Treks Peru: Lares trek to Machu Picchu (private), 5 days
Lares trek to Machu Picchu, Peru
The Lares trek is a little traveled but also very beautiful alternative to the classic Inca Trail, combining the best of Lares Valley and the impressive Urubamba mountain-range, with the fascinating Inca remains of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
Each day is reasonably paced, with enough time to enjoy breathtaking landscapes, getting impressions Andean farmers' Life.
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shorter option (more economic small-group option): Lares trek to Machu Picchu, 4 days.
You can see the difference between the 2 options on the map below.
Similar tour options
~ Other great treks / adventures + visit to Machu Picchu
~ Just go and visit Machu Picchu
Each day is reasonably paced, with enough time to enjoy breathtaking landscapes, getting impressions Andean farmers' Life.
Just scroll for info & itinerary.
shorter option (more economic small-group option): Lares trek to Machu Picchu, 4 days.
You can see the difference between the 2 options on the map below.
Similar tour options
~ Other great treks / adventures + visit to Machu Picchu
~ Just go and visit Machu Picchu
Lares trek day 1: Cusco – Lares - Cuncani
Lares trek: Cuncani, Peru
We will depart from Cusco in the early morning, in our private bus. Driving through the Sacred Valley, we’ll get to the Colonial town of Lares (3,100m).
Here, we will spend some time, taking a bath in the hot springs, and having lunch.
After this, accompanied by Mules and Lamas, who’ll carry all our packs, we will initiate our hike up the river, continuing for about 3 hours, until reaching the charming community of Cuncani (3,600m). Here will be our campsite.
Here, we will spend some time, taking a bath in the hot springs, and having lunch.
After this, accompanied by Mules and Lamas, who’ll carry all our packs, we will initiate our hike up the river, continuing for about 3 hours, until reaching the charming community of Cuncani (3,600m). Here will be our campsite.
Lares trek day 2: Cuncani – Quishuarani
Lares trek: Quishuarani, Peru
Early in the morning, we will soon be in front of Silver Cross’ snowy peak (5,700m). Continuing our trek, we will pass a collection of turquoise lakes,
and then continue to the first high pass at Uchuyccasa (4,000m). From this place, we will enjoy the nice views of the valley below us. Our trail will take us down to the village of Quishuarani (3,700m), where we will spend the night.
and then continue to the first high pass at Uchuyccasa (4,000m). From this place, we will enjoy the nice views of the valley below us. Our trail will take us down to the village of Quishuarani (3,700m), where we will spend the night.
Lares trek day 3: Quishuarani - Cancha Cancha
Lares trek: Cancha-Cancha, Peru
Today, we will begin with a short walk to an impressive lake. There, we will also see the falls of Pausi. Our trail leads up to the right, passing many small waterfalls, and following an original stone Inca-path. As we reach the Pachakuti pass (4,500m), we will have spectacular views of the snow-covered peaks
of Apus Pitusiray (5,750m) and Chicón. Down below, we can also see the
striking Suirococha-lake, located next to the village of Cancha Cancha (3,800m), our last campsite.
of Apus Pitusiray (5,750m) and Chicón. Down below, we can also see the
striking Suirococha-lake, located next to the village of Cancha Cancha (3,800m), our last campsite.
Lares trek day 4: Kancha Kancha - Ollantaytambo
Lares trek: Ollantaytambo, Peru
This will be our last difficult hiking-day,
as we’ll continue descending from the village of Kancha Kancha,
passing local houses and pastoral farmland.
As we will head into the warm valley,
we will follow the mountain streams through a wide corridor
filled with bird-life and rocky formations.
The trail comes out at Sayhuapata (2,800m), close to Huaran.
From there, our private transport will take us to Ollantaytambo,
the legendary Inca-town.
In the afternoon, we will have plenty of time to visit this arqueological site.
This night, we will sleep comfortably in a hostel, with great views onto the Inca-ruins.
as we’ll continue descending from the village of Kancha Kancha,
passing local houses and pastoral farmland.
As we will head into the warm valley,
we will follow the mountain streams through a wide corridor
filled with bird-life and rocky formations.
The trail comes out at Sayhuapata (2,800m), close to Huaran.
From there, our private transport will take us to Ollantaytambo,
the legendary Inca-town.
In the afternoon, we will have plenty of time to visit this arqueological site.
This night, we will sleep comfortably in a hostel, with great views onto the Inca-ruins.
