Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day

Name: Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day
Brand: Peru Spirit Adventure
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4 Days & 3 Nights | Starting From: $ 0.00 per person

Lares Hot Springs - Wacawasi - Wacawasi Pass - Mantanay - Yanahuara - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day

4 Days & 3 Nights

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Hiking, Archaeology & Cultural

Max Altitude

4.650 m / 15.255ft

Activity Level

Active / Moderate to challenging

Group Size

Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl

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Best Lares Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

The Epic Andean Experience Trek

This amazing Lares trek 4 days to Machu Picchu, is a stunning hiking tour in Peru, and a great alternative to the Classic Inca Trail. In addition, the hiking the Lares Trail to Machu Picchu takes you to an off-the-beaten trail, where you begin the trek at the tiny town of Lares, home to a famous hot spring in the region of Cusco, and passes through several isolated indigenous communities that keep the Inca culture alive. Along the way, it offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, beautiful high-altitude lakes, the grazing of llamas and alpacas in the rugged mountains where the hiker will witness the reality of the Peruvian Andes.

Tour Location: The trek itself lies in the Lares Valley, east of the Vilcanota Mountain Range of the Andes, which traverses part of the Sacred Valley to Mystical Machu Picchu, Peru
Tour name: Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days / 3 Nights
Accommodations: 2 nights camping facilities + 1 night hotel (on the third night in Aguas Calientes)
Tour Type: Trekking/Hiking, Cultural Adventures
Altitude: Max Elevation (4,650 mt./ 15,255 ft) and Min. Elevation (2,000 mt./ 6,565 ft.)
Total Distance: 35km / 21,7 miles.
Difficulty: Moderate. It’s not a technical hike but the altitude may affect some individuals.
Season: Open all year from January to December.
Group size: We need a minimum of 02 people to depart.
Consideration: At least 2 days’ acclimatization recommended. Since you are hiking in the Alpine, this is one of our coldest treks. Please be prepared with lots of warm layers.
Good For: Those in moderate shape, families, friend travelers, couple travelers or even if you’re a SOLO traveler, you are welcome to our adventure to Machu Picchu.

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Thermal Baths of Lares on lares trek to machu picchu 4 days

The 4-day trek from Lares to Machu Picchu ends in the Sacred Valley, near the historic ruins of Ollantaytambo, and from there you take a train to travel along the Urubamba River route to the Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) to visit the legendary Inca ruins of Machu Picchu with your private guide on the fourth day of the program. After the guided tour of Machu Picchu, return to your hotel in Cusco.

The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is appealing because it is a short multi-day hike (4 days/3 nights) with only two nights camping and the third night in a Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) hotel.

Lares trek 4 days to Machu Picchu has been specially created for those people who are looking for less traveled hiking routes, away from the classic tourist trails. Also, for those people or adventurers who wish to personally integrate into the changing ecosystems from one day to the next, and have a real vision of the life of the people of Cusco as it once was.

This 4 days Lares Trek to Machu Picchu will be your great opportunity to enjoy the best mountain scenery and the true taste of the Peruvian Andes. And perhaps most importantly for some, it is much quieter than the Inca Trail, and also the route is arguably easier than the Inca Trail in that one doesn’t need to deal with as many steps.

If you appreciate hiking, adventure, nature, the Andes and the history of the Incas. Come with us to explore the most picturesque hike from Lares to Machu Picchu and have the adventure of a lifetime with experienced guides— This Lares trek 4 days experience to Machu Picchu is officially operated by Peru Spirit Adventure, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.

Lares Trek 4 days is a unique hike to get in touch with Andean people and learn about their traditions and life-style.
Hike through stunning mountain scenery along the Lares Valley trek, crossing the Condor pass (4650 m /15.255ft.) the highest point, before descending into the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Enjoy the natural hot spring in the tour of Lares trek 4 days.
Visit fascinating and isolated authentic communities that have existed long before the Spanish arrived in the area.
Small groups, Big adventure (min 2 – max 8 / average 4).
Visit the legendary Inca ruins of Machu Picchu with a private local guide

Lares Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu — Detailed Itinerary

Pre-tour briefing of Lares Valley Trek

You will have a Throughout briefing with your experienced adventure tour guide, the night before your trek to Lares Trek to Machu Picchu. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask final questions and make any final preparations.

Day 1: Cusco – Thermal Baths of Lares – Huacawasi

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 5 am in our private vehicle and travel to Calca through Sacred Valley of the Incas where we stop to buy some snacks and toys to give to the local children at your campsite on day one.

Afterward, we will continue driving for 2 hours crossing the Amparaes Pass (4.580 m / 15.026 ft) towards the Lares town. After a few minutes from Lares, we arrive at Thermal Baths of Lares (3.200 m / 10.498 ft.), which is the beginning of the trail; then the Peru Spirit Adventure staff will set up your first breakfast next to hot spring.

