4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
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4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Experience the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
04 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the trekking adventures through the valleys and Andes of Lares in Peru. Enjoy incredible panoramic views of mountains, glaciers, and herds of alpacas and llamas grazing along the hiking trail. Throughout the hiking tour, it is worth mentioning that Lares is ideal for taking unique photos.
The expedition of Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days begins at the heights of Quiswarani. Then ascend to the seven mini waterfalls of Coyalay to reach the Condor pass or the Pachakuteq pass to descend from there to the town of Huaran and then continue by train to the splendid Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to visit it.
The Andes of Lares is one of the best excursion alternatives to get to Machu Picchu through Lares Trek 4 Days of experience walking through the Andes de Lares since camping in spectacular places is one of the best experiences in the Cusco region; we encourage you to explore the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days on your next vacation.
Overview
4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Behind the great Sacred Valley, we have the hiking trails of Lares; there are several trails to access the Andes or the Valley of the Incas; venture through one of the best hiking trails to reach the highest point of the Andes, “the condor pass, also known as Pachacuteq pass” during the excursion you will see beautiful herds of Andean camelids such as alpacas and llamas; take some magnificent photographs before reaching the Amazon jungle of Machu Picchu.
- Day 1: Cusco travel to Quiswarani (Lares) – Hiking to Coyalay
- Day 2: Coyalay Hike to the Condor Pass & Cancha-Cancha
- Day 3: Cancha-Cancha Trek to Huaran & Aguas Calientes Overnight
- Day 4: AM Visit Machu | PM Return to Cuzco
Trip Details
Details About 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
- Type of trip: Hiking, camping, adventure, history, culture.
- Suitable for: people in good physical condition
- Difficulty: Challenging.
- Considerations: Consult the availability of entrance to Machupicchu mountain and Huaynapicchu mountain.
- Starting altitude: 3200m / 9515ft.
- Highest Altitude: 4650m / 15,200ft.
- Walking distance: 72 km.
- Longest Day: Day 2, approximately 22 km / 11 miles.
- Coldest night: Day 1 around 0º Celsius.
Photo Gallery 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Highlights
The Best of 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
- The fantastic adventures in Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days is one of the best in Cusco, Peru.
- Discover the Andes, accompanied by several alpacas and llamas, during the expedition to the Inca Valley towards Machu Picchu.
- The traditions, culture, and Andean folklore do protect by the inhabitants of the villages of Lares; let’s visit the Andes of Cusco before visiting Machu Picchu.
Why You´ll love the 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
The remarkable expedition through the trails of Lares Trek is an unusual excursion through the heights of the Sacred Valley or the foothills of the Sacred Valley Mountain range. The Lares hiking adventure features fantastic panoramic views of the Pachacuteq mountain pass, the Lares hot springs, and many other highlights of Lares, Peru. Lares Trek is quiet hiking and less congested to explore, combined with the nature of the Andes.
The exceptional walk through the trails of the Lares Valley leads us to observe the traditional way of life of the last descendants of the Incas, who still maintain their indigenous traditions. Therefore, the Lares Trek is one of the best trekking options in terms of cultural contact with trekking experience before reaching the cloud forest of Machu Picchu.
4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Itinerary
In this section, discover the details of the Lares trek program to Machu Picchu by trekking through the Peruvian Andes via the Lares Mountain range to cross the Condor pass and then descend to the town of Huaran “Sacred Valley”; then we travel by train to Machu Picchu for a guided visit to the Inca citadel, we invite you to read the development of the complete itinerary.
BRIEFING 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Please note that you will need to attend the pre-hike briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before the first day of the hike. We organize the informative talk at the hotel reception where the travelers are staying.
We recommend arriving at least a day before your excursion to acclimate to the altitude before your hiking adventure. Spending a full day in Cuzco (3,249 m/10,659 ft) relaxing and drinking plenty of water is usually enough to acclimate most people.
PRESENTATION OF 4 DAY LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
Cusco – Kiswarani – Coyalay
The fantastic Lares trek begins with the transfer service at the beginning of our adventure; we arrive at Coyalay to start walking through Lares, observing seven spectacular mini waterfalls of Coyalay; Above Coyalay, we camp near a beautiful lagoon.
