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The Lares Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. Taking you off the beaten track with visits to authentic Andean communities whilst being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys this fabulous trek offers a real insight in to the lives of the people of Cusco as it once was.
The route we offer starts in the village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley and finishes in the hot springs of Lares with a visit to the village of Cuncani along the way. On Day 3 of the trek you take a bus from Lares to Ollantaytambo and then carry on by train to Machu Picchu.
VERY IMPORTANT:
This tour starts when we pick you up from your hotel, and it will finish when we are going to leave you at your hotel.
WE OFFER DAILY DEPARTURES!
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Starter
Buffet Breakfast
Buffet Breakfast - Andean food
Main
Buffet Lunch
Buffet Lunch - Andean food
Dessert
Buffet Dinner
Buffet Dinner - Andean Food
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
VERY IMPORTANT: This tour starts when we pick you up from your hotel, and it will finish when we are going to leave you at your hotel. WE OFFER DAILY DEPARTURES!
What to expect
Today Is The Best Day Of All Our Lives!!! Our first day of the trek starts of in the small village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley. We’ll gently make our way up one of the side valleys covering about 14km in total as we make our way towards the village of Puyoc. On our way up we’ll learn about the native plants, flowers and birds that inhabit this area
Lodging: Camping
DAY 2: PUYOC – CUNCANI
Today is the most spectacular day of the trek. We passed the highest point of the mountain covered in snow. It will be 13km walk to the village of Cuncani.
Lodging: Camping
DAY 3: CUNCANI – LARES - MACHUPICCHU
Today we enjoy the best experience at the hot springs. Recovering all our energies by relaxing in this medicinal springs
Lodging: Machupicchu Hotel***
DAY 4: PRIVATE TOUR OF MACHUPICCHU
After a delicious breakfast, your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machupicchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints.
We enjoy lunch and then we take our train to Ollantaytambo and then we go back to Cusco Hotel.
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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