Tour Lares Trek 4 days to Machu Picchu + Camps

Includes

The 4-day Lares trek to Machu Picchu tour includes pick up from the tourist's hotel, complete transportation to the starting point of the trek (in Lares), professional guide, visit to the thermal baths of Lares, team of cooks, team of muleteers with horses , camping equipment, one night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, the entrance to Machu Picchu as well as the final return transportation (by bus and train to Cusco). All inclusive!

What will you see?

The Lares trek is recognized as the cultural route to Machu Picchu. The reason? Visit Andean towns with great cultural wealth. Also on the route you can visit important tourist sites such as the thermal baths of Lares, Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.

Macchu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the best tourist destinations on the planet. The tour offers a visit of approximately 2 hours. Includes the classic postcard photo in the Inca citadel.

Thermal baths of Lares

The thermal baths of Lares are one of the best relaxation attractions in Cusco. The tour begins there, in a relaxing afternoon in the mountains. Then the arduous walk begins.

Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes is also called Machupicchu town due to its proximity to the Inca citadel (it is only 10 kilometers away). The town is famous for its thermal baths and magical mountain landscapes.

Prices

Know the prices of the Lares trek 4 days to Machu Picchu. Take advantage of discounts for university students, children under 18 years of age and the Andean Community (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia).

How is the itinerary?

The tour begins with the pick up of the tourist at the door of his hotel in the city of Cusco. Then you travel by minivan to the town of Lares where you have to relax in the thermal baths of the place. That first day, in the afternoon, the walk to the town of Wacahuasi takes place. The second day the highest point is reached. Then we descend to the Yanahuara camp. The third day you walk a short stretch and then travel by bus and train to the town of Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, respectively. The last day is dedicated to visiting Machu Picchu.

1 DAY 1: Cusco – Lares – Wacahuasi

1. One day before the tour, the tour guide will meet the tourists in the lobby of one of the tourist hotels in Cusco.
2. On the day of the tour, the pick-up is at the door of the tourist's hotel between 4.30 and 5 in the morning.
3. After the pick up, aboard a tourist minivan, we will travel to the town of Lares. Before we will make a stop in the town of Calca, to rest from the trip and do last-minute shopping.
4. In Lares we will relax in the thermal baths of the place, surrounded by a beautiful mountainous landscape. Then we will enjoy lunch with the whole group.
5. Finally, we will get ready to start the walk. That day we will walk for 4 hours uphill until we reach the Huacawasi camp, at about 3,600 meters above sea level.
6. Wacahuasi is famous for its textile centers and for llamas and alpacas herding. There, after a dinner prepared by our chefs, we will spend the night in our camps prepared to withstand the cold.

2 DAY 2: Wacahuasi – Auroray Cocha – Yanahuara

1. At dawn we will wake up with a hot cup of tea and a nutritious breakfast (with a vegetarian option on request).
2. Then we will resume the walk until we reach the top of the Wacahuasi mountain. There we will get one of the best panoramic views of our adventure.
3. Then we will descend for approximately 1 hour until we reach the town of Auroray Cocha. There our chef will wait for us with the delicious lunch of the day.
4. After lunch we will continue the walk downhill until we reach the Yanahuara camp, located at 2,963 meters above sea level.
5. In Yanahuara we will enjoy a pleasant dinner with our entire team. There, in addition, we will spend our last night of camping under the stars.

3 DAY 3: Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

1. On the third day we will get up at around 6:30 in the morning with a good cup of hot tea and a delicious breakfast.
2. Next we will take a short walk downhill until we reach the main highway in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
3. There a tourist transport will wait for us to transfer us to the town of Ollantaytambo. This trip takes only 30 minutes.
4. In the famous town of Ollantaytambo we will enjoy lunch in a tourist restaurant. We will also have time to enjoy the historic streets of the town, its market and, optionally (not included in the tour), the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.
5. At the time indicated by the tour guide, we will board the Expedition tourist train to travel from Ollantaytambo to the town of Aguas Calientes.
6. In Aguas Calientes an assistant will transfer us to our tourist hotel. After settling in, we will enjoy a delicious dinner at a local tourist restaurant.
7. Then we will have free time to walk around the town of Aguas Calientes. Finally we will spend the night in our tourist hotel.

