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Lares Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights

Lares Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights

Lares Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights

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Duration

4 Days

Max. altitude

3300 msnm

Difficulty

Difficult

Lares Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights

The Lares Trek 4 Days 3 Nights is one of the best alternatives to the Inca Trail, perfect for travelers seeking an authentic adventure through the Peruvian Andes while avoiding crowded routes.

This Lares Trek 4 Days experience combines breathtaking mountain landscapes, glacial lakes, and meaningful cultural encounters with traditional Quechua communities. Unlike other routes, Lares Trek tours offer a deeper connection with local life, allowing visitors to learn about ancient traditions, textiles, and daily customs.

The journey also includes relaxing stops at the Lares hot springs and a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu. Ideal for nature lovers and cultural explorers, this trek delivers a unique balance of adventure, history, and comfort. If you are looking for a less crowded yet enriching route to Machu Picchu, the Lares Trek is an excellent choice.

Because of all the above, this valley offers a great variety of tourist attractions. It is common for tourists to reach the lares to interact with the local communities and learn more about their traditions, also gives the possibility of doing one of the best trekking routes in Cusco.

The 04 Days Trekking tour from Lares to Machu Picchu combines the best high Andean landscapes of the Sacred Valley, passing through ravines, snow-capped mountains, lagoons and colorful native villages that still preserve their traditions and lifestyle learned by their ancestors. You can also learn a little about the typical flora and fauna of the region.

On our way we will appreciate the Andean camelids such as llama, alpacas, sheep, etc. In our way to Lares we will find small communities that will show us part of their culture and customs, where we will share our experiences with them. A tour not to be missed in your visit to the beautiful Imperial City of Cusco, will be an incredible experience in the best of the Andes.

Level of difficulty: medium

Quick Itinerary

Itinerary

The first day of walking will start from the village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley. We will make our way quietly towards one of the side valleys covering about 14 km in total and ascending about 1150m/3373ft, as we head towards the village of Puyoc. On our way we will visit the small Inka site of Pumahuanca and learn more about native plants, flowers and birds that inhabit this region.

 

This route is little traveled by other companies, so we can enjoy the peace and tranquility of our environment without distractions or discomfort. Due to the fact that few people visit this area, there is a high probability that we can appreciate Vizcachas (a rabbit similar to a chinchilla), and perhaps also the Andean Fox. At night our camp will be located in Puyoc (4100m/13,451ft); place that is quite sterile due to the altitude, and where it would not be rare to appreciate snow during the dry season, therefore it is recommended to wear gloves and hats.

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Walking Distance 14 km / 8.7 miles (7 - 8 hours trekking)
Difficulty Challenging / Advanced
Trip Duration Full Day (approx. 8 - 9 hours)
Minimum Elevation 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Highest Elevation 4,680 m (15,354 ft)

This will be the most spectacular day of the walk and lighter compared to the previous day. From our camp we will travel about 13 km to the village of Cuncani, a trail that is almost mostly downhill, as the opening is only 2 hours walk from the starting point.

 

As we head to Cuncani we will pass through snow-capped peaks high around us, also through quiet mountain lakes (including Yanacocha or “Agua Negra” lagoons). We will get to know the local people dressed in their traditional bright red clothes. This side of the open is completely culturally different compared to the other side, and as we descend from the open your guide will teach you about the people of these areas and their way of life. You will also be able to learn some Quechua phrases to interact with the local people.

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Walking Distance 14 km / 8.7 miles (7 - 8 hours trekking)
Difficulty Challenging / Advanced
Trip Duration Full Day (approx. 8 - 9 hours)
Minimum Elevation 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Highest Elevation 4,680 m (15,354 ft)

This third day we will focus on getting to know the local people. After waking up early, our guide will take us to one of the houses in the area, where we will meet a local family. The people are incredibly welcoming and will be just as eager to learn about you as you are to learn about them – for that you will have already learned and mastered some phrases to be able to ask some questions (many for delight and fun). After the visit you will have the opportunity to give any gifts you have brought to the local people and also to buy some of the locally made alpaca products for which this region is famous.

Leaving Cuncani will take us a short distance (6km) to reach the Lares Hot Springs. Along the way we will cross several small communities and see people growing a variety of foods like Quinia and Tarwi, we will probably also see flocks of Andean parrots flying above us (they are easy to detect thanks to their penetrating squawks). After a relaxing bath in the hot springs, we will be picked up by our bus and driven back to the Sacred Valley, from where we will take our train to Machu Picchu.

