Lares Adventure
Cusco & Machu Picchu, Peru
A slow hike to Machu Picchu
The Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. Your experience on our, 5- or 7-day, lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in the most-remote of mountain hamlets.
Daily expeditions will lead you along seldom-travelled highland trails surrounded by exquisite snow-capped peaks, past roving herds of llamas and alpacas, around impossibly hued turquoise lakes, and through graceful waterfalls.
Your destinations will include fascinating archaeological sites, thought-provoking agricultural and commercial Andean cooperatives, and bustling towns and markets showcasing the flavours of the region as well as the wares of its skilled artisans. Most importantly, you will travel to hidden communities unchanged for centuries for a unique up-close visit with the local people.
Expert guides tailor the experience with an offer of à la carte activities and daily cultural encounters. At each day’s sunset, settle into deluxe mountain lodges run in partnership with local communities, to prepare for a new day of multi-activity adventure and exploration.
You will love
- Escaping the crowds
- Small, escorted group
- Magnificent landscapes
- Meet traditional Peruvian people
- Dine & sleep in trail side lodges
- Adventure in style & comfort
Let us design your perfect itinerary.
5 (or 7) UNFORGETTABLE DAYS
DAY 1 | Cusco to Sacred Valley
Depart Cusco to the Sacred Valley. Option to visit the celebrated market at Pisac or take a moderate hike in the hills and mountains over the Sacred Valley.
DAY 2 | Huacahuasi
Go deeper into the heart of the Lares region. After lunch, choose between visiting a traditional weaver’s village or a scenic drive and a moderate/strenuous hike amidst turquoise blue lakes and towering peaks of the remote village of Huacahuasi.
DAY 3 | Ollantaytambo
Morning visit with the community of Huacahuasi to learn about their heritage and daily life. Then embark on a spectacular hike from the lodge to the adjacent valley leading to the ancient town of Ollantaytambo.
DAY 4 | Machu Picchu
Early morning short hike to Inca storage structures high above Ollantaytambo for magnificent views of the town and the temple and enjoy a guided tour of the fortess before taking the train to Machu Picchu town.
DAY 5 | Cusco
At dawn, begin your visit to Machu Picchu. Prepare to be awed by the skillful architecture of the many Watchtower, the Temple of the Sun, and the royal Inca residences, among many others. Afternoon travel to Cusco by train and private coach.
DAY 6-7 | Huacahuasi (optional)
The optional 7-day itinerary works on a similar framework but provides more time to explore the Sacred Valley and the village of Huacahuasi.
NEED TO KNOW
Start: Cusco, Peru
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Finish: Cusco, Peru
Easy to moderate walking
Minimum 4, maximum 18 guests
Multiple dates available – operates March to December
Single supplement may apply
Flights and insurance on request
Terms and conditions apply – please request a copy of our booking form for all details.
Price is subject to change due to currency fluctuation and unforeseen changes beyond our control
Please contact us for dates, prices and further details
The most delicious meal I had in Peru was on the Lares trek - a traditional Andean feast called a ‘Pachamanca’. Using locally sourced produce, the meal is cooked over the course of several hours in the ground, covered with hot stones and soil. The end product delicious and earthy in every way. A treat when wandering high up in the mountains on the trek, meeting and learning how the locals have survived here for centuries.
Julie McIntosh, Founder of The Classic Safari Company
We loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!
Laurence & Remi Cunningham
Exellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.
Elizabeth Mackintosh
The Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.
Annette Whiley
The trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.
Emma Jeffcoat
Absolutely everything was first class & so well organised.
Simon & Jackie Adams
Thank you for putting together the ancestral adventure of a lifetime. I cannot speak highly enough of the trip.
Jenny Kidd
Classic Safari is the place to go to for "top end" adventure travel.
Ron & Alison Guthrie
We wanted the opportunity to see as many wildlife parks as possible and the Classic Safari Company provided an action-packed itinerary that included six, with 11 tiger sightings and nine leopard. This was overlaid with an introduction to Jaisalmer, Jaipur and the 'real' India. Pench and Panna were the hidden gems of a really great trip, very well organised, seamless and enjoyable. As a solo traveller I felt incredibly safe at all times. I want to go back!
Mark Taylor
It certainly was the best trip we have EVER had. The experiences were mind blowing. We want everyone we know to experience Africa - the animals, the people - magical.
Jo-anne & Dean Mifsud
Thank you for making our trip to Africa so spectacular. The attention to detail really made it special. It really was the trip of a lifetime.
Paul Cozzi
