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Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
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Informative, friendly and professional guide
Multi-Day Trip
Itinerary
The 4-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu offers a rewarding blend of breathtaking Andean scenery, living culture, and archaeological intrigue. Starting near Cusco, this guided moderate trekking tour takes you through remote villages, where traditional weaving and farming practices are still alive, and ancient stone houses dot the landscape. You'll interact with local communities and traverse highland trails framed by dramatic mountains. After reaching Ollantaytambo, board a train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, preparing for the final ascent to Machu Picchu—South America's most iconic archaeological site. Perfect for young adults and experienced trekkers, this trip's unique appeal lies in its authentic cultural immersion alongside the classic trek, providing a deeply personal connection to Peru’s heritage and landscapes.
day 1Trek from Cusco - Quisuarani - Cuncani
We leave early from Cusco for the three and a half hour drive to the community of Quisuarani. We climb for 2 hours to Queuñacocha Lake where we have lunch. A further hour gets us to the Huchuyccasa pass at 4,458 m with spectacular views of the emerald lakes below us. We descend for two hours to our camp in the village of Cuncani where we will have a chance to visit some of the traditional stone and thatch houses inhabited by the people.
Total distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5 hours
Maximum altitude: 4,458 m (13,770 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,800 m (11,480 ft)
day 2Trek from Cuncani to Ipsaycocha
day 3Trek from Ipsayqocha - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
day 4Trek from Aguas Calient - Machu Pichhu & back to Cusco
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Customer Reviews
if you want to experience beauty of Peru off the tourist path
We booked this tour after learning that Inca trail passes were sold out for our dates. However I don't regret a bit of choosing this tour as we experienced a real beauty of Peru far from the touristy paths. Our guide Wilfredo was amazing. He shared with us a lot of interesting facts about Inca's people and their culture. The hike was quite challenging for me personally but with his help and support I got through it with the minimal discomfort. I highly recommend bringing rainproof jackets or ponchos on the trip regardless of how nice the weather seems to be. We got tricked by the sunny morning and were soaked in the afternoon. Also it gets very very cold in the mountains at night. Please layer up and have pair of gloves on you. SPF is a must thing to use even on a cloudy day. My nose got burned from the cold wind and a sun and starting peeling. Bring coca candies or leaves with you. Helps a lot with the altitude sickness. Overall me and my friend were very happy with the trip!
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