Sacred Valley & Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu

This itinerary showcases some of the lesser visited areas in the Sacred Valley, allowing you to get under the skin of this magical region of the world. Part of the trip is to take the 5-day Mountain Lodges of Peru Upper Sacred Valley & Lares Adventure, a trekking route that takes you through some of the most beautiful trails of the Cuzco region, whilst staying in comfortable, remote lodges in the Lares Valley. 

Start your trip acclimatising in the beautiful city of Cuzco with time to see the sites and get used to the altitude of almost 3400m above sea level. You then begin your 'Alternative Inca Trail' adventure, as you travel through the remote passes of the stunning Lares Valley. During your 5 days you have the option to walk or be driven any seciton of the journey, and you can encounter traditional weavers in colourful Peruvian dress, local farmers and herds of alpacas and llamas. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about and meet the Andean highland communities, which have remarkably remained the same for centuries. Your expert guide shares with you the knowledge of natural history, culture and local traditions as they take you to sites steeped in fascinating history. You visit the Inca sites of Pisac, home to remarkable stone structures, Ollantaytambo fortress, where the rebel leader Manco Inca defeated the Spanish before arriving at Machu Picchu, and finally the crowning glory of the ancient Citadel of Machu Picchu itself, and the archaeological wonder of South America.

All of the mountain lodges have a dramatic Andean backdrop and provide the perfect base to explore this remote part of Peru, whilst still ensuring you visit the main highlights of the Sacred Valley and Cuzco region.