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title: Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 640
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 549
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 2 of 25 (Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-4d-3n-including-hot-springs/
---

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

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 06:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €640 per person for the Trekking tours option; other options up to €726
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 549 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: SAM Travel Peru
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 06:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.98 from 549 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 548 of 549.

- 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 (2025-07-21 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trekking tours | €640 / person | English, Spanish | 7 hours Pickup included |
| Lares Trek + Montaña Hike | €726 / person | English, Spanish | Machu 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 |
| Lares Trek + Huayna Picchu | €726 / person | English, Spanish | Extra 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 |

## What's 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

## Not included

- Energy snacks such as chocolate bars, dried fruits (recommended)
- Last lunch and dinner on day 4
- Trips for your guide, chef and horseman

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Important: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain, you must book this at the same time as your trek or tour to Machu Picchu. Only 400 people can hike Huayna Picchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu around 10am. Please contact the local tour operator upon booking to arrange this
- Horses and mules carry the food, camping equipment and your belongings up to 7 kg
- During the trek to Machu Picchu your main luggage will be stored in Cusco and you will receive a small duffel bag (on the day of your briefing) to pack clothes for 3-4 days. Your team of porters will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day as the porters will always be ahead of the group, you should therefore bring a day pack in which you can carry personal belongings such as your camera, water and sunscreen. By Peruvian law the duffel bag carried by the porters must not weigh more than 7kg (14 pounds). You can either store your luggage at your hotel or you can leave it with the tour operator
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

## Compared with other Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 25** | €640 | 4 days | 4.98 (549) | shared |
| [Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-valley-trek-with-hot-spring-4-day-3-night/?format=md) | €592 | 4 days | 5.0 (705) | shared |
| [Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-jungle-trek-4-days-to-machu-picchu/?format=md) | €391 | 4 days | 5.0 (150) | shared |
| [Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days with Panoramic Train](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-4-days-with-panoramic-train/?format=md) | €636 | 4 days | 4.98 (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.

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