Synthesis of the hiking
- Land trip start time: 05:30
- Travel time from Cusco to Kiswarani 3,834m/12,578ft: 3 hours
- Walking distance: 10 km/ 6.2 miles. 3.5 hours
- Hiking Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.
- Lowest trekking site: None
- Highest hiking place: Coyalay 3,850m/1,2631ft.
- Camp Site: Coyalay
Food
Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner
Physical Level
Moderate
Walking Distance
10 km/ 6.2 miles
Hiking Time
3.5 hours
Min Altitude
3,834m/12,578ft
Max Altitude
3,850m/1,2631ft.
Map 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Coyalay – Condor Pass – Cancha-Cancha
Today we border part of the Coyalay lagoon to ascend towards the Condor pass; The views of the Pachacutec glacier with its Andes mountains are surprising. After being dazzled by the views of the mountain pass, we descend through the mountains towards the Cancha-Cancha camp, a local folkloric base camp where the locals wear their traditional clothing representative of the Andes of Lares.
Compendium of the hiking
- Walking distance: 14 km/ 8 miles. 07 hours
- Hiking Difficulty: Challenging.
- Lowest trekking site: Cancha-Cancha
- Highest hiking place: The Condor Pass or Abra Pachacuteq 4,400m/14,435ft.
- Camp Site: Cancha-Cancha 3,750m/12,303ft.
Food
Brekfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner
Physical Level
Demanding
Walking Distance
14 km/ 8 miles.
Hiking Time
07 hours
Min Altitude
3,750m/12,303ft
Max Altitude
4,400m/14,435ft.
Map 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Cancha – Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes Overnight
Just three and a half hours from reaching the end of the trek in Huaran, we have an early lunch and then head to the Ollantaytambo train station in our private vehicle; in the afternoon, we board our train service to go to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Summary of the hiking
- Walking distance: 09 km/ 6.2 miles. 3.5 hours “descent.”
- Hiking Difficulty: Moderate
- Lowest trekking site: Huaran
- Highest hiking place: Capuliyoc
- In Huaran, we board the transport to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Information about the train service from OLLANTAYTAMBO TO MACHU PICCHU
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Service route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to MACHUPICCHU PUEBLO
- Train class: THE VOYAGER 45
- Train departure time from Ollantaytambo train station: 16:36
- Visitors must be inside the railway premises At 16:06. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at the Aguas Calientes train station: 18:09
Aguas Calientes elevation: 2,000m/6,562ft.
Food
Breakfast, Lunch
Physical Level
Moderate
Walking Distance
09 km/ 6.2 miles.
Hiking Time
3.5 hours
Min Altitude
2,065m/6,774ft.
Max Altitude
None
Map 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Tour | Afternoon Return to Cusco
Explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on a 2-hour guided tour exploring the great Inca temples such as the Temple of the Sun, the Inca quarries, the sacred plaza, the water mirrors, etc. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco by train and vehicle, leaving the visitors in their respective hotels.
Hiking & Tour
- Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
- Two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu.
- NOTE: NO FREE TIME according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require more time, book a new entrance ticket
AFTERNOON, board your train service to Ollantaytambo and Return to Cusco City.
Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Class: THE VOYAGER 44
- Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 14:30
- Travelers must be inside the train facilities At 14:00; otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at OLLANTAYTAMBO train station: 16:04
When you arrive at the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, go to the waiting area where our staff will wait for you. Look for a sign with your name on it.” Group Name: 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco “Hotel.”
Cusco Overnight: Travelers organize and reserve their hotels
Food
Hotel breakfast
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
2-hour guided tour
Min Altitude
2,065m/6,774ft.
Max Altitude
2,430m/7,972 ft.
Map 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
What to Bring
- You must bring your original passport to show to the train service, Lares Trails, and Machu Picchu
- Daypack
- A small travel bag for Machu Pichu (You can store your main suitcase safely at Hotel Cusco.)
