Huaran - After pickup at 6am, you will travel by private bus to Pumahuanca (2,840 m) located in the Sacred Valley between Pisac and Urubamba. Huaran is the start of the trail. Meet the horsemen and start trekking towards the north, on an uphill trail that is parallel to the small Cancha Cancha River. After a 4-hour trek, you will reach the small village of Cancha Cancha (3,800 m) where you will spend the night. Total walking time on this day is 6 hours.

• Chef and cooking equipment for fresh meals
• Multilingual licensed guide (English, Spanish, Quechua)
• All main meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Clean boiled water provided for your bottles
• Roundtrip Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
• Private transport to/from trailheads
• Comprehensive first-aid kit & emergency oxygen
• Emergency horse provision with helmet
• Private Machu Picchu tour
• Porter service for camping & personal gear
• Quality camping equipment: Igloo tents, mattresses, pillows
• Comfortable hotel stay with amenities
• Protective rain poncho provided
• Informative pretrek briefing
• Transfer back to Cusco after trek

• Sleeping bag rental (US$20)
• Hiking poles (can be hired locally for approximately US$15)
• Energy snacks such as chocolate bars, dried fruits (recommended)
• Last lunch and dinner on day 4
• Optional upgrades (hotel or train - Vistadome Train to Cusco instead of Expedition Train (additional US$47 per person)
• Trips for your guide, chef and horseman

This distinctive Lares trek follows an uncommon route, deserted from the frequented paths. You’ll encounter secluded settlements like Cancha Cancha, situated so high within the mountains that a road to the village is non-existent. Take in the breath-taking lakes and landscapes and round off with a personalized, informative tour in Machu Picchu. This exclusive small-group journey includes both hearty and gourmet dishes, superior camping gear, and access to Lares’ thermal springs. Engage with the native inhabitants along the path and prepare to be fascinated on your visit to the enchanting ruins of Machu Picchu.

• Important: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain, you must book this at the same time as your trek or tour to Machu Picchu. Only 400 people can hike Huayna Picchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu around 10am. Please contact the local tour operator upon booking to arrange this
• Horses and mules carry the food, camping equipment and your belongings up to 7 kg
• During the trek to Machu Picchu your main luggage will be stored in Cusco and you will receive a small duffel bag (on the day of your briefing) to pack clothes for 3-4 days. Your team of porters will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day as the porters will always be ahead of the group, you should therefore bring a day pack in which you can carry personal belongings such as your camera, water and sunscreen. By Peruvian law the duffel bag carried by the porters must not weigh more than 7kg (14 pounds). You can either store your luggage at your hotel or you can leave it with the tour operator
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.