From CAD 1,799
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Embark on an incredible eight-day exploration through Peru's Lares trek with a taste of the iconic Inca Trail. Take a guided tour through the Sacred Valley, stopping at a women's weaving co-op before beginning your hike. The Lares Trek might not be as touristy but it's no less breathtaking with scenic views of lagoons, the snow-capped Chicon Mountain, Andean flora, and opportunities to meet local Quechua people along the way. A guided tour through Machu Picchu at sunrise, the best time to see the Lost City of the Incas, is a suitably stunning way to conclude your adventure.
Highlights
- Visit a local pottery-making community in the Sacred Valley
- Wander the cobblestone streets of Ollantaytambo
- Stay overnight in a community-owned Indigenous village campsite
- Trek through local communities and beautiful Andean scenery
- Explore Machu Picchu on a guided tour
Trip Details
Product Code: 2887
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, private van, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SPLI
Starts: Cusco, Peru
Finishes: Cusco, Peru
Duration: 8 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: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your G for Good Moment: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncani
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Guided Lares trek hike (3 days)
- Guided 1-day Inca Trail hike
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts), camping (2 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Train, private 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 1799 (CAD 225 /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.
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).
Travel through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Meet the women and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing. Opt to pick up some handmade souvenirs and textiles directly from the women who made them.
Have lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa community restaurant. Learn about the G Adventures for Good project and eat a delicious buffet-style lunch. Proceeds of this meal go directly back to the remote community.
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.
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.
Day 5: Lares Trek/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo to enjoy a good night's rest at your hotel.
Day 6: 1-Day Inca Trail
Travel to km 104, disembark the train and start trekking on the Inca Trail. Hike steeply up into the mountains past the archaeological sites of Wiñay Wayna and Inti Pata. Gain insight into the fascinating culture of the Incas en route to the trek's culmination at the Sun Gate. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way, and reach the Sun Gate in the late afternoon.
Day 7: 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. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco.
Day 8: Cusco
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Sophia D. - Traveled, July 2024
What an amazing experience. My expectations were far exceeded. The memories I now have are irreplaceable. As a single woman who loves to travel but does so alone, I want to thank GAdventures for welcoming the single folk and creating a safe way to travel...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Gordon S. - Traveled, June 2024
We had a great time overall largely because Miguel and Cesar were absolutely awesome and we were also fortunate to be part of truly outstanding group of fellow travellers. Going to Ollaytatambo the first night was ridiculous and just meant way more tim...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Hal S. - Traveled, June 2024
The Lares Trek with One-Day Inca Trail was a fantastic mixture to see the beauties of Peru. The Lares Trek gave us the highlights of the Andes without the crowds of the 4 day 3 night Inca Trek and the One-Day Inca Trail portion gave us the highlights of ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Emily M. - Traveled, April 2024
This trip was once in a lifetime for my friends and I. We're so thankful for our guide, Sergio (aka Gato), and the crew. They made this experience so memorable. We felt supported and encouraged while hiking, had amazing food on the trek, and made lif...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2024
Diana D. - Traveled, March 2024
What an incredible experience! Alex & G tours shared so much knowledge about the country & its people, history and vegetation. Their love for guiding was evident throughout and it was a pleasure to share free time with them and the rest of our group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2024
Tessia H. - Traveled, March 2024
It was an outstanding tour and was so happy I did it. The chef and assistant chefs with the support of the workers, Mules abd horse men were fantastic!!! Efrain the second guide was phenomenal!!! Great experience highly recommended
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2024
Rhonda H. - Traveled, March 2024
Alex was great. G tours accommodations were crappy
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2024
John B. - Traveled, November 2023
Amazing. I hope to be able to send some others Leo's way as he made every part of the adventure, more exciting and less stressful. Also, learning how Gadventures helps support local communities was a delight. Its nice to know we were apart of a progr...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023
Megan K. - Traveled, November 2023
Absolutely incredible experience overall, exceeded all expectations. It was the perfect balance of being immersed in the culture and still providing everything needed to be comfortable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/06/2023
Jasmine H. - Traveled, November 2023
Lifelong memories :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Megan L. - Traveled, October 2023
Truly an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Amazing scenery combined with cultural experiences, wonderful CEO, well-organized itinerary. I really enjoyed the combination of the Lares Trek with 1-day Inca Trail, and the day spent touring the Sacred Valley ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2023
Carol S. - Traveled, October 2023
This trip went from a “want to hike Machu Picchu?” text query from my daughter to meeting her in Cuzco 3 weeks later! It was truly a memorable experience on G Adventures with a day adventure to Rainbow Mountain before and a 3 day adventure to Lake Titica...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2023
Lisa P. - Traveled, September 2023
The Lares Trek was an unforgettable hike in the middle of nowhere. I loved that we were the only people for the duration of the while trek, so we could really enjthe beautiful nature.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/27/2023
Daniele V. - Traveled, September 2024
Fantastic experience - so glad we did it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/12/2024
Angela Z. - Traveled, June 2024
Joseph was amazing and our G adventures tour of Peru was one of the best trips of my life. I have used G before and I will continue to use G. Somehow my G Adventures tours get better every time. I would recommend anyone use G:)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Annalise M. - Traveled, May 2024
The itinerary was amazing and I really feel like we got a sense of the local culture and people. The group definitely felt like a family by the end because of all the hard work of the porters and our CEO. The trip was definitely physically demanding and ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/26/2024
Paula M. - Traveled, May 2024
The employees of G Adventures were nothing but excellent. Out of 10 I would rate them as a 12. The tour was excellent and very well planned. I would highly recommend G Adventures to all my friends and family. I will definitely go on another vacation ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Thomas E. - Traveled, May 2024
Great trip with a great group of people and leader
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Kieran A. - Traveled, May 2024
My G Adventures trip was amazing! Thanks to a fantastic guide and a great, supportive team, we achieved something quite special on our trek. Ending at Machu Picchu was a fitting end to a challenging, but rewarding, week of trekking.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Kira E. - Traveled, May 2024
The Lares Trek + One-day Inca Trail was the perfect itinerary. It was challenging but rewarding and our guide offered us amazing insight into the local communities. The scenery was beautiful, the lares trek was peaceful but difficult, and the added one d...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
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