G Adventures: Lares Trek Adventure
Travel Style: Active
Unleash your adventurous spirit with hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking escapades around the globe, crafted for outdoor enthusiasts.
Age Requirements: 12+
Service Level: Standard
Stay in charming, comfortable tourist-class accommodations. Travel via a mix of public and private transport for an authentic experience.
Tour Type: Small Group
Travel in close-knit groups averaging 12 explorers (max 16), offering a personalized adventure. Group sizes may vary based on the trip—check specific itineraries for details.
Physical Demands: 4 – Demanding
Challenge yourself with high-altitude hikes and rigorous activities, designed for healthy, active travelers.
Region: South America
Duration: 7 Days
Dossier Code: SPLT
Collection: Planeterra Project
Trip Overview
Trade the usual trails for something extraordinary on the Lares Trek. Over three days, trek through Peru’s Sacred Valley, connecting with local communities and soaking up breathtaking mountain views. Visit a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op and a pottery community, then cap it off with a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu, where a guided tour awaits.
Highlights & Inclusions
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Your G for Good Moments:
- Ccaccaccollo Women's Weaving Co-op Visit
- Parwa Community Restaurant in the Sacred Valley
- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Workshop
- Cuncani Community Campsite
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Sacred Valley guided tour
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Pottery-making demonstration
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Guided 3-day Lares trek
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Aguas Calientes stay
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Guided tour of Machu Picchu
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All transport between destinations and activities
Meals Included:
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
(Budget USD 130–170 for additional meals.)
Your Expert Guides
Every trip is led by a G Adventures Representative in Cusco and a specialist Lares Trek CEO (Chief Experience Officer). Our team takes the hassle out of travel and introduces you to local gems, ensuring every step of your journey is unforgettable.
Transport:
Train, private van, and hiking—your adventure is as much about the journey as the destination.
Solo Travelers:
No extra costs for traveling solo! You’ll be paired with a same-sex roommate in twin or multi-share accommodations.
Accommodations:
4 nights in hotels, 2 nights camping under the stars.
Group Size:
Small groups, big memories. Average 12 travelers, with a maximum of 16.
Pack your boots, embrace the altitude, and dive into the heart of Peru with G Adventures. Ready to earn your hiking stripes?
Day 1 Cusco
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Lares Trek
Depart Ollantaytambo by van to Lares town where the hike begins. Spend the first night at a G Adventures-supported campsite in Cuncani.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Lares Trek
Start early to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,800m/15,748 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Lares Trek/Aguas Calientes
Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night's rest at your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back towards Cusco by train.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Cusco
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
