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Day 1
Time : 4:00 am
CUSCO – HUARAN – CANCHA CANCHA
Your Andean Mountain adventure through the Lares Valley to Machu Picchu begins early with your pickup at 5:00am from your Cusco hotel. Then we drive to to Huaran, where we have our breakfast and we meet your horsemen and horses. Time to get ready, boots on, and begin our first 3 hours gradually ascending towards Cancha Cancha. Along the way, your lunch will be served next to the river, replenishing your energy for the trek ahead with a delicious meal prepared by your trekking chef.
Cancha Cancha (3,900m/12,800ft) is one of the most isolated and traditional communities, self-sustaining as it has been for hundreds of years. There is no road to the community and. After settling into your tents and having afternoon tea, you will have the opportunity to visit a local family. You will learn all about life in a traditional Andean village, with your guide as your interpreter. After dinner, your guide will show you the Inca constellations on which they depended for their agricultural guidance and still do to this day.
- Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities with bathroom building
- Distance: 9kms / 5.6 miles
- Time: 3.5hrs approximately
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2
Time : 7:00 am
CANCHA CANCHA – QUISWARANI
Your guide will wake you with a hot mug of tea or coffee to enjoy in your sleeping bag before
you get up for breakfast. Feeling all revved up to begin our second day, after another delicious
breakfast, we begin our 7 hour hike northeast. It starts out as an intense walk, accomplishing
high passes on our way to the highest point of our trek at Pachacutec Pass(4,500m /14,800 ft).
This is where you pat yourself on the back and embrace the satisfaction and exhilaration for
making it up to the summit. Motivating you along the trail for this intense part of the trek are
the views of glaciers, remote lakes, alpaca herds, rugged valleys and spectacular mountain
vistas. Keep your eyes on the sky for the Caracara falcons and Andean geese!
After enjoying the summit, we descend for 3 hours until we reach our campsite located by the
Quiswarani community, (3,700m/12,139ft). On the way, we will be taking an isolated trail
where we will see indigenous highland people in their traditional outfits herding their llamas
and alpacas. The local indigenous people will open their hearts and interact with you in the
Quechua language (the Incas’ language).. When you arrive at the spectacular seven waterfalls,
you are almost to the campsite!
At the campsite, everything will be ready. Enjoy hot drinks and appetizers before dinner, then
snuggle in for a comfortable night sleep.
- Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities with bathroom building
- Distance: 12kms / 7.5 miles
- Time: 7hrs approximately
- Difficulty: challenging
Day 3
Time : 7:00 am
QUISWARANI – CUNCANI – LARES –OLLANTAYTAMBO
Your adventure continues as you begin the most scenic day yet! We begin our ascent for 3 hours until we reach the Willqaqasa Pass, (4,200m/13,779ft) getting a bird’s eye view of the reflections of the mountains in mirror images in the glacial lakes. The majestic Colquecruz and Pitusiray Mountains are awe inspiring to admire from the pass. We continue our trek through the Puna grasslands, undulating and productive agricultural sites and natural pristine lakes. Time to descend for 2 hours to the Cucani community. Connecting with the local indigenous children, you may have the opportunity to visit their school and share in some quality time with the students.
From Cuncani we meet our driver and ride down through a lush valley with extensive agricultural areas, fruit bearing trees, varied flora, and native flowers like begonias and wild orchids. Finally, we reach our destination, the Lares Hot Springs (3,100m/ 10,170ft), where we cannot wait to soak in the natural volcanic hot springs for an hour, have lunch and relax. Time for our goodbyes for our remarkable chef and horsemen.
After lunch in Lares, we take our private transport to 2.5 hours Ollantaytambo, where we have dinner and then we take the train to Aguas Calientes. Where we spend te night.
- Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner
- 3* Accommodation: Terraza de Luna
- Distance: 15kms / 9.3 miles
- Time: 6 hrs approximately
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 4
Time : 5:00 am
AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU- CUSCO
After an early breakfast at your hotel, you’ll take one of the first busses up to Machu Picchu so that you can be there to witness the sunrise. It is a truly extraordinary site and not something you’ll want to miss! Your guide will give you a tour of about two hours. You will see many of the most important parts of Machu Picchu Citadel. You will also learn about how Machu Picchu is divided into three sectors: agricultural, residential and religious.
After your tour, those who have booked in advance for the extra hike up Huayna Picchu Mountain will have time to enjoy those views on their own. When you have had your fill of the exceptional views of Machu Picchu, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). Depending on your train departure time, you may also have time for some shopping, sightseeing or a visit to the museum or hot springs.
The Expedition train will take you back to Ollantaytambo at 2:55pm or 3:20pm, following the spectacular Urubamba River. Close to Aguas Calientes, the canyon is narrow and the river has many beautiful sections of whitewater. You can also see Wiñay Wayna from the train, if you look up high on the steep canyon wall! Back at Ollantaytambo, your driver will meet you at the exit from the train station to take you back to your hotel in Cusco in our private vehicle. You can expect to arrive at your hotel by 7:00pm.