Lares trek day 5: Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Lares trek: Machu Picchu, Peru
Today, we will take the early-morning train to Aguas Calientes, the small town, just below the lost city of the Inca, 7th World woder Machu Picchu. There, we will take the tourist-bus up to this famous arqueological complex, arriving there around 11:30.
An official English-speaking guide will lead the tour of approximately 2 hours, followed by free time, to explore the remains on our own. In the afternoon, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll take the train back to Cusco.
An official English-speaking guide will lead the tour of approximately 2 hours, followed by free time, to explore the remains on our own. In the afternoon, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll take the train back to Cusco.
Great extra: Wayna Picchu / Huayna Picchu
Wayna Picchu view on Machu Picchu, Peru
Wayna Picchu is a section / mountain inside the site of Machu Picchu, from which one has spectacular views over Machu Picchu and its valley, and whereunder you can also visit the Temple of Pachamama. The climb is steep & quite intense, and takes most People about 1 hour.
For security-reasons, only 400 People per day are allowed
to climb Wayna Picchu, in 2 groups of 200.
Group 1 leaves at 7:00 - 8:00 (we recommend this group)
Group 2 leaves at 10:00 - 11:00
Reservations Wayna Picchu
Reservation goes in advance (just mark on our booking-form),
together with your reservation for the Inca Trail and / or visit to the site of Machu Picchu.
For security-reasons, only 400 People per day are allowed
to climb Wayna Picchu, in 2 groups of 200.
Group 1 leaves at 7:00 - 8:00 (we recommend this group)
Group 2 leaves at 10:00 - 11:00
Reservations Wayna Picchu
Reservation goes in advance (just mark on our booking-form),
together with your reservation for the Inca Trail and / or visit to the site of Machu Picchu.
Lares trek to Machu Picchu (private), 5 days: information
Map Lares trek to Machu Picchu 4 days and 5 days
Lares trek to Machu Picchu (private), 5 days: price
$880 per person.
We also operate a Lares trek of 4 days,
which is a small-group service,
and much more economic.
Discount options (please contact us)
~ You have an ISIC student's card
~ You are 3 or more persons
~ You choose to do 2 or more of our (larger) tours
Included
- Professional Spanish / English-speaking guide
- Private transport Cusco - Lares
- Train Machu Picchu - ollantaytambo
- Camping-equipment
- Dining-tent, kitchen-tent and bathroom-tent
- Horses and Lamas to take our equipment
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Meals (except in Machu Picchu and
Ollantaytambo)
- 1 night in hostel, in Ollantaytambo
- We’ll collect you on Cusco airport or
bus-terminal, to bring you to your hostel
Optional
Wayna Picchu: at 200 soles (appr. $63) extra per person.
Not included
- Meals in Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo
- Sleeping-bag (please bring your own, or rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Tips
Partial packing-list Lares trek
- Sleeping-bag (or rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Passport
- Banking-card
- Mosquito-repellent (30% DEET max., and being a CREAM)
- Sun-protection (we suggest long-sleeved t-shirts, long pants and a hat or cap)
- Swimming-clothes, towel and sandals for the hot springs
- Flashlight
- Rain-poncho
- Water-bottle and snacks
- Some toilet-paper
- Camera
- Extra money
$880 per person.
We also operate a Lares trek of 4 days,
which is a small-group service,
and much more economic.
Discount options (please contact us)
~ You have an ISIC student's card
~ You are 3 or more persons
~ You choose to do 2 or more of our (larger) tours
Included
- Professional Spanish / English-speaking guide
- Private transport Cusco - Lares
- Train Machu Picchu - ollantaytambo
- Camping-equipment
- Dining-tent, kitchen-tent and bathroom-tent
- Horses and Lamas to take our equipment
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Meals (except in Machu Picchu and
Ollantaytambo)
- 1 night in hostel, in Ollantaytambo
- We’ll collect you on Cusco airport or
bus-terminal, to bring you to your hostel
Optional
Wayna Picchu: at 200 soles (appr. $63) extra per person.
Not included
- Meals in Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo
- Sleeping-bag (please bring your own, or rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Tips
Partial packing-list Lares trek
- Sleeping-bag (or rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Passport
- Banking-card
- Mosquito-repellent (30% DEET max., and being a CREAM)
- Sun-protection (we suggest long-sleeved t-shirts, long pants and a hat or cap)
- Swimming-clothes, towel and sandals for the hot springs
- Flashlight
- Rain-poncho
- Water-bottle and snacks
- Some toilet-paper
- Camera
- Extra money
