Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4-Day Adventure

We had a wonderful experience with TreXperience ! During 4 days everything was perfect : the communication, the organization, the activities, the equipment... The chief Luiz Alberto prepared us amazing meals (delicious, hearty and gorgeous), et our guide René was so kind, patient and professional. Thank you very much to all the team ! We recommend them without hesitation.

I absolutely loved this experience and would highly recommend. The trip was well organised and the whole team from those in the office, the guide, the horsemen and chefs made it all so easy and enjoyable for us. Our guide was Yovani- wonderfully knowledgeable and passionate, friendly and very patient during the trek when I was finding some parts hard work! He did not rush us through (like I’ve heard some companies do) but rather he encouraged us to take our time and enjoy the journey- this really put me at ease and allowed us to step back and admire the incredible landscapes all around us! The horsemen (we had Viktor and Ernesto from one of the villages on the route) were friendly, professional and so hard working- they put up and took down all our tents at impressive speed and made sure we didn’t have to lift a finger! The chefs (Celso and Daniel) are true magicians, cooking delicious, varied and comforting meals along the way- in a tent! Lots of little extra touches like happy hour (tea, coffee and snacks) and hot water bottles at night added to our comfort and enjoyment. They all take so much pride in their work and want you to have the best experience, which we absolutely did. For me, the trek was a good balance of hiking and feeling like I’d accomplished something whilst also experiencing the culture of the Andean villages, seeing breathtaking landscapes and getting to see some other spots like markets, hot springs, Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo and of course visiting Macchu Picchu on the final day which is as incredible as everyone says! Take warm clothes for the nights and early mornings. I’d also recommend hiring a sleeping bag from them as it was really warm and comfortable.

We booked through Bookatrekking and went with TreXperience. Wehave really enjoyed both the trekking( beautiful nature and scenery) and the the whole experience. The Larestreck is a little less touristic, so you feel like you’re the only one in the mountains. Our small group was very well taken care of by our local guide William, the very good chef freddy accompanied bij chef assistent Juvanil and horsman julian. Because of the Holidays two of them too there 12 year old Boys with him. They helped very wel and want to become a guide one day.

What a great 4 day Larestrek we had. Our guide: William, chief; Freddy Asistent: juvenal and Horsman: Julian have arranged everything and there is delicious cooking, all fresh food and different every day. The larestrek is less touristy, you come to the locals' house and the views are beautiful. Really recommended to do this. The train and bus transport is all arranged and finally you arrive at Macchu Picchu on the 4th day. We rented the sleeping bag, mattress and trekking poles. Especially the last one I was very happy with.

I want to share my experience on the 4-day Lares Trek with TreXperience. From the briefing with our guide Antony the day before the tour until the return to our hotel, everything was organized in detail. From the very first moment, we had a very good connection with Antony. He has the talent of turning historical data into interesting stories, often with a touch of humor, which made every explanation very entertaining. Furthermore, he has great knowledge about the flora and fauna of the region and, thanks to the fact that he speaks Quechua, we were able to communicate with the people of the Andean communities. It was a unique experience to visit an Andean home and learn a little about what life is like isolated in the mountains. During a large part of the tour, we were accompanied by chefs Oscar and Julio, who performed true miracles with every meal. They surprised us with typical dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. The variety was incredible: not a single dish or drink was repeated during the entire trek. They even prepared a cake for us for the last breakfast. We ate as if in a gourmet restaurant, but under a tent and surrounded by the beautiful Andean landscapes. For those who enjoy nature, contact with wildlife and local people, and prefer to avoid tourist crowds, I recommend the Lares Trek without a doubt. Many thanks to TreXperience, to Antony, to Oscar, to Julio, and to Víctor for giving us an experience that we will never forget.