4 DAY 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

1. On the last day we will get up at around 6 in the morning to enjoy a nutritious American-style breakfast at the tourist hotel.
2. After breakfast we will board the Consettur bus that in just 30 minutes will take us uphill to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu.
3. In Machu Picchu we will tour the archaeological site with our professional tour guide. The tour follows the classic circuit that includes a visit to the most famous temples and venues such as: the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Intihuatana, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Mirrors of Water and more. We will also have free time to take the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu (in the Casa del Guardian sector).
4. At the time indicated by the tour guide, we will return by Consettur bus (30 minutes of travel) to the town of Aguas Calientes. Optionally, tourists who reserved their buffet lunch at the Tinkuy restaurant, will have lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge hotel restaurant, next to Machu Picchu.
5. In Aguas Calientes we will have free time to have lunch on our own (not included in the tour) and stroll through the picturesque streets of the town.

Train services included and optional

The Lares trek includes a trip on the Expedition tourist train, both on the outward and return leg. This service is comfortable and safe. Optionally, for an extra payment, the tourist can choose to return by Vistadome tourist train (recommended service). This train includes a dance show and parade of garments made of alpaca. Compare the Expedition train and the Vistadome train.

1 Expedition train service (included)

The Expedition train is the tourist service most used by tourists traveling to Machu Picchu. It allows a pleasant, comfortable and safe trip. Know what it includes:

• • ✓ Large windows overlooking the beautiful Andean landscapes.
  • ✓ Andean music with tourist information on speakers.
  • ✓ Interior decoration with Andean and Inca motifs.
  • ✓ Comfortable seats with large tables.
  • ✓ Service on board with sale of snacks and drinks.

2 Vistadome train service (optional)

The Vistadome train is one of the most recommended tourist services for the trip to Machu Picchu. It offers panoramic windows and service on board. Know what it includes:

• • ✓ Panoramic windows overlooking the beautiful Andean landscapes.
  • ✓ Beautiful interior decoration with Andean and Inca motifs.
  • ✓ Complimentary snacks and drinks.
  • ✓ Cusco dance show on board (included only in the return trip).
  • ✓ Parade show of garments made of alpaca (included only in the return trip).

The hotels included in the tour

The Lares trek includes one night in a tourist hotel in Machupicchu town (Aguas Calientes). The service is standard (2 stars). It offers all the necessary amenities for a comfortable and pleasant night: hot shower, clean beds, cable TV, wifi internet, towels and more. The hotels to choose are: Flowers House, Wiracocha Inn, Seven Mapi. All highly recommended!

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Hotel Flowers House

This hotel is located close to the train station. It has comfortable and modern facilities. It includes all the basic services necessary to spend a comfortable night before visiting Machu Picchu:

• ✓ Pick up from the train station.
• ✓ Clean and comfortable rooms.
• ✓ Cable TV and Wi-Fi.
• ✓ Hot shower with towels, shampoo and soaps.
• ✓ Continental breakfast.
• ✓ Luggage storage service.
• ✓ Rooms with cabinets and furniture.
• ✓ Safe in rooms.
• ✓ All rooms smoke free.
• ✓ Reception 24 hours a day.

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Hotel Wiracocha Inn

This hotel is located in the upper part of Machupicchu town (a few steps from the thermal baths). It offers comfortable and spacious rooms. It includes all the comforts to spend a quiet night.

• ✓ Pick up from the train station.
• ✓ Free transfer to the train station.
• ✓ Clean and comfortable rooms.
• ✓ Cable TV and Wi-Fi.
• ✓ Hot shower with all cleaning supplies.
• ✓ American buffet breakfast.
• ✓ Cafeteria in hotel restaurant.
• ✓ Rooms with furniture.
• ✓ 24 hour reception.

