Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Cusco, Peru

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Highlights

Walk the remote Lares Trek, following a quieter highland route to Machu Picchu without needing to secure an Inca Trail permit

Camp point-to-point through high Andean passes and small Quechua-speaking villages

Spend time with an Andean community in the Sacred Valley, including bracelet weaving and a pachamanca lunch

Complete the trek in Lares village and unwind in the natural hot springs

Explore Machu Picchu on a guided visit that brings clarity and context to the site

Itinerary

The Lares Trek suits those craving a more personal Andean hiking experience on the way to Machu Picchu, offering a culture-rich and quieter alternative to the Inca Trail (and no Inca Trail permit required!). After time to acclimatise and explore Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, we follow quiet paths through high mountain landscapes and Quechua-speaking villages supported by an experienced crew. Nights are spent camping in remote valleys, giving a real sense of scale and isolation, and we end with a soak in natural hot springs, before exploring one of the Seven New Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.

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day 1Adventure starts in Cuzco

Begin your adventure in Cuzco, once the geographic, cultural and political centre of a vast Inca empire. After Spanish conquistadors invaded, they built on top of Inca structures, resulting in unique architecture, a fusion of Spanish and Inca styles.
Around 6pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Peruvian welcome by arranging a group dinner.
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Meals

Dinner

day 2Acclimatise in Cuzco and choose your own adventure

day 3Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas

day 4Begin the Lares Trek

day 5Cross the high pass of the Lares Valley

day 6Finish the trek and unwind in hot springs

day 7Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu • Return to Cuzco

day 8Adventure ends in Cuzco

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 5 Classic nights (hotels), 2 Simple nights (full-service camping)

Meals

All breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (private bus and train) and listed activitiesArrival and departure transfers

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

Others

Kitbag to keep and inflatable sleeping mat to use while camping

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