Lares Trek 3 Days To Machu Picchu

PACKING LIST TO LARES  TREK 3 DAYS

Personal trekking gear and a sleeping bag are required for the 3-day lares trek. We include sleeping bag for those who don’t bring their own, as well as trekking pole rentals for those who prefer them. We give the necessary downtime for this hike.

For your convenience, we’ve compiled the following suggested items to bring on the Lares trek:

Clothing:

• Footwear suited to hiking
• Wool or synthetic hiking socks
• Long trousers (like leggings or hiking pants)
• T-shirts or other lightweight tops
• A sweater or coat made of fleece
• Raincoat or poncho is required.
• Wear a warm hat and gloves
• Clothing suited for swimming or use in hot springs.
• Flip-flops or sandals
• Wet towel

Gear:

• Daypack (20-30L)
• Bag for sleeping in (good for temperatures between 32 and 41 degrees F, or 0 and 5 degrees C).
• You can rent one from the business if you do not already have one.
• Flashlight or headlamp (with spare batteries)
• Trekking poles (preferred but optional), which the company can provide if you don’t already own a set.
• Sunglasses
• Hat or cap to protect from the sun
• Hydration pack or water bottle (at least 1.5 liters)
• Individual hygiene items (such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap)

Optional:

• Imaging device or mobile phone
• Power bank or portable charger
• A book or e-reader to pass the time with
• Feast on some trail mix, dried fruit, or energy bars as a snack.
• Soles (for spending on souvenirs and other goodies)
• Dress in layers, and carry both warm and waterproof clothing or rain ponchos, as the weather in the Andes can be unpredictable.

Document you must have with you on the trek

• First Edition Passport
• To receive a student discount, you must have a valid, original student ID.

Note: You can bring up to 7 kg of personal items with you on the trek, and Machu Picchu Tours will give a duffel bag for you to use. A day hike requires only the essentials, all of which you will take in a tiny backpack. The duffel bag will be easily accessible at each campground, so you may keep all of your other items in there.

PRICES: LARES TREK 3 DAYS: SEASON 2023

The pricing for the Lares trek 3 days varies based on the number of participants in a group. If you’re interested in joining an existing group, inquire about departure dates and availability. If you don’t find a suitable group for your preferred dates, you can start a new group, and the initial price will be determined by the number of registrants. The final price will be adjusted according to the total number of travelers in the group.

GROUP PRICE 400$

LARES TREK 3 DAYS  FAQS

HOW DO I RESERVE A SPOT ON THE 3-DAY LARES TREK WITH THE INCA TRAIL HIKE?

To reserve your spot on the 4-day Lares Trek with us, first click the BOOK NOW button located at the top of this page. Next, choose the day that you want to depart, and then proceed to fill out all of the personal information required for each participant. The final step is the payment, which you can do using either your credit card or your debit card.

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Yes! During the four-day hike with Lares to Machu Picchu, you have the option of storing your belongings either at our office or at your hotel, depending on which option is more convenient for you.  Please pack only the items that you absolutely require for the four-day walk to Machu Picchu.

AFTER I HAVE BOUGHT THE PERMITS, IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE?

We regret to inform you that this cannot be done. After purchasing permits for Machu Picchu, the government of Peru does not allow us to make any changes to our itinerary. Machu Picchu permits are not transferable nor refundable. Passport numbers are the only pieces of information that can be updated with the government’s permission.

DO I NEED TO BRING THE ORIGINAL COPY OF MY PASSPORT ON THE LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU THAT LASTS FOR FOUR DAYS?

Yes! You need to bring the original copy of your passport, and it is of the utmost significance that it should be the same passport that you submitted to us in order to reserve your Lares trek permit for four days. Both at the Machu Picchu checkpoint and again when you board the train, your passport will be thoroughly inspected.

UPDATING PASSPORT NUMBERS

If you are planning to get your passport renewed, you can go ahead and book your Lares trek 4 day permits by sending us an email with a copy of your old passport. If you do not have your previous passport with you, any other form of government-issued identification will suffice as long as the name is the same. Once you acquire your new passport. To update the information on your permit, kindly send a copy of your new passport to our email address as soon as possible.

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO SPEND ALL 4 DAYS OF MY LARES TREK IN THE SACRED VALLEY?

Sadly, this is not the case. Every one of our excursions begins in Cusco.

THERE ARE TOILETS IN THE LARES TRAIL

Yes there are rustic toilets in the campsites, but in the lunch places especially on the 2nd day, you will have to use the Inca toilets, that means in nature and don’t forget to take with you the toilet paper.

THERE IS ELECTRICITY ON THE LARES TRAIL

Fortunately, there the different campsites where you can charge your phone or camera batteries, but in case there are, you can bring your portable batteries or power banks.

THERE ARE STORES TO BUY ON THE LARES TRAIL

Yes, you can buy some snacks or some rehydrating drinks but because of the distance, it is more expensive than the normal price.

 LARES TREK WITHOUT GUIDE

Hiking the Lares trail to Machu Picchu is possible but you will have to take into account many important aspects such as walking above 13000 feet, also the time to adapt to the altitude at least 2 days in Cusco and there are several hiking options some easier than others.

The weather is very changeable in the mountains, especially in the rainy season makes it difficult, sometimes The snow often cover the trail, unless Aigua hikers and you can follow them, also dogs and people who do not speak Spanish.

In general, so that you can have a good experience is advisable to go with a travel agency and thus know the Inca culture deeply.

LARES TREK DISTANCE

The most common Lares trek covers a 37 km pathway, starting in Lares Hotsprings, throughout Quiswarani camp to Huaran hamlet in the Sacred Valley. It involves a 3-day trek, and after the 37 Km hike, the adventure ends with a magical visit to Machu Picchu park on the fourth day.