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Lares + Inca Trail - 4 days

Trails that lead you back to yourself

  • Duration 4 days / 3 nights
  • From 1265.00 USD
Lares + Inca Trail - 4 days

This journey is for those seeking more than adventure: connection, reflection and transformation.

The 4-day Lares and Inca Trail trek combines the cultural richness of Andean communities with the sacred dimension of walking to Machu Picchu. In Lares you meet local families and discover their ancestral wisdom. You then cross high-altitude landscapes, glacial lakes and steep passes, as demanding as they are inspiring.

The 2-day Inca Trail section leads you through cloud forest and ruins, ending with an unbeatable view of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate.

Service options and prices

Same itinerary, different group format. Prices are per person.

Solo explorers

Group: 1 person

3096.00 USD

per person

A journey for those seeking connection, reflection and transformation. Light logistics and close human support: even travelling alone, you are never isolated.

  • Fully personalised pace, with time to write, photograph or contemplate.
  • Spaces for mindful solitude and inner connection.
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Couples - private service

Group: 2 people

1991.00 USD

per person

An intimate journey: home-cooked breakfasts with host families, Pachamama rituals, then the Inca Trail hand in hand to the Sun Gate.

  • Price per person, on a private service for two.
  • Personalised attention and meals designed to be enjoyed as a couple.
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Explorer families

Group: Private family service

1527.00 USD

per person

Genuine encounters with living communities, ancestral ceremonies and the shared wonder of learning across generations.

  • Children, teenagers and adults: pace and explanations adapted to each.
  • A journey that awakens values, empathy and wonder.
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Friends - private group

Group: 1 to 8 people

From 1265.00 USD

per person

A journey of friendship weaving together culture, mountains and shared triumphs. The price per person drops as the group grows.

  • 1 person: 3,096.00 USD
  • 2 people: 1,991.00 USD
  • 3 people: 1,688.00 USD
  • 4 people: 1,527.00 USD
  • 5 people: 1,436.00 USD
  • 6 people: 1,356.00 USD
  • 7 people: 1,317.00 USD
  • 8 people: 1,265.00 USD
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Itinerary

A journey of immersion and self-discovery: through living ancestral communities, sacred landscapes and ancient Inca cities, at your own pace, you reach Machu Picchu stronger, more inspired and deeply connected to yourself.

  1. Before departure Briefing and Discovering Experience (optional)

    The day before departure, your trip begins with a preparation session with your expert guide to answer your questions and settle the logistics. Complete peace of mind before you set off.

  2. Day 1 Cusco - Ankasmarka - Lares hot springs - Wakawasi

    Your adventure begins with a journey into the heart of the mountains, through sacred valleys and villages that have preserved their ancestral traditions. At Ankasmarka, ancient Inca storehouses invite you to admire the ingenuity of that civilisation.

    At the Lares hot springs you enjoy a relaxing bath, soothed by silence and nature.

    Accompanied by local muleteers and their llamas, you begin the hike to Wakawasi, where you spend the night with a host family. A warm, simple and deeply human welcome awaits you.

  3. Day 2 Wakawasi - Ipsaycocha pass - Patakancha

    Today you reach the highest point of the route, the Ipsaycocha pass (4,420 m). The climb past high-altitude lakes, mountains and immense skies becomes a metaphor for your inner strength.

    The descent leads to the village of Patakancha, where time flows to the rhythm of Andean wisdom. There you share moments with local families and rest, surrounded by stories woven into wool and into the soul.

  4. Day 3 Ollantaytambo - Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna - Aguas Calientes

    You set off early for km 104, the starting point of the 2-day Inca Trail. You visit Chachabamba, an Inca site, then begin the climb through cloud forest to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most magical places on the route.

    Later you reach Inti Punku - the Sun Gate - where Machu Picchu reveals itself in all its majesty.

    You then descend to Aguas Calientes for a well-earned night's rest in a 3★ hotel.

  5. Day 4 Machu Picchu - Cusco

    Early in the morning you enter Machu Picchu, while peace still reigns over its sacred spaces. With your guide you explore temples, squares and viewpoints, discovering the deep wisdom written into every stone.

    In the afternoon you return to Cusco by train and private transport, with a lighter heart and a backpack full of lessons.

Trip highlights

  • A unique combination: living culture + sacred trail. Two days immersed in Andean communities, then the legendary Inca Trail.
  • A real bond with local communities: you live alongside Quechua families and share their customs and stories.
  • Introspective pace: unhurried walks, long pauses for contemplation and freedom to connect with nature at your own rhythm.
  • The Ipsaycocha pass at 4,420 m, among high-altitude lakes, mountains and immense skies.
  • The first view of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku, empty and silent: a moment of intense emotion.
  • Authentic, human accommodation: community homes for the first two nights, a 3★ hotel in Aguas Calientes on the third.
  • Muleteers and llamas carry your gear (up to 8 kg) during the first two days.

What is included

1. Pre-trek briefing

  • The day before departure, a preparation session with your expert guide: itinerary, practical advice and answers to all your questions.

2. Official permits and entrance tickets

  • 2-day Inca Trail permit (from km 104).
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket (circuit assigned subject to availability).
  • Entrance to the Lares hot springs and the Ankasmarka site.

3. Support team

  • Expert bilingual trekking guide with over 12 years of experience, certified in first aid and mountain rescue.
  • Mountain chef: culinary expert in Andean and international fusion.
  • Muleteers and llamas (Lares): they carry your gear, up to 8 kg, during the first two days.

4. Accommodation: homestay and 3★ hotel

  • Days 1 and 2: authentic local family homes, with private, quiet and comfortable spaces.
  • Day 3: a well-appointed 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes, for extra privacy and a well-earned rest.

5. Carefully prepared meals

  • 3 breakfasts, 3 snacks, 4 lunches, 3 afternoon teas and 3 dinners, all made with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Breakfasts: yoghurt, oatmeal, fruit, eggs, pancakes, Andean coffee and hot chocolate.
  • Boiled and filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
  • Vegetarian, vegan or special diets at no extra cost.

6. Safety and emergency equipment

  • Satellite phone for emergency communication.
  • Long-range radios for team coordination.
  • Complete first-aid kit and remote medical assistance.
  • Note: our guides are not authorised to administer medication; please bring your own prescriptions.

7. Transport and tourist train

  • Private transport: Cusco - Lares valley (day 1).
  • Private transport: Patakancha - Ollantaytambo (day 3).
  • Train: Ollantaytambo - Km 104 (outward) and Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (return).
  • Bus Machu Picchu ↔ Aguas Calientes.
  • Private transfer: Ollantaytambo - your hotel in Cusco.

Not included

  • Breakfast on the first day and the final meal back in Cusco.
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance ticket (optional, limited places).
  • Sleeping bag (available for rent at our office).
  • Tips for guides, muleteers and cooks (optional but appreciated).
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
  • Additional porter if you need to carry more than 8 kg.

Interested in this trip?

Write to us and we will arrange your departure, at your pace and with your dates.

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