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Lares Valley and Machu Picchu
Discover one of the seven wonders of the modern world with the 4-day Lares Valley and Machu Picchu Tour today. Get informed and book with total security to experience a cultural adventure visiting high Andean villages and their ancestral traditions. Take advantage of our exclusive offers and discover traditional stone and thatch houses while socializing with the local people. Cusco awaits you with relaxing hot springs, Andean wildlife, and spectacular landscapes with the best professional organization and expert local guides!
4 days / 3 nights
Departures: Daily Departures at 7:30am
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Lares Valley and Machu Picchu
Our 4-Day Lares Valley and Machu Picchu Tour is a unique adventure that combines Inca mysticism with experiential tourism. During the journey, you will appreciate the customs of the high Andean communities, visiting traditional stone houses with “ichu” grass roofs surrounded by extensive farmlands.
You will have the opportunity to interact with local inhabitants, learn about their way of life, and admire the beauty of Andean wildlife in breathtaking landscapes. After the hikes, you will enjoy relaxing natural hot springs before continuing your journey toward the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. It is the perfect route for travelers seeking an authentic connection with the living culture of the Andes.
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Detailed Itinerary: Day by Day
Day 1:
Cusco - Lares - Cuncany - Sondor
At approximately 5:30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in our private tourist vehicle. During the journey, we will make a stop in the Sacred Valley (2,800 m) to enjoy breakfast.
We will then continue by vehicle to the village of Lares (3,250 m), passing by the Lares Hot Springs, where you will have time to relax in the natural thermal waters (average temperature between 28°C and 34°C).
Afterward, we will continue to the village of Cuncani (3,700 m), where our hike will begin. Along the way, we will discover impressive granite and andesite mountains. After 2 to 3 hours of hiking, we will arrive at a scenic spot where we will enjoy our lunch.
After lunch, we will continue hiking for about 2 more hours until we reach our campsite in Sondor (3,900 m). Here, the local community will warmly welcome us. They will introduce us to their families and share their traditional skills, including how they transform alpaca wool into colorful and beautifully crafted textiles
Included
- Pick up hotel
- Private transportation from the hotel to Lares Valley
- High-quality camping equipment (Sleeping mats, dining tent with table and chairs, and portable toilet service).
- Meals during the excursion (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners – vegetarian option available)
- Professional guide in English or Spanish
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Not included
- Breakfast on the first day of the excursion and lunch after the Machu Picchu visit
- Sleeping bag
- Bus ticket for the descent: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes after the tour
- Extra expenses
Day 2:
Sondor – Huacahuasi Pass – Auroray Cocha – Yurac Cocha – Pucara
After an early breakfast, we will take a less-traveled path for about two hours toward Huacahuasi Pass (4,700 m). This is the highest point of the trek, and the presence of snow in the area makes reaching the summit even more spectacular.
While enjoying the stunning natural scenery, we will pass by two beautiful lagoons known as Auroray Cocha and Yurac Cocha, where we will stop to enjoy our lunch.
After lunch, we will walk through a Queuña forest, where we can discover the rich flora and fauna, especially various Andean birds that thrive at elevations above 3,600 meters.
Our campsite will be located in the Pucara area (3,000 m), a place from where we can begin to appreciate views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Included
- Private transportation from the hotel to Lares Valley
- High-quality camping equipment
- Meals during the excursion
- Professional guide in English or Spanish
- Cook and kitchen equipment
- Wranglers and pack mules for camping equ
Not included
- Breakfast on the first day of the excursion
- Last Lunch on four day
- Sleeping bag
- Bus ticket Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Extra expenses
Day 3:
Ispaycocha - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
06:30am
After a nutritious breakfast it's back on the trails as we begin to descend through a stunning valley for about two hours. We'll pass a forest of Queuña (Polylepsis Incana), an arboreal species whose destruction in Peru for burning and commercial logging has been lamentably thorough.
12:00pm
Arrival at the community of Huylloc, also famous for its rich textiles woven on traditional looms, where we'll enjoy a delicious lunch and a rest before descending for about two hours more to arrive at Puma Marca. Here we'll be able to spy ancient Inca terraces still in use today. During the Nov to March rainy season, Puma Marca may be quite snowy.
