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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs

5.0 · 549 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by SAM Travel Peru
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
06:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk through Cancha Cancha, a village without road access, and visit the hot springs in Lares.

Most meals, camping equipment and a private tour for your party at Machu Picchu are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.98 from 549 reviews at €640 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #2 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Trekking toursThe page price7 hours Pickup included€640
Lares Trek + Montaña HikeMachu Picchu Mountain Hike: After your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel, do the extra hike up Machu Picchu Mountain! The trail is wider than Huayna Picchu. Duration: 3 hours: This hike takes 3-4 hours, depending on how fast you hike. The trail is wider and does not have the exposure of Huayna Picchu Extra Machu Picchu Hike: The extra Machu Picchu Mountain hike departs from within the Machu Picchu Citadel. After your tour, your guide will show you. Pickup included€726
Lares Trek + Huayna PicchuExtra Huayna Picchu Hike: After your tour of Machu Picchu, do the extra hike up Huayna Picchu Mountain! The trail is narrow, steep and not for children Duration: 1 hour: This extra hike can take 1 to 2 hours, depending on how much time you spend at the top. It is after your tour of Machu Picchu Extra Huayna Picchu Hike: The trailhead for this extra hike is within the Machu Picchu Citadel. After your tour, your guide will help you find the spot Pickup included€726

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.

Included and not included

  • Cook and cooking equipment
  • Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua
  • Lunch
  • Boiled water to fill in your bottles
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer back to Cusco
  • Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Caliente
  • Private transportation from the hotel to Huaran - Trail head
  • First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
  • Provision of a horse in case of emergency (With helmet)) such as illness, to ensure trek can be completed by all participants
  • Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
  • Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipment (7 kilos of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag will be carried by our mules)
  • Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Rain poncho
  • Pretrek briefing with your guide
  • Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
  • 4 person Igloo tents (for 2 trekkers), foam mattress and camping pillow
  • Hotel with private room and bathroom, hot shower, wifi, storage and buffet breakfast
  • Energy snacks such as chocolate bars, dried fruits (recommended)
  • Last lunch and dinner on day 4
  • Trips for your guide, chef and horseman

Reviews

5.0
549 ratings
Tripadvisor 547 · Viator 2

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 548 of 549

Star breakdown of all 549 ratings

5 stars
539 · 98%
4 stars
9 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, trail meals and village visits; the recurring caveat is the difficulty of hiking at altitude

Praised

  • Patient guides who explain local history and adapt the pace when hikers struggle
  • Varied meals that exceed expectations for trail cooking
  • Well organised camps and comfortable tents
  • Quiet trails with mountain views and few other hikers
  • Visits to mountain villages and insights into local culture

Complaints

  • Demanding climbs at altitude, with sickness reported by some hikers
  • Cold nights in tents can be uncomfortable
  • Rain and low visibility can hide the mountain scenery

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (21 July 2025 to 6 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
06:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
SAM Travel Peru; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

This is a unique Lares trek as it takes you off the beaten path and through a trail not used by any others. You will pass isolated communities like Cancha Cancha, so high in the mountains that there is no road to the village. You will see stunning lakes and scenery and then enjoy a private, guided tour in Machu Picchu. This is a small-group tour including hearty and gourmet meals, the best camping equipment and the hot springs in Lares. You will be able to interact with the locals along the trail and be amazed when you visit the magical ruins of Machu Picchu.

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 a high level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 6+ days: Full refund
  • 2-6 days: 50%
  • 0-2 days: No refund

Compared with other Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 25€6404 days4.98 (549)shared
Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night€5924 days5.0 (705)shared
Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu€3914 days5.0 (150)shared
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days with Panoramic Train€6364 days4.98 (340)shared

Ranked #2 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

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