- Water bottle: “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Machu Picchu; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
- Good, sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, Waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel; let’s conserve flora and fauna of the seventh world wonder.”
Notes of 4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu:
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4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025
SEASON TOUR 2025:
Private service (2 people minimum to book)
USD$ 931. per person
Group service (3 people minimum to book)
USD$ 719. per person
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HOTEL “AGUAS CALIENTES”
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PER PERSON & Per Night
Gringo Bill’s Machupicchu
+$25. DBL/MATRIMONIAL | +$43 Suite
Inti Punku Machupicchu
+$25. Standard | +$33. Superior | +$39. Junior Suite | +$63. Senior Suite
Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
+$29. Traditional | +$35. Superior | +$45. Suite
Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu
+$35. Standard SGL/DBL | +$80 Suite
Jaya Suite Machupicchu
+$40.
El MaPi ByInkaterra
+$69. Superior Deluxe SGL or DBL | +$91. Suite SGL o DBL
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
+$244. Superior | +$271. Superior Deluxe |+$298. Junior Suite | +$389. Junior Suite Deluxe | +$488. Suite | +$555. Inkaterra Suite
TRAIN SERVICES
By PeruRail / PER PERSON
+ $35 Vistadome train (one way: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU) Outbound Journey
+ $55.00 Vistadome train (round trip: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – POROY)
+ $65.00 Vistadome train (back and forth: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO) + Transfer to Cusco from Ollantaytambo
+ $445.00 Hiram Bingham train (Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY) Inbound Journey
EXTRA TICKETS
+$75 Huayna Picchu
+$75 Montaña
+$60 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services:
- Machu Picchu Fee
4 Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu College students$20 off
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Travel Guide
Before the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
It would be best if you did not forget for any reason: sun hat, sunglasses, sunblock, insect repellent, all this at any time of the year. If you come from November to March, in the rainy season, you should also bring a waterproof jacket or rain poncho and appropriate mountaineering boots. Also, for the higher parts of the tour, you should bring thick winter clothing, gloves, a scarf, and a wool hat.
Assume you will not have electric power available for the first three days, so your electronic devices should be 100% charged. You can bring spare batteries or portable solar-powered chargers. Do not overweight your backpack; pack the essentials.
Attend the guide’s orientation talk (briefing) the night before the Machu Picchu tour, and respect the tourism rules in the citadel. Stay constantly hydrated with non-carbonated bottled water. Please read the itinerary of the Lares-Machu Picchu Picchu trek.
During the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
Have snacks such as cookies, energy bars, chocolates, fruits, water, etc., available to replenish your energy and take away hunger between meals. But don’t forget to bring small plastic bags for waste. Our country has a policy of conservation of ecological and cultural heritage.
The walking pace is average, with established rest intervals, but you can rest at any time; a staff member will accompany you to join the group later. Using a walking stick is of enormous help; it will give you more balance and thrust, resulting in energy savings. We rent them at reasonable prices. One of the best tips is to bring coca tea; it is a natural and harmless way to provide mental and physical energy and overcome the effects of altitude.
The temperature will increase as we get closer to Machu Picchu, so have your sunscreen and insect repellent ready. Otherwise, warm up when necessary and enjoy the excellent geography and fauna of the Andean highlands of Cusco and all the other attractions of the Lares 4 days tour.
Tips during your visit to Machu Picchu Sanctuary
One of our mandatory tips is to comply with the rules governing tours in and around the citadel. The guide will inform you about all this the night before. Above all, do not damage the ruins or the complex grounds; use sneakers or boots with soft soles and no spikes.
Our guide will be ready to answer any questions you may have. If you wish, we have as an additional option the Huayna Picchu hike (the highest Mountain in the citadel); you must book it before starting the Lares 4 days tour.
After your Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
After an unforgettable experience as you hike the magical Andean heights, you may wish to continue experiencing the Cusco region’s thrills. You may want to continue with the adventure, and our tips are a trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, trekking to the 7 Colors Mountain, and an excursion to the Humantay Lagoon. Or else go to the paradisiacal Altiplano region: Puno and Lake Titicaca.
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