Following breakfast, your guide will introduce you to our staff who will be with you along the Lares trail. After this, we have enough time to visit the natural Thermal Baths of Lares (Don´t forget to carry your bathing suits), then we begin by trekking for around 2 hours before stopping for lunch.

And then continue trekking for another 2.5 hours to reach the first campsite, known Huacawasi at (3.800 m / 12.467ft). Our staff will welcome you to your overnight campsite, then you will have time to take rest and change into something warm before happy hour. After we will have a happy hour with hot chocolate, milk, coffee, a variety of tea.

Here, we will spend some time meeting the local children with their colorful dress and poncho. We will have the opportunity to experience their weaving techniques first hand. Later. We enjoy our dinner followed by a briefing for the second day.

Hiking Distance: 11 km / 6.83 miles.
Hiking Time: 6 hours approx.
Overnight Accommodations: Camping facilities.
Campsite elevation: 3,800mt. / 12,467ft.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner

Breakfast on Lares trek 4 days - Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu — Breakfast on Lares trek 4 days – Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu

Day 2: Huacawasi – Condor Pass – Mantanay

After waking up with a steaming cup of coca tea, we will enjoy breakfast. To begin our gradual ascend for around 4 -5 hours to reach the Condor Pass, located at an altitude of (4.650 m / 15.255ft.), which is the highest point on the trek.

The uphill will be fairly strenuous, but you will be rewarded with beautiful breathtaking and unobstructed views of snow-capped peaks and stunning landscapes the entire way and we see herds of llamas and alpacas. Likewise, if you are lucky, you may be able to see some condors soaring overhead, an important symbol of the Inca people.

After taking some pictures and resting, we walk downhill for 1 hour to reach our lunch spot nearby a beautiful lake. Following lunch, we walk through native trees of Chachacoma and Queuña for another 1.5 hours, until we arrive at our second campsite, called Mantanay.

It is located over (3.900m. / 12.795ft.), where we will have our afternoon tea followed by a delicious dinner.

Hiking Distance: 14 km / 8.5 miles.
Hiking Time: 7 – 8 hours approx.
Overnight Accommodations: Camping facilities
Campsite elevation: 3,900mt. / 12,795ft.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner.

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Day 3: Mantanay – Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)

After breakfast, we walk downhill for 3 – 4 hours, passing many Queñua natives trees towards Yanahuara village located in the Sacred Valley, which is located 2800 meters.

As we descend down, we will see the change of flora and fauna. When we arrive at the lunch spot, we´ll have the last lunch prepared by our tour’s cook before saying goodbye to him and his team. After lunch, we take transportation to Ollantaytambo for 30 minutes.

Once we get to Ollantaytambo, you will have free time to explore the village of Ollantaytambo, while we are waiting for the train. After dinner, we then ride by train to Aguas Calientes for 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will check in to your room. Where you spend one night in a hotel.

Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles.
Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours approx.
Overnight Accommodations: Hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
Campsite elevation: 2,000 mt. / 6,565ft.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Queñua natives trees on Lares Trek 4 days toward Yanahuara village

Day 4: Machu Picchu Guided Visit – Back to Cusco

After an early breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes, we will board the first tourist bus to the Machu Picchu main entrance for 30 minutes. You will have an early-morning, 2-hours guided tour of this spectacular and mystical site.

This guided tour includes walking through the different sections of the city, such as the urban sector, the agriculture sector, and the religions zone. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself, according to the time set by the tour guide.

Afterwards, this free time can be used to climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountains to have the best panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. However, if you would like to do this, please book this extra entrance fee to the mountain in advance as there are additional tickets that need to be purchased.

To climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain takes 2 hours round trip and Machu Picchu Mountain takes 3 hours round trip. But depends on your speed, it may be the least hours than we say.

After Machu Picchu, you came down to Aguas Calientes by bus to have lunch (Not Include). Then to catch a train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, we pick you up and transfer to Cusco to your hotel. Our service will end at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast will be provided by your hotel

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A pre-trek briefing the night before the start of your Lares trek 4 days.
One English-speaking guide. 2 guides will be provided if the group is over 9 people.
Private transport from Cusco to the trailhead.
Horses and Horseman guides. Horses are for carrying supplies and 8 kg / 16 pounds of your personal items.
Camping equipment along the Lares hike.
Train ticket from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
1-night hotel 3*** in Aguas Calientes.
Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu ruins – Aguas Calientes.
Entrance fee of Machu Picchu.
Private guided tour at Machu Picchu Inca citadel.
3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 2-afternoon tea, and 3 dinners. All prepared by our cook and his assistant.
4-person capacity tents. 2 people will be assigned per tent.
Foam sleeping mattress.
Water supply (boiled) after every meal.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco.
Dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
A duffle bag, to put in your personal belonging, which will be carried by pack horses.
First Aid Kit & oxygen bottle.