- Meal included: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Easy
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotel (on any date)
- Private transportation from the hotel to trailhead
- Local Licensed guide, fluent in English
- Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and a transfer back to Cusco
- 2 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return to Aguas Calientes
- Admission ticket to the Machu Picchu Archeological Complex
- Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
- 2* hotel with private bathroom, hot shower, wifi, storage and buffet breakfast included
- 4 person comfortable tent
- Comfortable foam mattress
- Delicious gourmet meals during the 4 days, as indicated in the itinerary
- Chef and cooking equipment
- Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipment (7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag will be carried by our mules)
- Provision of a horse in case of emergency – In case of illness, to ensure trek can be completed by all participants
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
- Boiled water to fill in your bottles
- Transfer back to Cusco only for our group
- Backpack rain cover
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Hotel before/after trek
- Lunch and dinner on the last day
- Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
- Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
- Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
- Personal tent -$30 USD – (Please request when you book your Trek)
- Vistadome Train Upgrade -$67 USD per person (Return Only )
- Huayna Picchu Mountain -$75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Huayna Picchu is an optional trek within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
The best Lares Trek to Machu Picchu around is available on any date that is best suited for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers!
PRICES:
Group Tour -$550 USD per person (with 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes)
Group Tour -$510 per person (without hotel)
Minimum 2 persons required to open up a new group – single trekkers may join an existing group
- This price includes the extra pack horse who will carry your belongings up to 7 kilos is included in the price and we will provide you with a duffel bag.
-We provide large comfortable tent 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers.
DISCOUNTS
18 to 25 years old: $30 USD. Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card is required at booking for government approval for discount.
Under 18 years old: $30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 11 years old: $40 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: $20 USD. All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
EXTRAS
- Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
- Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
- Personal Tent -$30 USD – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
Huayna Picchu Mountain -$75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Huayna Picchu is an optional trek within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
- Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
- Valid student card (if you booked as a student)
- Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: 2-3L (please bring reusable bottles)
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from Nomad In Peru)
- Headlamp: essential
- Toilet paper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG FOR LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
As a Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and include an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14lbs including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the porters or horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 7 kilograms, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your day pack. In this 7 kilos, please count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves you about 4 kilos for your personal gear.
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Bathing Suit
- Couple Fleece/ Thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger
- Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
- Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, etc
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in the day
- Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch stop. Please bring your water -bottles.
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Headlamp: essential
- Wool hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
- Gloves
- Camera
- Hand sanitiser
- Toilet paper
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
Please read carefully the following information; it will help with your questions about our services and the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu.
You will be greeted at the Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us of your flight details at least 14 days prior to arrival. Look for our representative holding a logo Nomad In Peru board at the exit from the arrival terminal.
The briefing will take place the night before the trek at 6pm or 7pm in your hotel.
Of course! During the Lares trek to Machu Picchu, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.
FIRST, to book your Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu , we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the following information (From Each Participant in your group). We cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without the following information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
We require copies of every participant’s passport, in order, to book Inca Trail permits!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $200.00 USD per person, in order, to purchase a permit for the Classic Inca Trail. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page.
If you would like to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATMS within the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service fee, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPALaccount and use our email address info@nomadinperu.com
According to Peruvian Law, you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek or tour to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need student cards). For example: if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you must have a valid university ID card to qualify for the student discount.
University students must provide a copy of their ID card showing a photo, University name and card expiration date. Cards must be valid for the current academic year only.
All students from 11 to 17 years, the discount is $25 USD.
For children from the age of 2 to 11 the discount is $35 USD.
Children from the age of 0 to 2 are free.
All students must provide a copy of their passport at the time of their booking to get the student discount. Send us a copy at info@nomadinperu.com
Unfortunately the answer is No. Once the tickets for Machu Picchu have been bought the Peruvian government does not allow any changes so we can’t change any dates. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable. Please contact the office as soon as possible if you need to change your date. If you cancel your Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Yes! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport you sent to us to book your Lares Trek, other entrances and reservations. In case, you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport number.
The weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. We recommend that you plan to always dress in layers to facilitate adjusting to the quickly changing weather conditions.
In general, if you exercise regularly and spend a couple of days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, you will be able to acclimate normally. It usually takes 24 hours to 2 days.
The maximum group size is 8 persons. Our groups are usually between 2-6 persons. Nomad In Peru specializes in small, private groups and provide a personalised service.
The evening before you start your trek, you will be given a small duffel bag to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7kg/14lbs. Your team of pack horses will carry your duffel bag for you, together with the food and camping gear. It’s important to be aware, that you will not have access to your items in the duffel bag until the end of each day, as the horses will always be ahead of the group.
The Lares trek to Machu Picchu is a 39 km hike through the Andes in the Cusco region. The maximum altitude reached is 4,700m. On the second day of the trek, we climb two mountains. The trail is a fairly difficult trek and you should be well prepared and healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise
This has been highly appreciated by most of our clients, especially by our trekkers, who want a private, clean and sanitary toilet! Nomad In Peru toilet facilities have an individual tent and a camping toilet with a seat.
There are hot showers and hot water pools to soak in and relax on the 3rd day of your trek at the Lares Hot Springs.
In the unlikely scenario that you are unable to finish the trek due to a health issue, Nomad In Peru will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the trek for any respiratory problems . (Travel insurance required). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the Lares trek.
It will depend on the train availability (high season it could book out) but the idea is to give you as much time as possible in Machu Picchu and enjoy the amazing views on the way back to Cusco from the train. Therefore, you we usually book the train at 14:55 or 15:20.
If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the Lares trek to Machu Picchu. It inspires them to give excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Nomad In peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you would like, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a locally sustainable and responsible tourism operator. That incorporates universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff of Nomad In peru to know and understand, respect the places and the local people.
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