4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

Get off the beaten path on your trip to Machu Picchu during this 4-day, 3-night trek along the rugged Lares trekking route. This trek is designed for the travelers who find tranquility within nature and want to get off the well-beaten path. This rarely visited region offers travelers a perspective into the real lives of Andean farmers and how they aggregate the land. Embark on a 4-day journey to fabled Machu Picchu along the Lares Trek and experience Peruvian life en route. This trek follows the wonderful valley, high mountain passes and rural villages under snow capes from the Andes. Herding communities have arisen under these conditions and whose way of life has not essentially changed since the last hundreds of years. Finish your trekking experience by catching the train to Aguas Calientes, ascending to the amazing Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the morning to beat the crowds. Includes hotel pick-up, professional guide, bus and train transfers, two nights of camping and one night in a hotel, high-quality camping gear, and a horseman and mules to help carry baggage.

Highlights:

• Avoid the crowds on a 4-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
• Hike the ‘path less traveled’ to the famed Inca citadel
• Pass remote villages and snow-capped mountains
• Visit Ollantaytambo and its ancient agricultural terraces
• Enjoy a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
• Savor the wonders of Machu Picchu with both a guided tour and solo time to explore
• Combine incredible scenery, stunning archaeological sites and ample activity
• It is recommended to spend at least 2 days acclimatizing