
High lakes and herding communities
Follow the valley above Pumahuanca to Puyoc, then cross the high pass and descend past Yanacocha toward Cuncani.
Private trek · 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Camp above the Lares Valley, descend past Yanacocha to Cuncani and follow the trail to the Lares hot springs. From Ollantaytambo, take the train to Km 104 and walk through Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate before your guided Machu Picchu visit on day five.
Private trek · Start and finish in Cusco · Two camp nights and two hotel nights
PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
Camp above the Lares Valley, descend past Yanacocha to Cuncani and follow the trail to the Lares hot springs. From Ollantaytambo, take the train to Km 104 and walk through Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate before your guided Machu Picchu visit on day five.
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ONE JOURNEY. EVERYTHING CONNECTED.
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YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
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DAY 1 · Cusco · Pumahuanca · Puyoc
Travel from Cusco to Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley. Begin the climb through a side valley, visiting the small archaeological site of Pumahuanca along the way. Your guide introduces the plants and birds of the Lares highlands.
Continue above the valley to the first campsite at Puyoc. Keep a warm layer, hat and gloves handy for the evening at camp.

DAY 2 · Puyoc · Yanacocha · Cuncani
Leave Puyoc for the high pass, then follow the descent past Yanacocha, the lake known as Black Water. Snowcapped peaks and grazing land frame the path to Cuncani.
Your guide shares the stories and Quechua expressions of the communities on this side of the pass. Spend your second night in camp near Cuncani.

DAY 3 · Cuncani · Lares · Ollantaytambo
Visit a family in Cuncani to learn about local farming and alpaca textiles. Walk on through small settlements and fields of quinoa and tarwi to the hot springs at Lares.
After time at the pools, travel by road into the Sacred Valley. Spend the night in Ollantaytambo before the morning train to the Short Inca Trail.

DAY 4 · Ollantaytambo · Km 104 · Machu Picchu Pueblo
Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 beside the Urubamba River. From Chachabamba, climb through cloud forest to the stone terraces of Wiñay Wayna. The path continues through the Sun Gate, Inti Punku, where Machu Picchu comes into view below.
Walk down toward the citadel’s lookout, then descend to Machu Picchu Pueblo for dinner and the night. The guided citadel visit follows the next morning.

DAY 5 · Machu Picchu Pueblo · Machu Picchu · Cusco
Take the morning shuttle from Machu Picchu Pueblo for a guided visit of about two hours, following the circuit on your entry ticket. A hike up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain requires a separate permit.
In the afternoon, take the train to Ollantaytambo and return by road to Cusco.
A PLACE TO REST. PART OF THE JOURNEY.
The places you stay connect each stage of your journey. Confirm the exact accommodation and room arrangements before travel.
Puyoc and Cuncani
Sleep at Puyoc after the first ascent and near Cuncani after the second day’s trek.
Ollantaytambo
Stay in the Sacred Valley before boarding the train to Km 104.
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Stay in town after reaching the Sun Gate. Return to the citadel the following morning.
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DATES & AVAILABILITY
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YOUR TRAVEL QUOTE
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MAKE THE JOURNEY YOURS
Sleeping bag rental: US$20. Walking stick rental: US$10. Single supplement: US$50. Additional night in a three-star hotel: US$85. Confirm arrangements in your quote.
Sleeping bag rental: US$20. Walking stick rental: US$10. Single supplement: US$50. Additional night in a three-star hotel: US$85. Confirm arrangements in your quote.
Request a tailored quote ↗Confirm your permits, hotels and final price for your dates. The published US$25 discounts are subject to eligibility for students, travelers under 18 and groups of five or more booking together.
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Pack for cold nights at the high camps and for warmer, wetter conditions on the Short Inca Trail. Bring water for the first four hours.
A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOU GO
The practical details that help you plan your journey.
All our treks (Inca Trail hike, Salkantay trek, Ausangate trek, Lares Trek Peru, etc.) are moderately difficult, lengthy and traverse rough mountain terrain. We kindly recommend that if you plan to conquer any of these routes to be in relatively good physical condition, plus acclimatization. When do I need to arrive in Cusco? This means arriving in Cusco at least 02 days before your trek departure to adjust to the altitude. During the last two months leading up to your trek, we suggest a regular and moderate exercise routine to improve endurance and stamina. We wish for you to have the best experience possible!
Of course! Without any additional costs! When you make your reservation, please inform us of any dietary needs or requirements, including allergies!Vegetarian foods will be absent of all meats, chicken, or fish. We will assume that eggs and cheese or other lactose products are OK.Most of our main meals are buffet-style, leaving you the option to avoid anything undesirable to you.If there are any food items or veggies that you cannot stomach, perhaps onions, tomatoes, mushrooms.. etc., upon your request we will ask our chef to leave them out or separate this item. What if I am lactose intolerant? We can also attend lactose-intolerant or gluten-intolerant diets. We cannot accept individuals with serious allergic or life-threatening reactions.
Every day we receive many clients with food allergies to nuts, wheat, etc. Please inform us in detail of your condition upon making your reservation.We kindly ask that you declare the severity of your reaction and any medication that you take in case of an emergency.If your allergy is severe, we ask that you be accompanied by a friend or individual conscious and entirely responsible for your situation and ready with any medication.WE CAN NOT ACCEPT CLIENTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES
We require that all clients arrive in Cusco at least 48 hours before the start of your trek, although 03 nights before is ideal. You must pay your remaining balance two days before your departure for your trek. This will ensure that all individuals are acclimatized and adjusted to the high altitude conditions to begin your trek comfortably. Please note that your remaining balance must be paid in cash in our office and cannot be paid before your arrival. What are the office hours? Our office hours are Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm. (Please aim to arrive at 7:30 pm at the latest!)
For this trek more than any other, we do recommend hiking sticks, especially for those with any known knee problems. The poles will assist your balance and reduce the impact on your knees.Inkayni Peru Tours will rent hiking sticks for $15
Any baggage that is not necessary for your trek may be stored in your hotel in Cusco (most hotels offer this service free of charge). In the case that your hotel may not provide this service, we will store your baggage safely in our office free of charge.
The best time for making the trek with good weather is between April - October when there are minimal rainfall and clear skies. The driest months are June - August, which is winter in the Andes. When is the wet season for lares trek 4 days? January to March is summer in Peru, which means the rainy season for Cusco and especially the Inka Trail, which is located mostly in the tropical cloud forest.
We will pick you up from your hotel to begin your lares trek to Machu Picchu, and upon finishing, we will also leave you at your hotel.
If you wish to change your train company or option (such as Vistadome de Peru Rail, to Ollantaytambo or the whole route to Poroy), or your departure time, additional fees may apply. You must speak with one of our sales agents to inquire about availability and the additional costs.
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