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Lares Trek & Machu Picchu - 7 days

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Tour Overview

PRIVATE TREK: Discover the captivating city of Cusco, before embarking on an exciting trek through breath-taking mountain scenery and exploring the spectacular 'lost city' of Machu Picchu. Get off the beaten track and travel deep into the heart of the Andes Mountains on the Lares Trek, Peru's most popular alternative to the Inca Trail. Passing through remote villages, meeting friendly Quechua people and trekking up to 4500 meters above sea level where you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Aruraycocha Lake.

Start

Cusco

End

Cusco

Destination

Cusco

Days

7

Pace

Medium

Range

Private

Max Group Size

Min 7 - Max 16

Min Age

7

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Trip Code: LTAMP

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

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    Cusco - Independently explore the captivating ancient capital of the Inca Empire

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    Lares Trek - Embark on one of the most scenic treks in the world, hiking through the rugged Andes Mountains

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    Aruraycocha - Admire the incredible views from the highest point of the trek (4500 MASL), looking down at the beautiful Aruraycocha lake

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    Machu Picchu - Marvel at the world famous Inca citadel, which is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

3 nights 4 star hotel in Cusco, 1 night 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes and 2 nights camping in 2-man tents on the Lares Trek
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day during the trek (if you would like vegetarian food or a special diet, please let us know in advance)
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 7
3-day Lares Trek - all camping and cooking equipment is provided apart from your sleeping bag, which can be hired locally
Escorted by a bi-lingual (English & Spanish speaking) local guide on the trek, with cooks and horsemen
All relevant transfers and transportation
Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and Aguas Calientes to Poroy
Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

Not Included

International flights and visas
Sleeping bag - can be hired locally
Tipping - refer to the Tipping paragraph in the Trip Notes for further information
Evacuation: in the event of a serious medical injury, we will coordinate with your travel insurance company to arrange evacuation.

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

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    There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

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    This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

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    Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration7 days
StartCusco
EndCusco
StyleTrekking Tours
Max Group16 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $1,570
per person

Dates and availability

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