Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Lares – Wacawasi (L, D)

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Lares valley where we will stop at the local hot springs – the starting point of our trek. Hop in for a dip if you like (optional – entrance fee not included) than meet our horseman and horses as we begin our ascent from behind the hot springs to Wacawasi, an Andean village, and our destination for tonight.

Day 2: Wacawasi – Ipsaycocha (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we’ll spend the day ascending to the Abra Ipsay pass (15,000ft). This is the treks most challenging day, but full of gorgeous views of the valleys, lakes and glacier-capped mountains. After topping the pass, we’ll take in the panoramic landscape and appreciate what the days hike has afforded us, as we make our way downhill to our campsite at Ipsaycocha.

Day 3: Ipsaycocha – Patacancha – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (B, L)

The challenging part of the hike over with; we will head down into the valley until we arrive at the village of Patacancha – an important farming community for the area. We will walk through this local communities to the end of our hike where our transportation will be waiting for us to take us to the ancient Inca town of Ollantaytambo. After exploring the town and grabbing lunch, we will catch a train to Aguas Calientes. This is the closest access point to Machu Picchu, where you will overnight in a hotel and can enjoy a hot shower.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

If you want to see the sunrise from the sun gate (weather and your entrance ticket time permitting), we’ll get up early and make our way to the overlook so you see the citadel of Machu Picchu materialize on the horizon! Once at Machu Picchu, your guide will give you a tour of the complex. After the tour, if you have booked permits to climb Huayna Picchu peak or the Machu Picchu mountain (both optional) we will make our way to the respective gates. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll still have additional time to explore Machu Picchu. Your guide will let you know when you need to be back so you can catch your transfers to Ollantaytambo and Cusco.

Note: The Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain entrance fees are not included in this tour and you must inform us in advance if you are interested – so we can purchase the tickets for you. There are limited permits provided each day by the Peruvian government and it is common for them to sell out. Also if you want to spend another day in Machu Picchu – just let us know. It is easy to extend your tour an extra day.

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: Included

• Fluent English/Spanish guide that is very knowledgeable of the surrounding region and its customs.
• Private transfer from and to your hotel.
• Pre-departure briefing at your hotel the night before your trek.
• All train and bus fares.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
• Camping equipment, dining tents with tables and chairs, where you enjoy delicious meals, camping tents to sleep.  (We will provide a list of items you should bring when you book).
• Portable toilet
• You have a daily meals, breakfast, lunch or box lunch depending  on the schedule and dinner. Water, tea and coffee are including with the meals.
• Porters who will carry the gear & cook
• Sleeping Thermarest, but sleeping bag you need to bring with you or you can rent it from us.
• Overnight lodging in Aguas Calientes at 3 star hotel.
• Our rent prices for equipments;
• Sleeping bag 15 $
• Walking Sticks 12 $

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: Not Included

• Meals which are not referenced in the itinerary.
• Alcohol drinks
• Sleeping bag
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for your guide are not included and are optional

Note: The Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain entrance fees are not included in this tour and you must inform us in advance if you are interested – so we can purchase the tickets for you. There are limited permits provided each day by the Peruvian government and it is common for them to sell out. Also if you want to spend another day in Machu Picchu – just let us know. It is easy to extend your tour an extra day.

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: Pricing

El precio depende principalmente del número de personas en su grupo. Los precios que se muestran a continuación son tarifas generales para que tenga una idea del costo. Estas tarifas pueden variar según diferentes factores (a continuación, enumeramos algunos de los más comunes). Cuando se comunique con nosotros para solicitar una reserva, le proporcionaremos un presupuesto específico.

Recomendamos tomar

• Pasaporte original (Tarjeta Internacional de Estudiante (ISIC), si corresponde)
• Saco de dormir adecuado para la temperatura del viaje.
• Mochila pequeña para llevar las cosas necesarias durante el día.
• Botas cómodas para caminar
• Equipo para la lluvia: poncho/una buena chaqueta impermeable para la temporada de lluvias.
• Cantina o mochila de camello
• Chaqueta abrigada para las noches frescas.
• Suéter de lana o de forro polar
• Pantalones, uno impermeable y otro normal.
• Bermudas
• Camisetas o camisas de algodón ligero
• Sombrero con ala
• Piscina para caminar
• Linterna frontal/linterna de mano (el camping tiene su propia luz, pero necesitarás esta en tu tienda de campaña).
• Medicamentos personales
• Repelente de insectos
• protector solar
• Prismáticos, cámara y película
• Dinero extra para bebidas, propinas, recuerdos, etc. (soles o dólares)
• Gafas de sol
• Artículos de aseo
• El seguro de viaje es esencial.
• Bolsa de plástico para ropa mojada o sucia.