Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: A Stunning Alternative Hike with Andean Village Visits

Embark on the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, an alternative hike that takes you through Andean villages and offers stunning mountain views. Experience the authentic culture of Cusco and explore the lost city of the Incas.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Cusco - Pumahuanca - Puyoc (Base Camp).

Sacred Valley of the Incas - We leave early in the morning to Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pumahuanca) where you start hiking all the way up the valley to get the first lunch place, covering approx 14 km in total, along the way there is a small Inca site CHUPANI to explore, native plants, spectacular rocky…

What's Included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Tips and sleeping bags & poles)
Additional Information

The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is a remarkable alternative to the Inca Trail hike. This route takes you on a less trodden path, with stops at traditional Andean settlements, all while encircled by extraordinary mountain peaks and lakes. Our journey commences from the sacred valley of the Incas, moving towards the Lares Hot springs. This exceptional trek…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Olgha098
Apr 15, 2023
Nice adventure to Lares Valley - Lares trek to Machu Picchu was amazing \./ \°/ The trekking to the natural springs of Lares valley was good experience. The team gave us a nice treat and the meals were very delicious - Thánks Lares trip team!
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Wendycg9794bs
Apr 13, 2023
We had fantastic expedition to Machu Picchu. - We had a great time hiking to Machu Picchu with Lares Trip :) Our communication was clear from the biginning to the end. The Trek from Sacred Valley to the natural hot springs was impressive. We saw lakes, sharpy mountains, alpacas, llamas, native people and finished in the hot springs. After finishing the hike, we took prívate car to Ollantaytambo town, then we took train to Machu Picchu village where we spent the night and the last which was day four was to visit Machu Picchu site. Along the expedition, we were with horsemen, chef, assistant chef, and our tour guide Rubén. The crew gave us a great service. The food was impressive, horsemen were very friendly and our tour was very informative. We highly recommend hiking the Lares Trek with this locally owmed company!
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Jamesrolerson
Dec 29, 2021
Great Lares Trek experience to Machu Picchu! - Great 4 day Lares Trek experience to Machu Picchu with LARES TRIP. We were so lucky! After searching hours on google, we found a local tour operator who gave us excellent service. We had very well experienced team as cook, assistant cook, horsemen and tour guide. The food was fantastic, the horsemen very helpful and the tour Werner very informative. Thanks our team, we have survived the Lares trek to Machu Picchu and we highly recommend Lares Trip to Travel with!
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Felipat10
Dec 3, 2021
4 day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu AMAZING! - We booked the four day hike to Machu Picchu with Lares Trip and we had a lifetime experience. The cook , the horsemen and your guide very well organised crew. Highly recommend this company to visit Machu Picchu and the food is fantastic! Thanks Juan C.
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Tingm295
Sep 23, 2021
Amazing Lares Trekking to Machu Picchu - I and my family booked 4 day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu. We did not know what comapny hike with! Likely, we were reading reviews and finally booked with Lares Tripo travel agency. The trip was amazing, our crew had 1 cook, 2 assistant cooks, 3 horsemen and our guide Mauro. The food was excellent prepared by Sebastian, the horsemen very helpful and our tour guide was very informative on the way to Machu Picchu. My family had fantastic time with Lare trip! Thanks.....
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Lourend71
Sep 13, 2021
Amazing Lares Trek & Food - The Lare trek 4 days was spectacular! We had wonderfull time with Lares Trip a local company who organised very well our expedition to conquer the Andes. The team was very well trained, the camping gear was good quality, amazing food prepared by Dio and our guide Ruben was very informative. We highly recommend this tour local company.
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Kimberlytho
Sep 7, 2021
Great Food on the way to Machu Picchu - We had to wait more than one year to finilize our dream in one of the most beautiful places of the world, Machu Picchu. I booked with Lares trip the amazing 4 day Lares trek to Machu Picchu. Everything was fantastic, the great food that prepared our cook Dio, Jeronimo the most friendly horsemen, and our mountain guide Henry was very informative on the way to Lares hot springs and Machupicchu. The best local operator, thanks Henry and will highly recommend this agency to my friends!
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Charlmark1
Jul 31, 2021
Wow amazing hike to Machu Picchu! - We booked Lares trek 4 days before pandemic but we had to postpone after covid19. Fortunately, I and my wife just finished this impressive hike. The food, the workers, the equipment and the guide were fantastic. Highly recommended this local company!.
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Tvillegashorsen
Dec 18, 2020
"4 day Lares trekking to Machu Picchu fantastico" - the 4 day hike to the hot spring of Lares valley was our favorite. Along the trek were amazing views, lagoons, valleys and after walking three days without shower was unbelievable. Our guide Henry was very informative, the chef very genius, horsemen very friendly and the company had good camping equipments for that terrible rain. Thanks Henry and your fantastic team!
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Sniconi
Nov 17, 2020
Lares trek 4 days - COOOLEST ADVENTURE! - Our dream was to explore the Andes of Peru and it was amazing. My wife and i had long days of hiking at south of the country with Lares trip and with its amazing team. The porters, the guide, the cook and very well fed llamas were hiking with us; that was very unique in my life. Definetely life changing trek, the food was very delicious. If you are planning to hike Lares trekking, do it with LARES TRIP company; we highly recommend this local agency. Ask for the bestest guide Mauro.
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).