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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days with Panoramic Train

5.0 · 340 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by TreXperience
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:30 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The Lares route connects Andean communities, hot springs and Machu Picchu.

Entry tickets, gear transport by horse and a panoramic return train are included; sleeping bags and trekking poles are excluded. 4.98 from 340 reviews at €636 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #4 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €636 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All food and gear transported by horses and experienced muleteers
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, Maras Salt Mines and Lares Hot Spring
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off, round-trip bus to Machu Picchu, Vistadome return train ticket
  • Expert Professional Tour Guide and Personal duffel bag (maximum 7kg/11lb)
  • Safety briefing before your journey and complimentary luggage storage in Cusco
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Sleep under the stars for 02 nights in campsites and 01 night in a cozy 3-star hotel
  • (Optional) Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Montaña or Waynapicchu, they should be booked ahead of time. If you have them, please let us know.
  • (Optional) Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re available to assist with guidance.

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
340 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 340 of 340

Star breakdown of all 340 ratings

5 stars
332 · 98%
4 stars
8 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides, camp meals and village visits; trekking at altitude can be physically demanding.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, encouraging guides who adapt to different walking paces
  • Varied, plentiful camp meals with vegetarian and vegan options
  • Quiet trails and mountain scenery with few other trekkers
  • Visits to local families offer insight into Andean life and traditions
  • Camps are set up before arrival and logistics are handled by the crew

Complaints

  • Some find the trek demanding at altitude, while others describe it as manageable
  • Cold nights at the mountain camps

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (11 July 2025 to 25 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
04:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
TreXperience; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 25€6364 days4.98 (340)shared
Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night€5924 days5.0 (705)shared
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs€6404 days4.98 (549)shared
Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu€3914 days5.0 (150)shared

Ranked #4 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €103 to €1028, median €592; typical length 4 days. 1 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

From €636 per adult