Lares Trek Private Service
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Lares Trek Private Service
By Conde Travel
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This trek follows a path through deep green valleys, towering mountain passes, small rural villages, chilly snow caps and communities herding farmers whose way of life has essentially not changed since hundreds of years ago. The Lares trail is located east of Cusco. This journey is the perfect option if you are looking for something more off the beaten path than the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Difficulty: Moderate.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 5-70
Duration: 4 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional guide English / Spanish.
- Private transportation from your hotel, Cusco - Lares.
- Horsemen and horses to carry all the luggage camping.
- Cook and assistant cook.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Kitchen tent.
- 4 person tents for 2 people. Very comfortable and safe for your backpacks.
- First aid kit.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Expedition Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Aguas Calientes
What's not included- Sleeping bag.
- Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day.
- Horses to carry your luggage or to ride.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Portal de Comercio 145, Cusco 08002, Peruthe tour starts in Cusco
Pickup details- It is collected from different hotels while it is near main square
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:- Plaza Regocijo, F2M9+5X2, Cusco 08002, Peruplaza
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28581P43- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Bring your passport or a copy.
- Your full name, passport number, country and expiration date of your passport will be required upon booking.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28581P43
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Itinerary
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2 stops
Day 1
Cusco - Lares Hot Springs -...
Day 2
Wacawasi - Epsaycocha (D, A, C)
Day 3
: Epsaycocha - Patacancha -...
Day 4
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu -...
About the operator
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- 331juanandr_sm0 contributionsSuper fun, interesting and great meals!We had Jhon as our tour guide and we had an amazing tour. He knew everything about Inca culture and the local flora and fauna (we tasted around 5 different types of fruits as we hiked). The meals were great, and always included a starter, a main dish and dessert. Breakfasts were also very good and provided the fuel needed for all the activities one does throughout the days. Rafting and Zip lines were awesome too. We felt super safe, the guides were very experienced. Would definitely recommend taking this tour with Jhon!Written September 18, 2024
- Sightsee603158717720 contributionsSo much more than we thought!It was an amazing experience from start to finish! We were lucky enough to have Jhony as our own private guide who made our trip very memorable! He’s very knowledgeable and shared so much about the history, his culture and stories of his trips. Getting to know him was a pleasure and a highlight for us. The activities are fun, the food is fresh and delicious, the trail is breathtaking and the people are so happy, friendly and genially want you to enjoy their culture and have a great time! We’ve always wanted to experience the Inca Trail and see Machu Picchu and if we had just done it our self we would have missed out all the little towns, the food and the people! If you want to switch off from the outside world and reset while being active - we’d 100% recommend. Trip of a lifetime.Written September 12, 2024
- Wander457331335440 contributionsBest tour I’ve ever had! I cannot recommend it enoughEduardo and Conde travel made my 4 day jungle hike an excellent experience. I planned to do this trip as I wanted to do more activities than just walking on the way to Machu Picchu. On day one I found out it would just be a private tour as no one else was booked on the same day as me with Conde. I thought this was good as it meant we could walk at my pace but bad because it’s good to socialise with other guests. Fortunately for me the activities were combined with other tours/groups so I ended up doing each of the activities with a different group. The cycling was one of the funnest things I’ve ever done starting over 4000m down the 1500m and it definitely gets warmer heading into the jungle. Then the ecohostal on night one was amazing and one thing I have to say with Conde travel was that the food in all of the places is fantastic. The accommodation is also very good. This is what for me differentiates Conde from the other tours as you spend somewhere between £50-100 more than other tours for the 4 days but you stay in hotels instead of hostels and every meal is 3 courses with too much food rather than not enough. The white water rafting was fun and you get an opportunity to cliff dive from around 4m which is not compulsory but i found it enjoyable and added to the experience of the day. The next day we walked through the jungle and be prepared TAKE REPELLENT. The mosquitoes are not fun. The hot springs are enjoyable but when I went there was only one of the several pools open so it was a bit busier than I’d expected. Again the food was fantastic in