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3 Day itinerary in Peru, South America

Lares Express Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Lares Valley to Machu Picchu with Bamba. This unique adventure combines cultural immersion and breathtaking landscapes, offering interactions with local Andean communities and picturesque trails. Highlights include guided treks through vibrant ... Read More

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Inca Trail Bamba Experience

By Inca Trail Bamba Experience

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cusco

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Adventure

Hiking

Machu Picchu Adventures

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Hike through Andes mountain villages

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See magical Machu Picchu in the early morning light

3

Enjoy authentic views of community life

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Cuzco-Wakawasi, Peru

Cuzco to Lares Town & Trek to Wakawasi (3,850m) (L/D)

Accommodation pick-up between 5:00-6:00 am and transfer by bus to Lares Town (2,900m). There, you can spend some time to enjoy the hot springs (extra cost) before starting your 6-hour trek. We'll begin our zigzagging climb to the town of Wakawasi (3,850m) with views of glaciers, wildlife and local communities. Our campsite at Wakawasi community will afford us with the chance to meet local families living in harmony with nature.
Trek time: 14km, 6hrs

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Wakawasi-Aguas Calientes, Peru

Trek to Patacancha Town-Car to Ollantaytambo – Train to Aguas Calientes (2,100m) (B/L/D)
Start off the day with an uphill 4-hour trek which will take us over Ipsayccocha Pass (4,400m), then another 40-minute walk downhill will bring us to our lunch stop next to the lake. Continue 3 more hours to Patacancha town (3,800m) where we will take a car for 30 min approx. to Ollantaytambo and then a train to Aguas Calientes (2,100m).Trek time: 15km, 8hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Aguas Calientes-Cuzco, Peru

Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)
We will catch one of the first buses (05:30 am) to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the mist dissipates in the early morning light. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy you can also climb the Huayna Picchu Peak (to book in advance at an extra cost). Take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. You can visit the local marketplace next to the train station where you can shop until the train whistle blows, signaling your return to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you will take a bus back to Cuzco arriving around 20:00. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Accommodation pick-up
  • All transport on tour as per itinerary
  • Mixed transport
  • Roundtrip tourist train

Activities expand_less

  • 3 day trek to Machu Picchu

Extras expand_less

  • Snacks
  • Machu Picchu entrance fees
  • First Aid kit & emergency oxygen bottle
  • Bamba t-shirt, water bottle and travel towel
  • Small group experience; max 16, avg 4
  • Foam sleeping mat
  • Horses to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7kg for each trekker for the first 2 days of the trek (3kg for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4kg of personal items.)
  • Cook responsible for preparing and serving all meals

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  • Accommodation drop-off in Cuzco
  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
  • Sleeping bag (rental $15 USD for the trek)
  • Accommodation in Cuzco
  • Bottled water
  • Hot springs Lares Town (10 soles)
  • Optional Machu Picchu mountain hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
  • Small Gift for communities
  • Other meals/drinks
  • Airport transfers
  • Optional Huayna Picchu trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek
  • Tips: (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you receive

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