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Lares Trek Peru 2026 with Llamas ā 3 Days Camping Adventure to Machu Picchu
Experience the unforgettable Lares Trek in Peru with llamas, a unique 4-day, 3-night hiking adventure through the stunning Andes Mountains in the Cusco region, on the way to Machu Picchu. This immersive journey allows you to explore the trail alongside traditional pack llamas, just as local Andean communities have done for centuries.
Along the route, you will pass through remote villages and authentic indigenous communities, where youāll experience the living culture of the Andes. Enjoy breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lagoons, and herds of llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat.
During the trek, you will camp in comfortable tents surrounded by incredible landscapes. At night, enjoy unforgettable stargazing experiences, with clear views of the Andean sky and constellations.
One of the highlights of this adventure is connecting with local Quechua-speaking people, descendants of the Inca civilization who built Machu Picchu. This cultural experience, combined with the natural beauty of mountains, lakes, and traditional farming fields, makes the Lares Trek one of the most authentic and scenic routes in Peru.
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Short Itinerary
- Day 1: Cusco ā Lares ā Huacawasi. Scenic drive through Andean villages, visit local communities, and begin hiking with llamas. Overnight camping in Huacawasi.
- Day 2: Huacawasi ā Izsayccocha Lake. Hike uphill to the Izsayccocha Pass and descend to the lake for camping.
- Day 3: Izsayccocha ā Patacancha ā Ollantaytambo ā Aguas Calientes. Trek down to Patacancha, transfer to Ollantaytambo, and take the evening train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in hotel.
- Day 4: Machu Picchu Day Tour. Early visit to Machu Picchu, guided circuit, and return by train and transport to Cusco.
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Itinerary ā Lares Trek Peru with Llamas (4 Days / 3 Nights to Machu Picchu)
Day One: Cusco Lares Province Then Huaccawasi
We ride our private transport through the Andes mountains for 3 hours and a half, also along the route, we pass many traditional villages and some farming valleys.
Once, we arrive in Lares province, we get our breakfast, and afterward we get our hiking team, and then we get llamas to pull along the Lares road, mainly we hike for 2 hours to the lunch place, after lunch we hike for 2 hours and a half to the campsite named Huaccawasi community.
We stay here overnight in camping tents surrounded by living culture people named Quechuas
Day Two: HuaccawasiĀ Izsayccocha Lake
After breakfast we pull our llamas for 3 hours uphill to the lunch place, and then, still we hike uphill with some little gentle parts for 2 hours to the pass called Izsayccocha pass, then downhill for an hour to the campsite, which is aside of the beautiful Izsayccocha lake.
Day Three: Izsayccocha Patacancha then Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes Town
After breakfast, we get ready for the hike with our llamas, which is gentle downhill path down to Patacancha for 3 hours to the lunch place.
After lunch, we ride our transport for an hour and 30 minutes down to Ollantaytambo, then we ride the night train by 7:pm to Aguas Calientes town, which takes 2 hours.
Today, we are staying in a hotel
Day Four: Machu Picchu Day Tour
Today you get your breakfast in your hotel, then we ride the bus, from Aguas Calientes town up to Machu Picchu for 30 minutes, then we do our tour in Machu Picchu according our circuit tour we have.
Mainly, the tour in Machu Picchu is for 3 hours, following the new rules, then we ride the bus back to Aguas Calientes town and have some lunch, then on the afternoon we ride the train back to Ollantaytambo town, then we ride our transport back to Cusco city, by dropping you off at your place.
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Included
- Private transport
- Tour guide
- Equipment for camping
- Chef along the hiking route
- Food during the hiking time
- Horses to carry all the camping equipment and food
- Some llamas to pull along the Lares trek
NotĀ Included
- The traditional tips for workers
- Some food
What To Bring
- Some warm clothes
- Some rainproof equipment
- Some snacks for yourselves
- Sun hat and sunblock, sun glasses
- Some good hiking shoes
- Hiking sticks
- Some water bottles
- Also, some cash money insoles for the traditional tips for the working team, and there are some handmade crafts on the route
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[price]
- Per person: US$800 in a shared group
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Booking ā Lares Trek Peru with Llamas 2026 to Machu Picchu
To confirm your booking, you need to send us a deposit of US$200 through our PayPal account. Please note that PayPal charges a 7% fee on any transfer, which is paid by the sender. For this reason, the total amount you need to send is US$214.
The remaining balance is paid in cash upon your arrival in Cusco. After sending the deposit, please send the following details to our WhatsApp number: +51 943 388 685:
- Tour date and type of tour
- Number of people
- Address in Cusco city for hotel pickup
- Email address to stay in contact
- Copy of your passport (profile page only) for Peruvian tax purposes
Once we receive the deposit and your details, we will send you an email confirmation of the payment and your tour reservation.
Note: The US$214 deposit is paid via PayPal, and the remaining balance is paid in cash in Cusco, either in US dollars or Peruvian soles, whichever you prefer. Please make sure the final payment is made with clean, undamaged US dollar bills, as torn or damaged bills are not accepted in Peru.
PayPal account for the deposit:
deposit@chacrastravelperu.com
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