Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days: Immersive Cultural Journey through Sacred Incan Sites
Embark on a 4-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu for an immersive cultural journey through sacred Incan sites. Discover ancient customs, visit historic sites, explore local artistry, and experience the rich Incan culture of rural communities.
Duration:
4 days
Cancellation:
3 days
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Highlights
CUSCO-LARES-QUISWARANI-YANACOCHA\n\nLares Hot Springs - We will pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 am to start our expeditions, then we will drive for 1 hour to the city of Calca during the trip we will stop at the taray viewpoint, to see the highest mountains of the Sacred Valley, we will have our breakfast in the middle of the road, in the ruins of Ancashmarca, which in Inca times was a bigger place for the deposit of food, clothing, weapons, metals, etc. We continue with the trip to Lares for 1 hour. Then we descend to the thermo medicinal baths of Lares, there you can enjoy for 2 hours, then we continue to Quiswarani, about an hour; there we will have our fresh and delicious lunch prepared by our chef, after a good nap, we explored the community very famous for its weavers who still maintain the textile traditions of the Incas. In the afternoon we make our walk of the last section that will last 2 hours, through the beautiful landscape of the Andes, we will arrive to our camp that is next to the Yanacocha lagoon, at 4:00 pm.
What's Included
- Horseman and mules for equipment transport (5 kilos personal items)
- Private transportation
- First-aid kit with emergency oxygen tank
- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Lunch and dinner provided
- Admission ticket to Machu Picchu
- Round trip train ticket Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast included
What's Not Included
- Sleeping bag ($ 20 usd)
- Trekking poles ( $ 20 usd)
- Therma rest inflatable sleeping pad ( $ 20 usd)
- Huayna Picchu mountain ($ 30 usd, it depends of the availability)
- Lunch & dinner on the last day
- Return bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Tips for the crew: guide, cook, horseman
Additional Information
- Take the ultimate cultural vacation to ancient and mystical sacred citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Gain an intimate understanding of centuries-old customs and traditions with expert local tour guides
- Visit historic sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Discover the rich artistry of the Lares region’s weavings
- Explore the best museum of interpretation of the pre-inca cultures of Peru, Inkarry museum.
- Visit rural communities preserved in rich Incan culture
- Learn more about the Inca’s religion and ceremonies with coca leaves.
- Enjoy a train ride, with rapid changes of landscapes from the sacred valley to the cloud forest.
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.
