The 4 Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco That Earn Their Price

1.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

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

Hike from Lares through Wakawasi and over 4,400-meter Ipsayccocha Pass, camp with local communities, then reach Machu Picchu by train. A bilingual guide, cook, horses, meals, tents, and one Aguas Calientes hotel night are included. Percy may lead some departures.

“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

Follow the quieter Lares route with local guides such as Manolo, Elias, Sara, or Anthony, cross a 4,700-meter pass, camp beside a highland lake, then enter Machu Picchu via the Short Inca Trail. Expect small groups, hearty meals, porters, hotels, and a demanding but deeply rewarding five-day schedule.

“I recently did the 3-day Lares Trek combined with the Short Inca Trail, and it was amazing! As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and well cared for by the entire team. Our guides, Anthony and Gilbert, were fantastic—they’re both from the region, so their knowledge of the area, history, and culture was incredible. Their passion really brought the trek to life, and they spoke great English, which made everything easier.”

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3.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

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

Trek from Pumahuanca through remote Quechua villages, alpine lakes, and a 4,400-meter pass before reaching Lares hot springs, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu. A bilingual guide, chef, camping gear, meals, train, buses, and hotel are included. Strong fitness and altitude preparation are essential.

“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 hiking from Lares through high Andean valleys, camping beside lakes, meeting weaving families, and crossing 4,750-meter Condor Pass. You’ll visit Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu, with meals, mules, a guide, hotel, and Vistadome train included.

“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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