Lares Trek & One Day Inca Trail 5 Days Tour by Andean Path Travel

5 daysDuration

Private and Group TourPrivate with some fixed group departures

12 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

6 - 70 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

5600mHighest point reached

Starts

Cusco, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Trek to Lares Valley through stunning scenery including mountains and waterfalls

Soak in the hot springs

Experience a short, one-day version of the famed Inca Trail

Explore Machu Picchu and have a guided tour

Itinerary

Looking for the perfect mix of Andean adventure, authentic culture, and iconic history? The Lares Trek & One Day Inca Trail 5 Days trip is an ideal choice for young adults and families ready to experience the best of Peru in a compact timeframe.

Your journey starts in Cusco before venturing to the Lares Valley, where three days of trekking bring you face-to-face with wild mountain scenery, cascading waterfalls, and welcoming indigenous communities. Along the way, spot llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat and unwind in soothing hot springs after a day's hike. Camping under the stars, you'll be treated to delicious meals prepared by your own cook, adding a special touch to your adventure.

On the fourth day, explore the historic town of Ollantaytambo before embarking on a short trek along the famous Inca Trail—culminating in a breathtaking arrival at Machu Picchu. Your journey concludes with a guided tour of this world wonder, followed by a return to Cusco.

What sets this tour package apart is its balance of adventure and cultural immersion—offering both the challenge of trekking and the reward of meeting locals and learning about their traditions. If you’re seeking a trip that weaves together natural wonders, history, and genuine Peruvian hospitality, this is your ticket to an unforgettable escape.

day 1 - Cusco - Pumahuanca - Cuyoc

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning. We will drive you all the way to Sacred Valley Pumahuanca until we reach the starting point of our trek to Lares Hot Springs.

Our first day of trekking will be gradually uphill. The first Incan site we will pass is Ttica where your expert guide will share with you the rich history of the Incas and you will have the chance to explore the ruins and take photos. After a further hour of trekking along the path, we will arrive at our lunch spot where a delicious lunch prepared by our talented chefs will be enjoyed by all. This will fuel us for the final two hours of trekking until we reach our first camping site at Sondor.

The first day of the hike is plentiful in natural scenery and hikers are treated to the natural beauty of the forest of Queweña as well as a waterfall.

Walking distance: 10 km / 7.45miles

Starting elevation: 3350 m / 12477 ft

Highest elevation: 3850 m / 12690 ft

Difficulty: moderate to challenging

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Cuyoc - Lares pass - Cuncany

The second day of our trek starts with an early wake-up call followed by breakfast prepared by our cook to prepare us for a day of trekking.

The terrain is uphill for two and a half hours until we reach Pumahuanca Pass, which, at 4,800 meters (15,100 feet) above sea level, is the highest point of our trek. From here you will be spoiled by the best views, including a snow-capped mountain in the distance. After taking photos from this point we continue trekking downhill for three hours to our lunch spot at Cuncani, encountering llamas and alpacas in the wild en route and passing by picturesque lakes with the Urubamba mountain ranges in the background.

After enjoying our second lunch prepared by our chef, we continue our journey downhill for two hours until we reach the hot springs. At last, after two days of trekking, we can enjoy the hot springs (even jump into the hot water!) and relax for a couple of hours before dinner.

Walking distance: 22 km / 13.7miles

Starting elevation: 3800 m / 12467 ft

Highest elevation: 4650 m / 15255ft

Difficulty: challenging / moderate

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Cuncany - Hot spring - Ollntaytambo hotel

The third morning of our trek starts as a relaxing one as we enjoy the hot springs, the sunshine by the river bank, and our last breakfast prepared by our cook. This is followed by a 30-minute uphill hike to a lookout point from where we can appreciate the Lares Valley and Hot Springs down below.

Early lunch on this day is the last of the meals prepared by the traveling cook as we part company with the cook and horseman directly after our midday meal. Following our goodbyes, we catch our coach to Ollantaytambo town where tourists are free to enjoy the afternoon as they please.

Walking distance: 7 km / 4.2miles

Highest elevation: 3850 m / 1131ft

Lowest elevation: 3350 m / 7022 ft

Difficulty: easy

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 4 - Ollantaytambo - One day inca trail - Machu Picchu

On day four we catch an early morning train from Ollantaytambo train station to KM104. This train journey follows the sacred Urubamba River and the views of rugged mountains and Incan terraces are a treat for the eyes.

Our short Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu starts where we disembark the train at KM104. The hike is gradually uphill for three hours until we reach the first Incan site of Wiñayhuayna, however, you will be pleasantly distracted while trekking with unique views of the cloud forest, orchids and a waterfall.

On arriving at Wiñayhuayna you will enjoy a guided tour of the ruins with your expert tour guide after which you will continue the hike to the famous Sungate for approximately 90 minutes from where you will get to view Machu Picchu for the first time down below. From here we travel to Aguas Calientes town where we spend the night.

Walking distance: 11 km / 6.2miles

Starting elevation: 2750 m / 7231ft

Highest elevation: 2150 m / 8022 ft

Difficulty: easy

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 5 - Machu Picchu Guided tour - Back to Cusco Hotel

On this last day of our tour, the pinnacle is the guided tour of Machu Picchu, where we visit the highlights of the famous Incan ruins such as temples, palaces, and urban areas. Upon completion of the guided tour you will have free time to explore a bit more of Machu Picchu then it is back to Aguas Calientes town for lunch and back to Cusco by train and coach.

Duration:3 hours

Meals:Breakfast

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day 1 - Cusco - Pumahuanca - Cuyoc

day 2 - Cuyoc - Lares pass - Cuncany

day 3 - Cuncany - Hot spring - Ollntaytambo hotel

day 4 - Ollantaytambo - One day inca trail - Machu Picchu

day 5 - Machu Picchu Guided tour - Back to Cusco Hotel

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