DAY 1: CUSCO - CALCA - FUNDO HUARAN - CANCHA CANCHA - ACCOPATA.

Machupicchu Condor Trek picks you up at 5:30 AM for a private transfer to the Sacred Valley. Breakfast is served at Huaran Farm (3,000 m / 9,843 ft) before starting the hike along the Cancha Cancha River.

Enjoy stunning Andean landscapes, Polylepis forests, Andean crops, and diverse birds like hummingbirds. After lunch prepared by our professional chef, continue hiking to Acopata (3,950 m / 12,959 ft). End the day with tea, dinner, and breathtaking views of the valley. At night, your guide introduces the Milky Way and Inca constellations.

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi
• Hiking time: 6–7 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner

DAY 2: ACCOPATA – PACHACUTEC PASS – QUISHUARANI – LARES HOT SPRINGS – OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU VILLAGE

Machupicchu Condor Trek wakes you up with a hot drink before breakfast, then begin the 7-hour hike. Ascend to the Pachacutec Pass (4,500 m / 14,764 ft) and enjoy glaciers, scenic lagoons, alpaca herds, steep valleys, and Andean wildlife like hawks and Andean geese.

Descend 3 hours along isolated trails, passing local communities where you can interact in Quechua and see llamas and alpacas. Continue to the Seven Waterfalls and the community of Quiswarani (3,700 m / 12,139 ft). Then take a bus through the valleys to the Lares Hot Springs (3,100 m / 10,170 ft), relax in the volcanic waters, enjoy lunch, and rejuvenate.

In the afternoon, transfer 2 hours to Ollantaytambo, then take the train to Aguas Calientes for dinner and overnight.

• Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
• Hiking time: 7–8 hours
• Difficulty: Challenging to moderate
• Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO TO CUSCO.

After breakfast at your hotel, Machupicchu Condor Trek takes you by bus to Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise over this extraordinary Inca city. Explore the site on a 2-hour guided tour, visiting its agricultural, urban, and religious sectors, and capture unforgettable photos.

Optional activities include climbing Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for panoramic views (reservation required, additional cost), or visiting the local museum or thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.

After the tour, descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and take the train to Ollantaytambo, where private transport will return you to your hotel in Cusco.

• Hiking time: 2 hours
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Weather: Warm
• Meals included: Breakfast

INCLUDED

• Airport transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
• Transporte privado de Cusco - Hacienda Huaran
• Private transportation from Cusco to Hacienda Huaran.
• Comfortable tents (2 people accommodated in a 4-person tent).
• All camping equipment, including dining tent, tables, chairs, and kitchen tent.
• First aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.
• Mules and horses for camping equipment, plus one pack horse for up to 7 kg of your personal items (extra clothing, sleeping bag, etc.).
• Provision of an emergency horse for the group to ensure all participants can complete the trek.
• Private toilet tent for our group only.
• Comfortable foam sleeping mat.
• Boiled water for drinking and washing.
• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
• Farewell dinner in Aguas Calientes (tourist restaurant).
• Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes with private room and bathroom.
• Round-trip bus tickets.
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu and Lares.
• Professional bilingual trekking guide (English/Spanish).
• Private guided tour of Machu Picchu.
• Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
• Local taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

• First breakfast.
• Last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance fee to the hot springs.
• Personal tent (available at an additional cost).
• Sleeping bag (available for rent from our company).
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains.
• Entrance to the Inca Bridge and Sun Gate.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Original passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
• Valid student card (if you booked as a student)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage:  2-3L (Please bring reusable, not disposable bottles)
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Sleeping bag (this can be rented from MACHUPICCHU CONDOR TREK)
• Headlamp: essential
• Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN THE DUFFEL BAG

• 2 t-shirts
• 2 hiking pants at least.
• swimsuit
• 3 sets of undergarments
• 3 sets of hiking socks
• Fleece/ Thermals
• Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C
• Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
• Comfortable shoes for camp
• Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger
• Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash
• Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
• Large plastic bags will be provided at the office to line your duffel
• Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us for $00 USD

TOILETRIES

• Face moisturizer
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Personal medications
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.

LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU – TOUR PRICE

Embark on a beautiful and unique 3-day adventure to Lares and Machu Picchu, available year-round. Enjoy the freedom to choose your own departure date and experience this unforgettable journey with just two travelers to start the adventure

GROUP PRICE IN SHARED SERVICE.

• $499 USD per persona.   

  A group tour means other trekkers can join your adventure. You’ll hike with people of different fitness levels, but our expert guides ensure everyone enjoys the journey at their own pace

PRIVATE SERVICE PRICES.

• 2 Persons – $598 USD per person 
• 3 Persons -$581 USD per person
• 4 Persons – $555 USD per person
• 5 Persons – $535 USD per person
• 6 Persons -$495 USD per person
• For groups of 7 or more travelers, please contact us for a special group price: info@condortrek.com

Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter in Salkantay only Inca Trail!).

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pricing varies based on the number of participants, as this trek offers a more exclusive experience and typically operates with small groups of 2 to 4 travelers. Enjoy a more personalized and intimate journey compared to the popular 4-day Lares Trek.

  Your rate includes an additional pack horse to carry up to 7 kg (15 lb) of your personal belongings. For your convenience, we provide a durable duffel bag so you can safely pack your items for the trek.

AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS:

We offer special savings for travelers in the following categories:

• • Students (18–25 years old) – $25 USD off
    Valid student ID required (must include: university name, student’s full name, photo, and expiration date). A copy of the card must be provided at the time of booking for government verification.

  • Travelers under 18 years old – $25 USD off
    A copy of your passport must be provided at the time of booking.

  • Children under 11 years old – $30 USD off
    A copy of your passport must be provided at the time of booking.