Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N
5 Days Starting and ending in Cusco
Visiting: Cusco, Patacancha, Aguas Calientes
Tour operator:
Tour code:
58277
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium, Easy
Age range:
18-90
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$881
$837 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$44
Tour Overview
Live a real cultural experience through this Lares Trek adventure. You will enjoy a decent amount of hiking and get some amazing views of the snow-capped mountains. The main draw of the Lares Trek is hiking to remote Quechua villages where locals are dressed in their traditional clothes. You will appreciate their unique way of living and how not much has changed in hundreds of years, before finishing your cultural experience with a guided tour of the amazing site of Machu Picchu.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Time: 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00
Arrival DayUpon arrival to Cuzco, please find your own way to your tonights accommodation! The rest of the day is free for you to explore Cuzco on your own!
Day 2: Cuzco - Wakawasi, Peru
Location: Cusco
Cuzco to Lares Town & Trek to Wakawasi (3,850 m) (L/D)
Today, you will be picked up at your accommodation between 5:00- 6:00 am and transferred by bus to Lares Town (2,900 m). You will get the opportunity to relax in the Hot Springs (at an extra cost) before starting your 6-hour trek. You will hike a zigzagging climb to reach the town of Wakawasi (3,850 m). There, you will enjoy beautiful views of glaciers, wildlife, and local communities. You will have the chance to meet local families that live in harmony with nature.
Note: Today, you will hike for about 6 hours (14 km).
Day 3: Wakawasi - Patacancha, Peru
Location: Patacancha
Trek to Patacancha Town (3,800 m) (B/L/D)
Today, you will trek up for about 4 hours to the top of Ipsayccocha Pass (4,400m) where you will enjoy a peaceful moment before stepping down for 40 minutes until your lunch stop next to the lake. You will continue 3 more hours to Patacancha town (3,800m) where you will get the chance to camp surrounded by llamas, alpacas and amidst native crop plantations.
Note: Your today's trekking will be about 15 km (8 hours).
Day 4: Patacancha - Aguas Calientes, Peru
Location: Aguas Calientes
Trek to Ollantaytambo & Train to Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)
Today, you will walk for 4 hours until Ollantaytambo. After lunch, you will take off on a train that will lead you to Aguas Calientes, where we will overnight in a hotel. Your guide will give you indications for the next day. If you have time, stroll through the streets where you will find many cafes, plenty of shops and places to relax.
Note: Your today's trekking will be about 12 km (4 hours).
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)
This morning, you will take the bus early at 05:30 am to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) so that you will enjoy the mysterious city as the mist dissipates in the early morning light. You will get the opportunity to have a 2-hour guided tour of the spectacular archaeological site and learn more about the history of the place. You will then explore this incredible city on your own. You will also be able to climb the Huayna Picchu Peak (to book in advance at an extra cost). You will then head towards Aguas Calientes by bus where you can visit the local marketplace next to the train station before returning to Ollantaytambo. From there, you will take a bus back to Cuzco arriving around 08:00 pm. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4N in various accommodations during the trip
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Transport
Van Cuzco - Lares town (starting point of the trek)
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Meals
3B / 3L / 3D (with 3 Snacks)
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Activities
Active adventure
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Guides
Professional bilingual guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
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Extras
Briefing, entry fees, services during trek
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Experiences
What's Not Included
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Airport pick-up/drop-off (please make your own way)
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Other meals / Drinks
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Bottled water
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Accommodation drop-off in Cuzco
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Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
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Hot springs Lares Town (10 soles)
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Tips
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Small gift for communities
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Sleeping Bag (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
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Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
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Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
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Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
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Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
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Other meals / Drinks
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Bottled water
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Accommodation drop-off in Cuzco
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Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
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Airport pick-up/drop-off (please make your own way)
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Sleeping Bag (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
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Hot springs Lares Town (10 soles)
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Small gift for communities
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Tips
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Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
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Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
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