Lares & Inca Trail Combo
Discover the mystical paths of the Incas, where every step tells a story of courage, tradition, and unparalleled architecture.
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The best of both worlds...
Experience the ultimate 4-day adventure, combining the very best of the Lares Trail with the iconic 2-day Inca Trail.
What to Expect
- Duration: 4 days
- Total distance: 54 km
- Average hiking time per day: 7 hours (moderate difficulty)
- Highest point reached: 4,400 meters
What’s Included?
- Briefing 1–2 days prior to the Trail
- Transportation to the starting point in Huaca Wasi
- Entrance tickets for the Lares Trail, 2-day Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu
- English-speaking guide for 4 days, including a guided tour in Machu Picchu (Circuit 3B)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts (Days 2, 3 & 4), 3 lunches (Days 1, 2 & 3), and 1 dinner (Day 1)
- Horses and/or donkeys to carry camping equipment during the Lares Trail
- Boiled, safe drinking water at every meal where water cannot be purchased
- Camping equipment: 2-person tents & sleeping mats
- Horses to carry up to 5 kg of your personal belongings during the Lares Trail
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (village at the foot of Machu Picchu)
- Overnight stays in Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, including breakfast
- 2 bus rides between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Transportation from Aguas Calientes back to Cusco
What’s Not Included?
- Breakfast (Day 1), dinner (Days 2, 3 & 4), and lunch (Day 4)
- Sleeping bags (available for rent)
- Entrance to the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Preparation
Everything You Need to Know for Your Lares & Inca Trail Adventure
Proper preparation is the key to an unforgettable journey. That’s why we help you take the right steps from the moment you book, guiding you toward your ultimate Lares & Inca Trail adventure!
Numbers
Combi Lares Trail & Inca Trail in challenges and numbers
4400
Meters maximum height
The highest summit you’ll reach along the Trail
4
Days walking
Complete Trail from start to Machu Picchu
54
Kilometers
Total hiking distance
"Stunning vistas, few fellow hikers, authentic villages with colorful locals, and plenty of alpacas and llamas. It’s also great fun to spend three days with a small group, accompanied by a cook, guide, muleteer, and the mules themselves."
Niels and Danielle
Netherlands
Why travel with Machu Picchu Travel?
Discover an unforgettable travel experience designed by local experts who know the Andes inside out. Our Trails are not just hikes—they are immersive journeys filled with stories, culture, and adventure.
- Benefit from years of hands-on Inca Trail guiding experience
- Book with confidence through a trusted European travel organization
- Enjoy competitive pricing through direct partnerships with experienced local operators in Peru
- Travel on fully organized private tours tailored to your needs
- Support fair wages and responsible employment for all staff in Peru
Peruvian
Expert local guides
Our expert guides know every Trail, every stone, and every hidden path in the Andes. They bring the landscape to life with stories you won’t find in any travel guide. All of our guides are based in and around Cusco, with years of specialist experience in the region. And our porters? They are proudly from the surrounding Andean communities, sharing an authentic connection to the mountains they call home.
Adventure
Dedicated personal guidance
More than a route, we create a journey tailored to you. Whether you prefer private travel or an international group, everything is possible. We carefully plan every step with your adventure in mind.
Our guarantee
Trusted & Reliable
Our experienced guides are local experts as well as certified first aid professionals. Your safety is our absolute priority. As a European-based travel company, we offer you the reassurance of booking with a trusted partner.
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Ready for the Lares & Inca Trail Combo?
Ready for the ultimate Andes experience? We turn your dream trip into reality.
How do I book my Combi Lares & Inca Trail?
- Fill out the form below
- We’ll email you as soon as possible to confirm availability for your preferred date
- We’ll send you a booking confirmation with payment details
- Once your deposit is made, we’ll secure the highly sought-after tickets for you!
You’re interested in the following Trail or day trip/tour:
Lares & Inca Trail Combo
FAQ
A total of 2 bus tickets are included in this booking, and you can choose when to use them:
- At the end of Day 1 (bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes)
- At the start of Day 2 (bus up to Machu Picchu)
- At the end of Day 2 (bus down from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes)
Would you like to take the bus three times instead? No problem! You can purchase an additional one-way ticket for $12 at the bus stations.
Absolutely! On Day 3, you start at KM104 and hike the full 2-day Inca Trail all the way to Machu Picchu.
You start this trek with the Lares Trail. Over the first 2 days, you’ll cover approximately 42 kilometers in total.
As we fully organize the Combi Lares & Inca Trail ourselves, bookings are available from a minimum of 2 participants.
