Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 5 Days / 4 Nights

Today we’re going to start our day with a hot cup of coca tea before breakfast which will be around 6:30am. After breakfast we’ll start the last part of the Lares trek by walking down to the local road which should take about 40 minutes. From here we will take local transportation to Ollantaytambo which should be a 30 minute drive. Once we’re in Ollantaytambo you can roam around town and admire the Inca architecture left behind and still in great condition, have lunch, and even visit the local ruins (entrance ticket to ruins not included in itinerary). Today we’ll stay in a hotel in Ollantaytambo, giving you a chance to take a hot shower after hiking for 3 days!

After an early breakfast at our hotel we’ll take the early train to Km 104 also known as Chachabamba. From Km 104 we’ll hike up for about 1 ½ hours before we reach the first Inca Trail control point at Chachabamba. Here we’ll also visit the local archeological ruins before starting our hike for about 3 hours to reach Wiñayhuayna. In Wiñayhuayna we’ll have a box lunch and visit the ruins. After our lunch break we’ll continue hiking the Inca Trail to Inti Punku (also known as the Sun Gate) which will take about 2 hours. Here you’ll have a good view of the surrounding area as well as your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. We’ll stop for a little while as we admire the view and take some great pictures. From here we’ll hike down to Machu Picchu which should take about 1 hour 10 minutes. We’ll take a little time to take in the view of the majestic city before hiking down to Aguas Calientes. In Aguas Calientes we’ll be staying in a hotel again and after dinner we’ll go back to relax and enjoy the last night together with our group!

On our last day of our Lares and Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, we won’t go hiking but we’ll revisit Machu Picchu to take an actual tour of this enigmatic city. Don’t forget to bring your passport and if you had a student discount when you booked, you will also need to show your ISIC (International Student Identity Card). We’ll take a bus up to Machu Picchu where we’ll have a guided tour of the main areas for about 2 hours. You’ll then have time to roam the grounds on your own so you can soak up the magical atmosphere and take pictures. Afterwards you can take a bus down to Aguas Calientes and from there, depending on your train schedule take your Expedition train to Ollantaytambo. In Ollantaytambo you will be picked up and driven back to the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

• Trekking poles/Walking Sticks (rental $15 for trek)
• Upgrade to a single room ($35 per night)
• Extra horse ($80)
• Sleeping bag ($25)
• Personal tent (rental $35 for trek)
• Upgrade in class from Expedition Train service to Vistadome (panoramic) Train service (upgrade $50)
• Entrance fee for hot springs in Aguas Calientes (10 Peruvian Nuevos Soles)
• We can also provide great prices on hotels for all of Peru (Standard to Luxury)!

• Original passport
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if you have a student discount
• Sleeping bag (can be rented as well)
• Walking boots/shoes
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
• Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bags
• Water, money to buy water along the way or water purification tablets
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Personal medication
• Camera
• Torch with batteries

• Shorts
• Walking sticks
• Plasters and bandages
• Sandals
• Extra money for personal expenses, tips, lunch on last day, snacks, etc. We recommend that you bring around 300 Peruvian Nuevos Soles
• Bathing suit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes

• To qualify as a student, it is necessary to have a valid ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card. Scan the card and email us the copy at the time of your booking for a $20 discount per student!
• For children younger than 17, we offer a $20 discount. Just scan and email a copy of the passports at the time of your booking.

• Itinerary and campsites may change according to the climate and health status of the trekkers.
• Train times for the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo may change according to the train company’s availability and will be confirmed close to the time of the trek. If someone books later than most of the group, we may not be able to provide the same train as the rest of the group.
• Change to earlier/later train time at time of booking (price depending on train availability)
• Tips/gratuities not included but are optional according to the services rendered

For availability of spaces for this service, please contact us info@salkantaytrek.org and we`ll send you detailed information, prices, terms and conditions.

Please keep in mind that significant price reductions are available for groups. All our tours are fully guaranteed, departure every day. Contact us for more information for the tour that you are choosing, or to begin customizing your own itinerary. recommendations:

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