Overview
Machu Picchu Inca Trekking is pleased to offer the 4 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.
NO ONE HAS A BETTER DEAL than Machu Picchu Inca Trekking for the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu.
Lares Trek Highlights
- Cancha Cancha Community Visit
- Challenging high Andean Passes
- Native Flora and Fauna
- Spectacular 7 Waterfalls
- Breathtaking Glaciers
- Relaxing Lares Hot Springs
- The Inca Town of Ollanytaytambo
- Breathtaking Machu Picchu with guided tour
Packing List
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
- 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 (can be rented from SAM Travel)
- Headlamp: essential
- Toilet paper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG FOR LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
As a Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14lbs including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the porters or horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 7 kilograms, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your day pack. In this 7 kilos, please count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves you about 4 kilos for your personal gear.
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Bathing Suit for the Veronica View swimming pool and sauna
- Couple 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 bag
- Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in the day. A big backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
- Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch stop. Please bring your water bottles.
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Headlamp: essential
- Wool hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
- Gloves
- Camera
- Hand sanitiser
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
Pricing
The best Lares Trek to Machu Picchu around is available on any date that is best suited for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers!
Group Price
- Group Tour -$543 USD per person (with 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes)
- Group Tour -$513 per person (without hotel) – (Hotel has to be booked by yourself)
***Minimum 2 persons required to open up a new group – single trekkers may join an existing group
*** This price includes the extra pack horse who will carry your belongings up to 7 kilos is included in the price and we will provide you with a duffel bag.
***We provide large Eureka 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers.
Private Price
- 2 Trekkers: $627 USD
- 3 – 4 Trekkers: $597 USD
- 5 – 6 Trekkers: $567 USD
- 7 – 8 Trekkers: $537 USD
*** Without hotel in Aguas Calientes, $30 discount from above prices.
***The 5 person discount for the private trek is already factored into the pricing above.
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: $20 USD. All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
EXTRAS
- Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
- Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
- Personal Tent -$30 USD – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
- Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
- Vistadome Train Upgrade -$67 USD per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43pm )
- Huayna Picchu Mountain -$75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
- Single Supplement -$40 USD 3* for single travelers
**Huayna Picchu is an optional trek within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
ADDED VALUES FOR FREE
- TRANSFER – from the Airport to Hotel (Cusco Only)
- DUFFEL BAG AND LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price
- EXTRA PACK HORSE is included in the price, the porter will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs /14p like sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc
- BOILED WATER is included along the Lares Trek Machu Picchu
- OXYGEN TANK will be available along the Lares Trek Machu Picchu
- EMERGENCY HORSE is included in the price which can be ridden if you get tired or sick
- PILLOW
- GUIDED TOUR INTO PISAC INCA RUINS: Enjoy and explore the amazing Inca city of Pisac which is one of the most important Inca cities of the famous Sacred Valley
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