Sleeping bag, (you might rent from us).
Hiking poles (you might rent from us).
Entrance to the hot spring.
Gratuities for the crew (muleteers, cook, guide).
Hotel accommodations in Cusco.
Personal expenses (Internet access along the trail, laundry personal taxis).
Travel insurance, we strongly recommend you to bring copies with you of travel and health insurance to protect:
- An insurance of trip cancellation.
- Travel investment (included with your pre-departure tour).
- To cover trip cancellation (baggage loss and delay, emerging medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance)
- Any unexpected situations occurred during the trip and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as an all.
- If you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the tour and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, hotel, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.

Original passport & valid International Student Card (ISIC, if applicable), some copies.
Travel insurance (and some copies).
Sleeping bag (the recommendation is a rating of at least minus 10°c.)
Sleeping bag liner.
Hiking boots (waterproof). Sneakers are acceptable but expect to get wet
Long-sleeved shirts to prevent sunburn.
Trekking poles with rubber covers. Without rubber covers, they will be of limited use.
Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime.
Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
Headlamp.
Water bottle or canteen.
American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime.
Hiking trousers.
Hiking socks.
Sunblock and sunglasses.
Deep or mosquito repellent.
Day Pack: We provide a duffle bag, to put in some personal belonging that will no use during the day, and it will be carried by pack horses, and you will need a small daypack for carrying your water, snacks, camera, rain gear, and layers, sunscreen and bug spray, meds every day. Note: Maximum allowed in Machu Picchu is 25 liters, but the smaller the better.
Rain gear: (you need to have a rain gear. From April- Oct is dry season and from Nov-Mar is the wet season. Just keep in mind that it can rain any time of the year in the cloud forest and in the Peruvian Andes the weather is very changeable and unpredictable, it’s also good to have rain pants, as well, as a poncho will not suffice)
Personal first-aid kit: We recommend you bring anti-inflammatory tablets (ibuprofen), aspirin for headaches or muscle pain and blister kit.). Also, some recommendations meds of the doctor for parasites and stomach bacterial infections (tablets like Ciprofloxacin for bacteria and Metronidazole, Tinidazole) and for high altitude (altitude sickness) Diamox and Ciprofloxacin.

Lares trek 4 days / 3 nights to Machu Picchu

In order to reserve this lares trek 4 days tour service, we require all visitors to provide personal information and the date of excursion by filling out the form below. A booking deposit of US$ 200 per person is also required to proceed with your booking.

Deposits can be paid through PayPal. There is a 6% fee for deposits using PayPal. Once both aspects of the reservation process are received, we will confirm your booking with us.

Why Peru Spirit Adventures!

Peru Spirit Adventure is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco, Peru, in the Ancient Capital of the Inca Empire! Peru Spirit Adventure was founded by a Peruvian with over many years of guiding experience, and is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.

We are an agency with a great spirit of adventure and passionate about travel, dedicated to offer the best tourist services, to take you to discover the vast riches, natural and archaeological of each corner of the country.

We provide high quality service as well as focusing on having small groups to enhance the travel experience and customize any tour or trek to suit your travel, fitness, budget, and time preferences. This is what makes us stand out from other tour operators.

We create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE. Our guides in Peru are hand selected by the owners of Peru Spirit Adventure. All guides for our tours and treks are native to Peru and speak fluent English to ensure excellent communication and a positive experience overall.

We pride ourselves on providing 5 star service before, during, and after your trip. Peru Spirit Adventure is dedicated to excellent customer service and adventure experiences. We have been awarded from Trip Advisor the Certificate of Excellence for the last three years. Please check out our reviews and certificates of excellence on, TRIPADVISOR for yourself!

We are direct operators of all the tours and treks we offer, from family trips, honeymoon trips and luxury travel, including adventure tours to Peruvian Andes. Please email us to customize your trip in Peru.

Our tours & treks are operated in private service with a mínimum of 2 people to confirm the departure – Max 8 / Average 4 guests, ensuring a small group feel and specialized attention.

We are a responsible and sustainable tour operator – Our mission is to provide exceptional tours, treks, and adventure trips. During our trips, we make every effort to minimize negative impacts and maximize the benefits to the local people and natural environments we visit. We pay fair, livable wages, ensuring we hire and maintain the absolute best guides and support staff. We are proud of our team without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clie

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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days

The stunning Lares trek 4 days to Machu Picchu offered by Peru Spirit Adventure goes through the rural and mountainous land that ascent to an Andean high pass, over 4.650 mt./15.255 ft., from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of glacial peaks, beautiful lakes and fertile valleys, moreover, the trek allows you to experience the traditional culture of the authentic indigenous people descendant of the Incas. Who engaged in agriculture, livestock and weaving, high in the mountains of the Peruvian Andes. Here, life continues much as it has for centuries. Locals in traditional Andean dress, plant potatoes by hand, raise herds of llamas and alpacas and weave cloth as they have for generations. Those farmers and artisans may be the only other people you see for days.