Lares Treks to MachuPicchu 4D/3N

You will explore the sophisticated Inca ruins of Pisac being enticed by the distillation of the oldest traditions and the finest buildings on the planet.  As the trek continues, you visit some of the most isolated Indigenous communities and have the privilege to interact with the Inca people that are keeping the Inca culture alive and the route of Lares Treks is incredibly picturesque, with majestic ice glaciers, shockingly blue glacial lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas.

On the last day, make your dreams become a reality as you enjoy a new day watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu and exploring the amazing citadel with your professional guide

DAY 1: CUSCO – URUBAMBA – PUMAHUANCA – PUYOC

We will pick you up at your hotel at 5:30 am in order to take a panoramic route by car into the Sacred Valley, passing through Chincheros and stopping in Urubamba for a short and small breakfast at a local restaurant. Restrooms are available and you have the opportunity to buy last snacks and water etc. We will leave Urubamba around 7:20 am, traveling another 25 minutes by bus to the entry of the Pumahuanca valley, famous for its crop of white corn and the Chicha (traditional beer of the Incas). Here we will meet with our horses and the horse-wranglers.

Then we will starts our hike at this small village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley. We’ll gently make our way up one of the side valleys covering about 14km in total and climbing about 1150m / 3373ft as we make our way towards the village of Puyoc. Consequently, on our way up we’ll visit the small Inca site of Pumahuanca and learn about the native plants, flowers, and birds that inhabit this region.

Also, other companies do not commonly do this particular route for the Lares trek so we can enjoy the peace and tranquility of our surroundings without any distractions or disturbance. Because so few people visit the area, there is a good chance of seeing Viscachas (a rabbit like Chinchilla), and we may also spot Andean Fox. After that, our campsite for the night is at Puyoc (4100m / 13451ft); it’s quite barren at this altitude, and it is not uncommon for it to show up here during the dry season, so gloves and a hat are recommended.

• Lodging: Campsite in Puyoc

DAY 2: PUYOC – YANACOCHA – CUNCANI VILLAGE

Similarly, today is the most spectacular day of the Lares trek Peru and quite a bit easier going than yesterday. From our campsite, it’s about a 13km walk to the village of Cuncani, but most of that is downhill as the pass is only about a 2-hour walk right at the beginning.

Subsequently, we’ll pass by snowcapped peaks high above us, serene mountain lakes (including Yanacocha – Black Water), and get to meet the local people dressed in their traditional bright red clothing. In addition, this side of the pass is completely different culturally to the other side, and as we wind our way down from the pass, your guide will teach you about the people and their way of life. You’ll also get to learn a few Quechua phrases so that you can interact with the local people.

• Lodging: Campsite in Cuncani

DAY 3: CUNCANI – LARES – MACHUPICCHU

The focus of today is to meet the local people of Lares trek Peru. So, waking up early we’ll be taken by our guide to one of the houses where we’ll get to meet a local family. Likewise, the people are incredibly welcoming and are just as eager to learn about you as you are of them – hopefully, by now you’ll have mastered a few phrases and be able to ask a few questions (much to everyone’s delight and amusement). After that, you’ll have the opportunity to give any gifts you’ve brought for the local people and also to buy some of the locally made alpaca products that the region is famed for.

Leaving Cuncani, it’s just a short distance (6km) until we reach the hot springs of Lares. Along the way, we’ll pass through several small communities and see the people growing a variety of foods such as Quinua and Tarwi. We’ll also probably spot flocks of Andean parrots flying overhead (they’re easy to spot thanks to their piercing calls). Certainly, after a relaxing dip in the hot springs, we’ll be picked up by our bus and driven back to the Sacred Valley from where we’ll catch our train to Machu Picchu.

• Lodging: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel *** or similar

DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU! – CUSCO

Most importantly, waking up early we’ll take the first bus back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. So, We’ll have a 2 hour guided tour of the Inca site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most critical areas of the citadel. After that, you’ll have extra time to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (you need to book inadvance) if you have the permits. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

INCLUDED:

• Pre-Trekking briefing (02 Day or 01 Day before the trek, in your Hotel).
• Professional bilingual tour guide.
• Assistant tour guide for groups of 9+.
• Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 15 lbs/ 07kg of your personal items.
• Pick up from your hotel and transportation from your hotel to the start of trail.
• Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco.
• Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
• 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon tea and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs.
• Comfortable and very spacious 4 man tent (one tent is used by two people).
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes, Day 3.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Sleeping Mattress
• Oxygen bottle.
• First aid kit.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Train tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us).
• First breakfast on Day 1, 
• Last lunch Day 4.
• Tips
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$65

Private Group Service:

• one Person: USD 990.00
• 2-3 People: USD 560.00 per person.
• 4-5 People: USD 520.00 per person
• 6 -+ People: USD 470.00 per person

DISCOUNTS

• 18 to 25 years old: US$30 Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval for discount.
• Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

EXTRAS

• Sleeping Bag – US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
• Air Mattress – US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
• Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
• Personal tent – US $30 – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
• Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$57 per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43 pm)
• Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$65 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
• Machu Picchu Mountain – US$60 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)

WHAT TO BRING:

• Original Passport ( same you have used for booking your trek)
• Good daypack (25 to 30 liters)
• Water storage: 2-3 litre Camelbaks are encouraged.
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Toilet Paper
• 1 t-shirts
• 1 hiking or comfortable pants
• Undergarments
• Hiking socks
• Polar or sweater for early mornings and evenings
• Jacket
• Face moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Personal medications
• Sun Hat
• Sunscreen
• Wool Hat if cold season for evenings or early morning
• Rain jacket or plastic poncho
• Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruit
• Camera
• Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips