We are looking to get further information on details of this trip. We will be in Cusco from 2/8/25 onwards, would like to do the trek and return to Cusco after to fly out and continue our trip.

The Lares Trek is an ideal alternative to the Inca Trail, offering a serene and less crowded experience through the beautiful Andean landscape. This route allows trekkers to connect with traditional Quechua culture, as it passes through remote villages where locals still practice ancient customs. With stunning mountain vistas, pristine lakes, and hot springs, the Lares Trek offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural immersion, making it a truly unique adventure in Peru.

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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

4 days

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Start and end in Cusco

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The Salkantay have beautiful scenery, and we were lucky to experience it with a great group.
NK
Nina May, traveled in May
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Operator: Tierras Vivas
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8

Places You’ll See

Cusco
Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu

Highlights

Relax in the hot springs of Lares
Hike through the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Explore weaving techniques with Wacawasi locals
Trek to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail
Enjoy views from the Ipsaycocha pass

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Introduction

Day 1 CUSCO – LARES THERMAL BATHS - WAKAWASI
Day 2 WAKAWASI- LAGUNA IPSAYCOCHA- PATACANCHA
Day 3 PATACANCHA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES
Day 4 AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

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Tierras Vivas

4.5

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Age Range

4 to 65 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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5.0
Transport
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4.0
Accommodation
Average
3.0
Food
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3.0
Tour Operator
Tierras Vivas
4.5

NK
Nina May
· May 8th, 2019
Overall a really great tour! The Salkantay have...
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Trip date: April 2019

Dates & Availability

4 days

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

From Cusco to Cusco

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Annie
Asked on October 10th, 2024
We are looking to get further information on details of this trip. We will be in Cusco from 2/8/25 onwards, would like to do the trek and return to Cusco after to fly out and continue our trip.
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- Tierras VivasOperator•Written October 2024
  The Lares Trek is an ideal alternative to the Inca Trail, offering a serene and less crowded experience through the beautiful Andean landscape. This route allows trekkers to connect with traditional Quechua culture, as it passes through remote villages where locals still practice ancient customs. With stunning mountain vistas, pristine lakes, and hot springs, the Lares Trek offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural immersion, making it a truly unique adventure in Peru.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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