lares trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places, we have in Cusco.
If you don’t want to reserve the “Classical Inca Trail”, this is the best alternative due to geographical and historical region (Snow, in the Native Quechua language, means: “Apus gods who preserved the vital liquid water, by making offerings, so that they never lack water their fields of cultivation). Also, we can see lagoons (that in Quechua is translated to “qochas” a place of the origin of the Incas – natives from this area still make special ceremonies to those lagoons.
You can also see in lares trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, many South American Camelids typical of Peru, Chile, and Argentina, especially many alpacas, llamas, guanacos, who were especially sacred to the Incas (Llamas played a very important role in the transportation and some were used in sacrifices as a form of sanctification for a good yield in crop production.
Along the hike from Lares trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, you’ll meet traditional communal folk who are cheerful and still use the traditional attire (bright and colorful) of the original natives from the area.
This trek is definitely for those individuals who like to walk, attain more historical knowledge, and meet people seeing their everyday contact with the Pachamama (“Mother Earth”). This trek towards Machu Picchu also allows you to fully enjoy the microclimates and unique landscapes, along with old-fashioned cuisines and fresh natural products. We have a very experienced cook who will surprise.
CAUTION: Please allow a minimum of two (02) days to acclimate before considering to begin your adventure package to Machu Picchu.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Your hotel |
| DEPARTURE TIME | 5 a.m. |
As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffle bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress, and extra clothing.
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2020 through January 2021. All prices quoted are $USD
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“Ready for the adventure”; Pick-up at 5:00 a.m. at your hotel. Then heading towards the City of Pisac (1 hour approx.) there we will have a historical account of the ruins in Pisac while enjoying the sunrise and the breathtaking view of the Valley of Pisac. Afterward, we travel to Calca (30 min.) and have a delicious breakfast. It’s here that we will begin our adventure towards Lares Trek to Machu Picchu.
Here you’ll link up and meet our porters and staff, which will be like your extended family.
First-day trekking; as your adventure begins, it’s a smooth and easy day where you’ll see the natural way of life of the inhabitants of this region and observing maize “corn” and potato fields. You’ll continue for Approx. 3 hours, on a gravel road until having lunch. Afterward lunch, we recommend a “siesta”. Then we will walk at approx. 1 hour until arriving to the camp of the “Cancha field” with an impressive view of the snow-covered mountain and the main road that we are going to follow for the next 2 days. In the afternoon we’ll visit a traditional adobe house and learn about their way of life. As per the Peruvian tradition, we definitely recommend taking presents like (clothing, toys, especially books and pencils). After this interaction with the local kinsman and women, we’ll return to the camp for dinner and rest for the day.
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We awake at 5:30 a.m. with a refreshing “coca tea” (helps with the altitude sickness), then taken to a 5-star hotel where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing for our “Second Day: Lares Trek to Machu Picchu”.
This day will not only be full of activities, but it will also be a bit challenging as we ascend to the top of the trek (Approx. 4 hrs.) called “Pachacutec”. Then we’ll enter into a tiny town called “Acopata” to enjoy a delicious cup of coca tea while sightseeing the crystalline lagoons and observing part of the sacred valley. The trek will have its ups and downs (1 hr. Approx.) till we reach our lunch area near a lagoon with abundant “trout”. Later, we’ll walk to the community of Quishurani where we will await our bus that will take us to “Ollantaytambo” (2 hrs. Approx.), then aboard our train to Machu Picchu (1:40 train ride). After arriving you’ll rest at a hotel.
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After a delicious early breakfast, we will board the bus transporting us to the Majestic Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. The trek leader will impart the history of this mystical place. We will have the opportunity to visit the “Temple of the Sun”, the “Royal Palace”, the “Main Temple”, the “Temple of the Three Windows” and the “Sun Dial”. Here, we promise an unforgettable experience. After your guided tour, you’ll have free time to do your own exploring.
If you have reserved your visit to “Huaynapicchu” (tickets limited to 400 per day – not included), you’ll begin your hike at 7:00 – 10:00 a.m., please coordinate with the Tour Guide for your visit depending on Municipality’s programmed time.
There are many more activities that you can do. These activities are optional (not included with the package) for example The “Puerta del Sol” (2 hours hike up and down), where you will appreciate the Inca city from a different viewpoint.
In the afternoon, we catch the train to reach the City of Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo, we will have transportation waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek To Machu Picchu 3 Days, One of the most beautiful and diverse hikes near Cusco
The best option to know the most important attractions in 2 days in Peru
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