4-day lares valley trek to machu picchu
trek to machu picchu via this beautiful but lesser-travelled route
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4-day lares valley trek to machu picchu from $640 / per person
Cusco/Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Trekking, Andes, History & Culture, Camping
The Lares Valley is one of the lesser-travelled routes to the lost city of Machu Picchu.
On this trip you'll trek through spectacular landscapes whilst enjoying cultural exchanges with the people you encounter along the way. It will lead you through incredible landscapes of mountain ridges, lakes, and farmlands where the local people still wear traditional clothing. This is one of the best trails for seeing local indigenous culture up close and observing ancient farming habits and religious rituals. Your trek will eventually join up with the traditional Inca Trail and climax with a visit to the world wonder of Machu Picchu.
Add in that you'll be camping in the valley beneath the stars, what better way is there to experience the true Peru?
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itinerary
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Day 1
4am pick-up in Cusco
Visit to Lares Valley hot springs for bathing and breakfast
9.30am 3 hour hike to Huarcahuasi Town
Rest and lunch in Huarcahuasi Town
Visit to Huarcahuasi waterfall
Observating llama herders returning to Huarcahuasi
Dinner with local family
Camping on land of local family
Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours
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Day 2
Breakfast with family
Trek for several hours to the Ipsay Pass at 4,500m
Descent to Ipsaycocha Lagoon
Lunch at Ipsaycocha Lagoon
3 hour trek to Patacancha Town
Dinner and sleep at campsite
Approximate Walking Time: 7-8 hours
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Day 3
Breakfast at campsite
Transport to Patacancha to the Pumamarca archaeological site
Lunch at Punamarca
Hike to Sacred Valley
Transport to Ollantaytambo
4.30pm train to Aguas Calientes
Dinner and sleep in Aguas Calientes hotel
Approximate Walking Time: 4 hours
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Day 4
Morning trek to Machu Picchu
3 hour tour of Machu Picchu
Optional hike up Huayna Picchu ($20 per person)
Optional 3 hour trek to Inti Punku ($20 per person)
Bus to Aguas Calientes
2.30pm train to Ollantaytambo
Transport to Cusco
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Food and accommodation included
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