Accommodation: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel *** or similar

Meals Breakfast & Lunch included
Walking Distance 6 km / 3.7 miles (3 hours walk)
Difficulty Easy / Beginner
Trip Duration Full Day (approx. 7 - 8 hours)
Minimum Elevation 2,040 m (6,692 ft)
Highest Elevation 3,800 m (12,467 ft)

We will wake up very early to take the first bus to Machu Picchu to enter the citadel as soon as it is opening. We will have a 2 hour guided tour of the site, during which you will learn about the Incas by visiting all the most important areas of the Inca citadel. After your tour you will have time to ascend Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional, if you have the permits and/or entrance tickets). In the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, from where we will continue in a van back to the city of Cusco.

Meals Breakfast at Hotel included (Lunch on your own)
Walking Distance 4 km - 5 km / 2.5 - 3.1 miles (Citadel guided circuit)
Difficulty Easy / Beginner
Trip Duration Full Day Tour & Return (approx. 7 - 8 hours)
Minimum Elevation 2,040 m (6,692 ft)
Highest Elevation 2,430 m (7,972 ft)

Inclusions

Included

  • Personalized service with a group of no more than 08 people.
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Guide assistant for 9+ groups
  • Cook
  • Train to Machu Picchu, round trip through Inca Rail.
  • Mules to transport kitchen and camping equipment, plus 7 kilos/15 pounds of your personal items.
  • Pick up from your hotel and transportation from the hotel to the start of the tour.
  • Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco.
  • Water
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 lunches
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs.
  • Inflatable mattresses
  • Comfortable and spacious tent of 4 people
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes, Day 3.
  • First aid kit.
  • Entrance fees to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
  • Bus to and from Agua Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa.

Not included

  • Sleeping bag (you can rent it from us).
  • Breakfast on the first day and lunch and dinner on the fourth day
  • Entrance to “Huayna Picchu” or “Machu Picchu Mountain”. Extra of US $35.
  • Gratuities.
  • Travel Insurance

Places you will visit

Follow the key stops of the journey through Cusco, Urubamba and the Sacred Valley before reviewing the detailed route.

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Great value and great service

The tour was great and the organisation was immaculate. The driver and guide were very polite, punctual and informative, the process was easy and the tour operator had a briefing call with us to give us all the timings. They also printed out all tickets for us which made every step go smoothly.

Amazing experience and great staff!

I can not say enough positive things to encapsulate how amazing this company is. They were so communicative and helpful for our trip. We started out in Cusco and they did a private pickup to/from the train station. Coordinated our entry tickets and a private guide for Machu Picchu. Carlos was our planner and walked us through every step and answered every question.

Amazing, well planned trip to Machu Picchu

Our group of 5 did a one day trip to Machu Picchu with pickup from Sacred Valley and drop off in Cusco. Carlos helped us tremendously in organizing the schedule and all needed tickets, and he checked up on us throughout the day to ensure we didn't have any problems. Carlos was extremely responsive and quick to answer any questions, and made us feel comfortable that the trip would go as planned. Our driver Alex and Machu Picchu tour guide Anibal were also excellent.

Excellent experience, highly recommend!

Had a great experience with this trip! Everything was set up perfectly from start to finish. The team that helped us was very communicative and very clear on what we needed to bring and what was going to happen throughout the day. They were always available to answer questions. The tour itself was incredible our guide was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Would highly recommend using them for any tour!

Cusco!

Incredible, everything super organized and very friendly staff!

A 10: friendly, effective, and professional

Very happy from all points of view. Super well organized, a support at all times for any necessary organizational detail (we were a large group coming from many countries, which made it not easy), the explanations and the tour itself were very complete, and the guides were extremely friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

Well organized tour & very friendly staff!

Everything went according to plan; it was well organized and the staff was friendly. I highly recommend it.

Machu Picchu with Family

Very good communication for coordinating the tour, competitive price, the guides were very good and fun.

Amazing experience – Highly recommended!

Julio from Come See Peru helped us organize an incredible and truly unforgettable trip. I am German and got married in Peru, so I wanted to bring my friends and family to discover how wonderful this country is. Thanks to Julio and his team, everything was perfectly organized from beginning to end. They took care of every detail and made sure everyone felt welcome, comfortable, and well looked after. Even today, my family and friends still talk about the amazing memories they made during this trip. Visiting Machu Picchu is always a unique and magical experience, but being welcomed with such warmth and genuine care made it even more special. The team was always attentive, making sure everyone was happy and felt at home. Thank you, Julio and the entire Come See Peru team, for making this journey so memorable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and caring travel agency in Peru.

Excellent service!

The guide was punctual, very attentive, friendly, and provided us with all the information.

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Liyana S Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Great value and great service

The tour was great and the organisation was immaculate. The driver and guide were very polite, punctual and informative, the process was easy and the tour operator had a briefing call with us to give us all the timings. They also printed out all tickets for us which made every step go smoothly.

Whitney H Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Amazing experience and great staff!

