Name: 4D Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Location: Cusco, Peru

Andean Path Travel

10 reviews

Duration: 4 days

Group size: 1 - 10

4D Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru

Duration: 4 days

Group size: 1 - 10

The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the Alternative Treks available to the Machu Picchu Inca site. Along this route you will be spoilt with amazing views of native forests, crystal lakes and the Peruvian Andes. You will get the chance to meet the local Quechua people of Cuncany village, see native animals such as llamas and alpacas and sleep under the starriest skies.

The Lares Trek 4 Days has been specially designed for people who could not book the oversubscribed Classic Inca Trail and as a result we offers the best less crowded Route and more authentic, peaceful trekking experience. This Lares Valley Hike 4 Days is a perfect Alternative Route to get into the beautiful site of Machu Picchu passing throughout the unique and spectacular landscape of Urubamba mountain range and sacred snow peaks of Colque Cruz which are still worshipped as gods for the Quechua people.

Walking poles

$15

Price quoted is the price per pair

Sleeping bag

$20

Air Mattress

$20

Huayna Picchu

$75

Availability will be confirmed within 48 hours of booking as depends on real time availability of government permits as at booking date

1D Sacred Valley

$120

1D Rainbow mountain

$105

Single tent supplement

$35

Day 1
Day 1
Cusco – Quishuarani – Cuncani
We will pick you up from your hotel at 5.30 am in our private tour bus and drive for approximately three hours to reach Lares town, the starting point of Lares Trek to Machu Picchu. This hike combines beautiful views of local Quechua villages, deep valleys and scenic lakes, The Lares Trek will begin at a leisurely pace with a 3 hour uphill hike to our first summit of cuncani pass from there we will spoil colque Cruz mountain and cristal lakes below.After all those views we keep going downhill for 1 hrs to our lunch spot at yanacocha at an elevation of about 4000 m. After lunch we will continue along the mountain path downwards for another 1:30minutes stopping to take in the beautiful vistas and meet the local children. At approximately 5 pm we reach our campsite for the night, a small community run site in the remote village of Cuncani (elevation approx. 3800 m). After having a hearty dinner we will settle into our tents for the night to get some much needed sleep ahead of the following day’s early start.

WALKING DISTANCE: 8 km
STARTING ELEVATIOn: 3224 m / 10,853 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 3800 m/ 13,853 ft
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
ACCOMODATION: N/A
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Day 2
Day 2
Cuncani – Sicllacasa – Paqchaq
The second day of The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu starts with an early morning wake up call at 5 am with a hot cup of coca tea followed by a filling breakfast to prepare for the day’s trekking. We set out from the foothills of the Sicllaccasa Mountain following highland trails for approximately three hours. As we traverse along the edge of spectacular mountain ridge paths we will take in the snowy mountain peaks of the Chicon mountain taking a rest next to a stunning crystal clear aquamarine mountain lake to enjoy a refueling snack. We then continue climbing upwards until we reach the Lares Trek summit of the Sicllaccasa Mountain at 4800 m, where we will stop to enjoy the incredible scenery and take advantage of this spectacular photo opportunity. We then make a short 2 km descent past mossy green mountainside and a frozen waterfall to our lunch spot. After a hearty lunch we will follow the stream downwards for another three hours until we reach out campsite. We will then enjoy a dinner together before retiring to our tents for a well earned night sleep.

WALKING DISTANCE: 10 hours
STARTING ELEVATIOn: 3800 m / 13,853 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4800 m/ 15,231 ft
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMODATION: Camping
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Day 3
Day 3
Paqchaq – Pumahuanca – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
We wake at 6am, enjoying a lovely warm cup of coca tea and our breakfast before packing up and heading out for our last day’s adventure of The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu. We descend into the valley for approximately four hours following the stream, wandering past llamas, meeting local Quechua people and exploring Incan ruins along the way. We will reach our lunch spot at a fish farm in the town of Pumahuanca, where we will say farewell and have the opportunity to thank the fantastic porters of The lares Trek to Machu Picchu. After a satisfying lunch and a quick siesta in the sun we will take a private tour bus back to Ollantaytambo train station. From there we will continue by train along a picturesque route to Aguas Calientes town, where we check into our hotels and enjoy a final group dinner together.

WALKING DISTANCE: 6 km
STARTING ELEVATION: 3615 m / 11,853 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 2815 m/ 8231 ft
DIFFICULTY: Easy
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMODATION: Hotel
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Day 4
Day 4
Machu Picchu – Cusco
We wake early to catch a bus up to The Machu Picchu Inca site where we will have the chance to enjoy sunrise and experience the wonder of Machu Picchu in the morning light. You will enjoy a two hour tour from a local guide around this astonishing archeological site and then enjoy some free time to explore it further by yourself. During this time you may also opt to hike up to the Sun Gate, to the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain or to the top of Macchu Picchu Mountain, the iconic mountain peaks that surround the site of Machu Picchu. After we will return to Machu Picchu Town by bus from where we catch our train to Ollantaytambo and then onwards private bus transportation back to Cusco. You will be dropped off at your hotel at approximately 6pm.

