Peru

Classic Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

4 days

Trip Snapshot

Live a real cultural experience through this Lares Trek adventure. You will enjoy a decent amount of hiking and get some amazing views of the snow-capped mountains. The main draw of the Lares Trek is hiking to remote Quechua villages where locals are dressed in their traditional clothes. You will appreciate their unique way of living and how not much has changed in hundreds of years, before finishing your cultural experience with a guided tour of the amazing site of Machu Picchu.

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Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

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Departure City:Cusco
End City:Cusco
Operated in:English / Spanish
Physical Difficulty:Demanding

Travel Styles: Indigenous culture · Hiking · Meet local people.

Things you will do

Hike to remote Quechua villages
Interact with the local communities
Enjoy stunning views of the snow-capped mountains
Visit the archaeological site of Machu Picchu
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Itinerary

Day 1: Cuzco to Lares Town & Trek to Wakawasi (3,850 m)

Day 2: Trek to Patacancha Town (3,800 m)

Day 3: Trek to Ollantaytambo & Train to Aguas Calientes

Day 4: Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco

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