Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days / 3 Nights – Patacancha - Andean Peru Treks

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Day 1 Cusco – Lares Hot Spring – Huacawasi

Our Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Tour begins 05:00 am pick up from your hotel. to Lares Town; the journey lasts four hours in our private transport. In the route, we will pass through the Sacred Valley of the Incas after passing an open finally descending to the thermals baths on Lares. From where after lunch and meet with our muleteers we will start the four-hour walk observing local types and personal landscapes with their type costumes until arriving at the town of Huacawasi place where we will spend the first night. After an enjoyable dinner at (3,600 maslTransport time: 4 hours. Hiking time: 3 hours. Climate: cold. Hiking distance approx 12km (4-5 hours).

Day 2 Huacawasi – Isayccocha – Patacancha

This day will be difficult, beautiful and interesting as after breakfast we will start the hardest climb up to 4,450 m appreciating in the tour panoramic views of some snowy, peasant communities their customs, textiles, beautiful landscapes and after a descent we will arrive at the lagoon Of Ipsaycocha (4,100 masl) place where lunch will be, after a good rest we will continue towards the community of Patacancha where we will spend the second night at (3,600 masl) after a nice dinner. (Lares Trek to Machu Picchu)Hiking time: 7 hours Climate: cold. Walking distance approx 9km (6-7 hours).

Day 3 Patacancha – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

This day after breakfast will be easy and interesting because we will visit some communities like Willoq and Pumamarka where there is a school we can visit and we give some gifts to the school besides observing some archaeological remains of Qochapata and Terrazas Inca and part of impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas. Approximately we will arrive to the town of Ollantaytambo at 2 pm after lunch we will have free time until 7.30 pm to finally board the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the last night in lodging with private bath and hot water.Hiking time: approx. 6 hours. Walking distance of approx 12km (5-6 hours).

Day 4 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Lares trek to Machu Picchu.- This day will be spectacular as we will know one of the wonders of the world Machu Picchu Early in the morning after breakfast we will take the bus that will take us to Machu Picchu accompanied by the Guide who will share his knowledge and show us the most important places of Machu Picchu during Two hours approximately and then you. You will have free time to explore and feel the magic of the place until the time of return that will be by tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. (Lares trek to Machu Picchu)Hiking time: 2 hours.

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days.- This Hike run through Lares to the Machu Picchu offers a combination of beautiful landscapes, Inca constructions and a glorious visit to Machu Picchu on the fourth day.This hike will take you through beautiful mountain landscapes, highlands and spend two nights near the traditional Andean villages.On the fourth day we will be able to appreciate the magnificent treasures of Machu Picchu with its professional guide. The Lares walk is one of the main alternatives to the Inca Trail. It is slightly shorter and at an altitude higher than the Inca Trail.This Off the beaten path. Its panoramic views are magnificent, blue lakes similar to the sky, you can experience the Andean rural life of Peru and finally visit the wonder of Machu Picchu. The Lares trek offers glimpses of an area where traditional Andean life continues to this day: centuries-old weaving and farming practices and traditional dress, plus the opportunity to participate in optional homestays with local families.

Lares Trek to Machupicchu Information

Lowest Altitude: 2800m / 9186ft.
Highest Altitude: 4680m / 15,682ft.
Hiking Distance: 34km / 21 miles
Longest Day: Day 1, approximately 14km / 8.7 miles
Coldest Night: Day 1 around 0º celsius
Overall Difficulty: Moderate (3 over 5)
Prices in Private Service
Number of people Price per person
2 People US $647.00
3 People US $574.00
4 People US $542.00
5 People US $520.00
6 People US $506.00
7 People US $495.00
8 People US $482.00
Discounts: Student Discount: US$20 (Requires Studen Card to qualify (and be NO older than 25 Years Old) Under 18’s Discount: US$20Optional Extras: Sleeping Bag US$25 Walking Pole US$8 Inflatable Mattress US$25 Single Tent Supplement US$35