Caminata a Lares

3 días y 2 noches

Group Size

Up to 8 people

Transportation

Van, Train, Bus

Max Altitude

4700 m.s.n.m

Difficulty

Challenging

Service

Group

Duration:

3 Days

Experimente la caminata de su vida a Lares 3D/2N

El trekking Lares a Machu Picchu es un excelente sendero para aquellos que desean salir de los caminos trillados, ya que atraviesa comunidades andinas auténticas que se han mantenido inalteradas durante cientos de años. El trekking Lares de 3 días a Machu Picchu combina paisajes de montaña asombrosos y lagunas glaciares a través de la rica región pastoral de la cordillera nevada de Urubamba, cruzando con maravillosas vistas de picos nevados. Asimismo, veremos llamas y alpacas en el camino

Our adventure of Lares trek Machu Picchu is a shorter alternative to the Inca Trail in a remote area. Starting from Cusco through Sacred Valley of the Incas, getting until (4,650 m/ 15,258ft.) before finishing at Aguas Calientes town (Machu Picchu Pueblo) to visit Machu Picchu the next day. The trail of Lares trek Machu Picchu just offer a stunningly and unique, hike despite the high altitude. Join us to hike on Lares Trek Machu Picchu just only in 2 full days and visit Machu Picchu on day 3.

Dettalles Caminata a Lares 3 Días

Day 1: Cusco – Lares village – Huacawasi community

Very early in the morning, we pick you up from your hotel 4:30 am, on our private vehicle and travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Calca. Where we will stop using a bathroom and visit farmer´s market. We will then continue driving towards the Amparaes Pass at over (4.580 m / 15.026 ft.) enjoying the stunning scenery of spectacular view of snowcapped mountain range, rural communities with plenty of alpacas and llamas, before descending to Lares village for breakfast and visit natural hot spring ( the temperature is between 28° and 38°).

Also, here we will meet our arrieros (horsemen) and start our Lares Valley Hike to Machu Picchu. After relaxing in the natural hot spring, we start hiking uphill for 2 hours to reach the lunch spot, known Chanca Chaca. Following lunch, we continue gently climb seeing the llamas and alpacas towards the campsite, Called Huacahuasi (3.800 meters). While hiking, we will see hillside rural communities. Finally, we arrive at the first campsite where we interact with locals. Likewise, we will enjoy our afternoon tea, followed by the dinner.

  • Hiking distance: 12 km / 6.5 miles.
  • Overnight accommodations: camping facilities.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner.
  • Campsite elevation: 3800m / 12,467ft.

Day 2: Huacawasi community – Condor Pass – Yanahuara – Aguas Calient

This day is a challenging day, but the most rewarding day as well at the end. The wake you up will be very early at 5:30 am, which allows us the best views of our incredible Andean mountain environment. After our breakfast, we will hike for 3 hours uphill to the Condor Pass (4,650 meters 15,255ft.), this highest point offers a gratifying view of the valleys and Lake Condor Cocha below. We also enjoyed observing species of native birds, including Andean geese (Cara Cara), ducks and plovers. From the Condor Pass, we will descend to our lunch place.

After lunch, we will hike downhill to a nearby lake Mantanay (3,850 m/12,631 ft.), enjoying the beautiful scenery and native wildlife around (such as the Queuñas tree). This day will be a great day to take plenty of pictures. Then we arrive at Yanahuara (2,780 m/9,120 ft.) an inviting warm village with a comfortable climate, located near Urubamba Valley (the Sacred Valley of the Incas). Our vehicle will meet us here to take us to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, the place where we board our train service to Aguas Calientes village, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo (1 hour and 45 minutes train ride).

  • Hiking distance: 20 km / 12,4miles.
  • Overnight accommodations: hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Machu Picchu – 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 the city by yourself, according to the time set by the tour guide.

Additionally, 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 in advance as there are additional tickets that need to be purchased. Climbing to the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain will take approximately 2 hours (roundtrip) and Machu Picchu Mountain 2.5 hours. At the designated time, you will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have lunch and receive your train ticket(s) back to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco using our private transport.

  • Meals: Breakfast provides by your hotel.

Included

Excluded

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 SAM Travel)
  • Headlamp: essential
  • Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN THE DUFFEL BAG

  • 2 t-shirts
  • 2 hiking pants at least
  • 4 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 $20 USD

TOILETRIES

  • Face moisturizer
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Wet wipes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Personal medications
  • First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.

price of lares trek tours

The best Lares Hike Machu Picchu is available on any date that is best suited to you as long as we have a minimum of 2 participants!

PRICE:

Our best price its US$497 per person.

PRIVATE SERVICE:

  • 2 Persons – $597 USD per person 
  • 3 Persons -$577 USD per person
  • 4 Persons – $559 USD per person
  • 5 Persons – $537 USD per person
  • 6 Persons -$497 USD per person
  • 7+ Persons -$477 USD per person 

***Price based on number of people due to the fact that this trek is not in as high of demand as the 4 day Lares Trek, thus it usually has a smaller group of 2 to 4 persons.    

***We provide large Eureka 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers.  

*** This price includes the extra pack horse which will carry your belongings up to 7kgs,  we will provide you a duffel bag in which you can put your things in.

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: $30 USD- All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.

Caminata a Lares

3 Dias

Price

$

500

USD

Per Person

Group Size

Up to 16

Activity Level

Moderate

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