I can not say enough positive things to encapsulate how amazing this company is. They were so communicative and helpful for our trip. We started out in Cusco and they did a private pickup to/from the train station. Coordinated our entry tickets and a private guide for Machu Picchu. Carlos was our planner and walked us through every step and answered every question.

Jenn W Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Amazing, well planned trip to Machu Picchu

Our group of 5 did a one day trip to Machu Picchu with pickup from Sacred Valley and drop off in Cusco. Carlos helped us tremendously in organizing the schedule and all needed tickets, and he checked up on us throughout the day to ensure we didn't have any problems. Carlos was extremely responsive and quick to answer any questions, and made us feel comfortable that the trip would go as planned. Our driver Alex and Machu Picchu tour guide Anibal were also excellent.

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Day Tours:

All day tours may be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to departure. Cancellations made within this period will incur a 60% fee, in recognition of the time and resources our team has reserved for your visit.

Terms and Conditions – Machu Picchu Tours

By booking with us, you agree to our terms, conditions, and policies.

Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets
All tickets are strictly non-refundable, non-modifiable, and non-transferable once purchased. This policy is regulated by the Ministry of Culture and applies without exception.

Train Tickets
Train tickets may be changed or canceled up to 48 hours prior to departure. After this period, no changes or cancellations are allowed.

Please note that last-minute cancellations are not permitted, including those due to health or personal reasons.

Travel Insurance Recommendation:

To protect your travel investment, we strongly recommend securing travel insurance. This coverage can help in case of unforeseen events such as flight delays, medical emergencies, or other unexpected situations during your trip.

Additional information for this trip

All our walks (Inka Trail, Salkantay, Ausangate, Lares, etc) are moderately difficult, long. We recommend that if you plan to book any of these routes you should be in relatively good physical condition, in addition to acclimatizing. We therefore suggest arriving in Cusco at least 02 days before your departure from the trek to suit the altitude. During the two months prior to your hike we suggest a regular and moderate routine to improve endurance. We want you to have the best possible experience!

Please detail your allergy condition at the time of booking, as well as the severity of your reaction and any medications you take in case of emergency.

If your allergy is severe, we ask that you be accompanied by a friend or person fully aware and responsible for your situation and ready with any medication.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT CLIENTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES.

We require that all clients arrive in Cusco at least 48 hours before the start of their walk, although 03 nights before is ideal. You must pay your remaining balance two days before your departure for your trip. This will also ensure that you can acclimatize to the altitude to start your trek comfortably. Please note that your remaining balance must be paid in cash at our office.

Our office hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

For this walk more than any other, we recommend these canes, especially for people with known knee problems. The trail is full of steep and steep climbs, narrow Inkas stairs. These will help your balance and reduce the impact on your knees. *We ask you not to use poles with metal tips that damage the trail. *

We can rent you walking sticks for $15.

Any luggage that is not necessary for your walk can be stored at your hotel in Cusco (most hotels offer this service free of charge). In case your hotel does not offer this service, we will store your luggage safely in our office.

The best time to make a walk with good weather is between the months of April – October, as we have the presence of clear skies and smaller scale rainfall fluvial. The driest months are between June and August, which is winter in the Andes.

From January to March is summer in Peru, which means the rainy season for Cusco and especially the Inka Trail.

It starts and ends at your hotel.

If you wish to change your company or train route (Vistadome de Perú Rail, Ollantaytambo or the entire route to Poroy), or your departure time, additional charges may apply. You should talk to one of our sales agents to ask about availability and additional costs.

Flora

Along the Lares trek you’ll find many Eucalyptus trees, which become very tall and sometimes you’ll find them in forests in the area. Another typical Andean tree is the Kiswar and the Queuña is a small tree/bush found in the area. There are also Lupinos which are beatiful blue and purple flowers along the route. You’ll also see the different plantations and farms cultivating corn, potatoes, Quinua, Kiwicha and grass for the farm animals.

Fauna

This rural area will have a lot of domesticated animals like cows, horses, llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, chickens, guinea pigs, dogs and cats. If you’re lucky you may be able to see some wild animals as well, like pumas, birds (Huallatas and Condors), foxes and skunks.

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Recomendations
  • On the way, they will reach heights of up to 4,000 meters, some people often get sick with altitude sickness (Soroche). So we recommend spending at least 1 day in Arequipa for the body to acclimatize, although it is not necessary if you come from Puno or Cusco.
  • Original passport
  • Water bottle
  • Local money
  • Bathing suit – Optional visit to the thermal waters of Chivay – 15 soles (USD $5 approximately)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun Lenses
  • Hat or cap
  • Camera
  • Batteries
  • Warm jacket
Optionals
  • Sleeping bag rental 5 stations $20.00
  • Cane highly recommended! $10.00
  • Single supplement $50.00
  • Additional night in 3 star hotel $85.00

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