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If you didn’t get the permits for the Inca Trail 4 Days, this is the best alternative because of the geographical and historical region we can see lagoons (which in Quechua translates to “qochas”, a place of origin of the Incas – natives of this area still do special ceremonies to those lagoons. You can also see many typical South American camelids from Peru, Chile, and Argentina, especially many alpacas, llamas, and guanacos, which were especially sacred to the Incas (llamas played a very important role in transportation, and some were used in sacrifices as a form of sanctification for a good yield in crop production.
Along the Lares trek and the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu for 4 days, you will meet local people who are cheerful and still wear the traditional (bright and colorful) attire of the original natives of the area.
It is definitely for those people who like to hike, gain more historical knowledge, and meet people, seeing their everyday contact with Pachamama (“Mother Earth”). Also It allows you to fully enjoy the unique microclimates and landscapes. We have a very experienced cook who will surprise you.
After walking two days on the Lares trail, on the 3rd day, we will walk the original short Inca trail to Machu Picchu passing through different Inca centers such as Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna, Puerta del Sol, and Machu Picchu
In general, this trail is a combination of adventure and history. Don’t wait any longer and pack your bags so you can have a unique experience with Go Treks Peru
Pick-up at 5:30 a.m. at your hotel. 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, and a delicious breakfast. Afterward, we’ll travel to the Village of Huaran (40 min.). It’s here that you’ll link up with our staff, re-group, and organize for our adventure towards Lares Trek to Machu Picchu.
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 Local People of this region and observe maize (corn) and potato fields.
You’ll continue for about 3 hours, on a gravel road, until lunch. After lunch, we recommend a “siesta”. Then we will walk for about 1 hour until arriving at 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 3 days.
We have a short interaction with the local kinsman and women, and have an early dinner and hot drinks. At night, you’ll indulge in viewing the constellations and snowy peaks.
We awake at 5:45 a.m. with a refreshing hot “coca tea” (helps with the altitude sickness). After packing up, we will continue to ascend, and you’ll find children herding. As per the Peruvian tradition, we recommend taking presents like clothing, toys, especially books, and pencils. In case you have altitude sickness during this steep climb to the top, we’ll have horses to mount while you rest (Approx 4 hrs.) to the peak called “Pachacutec”.
Then we’ll enter into a tiny town called “Acopata” to enjoy a delicious cup of coca tea/soda while sightseeing the crystalline lagoons and observing part of the sacred valley. The trek will have its ups and downs (40 min. Approx) till we reach our lunch area near a lagoon with abundant “trout”.
Later, we’ll walk to the community of Quishurani, still descending for about 1:40 min to stop and have lunch. After lunch, we’ll continue for another 2 hours to reach Quishurani. Here you’ll enjoy the local communities’ way of life, and then you’ll take a bus to Ollantaytambo, 2 hours. Once there Will have dinner and sleep in the camp or hostel
Our adventure begins with a pick-up at your hotel (5:30 a.m.), where we’ll drive to the train station (to catch our train) to “Kilometer 104”.is 1 hour and 30 minutes roughly. Once there, we will pass the control, and our trekking of the Short Inca Trail begins. Our first hike is approximately 4 hours to reach the “wiñayhuayna” archaeological complex. Afterward, lunch will be served. (actually, Will have a box lunch) If you are a vegetarian, let me know,
Following lunch, you’ll continue hiking to towards to the (Intipunku-Sungate), one hour and half then Will have time to take some picture (THE FIRST STUNNING LOOKOUT OF MACHUPICCHU) and then gonna be just 40 minutes to Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world and enigmatic place after a whole, Will have to catch the bus to “Machupicchu Pueblo” and Will have dinner in the restaurant and spend the night in our hostel.
You will need to start off right: breakfast (5:00 a.m.) at the hotel. Then, you will board the bus that goes up to Machu Picchu, which will take approximately 25 minutes to arrive (the gate opens at 6:00 a.m.) Once there, we will have to show our passports, and depending on the circuit, they will give us some necklaces (The best circuit is the 2nd, for this, you have to book 3 months in advance).
We will go to the top, there are 4 platforms where you can take classic photos with the view of Huayna Picchu Mountain, once on the last platform the guide will give an introduction about Machu Picchu and then we will visit the most important places in Machu Picchu such as the Stone Quarry, the Temple of the Sun, the Main Square, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Inca Compass, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains, the Inca Terraces, Food Stores this is the second circuit and the best.
After touring Machu Picchu, you will have to board the bus to Aguas Calientes town and have lunch (not included). In the afternoon, board the train to Ollantaytambo town and then take the bus to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel.
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Note: If you want to stay an extra night, just let us know and we can help book a hotel in Aguas Calientes, as well as your train ticket for the next day
Rangers don’t allow people to carry bags bigger than 25 liters when entering Machu Picchu
No trekking poles are allowed in Machu Picchu
Snacks and water are allowed – in bags-
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 2026 through January 2027. All prices quoted are $USD
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.
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