Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (4 Days)

Overview

Our exciting four-day trek from Lares to Machupicchu a magical and breathtaking experience that you’ll never forget!It’s a wonderful option for those who want to enjoy an off-the-beaten-path trek and see incredible scenary while in great company.

Along the trail,you’ll find rivers,lakes,waterfalls,and awe-inspiring views of the Andes mountain range’s snow-capped peaks.If you’re interested in Andean Culture,this trail is the perfect choice.You’ll get to visit various countryside communities where they raise sheep,llamas,and alpacas and get up close and personal with the communities.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Cusco – Calca – Cuncani – Quiswarani

This exciting journey begins at 5:00 am,with a pickup fom your accommodation.We'll continue for two hours until the hot spring and enjoy breakfast.We'll then make our way for one more hours until Cuncani (3,800 m/12,467 ft).Hare,we'll meet our trekking team of horsemen and chefs,who'll accompany us on the route. There,you'll enjoy a sumptuous lunch made by our chef right in the middle of the mountains! later,we'll proceed to the Willkikasa pass for 3 hours (4,200 m/13,436 ft),the day's highest point.From here,we'll trek downhill for an hour and a half to the campsite for the night in quiswarani. You'll have plenty of time to explore the village and learn about the lifestyle and traditions of the people from this rural area.Finally,we'll have a tasty dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
Distance: 9kms /4,35miles/5 hours
Time: 6hrs approximately

Day 2: Quiswarani – Pachacutec Pass -Cancha Cancha

Today,you'll wake up around 5:30 am with a hot drink to get you going,and then breakfast. There'll be a 4-5 hour ascent toward the highest point on the whole trek,the Pachacutec pass at 4,700 m / 15,420 ft.The landscapes here will astound you,so make sure you have your camara at the ready.you'll spot the stunning lake of Qoyalay and the impressive Qanchispaccha seven waterfalls,you'll see the majestic mountain of Pitusiray and Qolque Cruz.Take this opportunity to capture some fantastic photos ,we'll begin our hike downhill.We'll walk for half an hour on a descent down the slope to where we'll enjoy our lunch.Don't give up just yet;we still need to walk two more hours! We'll find our campsite in the village of Cancha Cancha (3,950 m/12,959 ft ).Here dinner and spend the night.

Highest elevation:4,700m/15,420 ft
Distance: 12kms / 8..3 miles
Time: 7 to 8hrs approximately

Day 3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Just like every morning,our team will wake you up with a hot drink to start the day in the best way possible.we'll walk 4 hours downhill along a path where you'll see herds of sheep,llamas,and alpaca again.It's beautiful to see them grazing in their natural habitat.We'll pass by fields of potatoes,fava beans, and other Andean products.We'll end this part of the tour in the small town of Huaran (2,920 m/9,580 ft),where you'll say goodbye to the trekking team and enjoy a nutritious lunch made with local produce. From Huaran, our driver will meet us.We'll continue for 1 hours to Ollantaytambo,the last intac inhabited inca town that exists.There ,yo'll see water canals,houses,and walls that are over five centuries old. Dinner in the local restaurant.We'll then board the train to Aguas Calientes,where you will spend the night at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
Distance: 9kms / 6 miles
Time: 4 hrs approximately

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you’ll take one of the first busses up to Machu Picchu so that you can be there to witness the sunrise.you'll take a guided tour of approximately two hours to see the magnificent architectural feats of the incas.The guide will lead you through several key points of the citadel,including some stops to enjoy the spectacular citadel views an listen to updated,curious data from our guide,its history,and construction.Then,you'll head back down to Aguas Calientes to grab lunch in a restaurant of your choice before heading to the station. We'll take the train for an hour-and-forty minutes ride to Ollantaytambo and take our private transport back to Cusco.

Meal included: Breakfast

Included:

Pre-departure briefing.
Pick up from you hotel.
Portable travel toilet.
One duffle bag.
Accommodation tents.
Train Round Trip from Ollantaytambo / Machupicchu / Ollantaytambo
Cook Tents and camping mattresses.
Mules and the equipment, duffle bag to carry 5 kg of your things
First Aid Kit.
01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (Day 3)
02 nights camping
Entry to hot spring in Lares.
03 breakfasts, 03 Lunches and 03 Dinners
Snacks during the 2 days
An experienced, bilingual Adventure Guide
ticket to Machupichu
Guided tour in Machupichu 02 hours.

Does not include:

Lunch in aguas calientes an d dinner in cusco.
Huayna picchu mountain if you want visit extra cost of 60 dolares per person.
Machupicchu mountain if you want to visit an extra cost 60 dolares.
Personal hikimg clothes and gear.
Tips for our staff.
Travel insurance.
Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
Personal tent -$30 USD – (Please request when you book your Trek)