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Lares Trek To Machu Picchu 3 Days

HUARAN- CANCHA CANCHA- QUISHUARANI-AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN - MACHU PICCHU
2 to 8 Persons

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Lares Trek 3 Days

The Lares trek, 3 days, is a short hike that has a distance of 30 kilometers, and is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places we have in Cusco.

3-Day Lares Hike is the option if you don’t want to book the “Classical Inca Trail”This is the best alternative due to geographical and historical region (Snow, in the Native Quechua language, means: “Apus gods who preserved the vital liquid water, by making offerings, so that they never lack water their fields of cultivation). Also, we can see lagoons (that in Quechua is translated to “Qochas” a place of the origin of the Incas – natives from this area still make special ceremonies to those lagoons.

You can also see in the Lares trek to Machu Picchu, many South American Camelids typical of Peru, Chile, and Argentina, especially many alpacas, llamas, and guanacos, who 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 hike from the Lares trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, you’ll meet traditional local people who are cheerful and still wear the ancient traditional attire (bright and colorful) of the original natives from the area.

This 3-Day Lares Trek is definitely for those individuals who like to hike, attain more historical knowledge, and meet people, seeing their daily Andean lifestyle, in contact with the Pachamama (“Mother Earth”). This trek towards Machu Picchu also allows you to fully enjoy the microclimates and unique landscapes, along with old-fashioned cuisines and fresh natural products. We have a very experienced cook who will surprise.

Trip Details of the Lares trek to Machu Picchu

  • Tour Name: Lares trek to Machu Picchu 3 days 
  • Tour/Trek Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
  • Location/Terrain: Lares Community, Machu Picchu,
  • Accommodation: beautiful campsites and a hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Acclimatization: Due to the high altitude, we recommend 2 days in Cusco before embarking on our Lares trek to Machu Picchu
  • Adventure Rating: Strenuous trek
  • Activities: Trekking/ Camping
  • Altitude: 4200m/16,139ft
  • Departures: every day  with 2 or more people
  • Customizable: Yes!

Itinerary of Lares Trek To Machu Picchu 3 Days:

Day 1: CUSCO- HUARAN- CANCHA CANCHA

“Ready for the adventure”; Pick-up at 5:00 a.m. at your hotel. Then, 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. Afterward, we travel to Calca (30 min.) and have a delicious breakfast. It’s here that we will begin our adventure towards the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu.

Here you’ll link up and meet our porters and staff, who will be like your extended family.

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 inhabitants of this region and observe maize (corn” and potato fields. You’ll continue for approximately. 3 hours, on a gravel road until having lunch. After lunch, we recommend a “siesta”. Then we will walk at approx. 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 2 days. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a traditional adobe house and learn about their way of life. As per the Peruvian tradition, we definitely recommend taking presents like clothing, toys, especially books, and pencils. After this interaction with the local kinsman and women, we’ll return to the camp for dinner and rest for the day.

Day 2: CANCHA CANCHA – QUISHUARANI-AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN

We awake at 5:30 a.m. with a refreshing “coca tea” (helps with the altitude sickness), then are taken to a 5-star hotel where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing for our “Second Day: Lares Trek to Machu Picchu”.3 days 

This day will not only be full of activities, but it will also be a bit challenging as we ascend to the top of the trek (Approx 4 hrs.) called “Pachacutec”. Then we’ll enter into a tiny town called “Acopata” to enjoy a delicious cup of coca tea while sightseeing the crystalline lagoons and observing part of the sacred valley. The trek will have its ups and downs (1 hr. Approx) till we reach our lunch area near a lagoon with abundant “trout”. Later, we’ll walk to the community of Quishurani, where we will await our bus that will take us to “Ollantaytambo” (2 hrs. Approx), then aboard our train to Machu Picchu (1:40 train ride). After arriving, you’ll rest at a hotel.

Day 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

After a delicious early breakfast, we will board the bus transporting us to the Majestic Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”.   The trek leader will impart the history of this mystical place.  We will have the opportunity to visit the “Temple of the Sun”, the “Royal Palace”, the “Main Temple”, the “Temple of the Three Windows”, and the “Sun Dial”.  Here, we promise an unforgettable experience.  After your guided tour, you’ll have free time to do your own exploring.

If you have reserved your visit to “Huaynapicchu” (tickets limited to 400 per day – not included), you’ll begin your hike at 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. please coordinate with the Tour Guide for your visi,t depending onthe  Municipality’s programmed time.

There are many more activities that you can do.  These activities are optional (not included with the package), for example, the “Puerta del Sol” (2 hours hike up and down), where you will appreciate the Inca city from a different viewpoint.

In the afternoon, we catch the train to reach the City of Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo, we will have transportation waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Lares Trek To Machu Picchu 3 Days

  • Four-person tent for every 2 people.
  • Chef
  • Excellent meals:
  • Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, and rice, foods that are rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking. (Vegetarian, vegan, or special diet meals upon request)
  • Tea time before dinner (tea, coffee, coca, biscuits, popcorn).
  • Boiled water provided from the 2nd day (for drinking)
  • Wake up to coca tea in your tent
  • Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every day
  • Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gel
  • Oxygen Tank & First Aid Kit
  • Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
  • Horse to transport 8 kg of your gear
  • Duffle bag for your gear
  • Train ticket
  • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
  • One-night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (double occupancy)
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
  • Tips: Guide, Cook, Horseman.
  • Water on Day
  • First breakfast and last lunch
  • Hiking sticks
  • Sleeping bag

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 in $USD

  • group price:  $450 per person

Discounts:

  • Student Discount 20$ dollars
  • Those under 15 years will pay as a student: US$20.00
  • Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00

Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):

  • Machu Picchu Mountain climbing:  USD 60.00 (Need to book in advance)
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 60.00 (Need to book in advance)

 packing list to Lares Trek To Machu Picchu 3 Days

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.

  • 2 t-shirts
  • 2 hiking pants at least
  • 4 sets of undergarments
  • 3 sets of hiking socks
  • Bathing Suit for the thermal waters
  • Couple Fleece/ Thermals
  • Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º Celcius.
  • Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
  • Comfortable shoes for camp
  • Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
  • A small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
  •  Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek

Why Choose Go Treks Peru

100% Locally Owned by a Tour Guide
Go Treks Peru was founded by Elisban Condori, a local tour guide with years of experience leading treks to Machu Picchu. His goal is simple: to offer top-quality, authentic experiences led by passionate professionals who truly know the Andes.

Fair Work Conditions
We believe in ethical tourism. That means no exploitative working hours and fair pay for all our staff. We work with trained, freelance professionals who have the flexibility and respect they deserve.

Personalized Service
At Go Treks Peru, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We tailor each tour to your preferences, always focusing on small groups to ensure a flexible, high-quality experience. For us, personal means unforgettable.

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All of our treks are 100% eco-friendly. We follow a strict “leave no trace” policy and encourage our travelers to protect nature and respect local communities at every step of the journey.

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