! If you want to escape the routine and the well-trodden paths with many people, and enjoy the mountains and the local life of the locals, we offer you a tour of the spectacular landscape, Lares trek to Machu Picchu 4 days. This little visited region offers the hiker a tour with a vision of the real life of the Andean people, where they wear traditional dresses, such as brightly colored ponchos and multi-colored hats.
You will have the opportunity to see stone built houses with thatched roofs, surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. One of the best hikes in the sacred mountains, Lares trek to machu picchu 4 days, in recent years, this trip has become increasingly popular, because the classic Inca trail has been limited and permits are sold with 5 or 6 months in advance. The advantage of Lares trek to Machu Picchu 4 days, can be organized a few days in advance. But nevertheless, this tour is combined with a tour of Machu Picchu, it is necessary to book in advance for the availability of income to the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
* Note: Level of difficulty depends a lot on your fitness and acclimatization.
Overview
Lares Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu,
is a picturesque and exciting trail to reach Machu Picchu. With a wide variety of mountains and glaciers, picturesque lakes like Humantay and Salkantay, and a hike through the Amazon rainforest, this is one of the most beautiful and interesting hikes in Peru. For this activity you do not need a permit like the classic Inca trail. But if you need to book in advance due to the availability of spaces for the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Book this tour with us, and you will enjoy an unforgettable experience, we offer you a personalized service, our camps are exclusive, we have Andean huts along the route, our guides are professionals and experts in this type of trips, we have a highly qualified service staff. Live your experience and don’t let them tell you…
Useful Information
- Starting Altitude – 2900m / 9515ft.
- Highest Altitude – 4650m / 15,200ft
- Walking Distance – 60.5 km / 37.5 miles
- Longest Day – Day 2, approx 21 km/13 miles
- Coldest Night – Day 1 around 0º Celsius
- Meals – Breakfast / Lunchs / Dinners
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Overall Difficulty – Moderate
Overview Day to Day
- DAY 01: CUSCO – HUARAN – CANCHA CANCHA.
- DAY 02: CANCHA CANCHA – QUISHUARANI
- DAY 03: QUISHUARANI – LARES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES.
- DAY 04: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Group size: A customer’s choice
Fixed departures: Depends on the client
Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO – HUARAN – CANCHA CANCHA.
Tour lares trek to machu picchu 4 days. We pick you up early from your hotel to take you to the beginning of the walk in Huarán (3,000 m / 9,840 ft) in the Sacred Valley; is 1 1/2 hour trip in a private bus. Here we meet our horsemen and arrange luggage to start the Lares trek to Machu Picchu 4 days hike, the trail climbs gently Canchacancha following the river to the community of the same name. In this way we will see fields and pass through old Polylepis (Queuña). This type of vegetation is very interesting for a variety of birds, the valley itself is very impressive. We will have our lunch halfway. After a total of six hours hike we arrive at our camp for the night in Canchacancha (3,956 12,976 m).
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum height :3,956 masl
- Minimum altitude: 3,000 masl
- Distance: 10 km
- Approximate time: 5-6 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 2: CANCHA CANCHA – QUISHUARANI
After breakfast we continue up the hill. After 3 hours we arrive at the highest point of our trek over 14,632 Pachacutec 4,460 meters. The view from here is overwhelming. The snowy Pitusiray and Sahuasiray, will be right in front of us. We start walking downhill for 2 hours to our lunch spot, next to a beautiful lake. After lunch we descend for 1 1/2 hours into the valley. We will go through several glacial lakes, in the way we can also see alpacas, llamas and sheep. Tonight camp to, 12,694 3,870 meters near the village of Quishuarani, which has typical stone houses.
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum height : 4,460 masl
- Minimum altitude: 3,870 masl
- Distance: 14 km
- Approximate time: 7-8 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: QUISHUARANI – LARES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES.
After breakfast we start walking by another valley to the second mountain pass Willcaccasa (4,458 / 14,622 meters) for 2-3 hours. From this place we will again in view of the Andes, turquoise lakes and beautiful valleys impressive. From this place we will drop approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours, passing many beautiful lakes. To the village of Cuncani (3,900 12,792 m) for lunch. After lunch we continue downhill for 2 to 3 hours to the Lares Valley, where we can take a dip in the hot springs. Now that we are completely relaxed, we board our bus to the village of Ollantaytambo (2,792 9,158 m) .to address the train to Aguas Calientes Aguas Calientes, hotel accommodation, dinner and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Acomodation: Hotel
- Maximum altitude: 4,458 masl
- Minimum altitude: 2,792 masl
- Distance: 13 km
- Approximate time: 6-7 hours
Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
After an early breakfast 5:30 am, we will go to the bus station to board the first bus to Machu Picchu (25 minutes), arriving early and observe the sunrise take the first photographs of the city and enjoy the visit Guided approximately 2 hours, and then you have free time to explore the city on their own. To return to hot waters have 2 options you can be by bus or walking (optional) train station is in the same population to return to the city of Cusco.
- Comidas: desayuno
- Altitud máxima: 2,040 msnm
- Altitud mínima: 2,440 msnm
- Dificultad: fácil
Inclusions
What’s Included?
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning
- Shuttle bus to the beginning of the road.
- Professional guide
- Igloo tents – capacity of 4 people only used for 2 with space for backpacks.
- Inflatable mattress.
- Hot water every morning and evening for personal hygiene.
- Accommodation: 2 nights camping, 1 night hotel.
- Kitchen equipment and cook.
- Board: Breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner.
- We supply boiled water to fill your bottle.
- Horsemen Horses for equipment and personal items of the passenger
- Kitchen tent, dining tent with tables and chairs camp.
- First aid kit
- Emergency oxygen bottle
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Expedition train service
- Bus Cusco Ollantaytambo.
What is not included?
- First Breakfast
- Last Lunch
- Sleeping bag
- Extra expenses (tips)
- Entrance to the hot springs (soles)
Should Bring
What to bring
- Small backpack
- Original passport.
- Sleeping bag suitable for temperatures up to -5
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Comfortable shoes
- A complete change of clothes
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Water bottle,
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Sunscreen (cream of protection)
- insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Snack bars, chocolate, nuts, cookies, energy, etc.
- Camera and batteries
- Cash in soles and U$.
- Swimsuit (for hot water)
ADDITIONALS:
- Sleeping Bag- 10ºC U$.25
- Walking Stick U$.20
- Day Pack U$.20
- Single Tent U$.35
Price
Price: Season 2024
Private Service.
US $.570 per Person (Minimum 02 People)
Discounts.
- Student Discount (only with active green ISIC card): U$.20.00
- Under 15 years will pay as student: U$.20.00
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