LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
3 Days & 2 Night
Group Size
Up to 8 people
Transportation
Van, Train, Bus
Max Altitude
4500 m.s.n.m
Difficulty
Challenging
Service
Group
Duration:
3 Days
SOAK IN LARES HOT SPRINGS AND REACH YOUR CAMPSITE UNDERS THE ANDEAN STARS AND EXPERIENCE THE TREK OF A LIFETIME TO LARES TREK 3D/2N. AND CREATE MEMORIES THAT WILL STAY WITH YOU FOREVER.
Machupicchu Condor Trek, is pleased to offer the 3 Day LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU. Our own unique route is incredibly picturesque, with majestic ice glaciers, shockingly blue lakes, waterfalls, llamas and alpacas. Pass through the most isolated indigenous communities and have the privilege to interact with the people. The trek will end at the natural HOT SPRINGS of Lares. Finish this amazing tour by visiting the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Discover the secret Inca city that was never discovered by the Spanish, this is the reason that it remains mostly intact today.
Our company Machupicchu Condor trek includes Professional highly trained, and passionate tour guides to lead the groups of Lares trek for 3 days and answer all questions, horses that will help to carry all the needed camping gear and personal belongings; a professional chef who deliver hot restaurant-style meals at each camping site to guarantee delicious food and to ensure you have plenty of energy to appreciate the amazing landscapes that 4-day lares trek offers.
3-DAYS LARES TREK TRIP DETAIL
DAY 1: CUSCO - CALCA - FUNDO HUARAN - CANCHA CANCHA - ACCOPATA.
The adventure to Lares Valley begins at 5:30 a.m. We pick you up from your hotel in our private bus to transfer you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas for approximately 02 hours and along the way we will have beautiful views of the Sacred Valley, we will make a short stop to buy foodstuffs on the way in the Calca town before starting our adventure.
Our breakfast will be at the starting point Huaran farm (3,000m – 9842.52 ft), the place where we will have the meeting with the muleteers and horses to start the hike for about 04 hours. We will begin with a gradual ascent, where we will enjoy the impressive views of the Andean landscapes on the banks of the river Cancha Cancha and the most extraordinary in the course of the way are the Andean crops, crossing forests of Chachacomo (Polylepis Incana), likewise be delighted to see a variety of hummingbirds and birds in the area, the valley itself is very surprising. Then, we will enjoy lunch prepared by Machupicchu Condor Trek cook. After a short rest, we continue hiking for two more hours to the area called “Acopata” (3950 m / 12959 ft) where we will camp and enjoy tea time with breathtaking views of the Cancha Cancha valley and finally a delicious dinner.
After dinner, our guide will show you the milky way and the Inca constellations on which they depended for their agricultural orientation and still do to this day in some communities.
Summary day 1 – Lares.
Distance : 10 km / 6.21 miles.
Hiking time : 6 to 7 hours approximately.
Lowest elevation : 3,000 m / 9,843 ft.
Highest elevation : 3,950 m / 12,959 ft.
Difficulty : Moderate.
Weather : Warm and windy.
Meals included : Breakfast.
DAY 2: ACCOPATA - PACHACUTEQ PASS – QUISHUARANI - LARES THERMAL WATERS - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHUPICCHU VILLAGE (Hot Springs town).
Machupicchu Condor Trek staff will wake you up with a cup of hot drink (tea, coffee, coca, etc.) before breakfast, we start our 7-hours hike. It begins with an intense hike, overcoming the highest point, Pachacutec Pass (4,500m /14,764 f). Views of different glaciers, beautiful scenic lagoons, alpaca herds, steep valleys and spectacular mountain views will motivate you along the way to overcome this intense part of the hike. Keep your eyes skyward for hawks (Caracaras) and Andean geese (Wallatas) in abundance.
After enjoying the summit and the wonderful views, we will descend for 3 hours, on the way we will take an isolated trail where we will see Andean local people in their traditional costumes herding their llamas and alpacas. They will interact with you in Quechua (language of the Incas) and your guide will interpret to translate and teach you some Quechua. On the way getting to the clear place and walking down twenty more minutes we arrive at the spectacular seven waterfalls, we will be close to the next community of Quiswarani, (3,700m / 12,139f In this native community we will board the bus and descend through the valleys with extensive agricultural areas, varied flora such as eucalyptus, native trees of the sector and native flowers such as begonias, finally, we arrive at our desired destination, the thermal medicinal waters of Lares (3,100 m), where it is impossible to wait to immerse ourselves in the volcanic hot springs for an hour, have lunch and relax.
After lunch in Lares, we take our private transportation for about 2 hours to Ollantaytambo, then we take the train to Aguas Calientes. Where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Summary day 2
Distance : 12 km / 7.46 miles.
Hiking time : 7 to 8 hours approximately.
Lowest elevation : 3,700 m / 12,139 ft.
Highest elevation : 4,500 m / 14,764 ft.
Difficulty : Challenging to Moderate.
Weather : Cold and windy.
Meals included : Breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner.
DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO TO CUSCO.
