Ultimate Lares Trek & Inca Trail 5-Day Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Lares Valley
- Trek the historic Inca Trail
- Visit the iconic Machu Picchu
- Experience authentic Andean culture
- Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided 5-day trek through Lares Valley and Inca Trail
- All necessary permits and entrance fees
- Camping equipment and meals during the trek
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transportation to and from trailheads
- Personal hiking gear (e.g., boots, backpacks)
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the availability of permits for the Inca Trail, as they are limited and often sell out months in advance.
- Confirm the trek's departure dates and group sizes to ensure they align with your travel plans.
- Review the cancellation and refund policies in case of unforeseen changes to your itinerary.
Know before you go
- Ensure you have appropriate hiking gear, including sturdy boots and a comfortable backpack.
- Acclimate to the altitude in Cusco before starting the trek to minimize altitude sickness.
- Pack light, as you'll be carrying your own gear during the trek.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Traveler reviews
Fantastic varied trek
We’re a family of 3 (daughter age 10) and had a brilliant experience with TreXperience. The whole team took great care of us from start to finish. The Lares trek was beautiful (even if we didn’t get the sweeping views over the pass due to snow) and so quiet - it felt special to be somewhere remote and to have the chance to see how the communities live. Seeing alpacas and llamas on the mountains and amazing stars added to the experience. We took time to acclimatise beforehand in Arequipa, Cusco and Sacred Valley and all of us were fine up to 4750m. Our guide, Royer, was amazing and taught us a lot about local plants, traditions etc, and we enjoyed playing cards together in the evenings. The chefs, Beto and Erica provided excellent meals and catered brilliantly for my gluten free diet - we are in awe of what they create! We then joined a different group for days 4 and 5 and loved the Inka trail too. The scenery, flora and fauna was totally different from the high Andes - this was something we especially liked about this trip. Our guides Gilbert (Mr G) and Danny took great care of our whole group, ensuring everyone could go at their pace. Machu Picchu was incredible and surpassed our expectations. Gilbert was incredibly knowledgable and we got so much out of our visit. Getting to see Machu Picchu on days 4 and 5 from different vantage points added a lot. The TreXperience team also knew the best photo spots! We would absolutely recommend TreXperience to anyone.
Experience of a lifetime
We did three days on the Lares Trek and were pleasantly surprised to find out we were the only ones booked on this trip so it ended up being more of a private tour. Sebastian was the most incredible guide we could’ve asked for, he made our trip unforgettable and taught us so much about Peru history, culture, and people. Our chefs Tiburcio and Eliseo made incredible meals every day and even made us a cake to celebrate on the final day. Our horseman Gironimo helped get all of our gear through the hike and made sure everything was set up for us in camp. Our drivers Hayme and Edwin took us safely through all the winding roads to reach our destinations. Thank you to this incredible TreXperience crew we really had the most amazing time and wouldn’t have changed a single thing! On the Inca trail Daniel was fantastic, so knowledgeable and made sure we were set up wherever we went. We met some lovely people in our tour group and had a wonderful time going up to Machu Picchu.
Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail, best of both worlds
Had the most amazing tour. Our guide Elias and crew Felix, Benedicto & Leandro provided us with a carefree experience. The landscapes were wonderful and the food was excellent. As a bonus it turned out Elias is a great photographer so we get to take home beautiful memories AND stunning pictures. Would recommend this to anyone who prefers a more off the beaten track and less crowded hike through the Andes. Combined with the Short Inca Trail, this tour provides the best of both worlds as you get to see the cultural site of Machu Picchu as well. For this second part, our guide Virgilio and his team shared their knowledge and humor with us and taught us the ins and outs of the Incas. Again, high quality food and sights to remember.
Salkantay 5D trek
Epic journey through the mountains on the Salkantay trek. Roger and Beltran were amazing guides. The food that Ismael cooked was delicious and everyone looked forward to each meal.
The Salkantay for an older couple.
. My husband and I took the trek with the goal of completing it. Everything about it was amazing. first the food, wow! Ismael and his team went above and beyond. The flavors were always beautiful. The mango ceviche was a stand out among many others. Roger and Beltran our guides were always extremely attentive to everyone. Roger provided us with valuable history and information about flora and fauna that we would never know if doing it alone. Beltran provided extreme care and help to one couple the entire journey and I know they are forever grateful. If you want to experience a trip of a lifetime I hope you get this crew, I can’t say enough. Many memories were created with our group and I am so thankful for a trip of a lifetime!!!