Discovering the wonders of Cuzco, interacting with the locals and conquering the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu.
Avoid the crowds on his independent adventure and head off the beaten track! The challenging Lares trek is a great alternative to the Inca Trail, offering opportunities for insight into rural Andean life as the trail passes through very remote mountain communities, allowing hikers learn about the Inca’s fascinating cultures. Sandwich it between fascinating colonial Cuzco and magical Machu Picchu and you couldn't ask for a more complete Incan experience.
What's Included
- 3 day Lares Trek with local guide and cooks, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Arrival Transfer
- 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners. (Allow USD75-100 for meals not included.)
- Hotel (4 nts), camping (2 nts).
- Train, bus, hiking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) in Cuzco, local guide on the Lares Trek.
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Places Visited
- Machu Picchu
- Peru
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Day 1 Cuzco
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Cuzco
Free day to explore Cuzco or relax. Take an optional Sacred Valley tour, or active options include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Days 3-5 Lares Trek (3B,3L,2D)
3-day guided Lares trek to Ollantaytambo, train to Aguas Calientes.
Day 6 Machu Picchu/Cuzco
Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cuzco in the evening.
Day 7 Cuzco
Depart at any time.
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