Peru · Trekking

3-Day Lares Valley Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco with Homestay

3 Days Round trip from Cusco Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Archaeological Park of Pisaq
02 Explore the lagoons and the local flora and fauna around Quiswarani
03 Enjoy spectacular views of the seven waterfalls near Quiswarani
04 Observe the Inca citadel and Intihuatana at Machu Picchu
05 See the Guardian's House, the Agricultural and Urban sectors, and the Religious Area

Trek to Machu Picchu via the Lares Valley, exploring beautiful lagoons, subtropical streams, and the area's varied flora and fauna. Visit the Archaeological Park of Pisaq, learn about its customs and heritage, and experience local traditions in Cancha Cancha before continuing through Quiswarani. Travel on to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu to discover some of Peru's most remarkable archaeological wonders.

Trek to Machu Picchu via the Lares Valley, exploring beautiful lagoons, subtropical streams, and the area's varied flora and fauna.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Písac, Ollantaytambo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco, Pisaq and Trek to Cancha Cancha

We start at 6:00 am by picking up guests from their hotel. Then, in our private transport, we will travel to the Archaeological Park of Pisaq. Together with our guide, we will visit a local man who will tell us about its history and the value it had in Inca times.
We will have the option of enjoying our breakfast while welcoming the surroundings and taking in the environment, so we can begin our walk with the necessary energy.
We will continue to Huaran, where our team of riders and horses will be waiting for us to start our walk. We will prepare ourselves with suitable clothing and then begin ascending for 3 hours until we reach Cancha Cancha, where our chef will welcome us with a delicious lunch to recharge.
In Cancha Cancha, located at 3900 masl (12800 ft), we will set up our tents for the night and then enjoy activities with a local family while learning more about their traditions and customs.
After dinner, we can enjoy a beautiful sky full of stars and learn a little about Inca astronomy.

Day 02

Quiswarani, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu Pueblo

After a nutritious Andean breakfast, we will begin our walk of approximately 7 hours until we reach the Pachacutec Pass, located at 4500 meters above sea level (14800 ft), the highest point of our trek.
From here, we can enjoy beautiful views of the landscape, surrounded by mountains, lagoons, glaciers, and flora and fauna typical of the area, such as llamas, alpacas, and falcons. Along the way, we will also have a spectacular view of the seven waterfalls located near Quiswarani.
When we arrive in Quiswarani, our transport will be waiting to take us to Ollantaytambo.
In Ollantaytambo, depending on the departure time of our train, we will board the train heading to Machu Picchu Pueblo, where we can rest in a comfortable hotel.

Day 03

Guided Tour of Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

After breakfast, together with our guide, we will board the bus that will transport us for 40 minutes until we reach the Inca citadel and begin our guided tour. Along the way, our guide will tell us the history of Machu Picchu and explain its most important areas.
Among them, we can visit the Guardian's House, the Agricultural Part, the Urban Part, and the Religious Area. The visit takes approximately 2 and a half to 3 hours.
After taking memorable photos and finishing the tour, we will return by bus to Machu Picchu town, where we will have enough time to have lunch, visit the hot springs of Machu Picchu, and present ourselves 30 minutes before the departure of our train to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transfer will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco directly to your hotel.