4-Day Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu

ALL ABOUT THIS TRIP

The Lares Valley is one of the lesser-travelled routes to the lost city of Machu Picchu. On this trip you'll trek through spectacular landscapes whilst enjoying cultural exchanges with the people you encounter along the way. It will lead you through incredible landscapes of mountain ridges, lakes, and farmlands where the local people still wear traditional clothing. This is one of the best trails for seeing local indigenous culture up close and observing ancient farming habits and religious rituals. Your trek will eventually join up with the traditional Inca Trail and climax with a visit to the world wonder of Machu Picchu. Add in that you'll be camping in the valley beneath the stars, what better way is there to experience the true Peru? Itinerary: Day 1 4am pick-up in Cusco Visit to Lares Valley hot springs for bathing and breakfast 9.30am 3 hour hike to Huarcahuasi Town Rest and lunch in Huarcahuasi Town Visit to Huarcahuasi waterfall Observating llama herders returning to Huarcahuasi Dinner with local family Camping on land of local family Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours Day 2 Breakfast with family Trek for several hours to the Ipsay Pass at 4,500m Descent to Ipsaycocha Lagoon Lunch at Ipsaycocha Lagoon 3 hour trek to Patacancha Town Dinner and sleep at campsite Approximate Walking Time: 7-8 hours Day 3 Breakfast at campsite Transport to Patacancha to the Pumamarca archaeological site Lunch at Punamarca Hike to Sacred Valley Transport to Ollantaytambo 4.30pm train to Aguas Calientes Dinner and sleep in Aguas Calientes hotel Approximate Walking Time: 4 hours Day 4 Morning trek to Machu Picchu 3 hour tour of Machu Picchu Optional hike up Huayna Picchu ($20 per person) Optional 3 hour trek to Inti Punku ($20 per person) Bus to Aguas Calientes 2.30pm train to Ollantaytambo Transport to Cusco Food and accommodation included GP049