Lares Trek to Machu Picchu - 4D/3N
Summary
Day 1
Cusco – Lares – Cuncani – Kiswarani
Day 2
Kiswarani – Pachacutec Pass – Cancha Cancha
Day 3
Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 4
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
DAY 1: Cusco – Lares – Cuncani – Kiswarani
Day 1: Cusco – Lares – Cuncani – Kiswarani
- Early pickup at 5:00 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco.
- 2.5-hour drive to the community of Cuncani for breakfast with stunning views.
- 3-hour uphill hike to Hullkiccasa Pass (4,200 m) with breathtaking Andean scenery.
- Gourmet lunch prepared by the trekking chef.
- 2-hour descent to the campsite in Kiswarani, enjoying picturesque landscapes along the way.
DAY 2: Kiswarani – Pachacutec Pass – Cancha Cancha
Day 2: Kiswarani – Pachacutec Pass – Cancha Cancha
- Morning breakfast followed by a 4-hour steep hike to Pachacutec Pass (4,700 m).
- Enjoy spectacular views of glaciers, alpine lakes, valleys, and llama herds.
- Short descent to a lunch spot in the Andes.
- 2-hour descent to the camp near Cancha Cancha (3,700 m).
- Meet locals in one of the most traditional mountain communities and learn about their lifestyle.
DAY 3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Cancha Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- 3-hour downhill hike to Huaran in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Visit the Maras salt mines to learn about traditional salt production.
- Explore Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory.
- Enjoy lunch in Ollantaytambo before boarding a 7:00 p.m. train to Aguas Calientes.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Early morning bus to Machu Picchu to witness the sunrise.
- 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu followed by free exploration.
- Option to hike Huayna Picchu (separate ticket required).
- Return to Aguas Calientes, take the train to Ollantaytambo, and then a bus back to Cusco.
- Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.
INCLUDES
- 7 kg of personal belongings.
- Official Tour Guide.
- Professional chef.
- Mules to carry group equipment.
- All meals during the trek, including traditional Peruvian cuisine, modern fusion dishes, and dietary accommodations.
- Boiled water and snacks.
- Dining tent, table, stools, all utensils, and kitchen tent.
- Sleeping tents and Thermarest mattresses.
- First aid kit, including oxygen.
- Pre-trek briefing session.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Round-trip train ticket Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo.
- Private transport from Cusco to Lares (trek starting point).
- Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED
- First breakfast and last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
- Personal trekking equipment, including backpacks, trekking poles, and sleeping bags (available for rent).
- Tips for guides, cooks, and muleteers.
- Entrance to the hot springs in Lares or other activities in Aguas Calientes.
- Emergency horse.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Original passport.
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount).
- Hiking boots.
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
- Warm jacket.
- Hat and gloves.
- Comfortable shirts.
- Flexible pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 or higher).
- Insect repellent.
- Personal medications.
- Camera or video recorder.
- Flashlight with extra batteries.