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Hotel Seven Mapi

The train is located in one of the main avenues of Machupicchu town (close to the main services). It offers comfortable and spacious rooms, ideal for a comfortable and quiet night before visiting Machu Picchu:

• ✓ Pick up from the train station.
• ✓ Clean and comfortable rooms.
• ✓ Cable TV and Wi-Fi.
• ✓ Hot showers with towels and cleaning supplies.
• ✓ Buffet breakfast.
• ✓ Non-smoking rooms.
• ✓ Safety box at reception.
• ✓ Self-service laundry.
• ✓ Luggage storage service.
• ✓ Reception 24 hours a day.

Optional 3-star hotels on the tour

The Lares trek includes 1 hotel night in the town of Aguas Calientes. For an additional cost, tourists can upgrade their service to a 3-star hotel. All these hotels offer: hot shower, wifi, cable TV, coffee available and more. The options are: Intipunku hotel, Ferré hotel and El Tambo hotel. All recommended!

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Hotel Intipunku

This hotel is located on a main avenue in Machupicchu town, a few steps from the train station. It offers comfortable and modern facilities. A clean and tidy reception with different services for tourists. Learn more:

• ✓ Pick up from the train station.
• ✓ Building with elevator and wide reception.
• ✓ Spacious, clean and comfortable rooms.
• ✓ Cable tv and wifi included.
• ✓ Hot shower with cleaning supplies.
• ✓ Air conditioning in rooms.
• ✓ Massage service.
• ✓ Baggage reception.
• ✓ American buffet breakfast.
• ✓ 24-hour reception with free infusions.

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Hotel Ferré Machupicchu

This hotel is located on a main avenue in Machupicchu town, close to the main bars, cafes and restaurants. It offers all the comforts. Includes spa center and restaurant. Learn more:

• ✓ Pick up and transfer from the train station.
• ✓ Hair dryer in all rooms.
• ✓ Cable tv and wifi included.
• ✓ Hot shower with cleaning supplies.
• ✓ Community sauna.
• ✓ Hydromassage bathtub.
• ✓ Baggage reception.
• ✓ Buffet breakfast included in restaurant.
• ✓ 24 hour reception.
• ✓ Excellent attention.

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Hotel El Tambo

This hotel is right in the center of Machupicchu town (near the most commercial and tourist area). Includes a buffet breakfast and maximum comfort for the night before visiting Machu Picchu. Learn more:

• ✓ Pick up from the train station.
• ✓ Elegant building with soberly decorated facilities.
• ✓ Cable tv and wifi included.
• ✓ Hot shower with cleaning supplies.
• ✓ Currency exchange service.
• ✓ Shared lounge for reception of guests.
• ✓ All rooms smoke free.
• ✓ Baggage reception.
• ✓ American buffet breakfast.
• ✓ 24 hour reception.

Optional 4-star hotels on the tour

The Lares trek includes 1 hotel night in the town of Aguas Calientes. For an additional cost, tourists can upgrade their service to a 4-star hotel. All these hotels offer: hot shower, wifi, cable TV, coffee available, buffet breakfast and special services. The options are: Casa del Sol hotel, Tierra Viva hotel and Taypikala hotel. All recommended!

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Hotel Casa del Sol

This hotel is located away from the hustle and bustle of town, with beautiful views of the Vilcanota River. All rooms offer luxurious services and common rooms such as spa, bar, restaurant and more. Learn more:

• ✓ Spacious rooms with suites (mini bar, TV, cable, Wi-Fi and more).
• ✓ Wooden floors and ecological bathrooms.
• ✓ King size beds with private balcony overlooking the Vilcanota River.
• ✓ Andean banquet breakfast.
• ✓ Spa service and wellness center.
• ✓ Comfortable and friendly bar service.
• ✓ Service adapted to people with disabilities.
• ✓ Restaurant with the best chefs.

