LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
Authentic Cultural Trekking, Natural Thermal Baths, Living Quechua Weaving Hamlets & Sustainable Expeditions to Machu Picchu Led by Native Specialists.
Pioneers of the Lares Cultural Trek & Sacred Valley Routes
Founded in Cusco, Lares Treks Peru is 100% locally owned and operated by native Quechua guides. We design immersive, sustainable hiking expeditions through the pristine Lares Valley that connect travelers with ancestral weaving communities, turquoise alpine lakes, and the lost citadel of Machu Picchu.
- No Intermediaries: Direct booking guarantees the best rates and personalized service.
- Ethical Porter Support: Fair compensation, proper gear, and healthcare for our Andean team.
- Highest Safety Standards: Oxygen tanks, pulse oximeters, and wilderness first-responder guides on every trek.
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Native Quechua Guides & Mountain Gourmet Chefs
The heart and soul of your journey: local professionals dedicated to your safety, cultural connection, and culinary delight across the high Andean passes.
Expert Mountain Guides Native Quechua Certified Guides
Born and raised in the high Andes, our university-graduated guides possess encyclopedic knowledge of Inca history, botany, and geology, paired with certified high-altitude first-aid training.
- Fluent in English, Spanish, and native Quechua
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and CPR certified
- Equipped with medical oxygen, pulse oximeters & satellite radios
- Small group pace tailored to acclimatization and wellness
Gourmet Mountain Nutrition High-Altitude Gourmet Andean Cuisine
Trekking requires serious energy. Our professional expedition chefs prepare freshly cooked 3-course buffet feasts using organic, locally harvested Andean ingredients at every camp.
- Full 3-course hot meals: breakfast, lunch, tea time & dinner
- 100% customized for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & allergies
- Fresh organic produce sourced directly from Sacred Valley farmers
- Purified boiled drinking water provided daily for all hikers
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Why Trek With Lares Treks Peru?
From our native Quechua roots to our direct support of local weaving hamlets and ethical muleteer treatment, discover what makes us the #1 rated local specialist for Lares Valley expeditions.
100% Direct Local Operator
No middleman markups or foreign agencies. You book directly with the local Quechua team that guides, cooks, and cares for you.
Small Groups & Intimate Hikes
We limit our groups to a maximum of 8 travelers, ensuring individualized attention, flexible pacing, and deeper cultural immersion.
High Altitude Safety Protocols
Every trek carries medical oxygen, pulse oximeters, and comprehensive wilderness first-aid kits handled by certified WFR guides.
Sustainable & Fair Trade
We follow strict Leave No Trace principles, use solar power, and provide fair living wages and warm gear for our mountain team.
What Our Hikers Say About Us
Read verified reviews from adventurers who experienced the living culture of the Andes and reached Machu Picchu via the scenic Lares Trail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about preparing, acclimatizing, packing, and hiking the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu.
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