From CAD $1,359 Was CAD $1,699
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Want to hit the cultural highlights of the Sacred Valley while challenging yourself with a multi-day hike steeped in ancient history? The three-day Lares Trail trek is still relatively undiscovered and will surprise you with turquoise lagoons and stunning mountainscapes that are practically your own to take in. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in Inca culture and history along the way, including overnights in community campsites and meet-and-greets with the local Quechua people, culminating in a visit to Machu Picchu led by a local guide.
Highlights
- Explore ruins in the Sacred Valley
- Learn about traditional ways of life and visit local markets
- Conquer the Lares trek and visit Machu Picchu.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2881
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, van, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Active
Supplier Code: SPIT.B
Starts: Cusco, Peru
Finishes: Cusco, Peru
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay Your G for Good Moment: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncani Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery-making demonstration
- Guided Lares trek hike with cooks and porters (3 days)
- Aguas Calientes stay
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (4 nts), camping (2 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Train, van, hiking.
Group Leader
- G Adventures Representative in Cusco, specialist Lares trek CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1359 (CAD $194 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive at any time.
Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will pick you up from your hotel at 15:30h and take you to the local G Adventures office to review the details of your tour.Accommodation - Hotel Prisma
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
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Make stops along the way as you pass through this gorgeous valley – the elevation descends the whole way.Activity - Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers' donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.
Activity - In the rural village of Cuyo Chico in the Sacred Valley, a group of families joined together to create a small business based on their traditional adobe ceramic crafts. Using clay from their surroundings, they mold bowls, plates, and all manner of decorations. Learn about the ceramics process as well as the traditional adobe brick-making that forms the basis of houses throughout the valley, all while taking in a spectacular view of the Pisac Ruins. After the demonstration, peruse the items for sale directly from the artisans in their shop.Activity - Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.Accommodation - Lilium Valle Hotel
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.
The Lares Trek is a scenic, less touristic route to hike through the Andes. It is one day shorter than the Inca Trail but higher in elevation. Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Lares Trek.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Start early and drive (3 hrs) to Lares town where the hike will start with a leisurely pace through the valley of Cuncani. Hike 4km (2.5 mi) to Chancachaca then stop for lunch. Be sure to rest and rehydrate because the altitude here is around 3480m (11,417 ft).
Continue trekking along rocky mountain paths 4.7km (3 mi) to the isolated village of Cuncani. Camp here for the night at 3872m (12,703 ft) at the G Adventures-supported community run campsite. Activity - Spend the night at the Lares Community campsite, owned and managed by the 71 families that belong to the Cuncani community. The earnings from the campsite are allocated for investment in social projects such as health, education, nutrition, and infrastructure improvements to water and electricity.Activity - Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products, for use on our treks. This G Adventures for Good project empowered local Cusqueña women to start their own business in order to reduce the environmental impact of treks in the region. Planeterra provided $10,000 of seed funding for two young entrepreneurs to register their biodegradable products in order to sell them to the tourism industry. "Esencia Andina" is now a successful business that produces biodegradable soaps, detergents, and natural products for travellers, guides, porters, and cooks on our treks.Accommodation - Cuncani Camp Site
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
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain 12.2km (7.6 mi) to its high pass at 4,800m (15,748ft), 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.
Hike downhill another 2.2km (1.3 mi) to QuencaPata, for lunch and to take in the amazing view.
Continue hiking downhill another 2.6km (1.6 mi) to our second campsite near a stream. Sleep tonight at about 4,114m (13,497 ft) elevation.Accommodation - Suttoq Pacchaq Camp Site
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
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Follow the trail to see typical Andean flora and fauna, llamas and alpacas. Descend through the valley of Pumahuanca and meet friendly local Quechua people and explore some Inca storehouses along the way. Trek 3-4 hrs to reach the town of Pumahuanca. Enjoy lunch then hop a van to Ollantaytambo. Continue by train to Aguas Calientes.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Wiracocha Inn
Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back towards Cusco by train.
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins, then head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. Feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Prisma
Day 7: Cusco
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Ewen B. - Traveled, July 2024
The Inca Trail is a challenging trek but well worth it to see Macchu Picchu at the end. This is a well planned tour with guides who know the history, are highly professional and friendly. Also the porters and cooks deserve a mention for carrying impressi...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Gabriel B. - Traveled, July 2024
This was one of the greatest experiences of my
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Artilia R. - Traveled, July 2024
The most challenging experience of my life. (I'm 66 and had a hip replacement 7 months ago) but also the biggest accomplishment of my life! Made me realize my inner strength and motivation surpassed what I believed of myself!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Carolina U. - Traveled, July 2024
INCREDIBLE! One word. I have recommended Peru to all my friends and family and even more recommendations for G Adventures. I can't wait for the next one :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Michelle K. - Traveled, July 2024
Our guides Raul and Katy made a great job and they were always there to support us. Their motivation and knowledge is outstandig.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Lindsay J. - Traveled, July 2024
The Inca Trail trek exceeded expectations in every aspect. As previously mentioned, the staff on this trip (lead guide Nestor, assistant guide Efraim, head porter Alberto, chef Samuel, and the porters of Group #16) were a primary factor as to why this ex...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Megan O. - Traveled, July 2024
This was hands down the hardest but most fun trip I ever took. We lucked out with our group, but it was a really awesome experience. I would recommend making the packing logistics more clear. I understand the 6kg weight limit, but I didn't know until...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
David J. - Traveled, July 2024
Well organised adventure from g adventures.. I applaud Rene. Essiion( guide assistant) the camp porters, chefs that made this trip an experience that I won’t forget for a long time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Robec S. - Traveled, July 2024
It wasn't perfect because of the Bathrooms.It needed more cleaning up and hot showers would be nice ??
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Felicitas S. - Traveled, June 2024
Highly recommended
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Lisa C. - Traveled, June 2024
Everything was great. A special shout out to assistant guide Miguel who was a huge help when I contacted a bacterial infection and parasite. He was wonderful!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Lauren O. - Traveled, June 2024
An incredible experience that taught me so much about Inca and Peruvian culture. It was a gorgeous experience and a great way to connect with nature, myself, and new friends. This is my second time using G and I will continue to use them for all active t...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Jacqueline D. - Traveled, June 2024
Much more than I was looking for. The whole experience was exceptional and more than I dreamt it would be.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Mary B. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a great trip to Peru. Overall experience was great. Our guides Wachy, David JC and Miguel were awesome. The accommodation could improve.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Deborah H. - Traveled, June 2024
Our tour guides for this trip were amazing! And Sam, our travel agent did an outstanding job with organizing and putting the trip together.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Anthony P. - Traveled, June 2024
Our Inca Trail adventure was wonderful! Our guides Nick and Milky were top-notch, our Chef Placido went above and beyond with his meal preparation and the Inca historical sites were just amazing! I will always remember this trip as one of the most intere...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Sébastien R. - Traveled, June 2024
The experience was incredibly challenging but also the most memorable adventure we’ve had. It was truly unique, and we loved every moment of it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Erin P. - Traveled, June 2024
I loved my guides and I loved the overall hike. nick and Melky were amazing, funny, kind, intelligent guides and awesome leaders. Chef Samuel and Plecido were great as well, I loved the food.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024
Samantha L. - Traveled, June 2024
As per usual, G did a terrific job for us in Peru.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/28/2024
Jennifer M. - Traveled, June 2024
It was absolutely an amazing trip and it is hard to put into words what the experience was. It was challenging, scenic, emotional, and an experience inside an experience. Our guides on the trek were phenomenal. Wachy and JC took care of us and encouraged...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/28/2024
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