Overview

Short Inca Trail by Lares Trek 3-Day Overview

CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”

There are many Andean camelids on the trails of Lares; At every step we take, the mountains of Lares look like hills, but they are another mountain formation, an ideal place for alpacas and llamas to live outdoors with incredible panoramic views of the Andes. Also, families descended from the Incas continue to live in the Lares Valley area; Lares Trek is one of the most beautiful walks in the direction of the Sacred Inca Trail towards Machu Picchu.

Trip Details Short Inca Trail by Lares Trek 3 Day

• Day 1: Cusco – Lares Hike to Patacancha – Ollantaytambo
• Day 2: Ollantaytambo – Join the inimitable Inca Trail – Aguas Calientes
• Day 3: Machu Picchu Guided Tour | Return to Cuzco by train and by road

Short Inca Trail by Lares Trek 3 Day Highlights

Highlights 3 day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

• You are looking for alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat! This hike is one of the best to take beautiful photos enjoying hiking.
• The Andes keep several natural landscapes in every corner and place while we travel the trails of Lares.
• One of the best ways to get to Machu Picchu is to walk its cobbled paths like the Sun Gate, seeing the Inca citadel in all its splendor from Inti Punku.
• Experience National Park of Machu Picchu!

Why You´ll love the Short Inca Trail by Lares Trek 3 Day

Awe-inspiring 3 day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

This active excursion covers excellent distances every day. Rely on hiking for up to six hours! But not every day is on tour. The pace is sometimes a little challenging, especially on the second and third days of the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, for customers who choose to do the optional Huayna Picchu trek.

Participants must be physically healthy to compete in the Short Inca Trail by Lares Trek 3 Day. Further training does recommend before departure. You will encounter uneven surfaces, stairs, steep steps, rocky and unpaved terrain, and marked slopes. If you climb the Inca Trail from Machu Picchu, you cannot turn back and must complete the trek until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes. When visiting Machu Picchu, remember that canes are not allowed; hiking poles are permitted on the Inca Trail as long as they have rubber tips. Also, selfie sticks are prohibited, and only folding umbrellas are allowed.

Cusco is 3,500 meters – 11,000 feet above sea level, which may be a consideration for those with heart problems or those affected by altitude. We recommend our explorers consult their doctor before signing up for this adventure. Final routes and activities might change due to weather conditions, etc. We recommend purchasing personal travel insurance to cover accidents or events.

Short Inca Trail by Lares Trek 3-Day Itinerary

The Lares trek has become one of the outdoor hiking destinations to find herds of alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat passing through the Lares Trek hills. In this section, please see the complete and specific description of Lares toward the Inca trail to reach Machu Picchu and explore it after walking through the magnificent trails of the Lares Valley.

BRIEFING Short Inca Trail by Lares Trek 3 Day

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.