUREKA- Comfortable and very spacious four-person tent (two people use one tent).
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes, Day 3.
• Oxygen bottle.
• First aid kit.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Round Trip).

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips.
• Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us).
• Walking Sticks (Can be hired from us).
• Breakfast on Day 1, lunch on Day 4.
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$ 85.00
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

WHAT TO BRING FOR LARES TREK 4 DAYS:

• Original Passport
• Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• Walking shoes
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitizer
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Torch with spare batteries or Headlamps.

Discounts for Lares Trek Peru:

• Group of 05 or more: US$ 25.00 All of you need is to book the trek altogether at the same time.
• Under 18 years old: US$ 25.00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
• Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$ 25.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. Likewise, For those using a university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the map at booking. Similarly, For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. So, Please send all to info@inkayniperutours.com.  More Information about STUDENT CARD.