The Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu allows us to walk through Andean scenery that speaks to us with their calm silence and allows us to meet the intact culture of the Andean region. If you prefer to enjoy nature and have contact with local people, this is an interesting trekking alternative. During the trek, we will see stunning lagoons, and we will greet the local people and children who come out to greet us. We will be surprised by the cultural manifestations visiting beautiful towns and from the highest point at more than 4450 meters above sea level, we will have dazzling views over the Andes. We will arrive at Machu Picchu town one day before our visit to Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel that astounds more and more, every day.
Around 6 in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel to head to the town of Lares, where we will begin our walk. During the trip, we will make a stop in the town of Calca, where you can visit the local market and buy breakfast or other supplies you need. Your guide will advise you to buy bread to give to the children we will meet during our walk. Upon arriving in Lares, we will visit the hot springs, where you can enjoy the hot water while our cooks prepare a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will begin our hike towards our first camp at Huacawasi (3600 m / 11811 ft). For 3 hours we will walk gradually uphill, which will prepare you for the next day when we reach the highest point of this hike. We will spend the first night in the house of our riders, who will accompany us on this trip. It is a great opportunity to get to know this small town and its Andean culture better. Upon arrival, our tents will be ready and we will be offered popcorn, sweets and hot tea before dinner.
You can rest in one of the typical houses.
Transportation time: 4 Hrs
Walking Time: 4 Hrs
Weather during the day: Warm
Overnight: Camp in Huacawasi
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning we will be greeted by local children dressed in traditional costumes on their way to school. After a nutritious breakfast we will begin our hike towards the highest point, the Sacsayllame Gorge at 4400m or 14435 feet above sea level. The hike will take 4 hours and will be quite steep. An emergency horse will accompany us so we can all reach the top. During this walk you will be able to glimpse the enormous mountains, a mosaic of farmland and magnificent landscapes. We will reach high altitudes where it will be very cold. After reaching the highest point, we will descend and reach a beautiful lagoon before having lunch next to the river. You can rest while our cooks prepare a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will descend through a forest where we can glimpse the “Queuñas” (Polylepis), a typical Peruvian tree. This hike will last 1 hour before reaching our camp at Miski Unu (3550m/11646f). A wonderful place in the middle of nature where you will have hot tea and a snack upon arrival, before dinner.
Walking time: 7 hours
Weather during the day/night: Cold
Overnight: Camp in Miski Unu
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Today will be another spectacular day as we descend through different forests. You will be able to enjoy the rich biodiversity and the changing fauna and flora during this 3-hour walk that will end in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Be aware of the large number of mosquitoes in the forest. We will enjoy our last lunch in Queshuarchalloc where we will say goodbye to our knights and cooks. After lunch we will take a local bus to Ollantaytambo. We will visit this beautiful Inca settlement before having dinner at a local restaurant. At 7pm we will take the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a hostel or hotel.
Walking time: 4 hours
Transportation time: Half an hour
Climate: Hot
Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
We will leave the hotel after breakfast at 5:30 am towards Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f) on a tourist bus. We will arrive at the citadel around 6:00 am. After a guided tour of the citadel, including information about the life and culture of the Incas, we will leave Aguas Calientes by train at 2:55 pm or 6:10 pm. Meanwhile you can have lunch in one of the pleasant restaurants. Additionally, you can visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes to relax for a while.
Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (own expense)
Meals included: Breakfast
| Service | Travelers | Prices (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Group | price per person | US$ 590.00 |
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