Santa teresa for dinner and breakfast. I enjoyed some socialising with other groups after hours as you get approx 7:30pm onwards to enjoy yourself or with others every night. The next day was the zip lining which was very fun and a great experience. Then the walk to Machu Picchu pueblo - Aguascalientes. The town is a bit more expensive and touristy as you’d expect. Onto Machu Picchu and it was amazing Conde travel had got me the earliest time possible 6am and by paying the extra for the bus up I was basically the first person into the park and this is where Eduardo shone. He had explained lots on the journey to Machu Picchu but his knowledge and happiness to answer all the questions I had was fantastic. I enjoyed all the moments at Machu Picchu. I had paid extra for huanyu picchu and for me it was worth it. This gave me an extra ticket to Machu Picchu as well so it allowed me to leave go to the toilet and have some food before going back into the park using a different route so I could see more and then to climb huanyu picchu. After this Eduardo also let me know I could use a shower for 10 soles in the hotel we had been in that night which allowed me to feel much fresher for the train and bus back to Cusco. In short 5* out of 5 I’m not sure there’s much that could have been improved with this tour and it’s been the highlight of my trip. Thanks againWritten September 9, 2024
- 766warrend0 contributionsThe Conde travel Choquequirao 4 day trek.After an interesting start with 3 name changes of guide, and a change from tents to refugios, it was a great trip. Abel our guide was great, and a shout out to Flor Grande, who did a great job behind the scenes.The track and Chocquequirao were excellent and well worth the hard trecking. Could be a 5 day trip, taking some of the pressure off the ascents which were tough.Written September 6, 2024
- 533nelah0 contributionsI would recommend this tripI had really amazing experience. I enjoyed the whole trip. My tour guide Timmy was really experienced and made my trip even better.Written September 2, 2024
- Matteodessi0 contributionsGreat immersion into culture4 days through various experiences such as rafting, biking, zip line and trekking. Thorough the heights of the inca trail, to the exploration of the process of coffe anc coca uses and making to the walk through the jungle. Everything was done in details and taken care of. Jimmy's knowledge and patience really made it even better. I'm glad I ended up with them.Written August 28, 2024
- scottdolphin0 contributionsTour guide for life!!Absolutely unreal!! Noé our guide was an absolute legend. Knew how to keep the flow going n provide the laughs. He knew his history n information about all our surroundings, even all the top secret knowledge!! Could not recommend Noé more!!Written August 11, 2024
- ivyg3670 contributionsGreat Trip! A bit rushed at the end!90% of the trip was absolutely incredible! The rafting was an unexpected highlight, the biking was beautiful, and hiking was as well. The zip lining was fun, but most of the activity involved standing in line. My biggest complaint would be on the last day, the tour company booked me and my boyfriends Machu Picchu hike ticket and our train ticket way to close together. We recognized this as soon as we reviewed our ticket times, and we brought up the concern immediately. The tour company assured us that it would be fine, we would make it! And while we didn’t make our train time, we were not able to complete our hike, and we had to rush with all of our gear to do so. I wish the tour company would’ve been more realistic with the timelines they set us. For that reason I had to knock off a star. The food and accommodations were amazing. It was such a nice experience where everyday had some amazing variety. The food was a little repetitive in its offerings, but everything tasted great! You will be tired, stinky and it will be a lot of adventure in a short amount of time, but it was totally worth it! I highly recommend! Just so you are aware, you are carrying your own bags for the 1.5 days of hiking! No sherpas here so pack light!Written August 4, 2024
- LoveTravel5856980 contributionsA must do!!!!Amazing trip! Words can’t describe how wonderful this was. The food and service was excellent, they had plenty of people caring for us. Our guide Jose was terrific, he was very knowledgeable on the Camino and the culture. Most of all he was so excited to share his culture with us. He truly loved his job. It was very rewarding to learn about Peru and the Incas with such wonderful team.Written July 11, 2024
- 682sierraf0 contributionsBest guide and small groups hiking the Inca Trail with Conde TravelHiking the Inca Trail with Conde Travel and our tour guide Jose was a wonderful experience. We had a much smaller group of three couples compared to most other companies on the trail, which allowed us to set our own pace and felt more like a private tour. Jose was such a supportive and friendly guide, our entire group loved hiking and learning with him. We miss him already! The views are incredible, but the people made the experience so much better. The porters and chef were fantastic and all the food was delicious. They even managed to find the ingredients to make a cake after finding out my birthday was at the end of the hike while already two days into the trail. Highly recommend Conde Travel for a more personalized experience hiking the Inca Trail!Written July 8, 2024
