Lares Trek to Machu Picchu |
code: LATTRE4- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Night
- Activity: Hiking / Trekking, Archaeology
- Transport: land transport, walking, train
- Accommodation: Camping (2 Nights), Hotels (1 Night)
- Treking Grades: Moderate/Demanding ?
- Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 12
- Type Service: Shared Group Service ?
Highlights:
Machu Picchu, Lares Valley, amazing mountain scenery, High Mountain passes, quieter trails, local villages, women weaving, less tourists, Quechua speaking people, Hot spring, the route of the weavers, Andean communities
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Lares trek - the best way to get to Machu Picchu, walking through the native villages of Lares valley is a wonderful experience. Lares trek combines amazing mountain scenery, glacier lagoons and authentic textile Quechua communities. Hidden within the magnificent snow-capped Andes, the beautiful Lares Valley has all the natural beauty of the Inca Trail magical mountain scenery and the legacy of the Incas. Lares Trek is a similar grade to the Inca Trail Trek
US$ 530 Starting Price
Price per Person- Single Supplement: US$ 50?
- Additional Services ?
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Day 1 - Cusco / Cancha Cancha Community
Pick up from the Hotel at 06:00, leaving Cusco by car on the route to Pisaq until arriving at Huaran creek (2840m/93152ft). Here starting to hike up a small side valley that narrows gradually while ascending on an original Inca Trail, enjoying a variety of native flora and fauna. After a 3 hour hike, arrival at Cancha Cancha (3800m/12464ft), where trekkers will be received with some typical food and have the opportunity to share an insight into the traditional lifestyle and culture of this Andean community, camping night here.Meal Include: L (box-lunch), DinnerTotal distance 7 km (4, 35 miles)
Estimated walking time 4-5 hours
Maximum altitude point (3800m/12464ft)
Day 2 - Cancha Cancha / Quiswarani
Breakfast; start uphill until reaching Accopata an extension of Cancha Cancha, we continue north east up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After ½ hour the path flattens out before climbing steeply for the 2½ hour trek to the first pass, called Pachacuteq Pass (4458m/14622ft). The path continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until dropping down into a beautiful secluded corrie filled with glacial lakes and rich in birdlife. The lip of the corrie descends into the next valley following a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quishuarani (3700m/12136ft) camping place; we can meet with children and women weavers.Total distance 9 km
Estimated walking time 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point (4458m/14622ft)
Day 3 - Quiswarani / Lares / Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes
Breakfast; a short downhill walk you will reach the colonial town of Lares and spend the rest of the morning relaxing in the medicinal hot springs, the trail follows the river valley downhill for about 2 ½ hours to the town of Lares (3100m/10168ft) where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a soak in some open air thermal springs (bring a swimsuit). After lunch we take our transport to Ollantaytambo town, transfer to the train station from where we’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight at Aguas Calientes HotelTotal distance 6 km
Estimated walking time 2-3 hours
Maximum altitude point (3100m/10168ft)
Day 4 - Machu Picchu full day / Train back to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the bus stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological site at your leisure.
Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Meal Include: Breakfast -
US$ 530 per Person (*) - Shared Group Service?
- (*) Price based in sharing tent 2 people and double accommodation with Tourist Class Hotel
Single Supplement: US$ 50?
Ask for our private pricesOptional Services:
- Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 60
- Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 24
- Upgrade the Hotel to Superior Tourist Class: add US$ 40 (double occupancy)
Hotels to use for this trek:
Students: US$ 20 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
Teenagers: US$ 20 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Children: US$ 40 (up to 7 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
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What is included?
- Pre-departure briefing
- Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
- Transport to Huaran (head of the trek) and from Lares to Ollantaytambo
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- English speaking Professional Guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
- 4 season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
- Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
- Chef and cooking equipment
- Dining tent with tables, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Horses to carry camping equipment, food, cooking equipment and personal items of the trekkers (maximum of 9 kg/ 19 lbs per person including sleeping bag)
- One emergency horse every 4 trekkers
- Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Backpacker train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and train back to Cusco (Vistadome Class upon request)
- One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes with Tourist Class Hotel (Superior Tourist Class or First Class upon request)
- Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco
- Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 24 for the 4 day trek)
- Tips for the guide, cook and porters
- Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
- Visa fees (if required)
- Passport & Visa Costs
- Vaccination Costs
- Personal Spending Money
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Airport departure taxes
- Border taxes or fees
- Machu Picchu extensions
- Cusco Add Ons (Hotel and tours)
- Lima Add ons (Hotel and tours)
- Amazon Jungle Trips
- Northern Peru
- Lake Titicaca
- Lima City stop over
- Arequipa extension
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Equipment List / Check List:
- Travel documents: original passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, vouchers
- Health requirements arranged
- Money: travellers cheques/cash/credit card
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
- Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold, Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
- Handkerchiefs and Toilet paper
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water -sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
- Small towel
- Cash in soles and/or US$
- Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
- Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites)
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Book now with Sun Gate Tours
Step 1
Before make any booking, you must read carefully our Booking Terms & ConditionsStep 2: Check your personal information
The following client information is requested for any Trip booking:- Complete names and surnames
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Student with ISIC card: Yes/No
Details should be filled in for each group member. Please do not make a reservation until you have all the details below. We cannot accept a booking without all the names, nationalities, passport numbers, ages, etc
Also you have to check if you need any additional service like:
- Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class
- Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C)
- Extra night at Aguas Calientes after the trek
Step 3: Check the availability on the calendar
As soon you have all the information above, please check the availability and click on Check Availability CalendarStep 4: Deposit to secure the trip
To secure a booking with Sun Gate Tours, the client must deposit minimum US$ 200 per person. The deposit is non-refundable.