Finally, the most awaited part of the adventure, the incredible Machu Picchu. After breakfast at the hotel, we board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu to appreciate the sunrise. It is an extraordinary place not to be missed. The Machupicchu Condor Trek Tour Guide will give you a two-hour tour. We will visit many important places in Machu Picchu, likewise our Guide will show you Machu Picchu according to research was divided into three sectors: agricultural, urban and religious.
You will also have time to enjoy some activities, if you wish (not included in the price), these free activities are:
- Climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain and enjoy the beauty and the magnificent Llaqta of Machu Picchu from the top (request reservation together with the Inca Trail reservation and has an additional cost).
- Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the local museum or a visit to the thermal baths.
After visit the wonderful Machupicchu Inca City, we will go down by bus (included) to the village of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes), place for lunch (not included) and then board the train according to the availability of schedules, for return to Ollantaytambo station, here our private transportation of Machupicchu Condor Trek waits for your transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Summary day 3
Hiking time : 2 hours approximately.
Lowest elevation : 2040 m / 6,692 f.
Highest elevation : 2,450 m / 8,038 f.
Difficulty : Easy to Moderate.
Weather : Warm.
Meals included : Breakfast.
INCLUDED
- Airport transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
- Transporte privado de Cusco - Hacienda Huaran
- Private transportation from Cusco to Hacienda Huaran.
- Comfortable tents (2 people accommodated in a 4-person tent).
- All camping equipment, including dining tent, tables, chairs, and kitchen tent.
- First aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.
- Mules and horses for camping equipment, plus one pack horse for up to 7 kg of your personal items (extra clothing, sleeping bag, etc.).
- Provision of an emergency horse for the group to ensure all participants can complete the trek.
- Private toilet tent for our group only.
- Comfortable foam sleeping mat.
- Boiled water for drinking and washing.
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Farewell dinner in Aguas Calientes (tourist restaurant).
- Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes with private room and bathroom.
- Round-trip bus tickets.
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu and Lares.
- Professional bilingual trekking guide (English/Spanish).
- Private guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
- Local taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
- First breakfast.
- Last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance fee to the hot springs.
- Personal tent (available at an additional cost).
- Sleeping bag (available for rent from our company).
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains.
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge and Sun Gate.
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
- 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, not disposable bottles)
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag (this can be rented from MACHUPICCHU CONDOR TREK)
- Headlamp: essential
- Toilet paper
WHAT TO PUT IN THE DUFFEL BAG
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least.
- swimsuit
- 3 sets of undergarments
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Fleece/ Thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C
- 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
- Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash
- Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
- Large plastic bags will be provided at the office to line your duffel
- Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us for $00 USD
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU – TOUR PRICE
Embark on a beautiful and unique 3-day adventure to Lares and Machu Picchu, available year-round. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own departure date and experience this unforgettable journey with just two travelers to start the adventure
GROUP PRICE IN SHARED SERVICE.
$499 USD per persona.
A group tour means other trekkers can join your adventure. You’ll hike with people of different fitness levels, but our expert guides ensure everyone enjoys the journey at their own pace
PRIVATE SERVICE PRICES.
- 2 Persons – $598 USD per person
- 3 Persons -$581 USD per person
- 4 Persons – $555 USD per person
- 5 Persons – $535 USD per person
- 6 Persons -$495 USD per person
- For groups of 7 or more travelers, please contact us for a special group price: info@machupicchu-condortrek.com
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter in Salkantay only Inca Trail!).
PLEASE NOTE:
Pricing varies based on the number of participants, as this trek offers a more exclusive experience and typically operates with small groups of 2 to 4 travelers. Enjoy a more personalized and intimate journey compared to the popular 4-day Lares Trek.
Your rate includes an additional pack horse to carry up to 7 kg (15 lb) of your personal belongings. For your convenience, we provide a durable duffel bag so you can safely pack your items for the trek.
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS:
We offer special savings for travelers in the following categories:
Students (18–25 years old) – $25 USD off
Valid student ID required (must include: university name, student’s full name, photo, and expiration date). A copy of the card must be provided at the time of booking for government verification.Travelers under 18 years old – $25 USD off
A copy of your passport must be provided at the time of booking.Children under 11 years old – $30 USD off
A copy of your passport must be provided at the time of booking.
LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
3D/2N
FROM
$
499
USD
Per Person
Group Size
Up to 16
Activity Level
Moderate
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THE MACHUPICCHU CONDOR TREK DIFFERENCE
Since its inception, Machu Picchu Condor Trek has been dedicated to providing authentic and enriching tours to Machu Picchu, combining exploration of archaeological sites with immersion in local culture. With a team of expert local guides and meticulous attention to detail, the agency has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional experiences that go beyond travelers’ expectations.
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7 kg personal porters included
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Machupicchu Condor Trek, we understand that travel can present logistical problems, so we are committed to making your experience as safe as possible. We have a detailed manual that covers all logistical aspects, from proper storage of camping equipment to recommendations on accommodation and restaurants in Cusco. In addition, our staff is available at all times to answer any additional questions you may have. From your arrival to your last day in Cusco.
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