- O4546LOdavidm0 contributionsGreat trip!I highly recommend that you select conde travel if you choose to hike the Incan trail. They prioritize smaller groups which made the group bond a lot more and it was easier for everyone for hike at their own pace. Some other companies have over 15 people, which seems cumbersome and less intimate. Jose was a great guide. He was knowledgeable about the history, the trail, and managed a fun trek. The porter team was also top notch. The food was great and copious. Honestly, I don’t have any negative things to say.Written July 8, 2024
- 387kennc0 contributionsJose Antonio and team BEST tour guideI’m a beginner hiker and new to this kind of activity so I didn’t know what to expect, on our arrival Jose was extremely open, helpful, and informative. He covered every imaginable corner you could and will face on the activity and gave us tips needed to fully enjoy every second of it. During the hike with amazing views he would set times for us to take our instagram worthy photos and would even be our cameraman and would make sure we liked the photos. He even organized a birthday cake surprise for one of our friends on the hike whose birthday landed on the last day. If your looking to checkout any kind of activity in Peru like Machu Picchu or rainbow mountain and anything around it I recommend asking for Jose to truly enjoy everything you paid for!Written July 7, 2024
- Departure002538234650 contributionsBest guide in PeruHad an excellent time. Really well organised trip, the activities en route were very enjoyable and the accommodation was all very good. Highlight was definitely our tour guide “big daddy”, he was great fun and very helpful. If you can book with him definitely would recommend. We did the jungle trail Machu pichu, and would highly reccomend.Written June 27, 2024
- E9071OJandyl0 contributionsFantastic experience, highly recommend this tripThis trip was fantastic! We had an incredible time, 5 out of 5. The mix of hiking, biking, rafting, and ziplining is a wonderful way to experience the Inca Jungle. Jhimmy was a fantastic guide who provide a lot of information and answered our questions about a wide range of subjects with ease. The 2nd day of hiking is long and challenging but a great experience on parts of the actual Inka trail. Machu Picchu is a captivating and amazing place. This trip was perfect for us as I was not interested in just 4 days of hiking that most other tours contain. We ended up with a small group of 4 and we all were fast friends which only enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this trip.Written June 20, 2024
- kevinsB258RA0 contributions3-day adventure with splendid finish on Machu Picchu!On a 3-days tour with Jhon - our all hand and knowledgeable guide who took care of us at every moment! 5/5 Overall great tour packed with activities - were doubtful about the zip line and rafting but definitely worth it in such astonishing jungle environment. Top A-class material and funny/carrying guides - safety first but let's have fun! On the downside - we were expecting more of a real off-road mountain biking for half a day. In the end you are equipped for hard downhill but only go down on road for approximately 50km crossing little streams in some occasions. The views are splendid and the ride pleasant but not the activity/intensity we were expecting. Hotels are on the budget side and it's understood but the last night in Aguas caliente can be improved - no windows, little ventilation and fairly noisy. Surely can be discussed with the agency upfront for better options. Definitely recommend to nature and adrenaline lovers!Written June 17, 2024
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May 2019 • Couples
When we were booking for our Machu Picchu tour we were overwhelmed with the choices! We booked with Kandoo tours and later found out we were with their smaller company called conde travel. We have nothing but praise for the company, we went to see them at their office the day before the tour to get all of the info which was unnecessary because our lovely guide Jair came to our hotel the night before and have us a step by step run through of the next four days, we were extremely lucky because our tour ended up being private due to another couple pulling out! The tour was amazing, we saw THE most beautiful landscape I can ever imagine and got the chance to camp with locals and enjoy local culture. The chef was incredible, i am a Vegan and had three full fresh vegan meals provided for me every day, my boyfriend is a meat lover and enjoyed both every meal that was given for him too! The horse man that helped us throughout the trip was very attentive, we enjoyed both of their company.
Jair was an amazing guide, he helped us through the hardest sections, taught us about the landscape and filled our heads with great Inka knowledge.
Also the hostel we stayed in the night before Machu Pichu mountain was very clean, the nicest hostel I’ve seen.
We would highly recommend this tour and these three staff members in particular!!
Thank you X1000!!
Jair was an amazing guide, he helped us through the hardest sections, taught us about the landscape and filled our heads with great Inka knowledge.
Also the hostel we stayed in the night before Machu Pichu mountain was very clean, the nicest hostel I’ve seen.
We would highly recommend this tour and these three staff members in particular!!
Thank you X1000!!
Written May 10, 2019
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