15:00pm
Arrival at the town of Ollantaytambo, which has been continuously inhabited since Inca times and still retains its original Inca urban planning, with constructions built atop Inca bases. For this reason this Sacred Valley town is often referred to as a "living museum". It's also a very popular bird-watching site. Here, we'll catch a train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, the base-town for Machu Picchu Archeological Complex, known colloquially as Aguas Calientes.
18:00pm
Arrival to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), where we will accomodate ourselves in our comfortable hostel.
19:00pm
Dinner in a local restaurant. Afterwards we'll retire to the hostel where we'll be spending the night.
Included
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- 01 Breakfast / 01 Lunch / 01 Dinner / Snacks
- Hostel in Aguas Calientes (Continental Breakfast Included)
Not included
- Admission: Aguas Calientes Hot Springs (optional)
- Discretionary Spending (Extras)
Day 4:
Machu Picchu - Cusco
06:00am
After an early breakfast in the hostel, we'll head to the Lost City of the Incas and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu.
07:00am
Bus to the citadel, where we'll have a guided visit of Machu Picchu Archeology Complex of about 2 hours. Your guide will explain the history and significance of the most important and beautiful parts of the ruined city, ending the tour at the center of every Inca city, the famous Intihuatana, the sun clock that aligns with the equinoxes, at the Sun Temple. Afterwards you'll have free time to explore on your own and take photos.
12:00pm
Return by bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), where you'll have free time for lunch. (This lunch is not included in the tour price.)
18:00pm
We'll board the train to return to Cusco via Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station, where our transport will be waiting to take us to Cusco.
21:00pm
Approximate arrival to the city of Cusco, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or hostel.
Included
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- 01 Continental Breakfast
- Rountrip Bus: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu.
- Admission: Machu Picchu
- Train: Aguas Calientes - Cusco
- Transport back to Hotel in Cusco
Not included
- Discretionary Spending
- Lunch & Dinner
- Lodging in Cusco
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4 days / 3 nights
Departures: Daily Departures at 7:30am
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Aditional information about this service:
Included in the tour:
- Private transportation from the hotel to Lares Valley
- High-quality camping equipment (We use professional tents: Doite Kailas 3 Model, extra light / 4.5 kg, and Doite Himalaya Model, extra light / 4.5 kg; both are spacious for 2 passengers. Sleeping mats, dining tent with table and chairs, and portable toilet service).
- Meals during the excursion (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners – vegetarian option available)
- Professional guide in English or Spanish
- Cook and kitchen equipment
- Wranglers and pack mules for camping equipment
- One mule or horse for passenger luggage (6 kg allowance)
- Emergency horse
- Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary (subject to circuit availability)
- Entrance to the Lares Valley Hot Springs (optional)
- Bus ticket up: Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes
- Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
- First aid kit and oxygen
No included in the tour:
- Breakfast on the first day of the excursion and lunch after the Machu Picchu visit (Day 4)
- Sleeping bag (If you do not have one, we can provide it for an additional cost of USD 20.00 for the trip)
- Bus ticket for the descent: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes after the tour
Recomendations:
- Warm Coat
- Sunscreen & Sunglasses
- Trekking Shoes
- Insect Repellent
- Extra Money in Soles
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Purifications Tablets
- Camera
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Q: What is the Deposit Payment Process?
Pre-arrival deposits are required for tours in order to reserve tickets, entrances, and lodging. The amount may vary but is generally around 50% and can be paid in a variety of methods depending on your location. These methods include payment by credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, and Western Union.
Q: Can I Join or Leave a Tour During its Duration?
If you are interested in only a segment of a tour package, it is more recommendable to reserve individual day tours and transport, or to request one of our tour specialists to create a custom itinerary for you. (Read our terms and conditions)
Q: Are There Age Restrictions on the Tours?
The only restriction is that you must be at least 18 years old if you are traveling independently, otherwise you must be traveling with an adult. There is no upper age limit, but please disclose any health or mobility concerns so that we can ensure that your trip is as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.
Q: How can I change or cancel my reservation?
Any cancelation or change of services should be requested in writing, via email to the specialist making your arrangements. Regardless, it is important to remember that there exist cancelation and modification policies for each program, for which we invite you to review the general terms and conditions.
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