The 4 Best Lares Treks Tours from Cusco

1.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $847Our pick

Walk the quieter Lares route from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a local bilingual guide, camping near Wakawasi and Patacancha, then spend a night in Aguas Calientes. You will cross the 4,400-meter Ipsayccocha Pass, eat fresh Peruvian meals, and receive a two-hour guided visit at Machu Picchu. Percy is named as one guide.

“My husband and I went on this tour in May 16. Percy was our tour guide. He's very experienced, funny, helpful and considerate when we went on the hike. His English was also very good. In addition to this, food was awesome and thanks to our chef! It was my first time to go on a hike and the view was absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed this tour.”

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2.Ultimate Lares Trek & Inca Trail 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $980

Spend five days hiking from the Lares Valley to Machu Picchu, with hot springs, a 4,700-meter pass, remote Quechua villages, two nights of camping, and the Short Inca Trail from Km 104. Guides such as Manolo, Elias, Sara, and Anthony have led departures, supported by cooks, porters, and horsemen.

“My sister and I had the most wonderful time with TreXperience. Our experience was top notch all around. We first did the Lares trek with our guide Elias, chef Tiburcio, and horseman Toribio. It was my sisters birthday on the second day and the chef made her a full-on cake despite being camping in the woods without an oven. The food was delicious for every meal (we were stuffed) and the crew made us feel very welcome. It was a super authentic experience. Im glad I stuck to my gut going with this company instead of a more commercial company like alpaca exp.”

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3.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $656Best value

Trade the crowded Inca Trail for a four-day Lares Trek from Cusco. Hike to 4,400-meter passes, visit Quechua communities, see mountain lakes and Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for an early Machu Picchu visit. Guides, meals, camping gear, hotel, transfers, and park tickets are included.

“Edgar was a fantastic tour guide, and really made the Lares Trek a once in a life time trip.”

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4.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 4 days · from $690

Spend four days crossing the Lares region with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, camping beside Andean lakes, visiting weaving communities, and reaching Machu Picchu by train. Manolo and Filio are among the guides associated with this experience. The trip includes meals, mule support, a 7 kg duffle, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and a Vistadome return.

“Un excellent trek a faire en famille ou entre amis, la difficulté est abordable. Cependant il faut noté que le manque d’oxygène et le froid la nuit diminuent nos capacités physiques. Il fait déjà être sportif ou à minima en bonne condition physique. Les paysages sont époustouflants et le guide suit notre rythme (vous pouvez faire autant de pauses que nécessaire) ! Nos chefs cuisiniers étaient excellent, je recommande vivement !!”

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