7-Day Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu

ALL ABOUT THIS TRIP

This trip is the perfect way to take in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Lares Valley and Machu Picchu is just 7 days. You'll begin in Cusco, where you'll tour the main sites of this ancient Inca capital before exploring the most important Inca ruins in the surrounding area, Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara, and Tambomachay. The next day, you'll beauty and history of the nearby Sacred Valley. Following the Urutamba River, you'll visit the Inca ruins of Pisac set high in Andean mountainsides, the Inca town of Ollantaytambo and its awe-inspiring Inca fortress, as well as the Inca town of Chinchero. Next, you'll begin 3 days of trekking through the Lares Valley, taking in the incredible Andean scenery and meeting with traditional local communities. Your trip will climax with a day exploring the stunning world wonder of Machu Picchu, before returning to Cusco. The trip finishes with a relaxed walking tour through Cusco. All along the way you'll be accompanied by an expert guide who'll share the history of everything you visit. Immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of Peru with this unforgettable adventure. Itinerary: Day 1 Morning pick-up from Cusco Airport and transfer to hotel (if required) 1.30pm tour of Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha, and Santo Domingo Cathedral Bus to Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay Night in Amaru Group hotel Day 2 8am hotel pick-up Visit to Pisaq Lunch in Urubamba Visit to Ollantaytambo Visit to Chinchero 7pm return to Cusco Night in Amaru Group hotel Day 3 3.30am hotel pick-up Transport to Calca 1.5 hour trek to viewpoint Breakfast 2 hour trek to Qolqe Pass Descent to Cuncani for lunch 3 hour trek to Lares hot springs Dinner and camping at Lares Day 4 Breakfast 4 hour trek to Urope Pass, highest point of Lares Valley Meet with local families and rest 3 hour descent to Montanay Dinner and camping Day 5 Breakfast 4 hour trek to Yanahuara Lunch and transfer to Ollantaytambo Train to Aguas Calientes Afternoon exploring Aguas Calientes Dinner and night in Hostel Margarita’s House Day 6 4am breakfast 5.30am bus to Machu Picchu 2.5 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu Optional hike to Huayna Picchu (entrance not included) Optional 1.5 hour hike to Inti Punku Return bus to Aguas Calientes Afternoon train to Cusco Night in Amaru Group hotel Day 7 Breakfast in hotel Walking tour of Cusco at time of your choosing All meals included GP010