Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (4 days)

Prices of the programs with entrance fee to Machu Picchu for type of accommodation in Aguas Calientes until December 31st, 2024:

• Without accommodations:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: US$ 685 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: US$ 665 per person.
• Hostel Eco Mapi with shared room:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: US$ 695 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: US$ 675 per person.
• Hostel Vista Machu Picchu or similar with private room:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: from US$ 725 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: from US$ 705 per person.
• Hotel Jaya or similar with private room:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: from US$ 770 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: from US$ 750 per person.

If you select a program without entrance fee to Machu Picchu, you must have a ticket to the route Circuito 2 - Ruta Clásica Diseñada with enter time from 6:00 am to 7:00 am or from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, and a discount will be applied as follows:

• Adult resident in Andean Community: US$ 20 off.
• Adult non-resident in the Andean Community: US$ 40 off.
• Minor non-resident in the Andean Community: US$ 20 off.

*Andean Community: resident citizens in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

*Discount for minors: you can access to the prices for minors (age 14 to 17) directly in the passengers’ number selector.

• Pick up at the hotel in Cusco.
• Round trip transport by vehicle from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
• Round trip transport by Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
• Accommodation in tent the 1st and 2nd night.
• Meals.
• Cook.
• Full camping equipment.
• Herder and beasts of burden (for camping equipment and food).
• Luggage carrying service the 2 first days (up to 5 kg per person).
• Briefing.
• Guided visit (Spanish and English) in archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
• Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).

• 3rd night of accommodations in Aguas Calientes, in case you choose the option without accommodations.
• Breakfast on day 1 and 4.
• Lunch on day 4.
• Dinner on day 3 and 4.
• Entry ticket to the termal baths.
• Backpack.
• Sleeping bag (US$ 15 per person).
• Hiking Poles.
• Health insurance.
• Luggage extra weight (S/. 10 per kg, per day, maximum 12 kg).

• Train upgrade to the Vistadome category from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (return trip): US$ 80 per person.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip): US$ 24 per person.
• Machu Picchu mountain entrance fee: US$ 65 per person.
• Huayna Picchu mountain entrance fee: US$ 65 per person.

*It is not possible visiting both mountains, Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, in the same tour.

1. Select the departure date from the calendar.
2. Select the number of people.
3. Click on "Add to cart".
4. Pay the full price of the tour online.

• A 40 to 60 liters backpack for all the circuit.
• Waterproof jacket and pants, or rain poncho.
• Warm clothes.
• Short and long sleeved T-shirts.
• Trekking shoes.
• Enough batteries (there is no place where to charge electronic devices in the road).
• Flip-flops (for showers, rest and river crossing, if it were necessary).
• Bathing suit.
• Flashlight.
• Towel.
• Hat and gloves for the cold
• Cap to protect yourself from the sun.
• Sun block.
• Sunglasses.
• Water bottle (Nalgene or similar).
• Insect repellent.
• Personal hygiene objects and toilet paper.
• Ziploc bags or similar (to store the garbage).
• Camera.
• At least S/. 200 extra for expenss not included in the trek.
• Sleeping bag.
• Trek poles (recommended).

Beginning: Day 1 at 5:00 am at your hotel in Cusco.

End: Day 4 at 8:00 pm at your hotel in Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco – Calca – Lares – Huacahuasi.

We will begin this tour with the bus trip through the Sacred Valley, between the Peruvian Andes and the jungle, where you will be surrounded by numerous rivers that descend through the mountains, small valleys, numerous archaeological monuments and indigenous communities. You will pass through the town of Calca at 2940 m altitude. After four hours you will arrive at the Lares valley, at 3,200 m above sea level, a paradise with beautiful glacial lagoons. Here you can visit the thermal baths and have lunch. Then you will begin a 4-hour walk to reach the Huacahuasi camp, at 3600 m high, where you can have dinner and rest in the tent.

Day 2: Huacahuasi – Abra Ipsay – Patacancha.

After breakfast, you will begin the walk towards Abra Ipsay, at 4480 m altitude. Along the way, you will be able to see the communities that inhabit the place, with the colorful clothing of the people of Lares. Then you will arrive at the Ipsaycocha lagoon, where you can have lunch and rest for a moment. Then you will descend to the community of Patacancha, where the second camp is located. Finally you can have dinner and rest in the tent.

Day 3: Patacancha – Willoq – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.

After breakfast you will begin the descent towards Willoq, where its Quechua community keeps its ancestral customs and traditions alive, such as its textiles, ceremonies and agricultural activities. You will continue your tour visiting towns and archaeological remains such as Qocachapata and Pumamarca. Once in Ollantaytambo you will have time to have lunch and rest. Then you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. Here you will spend the night in a hostel.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.

You will begin your trip to Machu Picchu early in the morning to be able to see the sunrise from above. Here you will have a 1-hour guided tour of the citadel and then you will have free time to walk around and explore the area. You can also climb Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu (not included). Finally you will return by train to Ollantaytambo, where the transfer will take you back to Cusco to your respective accommodation.

• If you cancel or reschedule this tour, you will not receive a full refund.
• If you cancel or reschedule more than 6 days in advance, you will only receive a refund of US$ 60 per person from the advance deposit made at the time of the booking.
• You can reschedule the tour date by paying an additional US$ 60 up to 6 days before the start.