Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
5.0
(31,986+)
on Tripadvisor
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: A particularly special adventure, the Lares trail takes the road less traveled to Machu Picchu. The Lares Trek offers a unique and rare perspective into the true Andean lifestyle, as trekkers…
- Duration:
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Activity Level:
- Moderate
- Group Size:
- Minimum 2 people
- Destinations:
- Cusco, Peru
Rainbow mountain trip - Lead guide made all difference
I booked 4 tours with Alpaca Expedition and was very impressed with the lead tour guide - Elix for both Rainbow mountain and Ausangate 7 lakes. Alpaca did a good job on organizing the trek but it’s the lead guide made all difference. Elix is very knowledgeable, and very attentive to everyone’s needs. He is very trustworthy and responsible. I wished I had him as lead guide for 5 days Salkantay trek and Sacred valley trip. He is very passionate and truly invested himself in his job. Definitely deserves a big reward from the company. Because of Elix, I will choose Alpaca Expedition again although they are much more expensive than other local operators.
Tours de excelente calidad
Realicé tres tours con Alpaca Expeditions y mi experiencia fue excelente. Uno de los aspectos que más valoro es que trabajan con grupos pequeños. En ninguno de mis tres tours superamos las ocho personas, lo que permite disfrutar de una experiencia mucho más personalizada, a diferencia de otras excursiones que reúnen grupos numerosos. El servicio es muy completo, prácticamente todo incluido, desde los desayunos y almuerzos hasta el acompañamiento de guías que, además de conducir las excursiones, comparten información muy interesante sobre la cultura andina, sus tradiciones y la historia de los lugares que visitamos. Quiero destacar especialmente a Elix, quien fue nuestro guía en dos de los tours. Una excelente persona y un gran profesional, siempre atento al bienestar de cada integrante del grupo, servicial, amable y dispuesto a ayudar en todo momento. Su dedicación realmente marcó una diferencia en nuestra experiencia. También agradezco mucho la atención que tuvieron con mis restricciones alimentarias, procurando ofrecerme alternativas adecuadas durante las excursiones. En general, una experiencia muy bien organizada, con un servicio de excelente calidad y una atención verdaderamente personalizada. ¡Alpaca Expeditions es una empresa que recomiendo ampliamente!
Ausangate trek with Rainbow Mountain - 100% recommendation
We booked the Ausangate Trek ending at Rainbow Mountain (3 days, 2 nights) as a group tour, however, we ended up being the only guests and had the absolute best trekking experience. The trek is very empty - we often didn’t see other hikers for hours - and offers stunning views of Ausangate mountain, different glaciers and lakes, and of course rainbow mountain and red valley. It’s not the easiest hike, as you’re covering almost 40km distance in 2.5 days, with a few passes of 4900m-5000m altitude, but you’re rewarded with new and more amazing views every half hour. The trek was well organized from beginning to end. Our guide Jose gave us a briefing one day before the trek started, and took care of our needs throughout the entire trip. He was super knowledgeable and explained a lot about the local communities, traditions, nature and wildlife. Because of our hiking speed, we were able to do a few detours, including an afternoon hike up to rainbow mountain on day 2, where we were the only people up there, and had the views all to ourselves. Our chef Abel and Porter Maritza prepared the most amazing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You don’t just get fed, you get versatile and nutritious meals, as well as sweet treats and hot drinks in the afternoon. Camp was always set up by the team before we arrived. Huge cudos to the team for the organization and execution, really made the experience special. We absolutely recommend this trek for anyone who wants to do a 3 day trek instead of just a one day tour to take a photo of rainbow mountain in a big crowd. Rainbow mountain is the must do, of course, but on this trek it almost can’t compete with the views along the way. 100% recommend this trek, and 100% recommend to do it with Alpaca Expeditions.
Great guide, great people.
We did the rainbow mountain and the 7 lakes, in both of our tours Elix was our main guide, Marcos and Yadira were the second guide. Elix was super helpful and always make sure we were ok as well as Marcos and Yadira. I will said Elix did a great job. We were very grateful to have them in our tours. Thank you!
Amazing Trip to Macchu Pichu
One of the best experiences ever! Alpaca is a bit more expensive than some of the other tour operators but when you take a tour with them it is very obvious why. They are the most professional and the most organised tour company I have ever used. Trips in Peru can be a bit overwhelming and it can be stressful organising tickets, transport, hotels, food, etc, but with Alpaca you don't need to think about a single thing. It was so relaxed and so comforting. Out guide David Condori was a total legend. His passion for Peru, particularly the Cusco/Sacred Valley, shines through his face. He his so knowledgeable about the region and the Inca culture and is so excited to share it with his guests. The content of the trip is amazing too. Most of the trips I've done in Peru start with an endless minibus journey, but on this trip you reach the first stop in ~30mins, spending time with the animals of the Incas. Alpacas, Llama, Guanaco, and Vicunas, a guide explains information about each animal to you and then you get to watch some local women weave alpaca clothing. The two archaeological sites of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo are also amazing experiences. The food provided is also really good and offers a good opportunity to sample Peruvian cuisine. The train ride to Aguas Calientes is good fun with amazing views, and the hotel is really nice and modern. Macchu Pichu is obviously incredible, but going round with David made it 100x better. We took it slow and easy with lots of time for explanation and photographs. David is an excellent photographer. All around it was an amazing experience and I would recommend using Alpaca Expeditions to everyone.