WALKING DISTANCE: Bus
STARTING ELEVATION: 2115 m / 6853 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 2400 m/ 7231 ft
DIFFICULTY: Easy
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: N/A
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Day 1

Cusco – Quishuarani – Cuncani

We will pick you up from your hotel at 5.30 am in our private tour bus and drive for approximately three hours to reach Lares town, the starting point of Lares Trek to Machu Picchu. This hike combines beautiful views of local Quechua villages, deep valleys and scenic lakes, The Lares Trek will begin at a leisurely pace with a 3 hour uphill hike to our first summit of cuncani pass from there we will spoil colque Cruz mountain and cristal lakes below.After all those views we keep going downhill for 1 hrs to our lunch spot at yanacocha at an elevation of about 4000 m. After lunch we will continue along the mountain path downwards for another 1:30minutes stopping to take in the beautiful vistas and meet the local children. At approximately 5 pm we reach our campsite for the night, a small community run site in the remote village of Cuncani (elevation approx. 3800 m). After having a hearty dinner we will settle into our tents for the night to get some much needed sleep ahead of the following day’s early start.

WALKING DISTANCE: 8 km
STARTING ELEVATIOn: 3224 m / 10,853 ft
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 3800 m/ 13,853 ft
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
ACCOMODATION: N/A

Andean Path Travel

10 reviews

Andean Path Travel is a Peruvian Travel Company that caters to world´s travelers that want to step off the beaten truck, embrace the unexpected and immerse in the authentic and extraordinary of alive culture of peru, history and nature. Our staff people have the ideal balance of passion, attitude, intuition and high-guality expertise to make and deliver truly unique and unforgettable experience for you, under a fulfilling selection of innovative and off the beaten truck trekking adventures, non-conventional tourism and most authentic

Amazing experience!! Highly recommend!! We did the 2 day Inca Trail with our family, kids 12 and 13. Ron was our guide and he is a big part of wjmhy this was just a great experience. He is knowledgeable and passionate about Inca culture. He taught us many aspects of Inca culture and the history of the ruins. He also shared his knowledge of local plants and animals. On the hike, we was both patient and encouraging, especially with the kids. His superb photography skills helped us get the best family photos along the trek and at Machu Picchu. The communication from Andean Path was excellent and professional. We felt confident booking this trip and we are so, so glad that we did. This was a highlight of our trip and Andean Path with Ron as our guide were phenomenal. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience.

By Cori C for 2 Days Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Hotel on Jul 09, 2024

Excellent trip, highly recommended for the entire family. The guide was great, full of interesting local facts. The camping experience, including waking upright in the middle of these impressive mountains, was very interesting. The entire experience is very recommended and the price tag seemed very competitive. Thanks to all the staff that care of us during this amazing experience.

By Jorge S for Sacred Valley & Short Inca Trail with Camping on Apr 07, 2024

David was an artful guide in sharing his love for his country and its rich history. He was able to share a wealth of knowledge with the adults as well as engage our inquisitive and challenging teens. He had an infectious positive energy and made the trip immensely better! We will never forget our amazing by experience and would be happy to host him if he ever visits the Hill Country in Texas!

By Ashley E for 4D Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Experience on Mar 19, 2024

The trip to Machu Picchu was one of the VERY BEST travel/hiking expeditions that I have ever experienced. Period! From START to FINISH, we were treated with expert gentle guidance by our leader (David) that had spent FIVE YEARS in "college" studying the environment; so, yes, expert knowledge and gentle delivery were superb! Every accommodation was spot-on brilliant and a perfect fit for excited travelers to R&R AND just get out and visit. The hike to Machu Picchu proper was nicely challenging. It was a bit challenging in that some of the upsides (hills) are a bit steep, and all are entertainingly narrow with a great view down sans guardrails. In summary, an adventure brilliantly unique hosted by a team in a great location that certainly adds to the brilliance!!

By Jo ann P for Machu Picchu 2 day Hike + Huayna Picchu Mountain on Sep 20, 2023

It has been a tremendous experience: the hike during lush countryside up to the sun gate and down to Machu Picchu is both enjoyable and dramatic. Andean Path's tour arrangement was impeccable with train and bus times such that we were able to enjoy Machu Picchu when the huge crowds were either already gone or not there yet. The pick of accommodation in both Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes were good choices. Central to our experience being so positive was our tour guide Ronald. His incredible wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the tour made a huge difference. We enjoyed three glorious days.