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Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night

5.0 · 705 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Alpaca Expeditions Likely to sell out
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
05:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk through Lares Valley villages, then visit the salt mines and Ollantaytambo on the way to Machu Picchu.

Camping, a hotel night, entry fees and return train travel are included; at least two people must book. 5 from 705 reviews at €592 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #1 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: €592 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 2 night camping and 1 night hotel
  • Drinkable water along the trek
  • All entrance fees (Lares Valley and Machu Picchu), with Circuit 2, 3, or 1, subject to availability.
  • Round trip Expedition tourist class train
  • Briefing the night before of the hike at 6,00pm in our office
  • Personal porter up to 7k per person (we provide you the duffle bag at briefing time)
  • Lunch
  • All transportation during the tour
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • First aid kit , oxygen tank and satellite phone for safety
  • Certified english speaking trekking guides
  • Profesional chefs and porters
  • Sleeping bag, trekking poles and air matts( available for rent)
  • Tips for the crew
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain. It needs to book in advance
  • Travel insurance ( advisable)
  • Hotel in Cusco before and after the hike.
  • Single room supplement (solo travelers): USD 50.00 per person.

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
705 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 705 of 705

Star breakdown of all 705 ratings

5 stars
702 · 100%
4 stars
3 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, camp meals and village visits; altitude sickness can make the trek difficult.

Praised

  • Patient guides adjust the pace and check how everyone is coping
  • Varied, plentiful meals exceed expectations for campsite cooking
  • Village visits and guide explanations give insight into Andean culture
  • Quiet trails with few other hiking groups
  • Camps prepared by an efficient, helpful support team

Complaints

  • Altitude sickness affected some travellers on the trek
  • Cold nights at the campsites

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (24 December 2025 to 5 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
05:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Alpaca Expeditions; 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
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • 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 · #1 of 25€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
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days with Panoramic Train€6364 days4.98 (340)shared

Ranked #1 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 €592 per adult