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Hotel Tierra Viva

This hotel is also located in front of the beautiful landscapes of the Vilcanota River. Its rooms are modern, spacious and with luxurious details for a very pleasant night. Learn more:

• ✓ Rooms with spacious suites with fine finishes.
• ✓ Cable TV service, Wi-Fi and sophisticated bathrooms with hot showers.
• ✓ Air conditioning and smoke free in all rooms.
• ✓ Buffet breakfast from 6 am. to 9 a.m.
• ✓ Restaurant with Peruvian dishes.
• ✓ 24 hour business center.
• ✓ Laundry service.
• ✓ Building with elevator adapted for people with disabilities.
• ✓ Reception 24 hours a day.

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Hotel Taypikala

This hotel is located in the upper part of the town of Aguas Calientes (a few steps from the thermal baths). It allows views of the mountainous forests of the site. It offers quality services such as balconies, restaurant, massage service and more.

• ✓ Spacious rooms with beautiful decoration, bamboo furniture and views of the mountains.
• ✓ Cable TV service, wifi, minibar, bathtub (bathtub with hydromassage for suites).
• ✓ Restaurant with Novo Andean cuisine.
• ✓ Breakfast buffet.
• ✓ Large reception and shared garden.
• ✓ Massage service.
• ✓ Transfer and pick up from the train station.
• ✓ Reception 24 hours a day.

Tour Benefits

The Lares trek tour is organized by Machupicchu Terra, one of the best tourist agencies in Cusco. It is an authorized tourism agency. Payment methods are easy and safe. Communication is constant!

Frequent questions

Learn about the frequently asked questions and their respective answers made by the visitors of the Lares trek to Machu Picchu 4 days tour. Do you also have doubts? Write to us at info@boletomachupicchu.com or call us at 084 – 207064.

• 1) Does the tour include a visit to the thermal baths of Lares?

  Yes, the tour includes the entrance to the thermal baths of Lares. This tourist attraction is visited on the first day of the tour, before beginning the challenging walk.

• 2) What entrance to Machu Picchu is included?

  The tour includes the entrance 'Machu Picchu Only'. This ticket allows you to travel the longest circuit through the archaeological site (its main buildings and temples). It also allows you to get the classic photo that all visitors dream of in Machu Picchu.

• 3) What language is the tour guide service in?

  The guide will accompany the tourists the four days of the tour. It is a group service in Spanish or English. For a service in another language you must book a private tour.

• 4) How is the hotel included in the tour?

  The Lares trek includes a hotel night in the town of Aguas Calientes (2-star service). Optionally, for an extra payment, you can choose a 3 or 4 star hotel.

• 5) Does the tour include a sleeping bag? Pad?

  The tour includes basic camping equipment: tent and camping mat. The tourist must take with him a sleeping bag, trekking poles and the camping item he deems necessary.

• 6) How is the food on the tour?

  The food on the tour is based on dishes prepared by our chefs (during the camps) and in tourist restaurants (in Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes). If requested in advance, a vegetarian food option can be chosen.

• 7) When is the best time to do the tour?

  The Lares trek is available all year. However, it is recommended to do it from April to December. This is because from January to March the rains are much more intense.

• 8) Can I change the date of the tour?

  No. Unfortunately, due to new rules from the authorities in Machu Picchu, it is not possible to change the date of the tour once purchased.

• 9) How do I pay for the Lares trek tour?

  This service is purchased through our website. Payment is secure through Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express and PayPal cards.

• 10) What clothes and utensils should I bring to the tour?

  To the Lares trek it is recommended to bring: sleeping bag, trekking poles (1 or 2), sportswear (windbreaker jacket and thermal pants recommended), hat, sunscreen, warm jacket for the night, changes of clothes, personal hygiene items , cell phone batteries, basic medicines and everything in a backpack that does not exceed 5 kilos in weight.