Lares Trek and Machu Picchu: 4-Day Guided Trip with a Small Group in Scenic Peru
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Embark on a 4-day guided trip to Peru's Lares Trek and Machu Picchu. Explore stunning landscapes, meet local communities, and contribute to reforestation campaigns. Don't miss the chance to visit the iconic Machu Picchu!
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights

Day 1: Cusco - Lares hot baths - Cuncani - Huacawasi\n\nAguas Termales de Lares - 6:00 am, departure from your hotel in mini van, destination: Lares Valley (Cuncani at 3,750m) starting point for the hike. Stopover in Calca between Cusco and Lares, breakfast and visit to the typical market where you can buy some school supplies for the children that we will come across during our walk. When we get to Lares, with the possibility of bathing in the hot springs if that tells you, while the cooks prepare a delicious lunch.\nAfter Lares, we continue in our mini van to Cuncani (3,750m) where we will then start the hike through this magnificent valley. We will continue our hike by taking the vestiges of the Inca path, in progressive climb, in order to discover high hills at the Col de Cuncani at 4,200m (good training for the next day).\nWe will reach the first camp at Huacawasi (3,800m) and during the afternoon we will get to know our mule drivers and their families. This will be an opportunity to discover the culture of this Andean village, we will show you the techniques of traditional weaving and you will share a traditional dinner. The first night we will spend it near the house of one of the muleteers of our team, the tents will be installed or you can choose to stay overnight with the locals. Hot drinks and appetizers before the meal.\nTransport time: 4 hours\nWalking time: 4 hours\nDistance: 12km\nClimate during the day: hot\nNight climate: (very) cold\nElevation:\nCusco: 3,400 m\nLares: 3,100 m\nCuncani: 3,750\nHuacawasi: 3,800 m

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

✔️ Undertake a journey to Peru in a compact group, with health and safety protocols being prioritized and communicated to both our clients and employees.
✔️ Experience an extraordinary trek across sceneries that can rival the most impressive movie locations.
✔️ Engage with native communities, learning about their age-old weaving skills and agricultural expertise.
✔️ Promote climate consciousness and participate in tree planting campaigns aimed at reintroducing native plants and trees like Queuñas (Polylepis).
✔️ Travel through verdant forests and visit Inca archaeological sites
✔️ Enjoy meals meticulously prepared by a professional cook who will accompany your group.
✔️ Explore Machu Picchu, one of the 7 new wonders of the world.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Yovanam849
Nov 10, 2023
BEST GUIDE EVER - Since the first time we met Russel it was as if he was just another one of our family members. He was always on time, super enthusiastic, and always ready to answer our questions. He was very flexible with time and change in plans because of some of my kids being sick. Thanks to him my Cusco trip was the best it could be.
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Jeremy
Aug 25, 2023
Great food, great cultural insights, knowledgeable leader - Such a tiring but exciting experience. Although I'm a pretty fit man who works out regularly, this was definitely a challenge to hike! It might've been easier on my body with walking sticks and less weight in my bag, but this got my legs were worn out more than ever before. However, this was such an enriching experience! Not only seeing Peru's beautiful nature, but also learning more and more about the history of the indigenous people up to the Spanish invasion, which they are still uncovering. It's fascinating! The food was also great and plentiful. ¡Muchas gracias por esta experiencia!
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Sarahkr629dt
Sep 11, 2022
Trek with the Local Pros! - An incredible experience! Our guide Christian is a local expert and we were in good hands the entire trek. I enjoyed learning history from Christian and he knows so much about the land and how people use natural remedies for healing. Every time we passed guides with other groups, they said Christian is the best guide on the Inca trail - high praise! Our cooks amazed us with the deliciousness and variety of meals they prepared on the trail. And our porters were all gracious and friendly. I would highly recommend this trek to anyone!
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Danielgy996gy
Aug 1, 2022
Inca trail needs to be on your bucket list! - Incredible adventure and challenge which included with stunning views, history at every turn, local culture, lots of wildlife, and a ton of fun for my group. We hiked the 4 day Inca trail with family and friends who all had an amazing time. We hired Explorandino as our tour operator who far exceeded our expectations and still managed to surprise us with exceptional customer service and amenities. We were well prepared ahead of time and our guide, Cristian was phenomenal!
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985rutho
Nov 19, 2021
Fantastic - MY favorite part was being guided by the tour guides and learning as we walked in the trails. I loved the part where we saw were the Inca took baths
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