2 nights in Cusco before the trek, 2 nights camping Lares Trek,1 night by Machu Picchu, 1 last night in Cusco
Trip Code :
7LAR
When Permits for the Classic Inca Trail are sold out, the Lares trek becomes a great alternative. During the Lares trek you will be able to observe a few native communities, a huge variety of flora and fauna, and the amazing ruins of Machu Picchu.
This adventure includes two nights of acclimatization in Cusco before the Trek, the complete Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, an overnight by Machu Picchu in the town of Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco for a last night.
Since the Lares trek will take you to Ollantaytambo town, you will be able to visit the beautiful Ruins of the town before taking the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes.
In order to complete the Lares Trek, you need to have a reasonable level of fitness, age shouldn't be a barrier. The most important thing is to be well acclimatized to the altitude. The maximum height above sea level along the Lares Trek is is 4400 m (14436 ft), that is why we include 2 days in Cusco before the trek. This period is ideal for visiting the city of Cusco, the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman and the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas.
In order to secure a space on the Lares Trek we need the following information:
. your first and last name as it appears on your passport
. your nationality
. your passport number
. your date of birth
. your gender
Itinerary : Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu 7 days
(B)=Breakfast ; (L)=Lunch ; (D)=Dinner
Day 1: CUSCO
Assistance at your arrival to Velazco Astete Airport (CUZ) and transfer to your Hotel after a quick tour of the beautiful Plaza De Armas. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2: CUSCO (B)
Today you are free to relax, acclimatize to the altitude (3309masl/10856 ft) and get ready for next day's Salkantay Trek. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 3: CUSCO / LARES / QUISHUARANI (B)(L)(D)
Early in the morning our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in order to take a bus towards the town of Lares, located 49Km away from Cusco. Once in Lares, you will be able to enjoy the thermal waters and enjoy an early lunch. After an early lunch, you will start your journey by hiking to your first camp located near the native Community of Quishuarani. You will hike for about eight hours before you reach your camp.
Day 4: QUISHUARANI / CANCHA CANCHA (B)(L)(D)
After an early breakfast, we will start this day trekking towards the highest pass called 'Pachacutec pass' at 4.458 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.). On the way to this pass, you will be able to observe an amazing small lake where the waterfall of Pausi delivers its water.ALos, you will be able to see astonishing views of the peaks of Pitusiray (5750 m.a.s.l.) and Chicon (5500 m.a.s.l.). This trek will also let experience the real native Peruvian life. In our second camp, Cancha Cancha, will be provided.
Day 5: CANCHA CANCHA / HUARAN / OLLANTAYTAMBO / AGUAS CALIENTES (B)(L)(D)
After a delicious breakfast, we'll start the easiest day of our journey hiking. The road will take us to the town of Huaran. On our way to Huaran, we will enjoy the landscape, the changes in nature, and the flora and fauna of the area (mainly birds). In Huaran, we will eat lunch and then we will start our hike towards Ollantaytambo. If we have time, you may enjoy the famous ruins of Ollantaytambo (Tickets not included in the package). In Ollantaytambo, we will eat dinner and then we will take a train to Aguas Calientes. In this town, you will spend the night at the hostel or hotel of your choice (included on the package).
Day 6: AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO (B)
Today, a bus will take you to Machu Picchu early in the morning. In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures. At 4:20p.m., you will be taking a train to Ollantaytambo and from there, a bus will drive you to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 07: CUSCO (B)
Morning transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima. This marks the end of our services. Trip extensions to other regions or extra days in Lima or Cusco can be arranged.
Included in the Package
- Transfers in/out Cusco
- Accommodation in Cusco (3 nights)
- Accommodation in Machu Picchu | Aguas Calientes (1 night)
- Lares Trek 4 days Package
- Weight Allowance: 8 Kilograms per trekker (weights to be carried by horses)
- Transportation to head of Lares trail.
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide
- Personal pad (double foam)
- Tents, portable toilet
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horses (to carry the tents, toilet and cooking equipment)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu.
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu (rt)
- Backpacker Train ticket Ollantaytambo/aguas calientes/ollantaytambo (Vistadome upgrade available)
- Transfer Ollantaytambo train station to hotel
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge.
- First Aid equipment
Note: Horses will carry the heavy gear; you will hike carrying only your personal pack, sleeping bag and pad.
If you are considering bringing some photography equipment or other heavy accessories, or just simply don't want to carry anything, please request an additional horse (US$ 95) to carry your personal belongings, this way you will freely enjoy the hike. (This is highly recommended if you have never hiked over 10000 feet). Cooks handle all the kitchen chores.
Not included:
. Personal trekking gear, sleeping bag, tips to guide and support staff, city services.
. Domestic air LIM/CUZ/LIM: around US$ 240 (subject to change)
. Single Tent supplement: US$ 25
. Sleeping bag (optional): US$ 25.
All sleeping bags are laundered between each trek. Please request this rental well in advance.
. Airport departure taxes: US$ 6.05 for domestic flights in Peru, and US$ 30.25 for international departures.
NOTE: Should the requested hotel be fully booked, Inca Trail Reservations, reserves the right to book another hotel in the same category and
characteristics previous customer approval.
STUDENT DISCOUNT : USD 30.00 off of group service price To qualify for STUDENT Discount, you MUST email us a scanned copy of your ISIC STUDENT card immediately to sales@incatrailreservations.com
HOTEL PICTURES
FIRST CLASS OPTION II
FIRST CLASS OPTION I
SUPERIOR CLASS OPTION
TOURIST CLASS OPTION I
TOURIST CLASS OPTION II
Important : This package includes an overnight in the small town of Aguas Calientes. Because the high affluence of tourists to this location, we recommend to book and secure the accommodation in Aguas Calientes well in advance.
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In order to complete the Lares Trek, you need to have a reasonable level of fitness, age shouldn't be a barrier. The most important thing is to be well acclimatized to the altitude. The maximum height above sea level along the Lares Trek is is 4400 m (14436 ft), that is why we include 2 days in Cusco before the trek. This period is ideal for visiting the city of Cusco, the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman and the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas.
