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Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 days 4 nights

5 days
Start and end in Cusco
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 12+

Highlights

  • Stroll past stunning glaciers and blue glacial lakes
  • Meet the locals and discover what Andean life is like
  • See beautiful Inca ruins surrounded by cloud forests
  • Learn the art of cooking traditional Peruvian cuisine
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cusco – Lares Thermal Baths – Kiswarani – Blue Lagoon
  2. Day 2 Blue Lagoon – Condor Pass – Canchacancha Community
  3. Day 3 Canchacancha – Salineras of Maras – Ollantaytambo
  4. Day 4 Ollantaytambo – Short Inca Trail – Aguas Calientes
  5. Day 5 Discover Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
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  • Insurance
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Number of tours

49

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

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  • Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 days 4 nights reviewer 1
    · July 4th, 2021
    This was an unforgettable experience! We are...
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    Dear Jacob, we highly value your kind comments, thank you! We work hard to provide a great trekking experience, and your feedback makes us very happy and helps us continue doing a great job. We will convey your message to our staff, thank you again, and... Show more
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    Trip date: May 2021

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5 days
Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 days 4 nights
From Cusco to Cusco

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    Georgia

    Asked on November 27th, 2022

    Regarding Trexperience Lares Trek and Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu 5 days for $672; it looks as if days 2 and 3 are exactly the same itinerary. Can you please clarify?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten November 2022

      The activities are the same however the locations are different.

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    Steven

    Asked on August 2nd, 2022

    I was wondering if there was somewhere safe to leave some of our stuff that we do not want to take on the trek with us? Or if we will need to carry everything. I understand porters will be able to carry some, but I will have been travelling for a few months and will not require all my stuff on the hike.

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten August 2022

      We can save your luggage in our storage free of charge. You don't have to take everything to the trek, also only 7 kg are allowed on the duffel bags we provide for the trek.

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    Anthony

    Asked on March 1st, 2022

    I'm am interested in doing the Machu Picchu hike - one that is less crowded. What are good dates to come and what do you recommend (i.e. coming a day before, staying an extra day, etc) to make this an awesome experience?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten March 2022

      The Lares Trek is one of the less crowded treks we have. Recommended all year round. You need to arrive in Cusco around 2 days prior to the trek departure to acclimatize.

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