Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days with Panoramic Train

An unforgettable experience with an amazing team!

We were a group of four friends who booked the Lares Trek together, and the entire experience was great from beginning to end. Everything was perfectly organised. The team took care of everything, from setting up our tents to preparing our meals and organising all the logistics. We loved how peaceful and untouched the surroundings felt. We barely encountered any other tourists, which made the trek feel even more special and authentic. Our guide, David, was absolutely fantastic! He is such a friendly, warm, and motivating person who made the entire experience even better. Throughout the trek and our visits to the different sites, he shared so much fascinating knowledge about the rich history, traditions, and culture of the Quechua people and the Incas. David guided us throughout the entire experience. We couldn’t have wished for a better guide! A huge shout-out to our amazing cooks, Félix and José, who prepared delicious food throughout the trek. As a vegan, I was especially impressed by how much delicious vegan food they made for me. I honestly didn’t expect such a fantastic variety of meals. On top of their amazing cooking, they were both kind and lovely people. And of course, Toribio, our horseman, deserves a massive thank you as well. He did an incredible job throughout the trek. His work is physically demanding, and we could see how much effort he put in. He was also a friendly person. The entire crew made this trip unforgettable. Their professionalism, kindness, hard work, and genuine warmth made us feel welcome and cared for at every moment. The combination of stunning landscapes, fascinating cultural insights, incredible food, and such a wonderful team made this one of the highlights of our trip to Peru.

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An amazing trek with a lovely team!

We had an incredible experience with Yovani! Our group was just 4 people. The team is well organized and takes care of everything during the trek. Elisabeth was cooking amazing food in the camps! The whole team were locals, which was great as well.

Response from the operator: Dear Lukas, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your Lares Trek with Yovani and our local team. It's great to know that the organization, personal attention, and Elisabeth's delicious meals made your adventure so memorable. We'll gladly share your kind words with everyone! Best regards, Raquel TreXperience

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Best tour guide ever!

My friend and I had the most amazing 4-day lares trek. We were part of a 7- person group and had the nicest and funniest guide David condori. The staff was very hardworking and friendly as well. The chef Beto, and the other staff took care of everything, made us feel really welcomed and made the best food we had in a long time. I especially appreciated that they took consideration of the fact that I’m vegan and made sure that I got a delicious substitute for every meal. We had different paces inside of the group, but David managed to give us all the time we needed, so we could enjoy the hike and views. It made it especially enjoyable with David’s jolly and joyful character and humour. Would definitely recommend it and do it again!

Response from the operator: Dea, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your 4-Day Lares Trek was such an amazing experience. It's lovely to hear that David Condori made the journey enjoyable with his humor, kindness, and thoughtful pacing. We're also thrilled that Beto and his team impressed you with their delicious meals and special attention to your vegan diet. We'll gladly share your kind words with everyone. Thank you for your recommendation! Best regards, Raquel TreXperience

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LUXURY LARES 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS REVIEW!

I just recently completed the 4 day, 3 night Luxury Lares Trek with 2 of my friends. All 3 of us that went are 35 year old males, and consider ourselves to be "somewhat" outdoorsy people. We paid 2000 dollars each for the luxury package. Before I go into the review, I would like to say, quickly, that I think it is important to acknowledge that a good part of the reason that we seek out experiences like this is to force ourselves to leave our comfortable lives and experience something different. At the end of the day, you are in the middle of the Andes Mountains, and therefore there is a limit to the comfortableness of the experience. However, with 100% certainty and confidence, can I say that our crew did everything in their power to make us feel comfortable given the limitations. Our main tour guide was Mr. G, and there were approximately 8-9 crew members, ranging from a chef to a massage therapist, etc. I think the shining light of the luxury experience was the food. At no point whatsoever did I feel like we were "roughing it" in terms of food. We were provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and dinner always consisted of an appetizer, a main entree, and even dessert. The level of flavor and quality of dishes that we were provided, was nothing short of a miracle. The chef of our crew, Augusto, deserves a raise, I don't care what they're currently paying him, it needs to be more. Additionally, the daily massages, effort to provide a hot shower, and general accommodating nature of the entire crew we're worth our weight in gold. Going into this experience, I actually thought that $2,000 was a bit steep a price, however now my opinion has completely reversed. I think $2,000 is actually a great value for money. I would highly recommend the luxury Lares experience, or the luxury experience in any of their hikes. The TreXperience crew were friendly, hardworking, and honest people. I can't speak highly enough about our experience

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Luxury Lares Trek. We’re delighted to know that Mr. G and the entire crew made you feel well cared for throughout the journey. It’s especially wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed Augusto’s cooking, the daily massages, hot showers, and all the little comforts along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind words about the value of the experience. Best regards; Raquel TreXperience

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Great Lares Trek Experience

We had a great time on the Lares Trek, with wonderful scenery, time to explore local markets, a visit to hot springs, and the chance to meet a local Andean couple and learn about their way of life. There was only one really hard day of trekking, but it’s still not to be underestimated, especially at altitude. Allowing time to acclimatise in Cusco or another high-altitude Andean town beforehand is well worth it if you don’t want to feel awful! Our original guide was ill on the morning we were due to leave, but luckily Roberto stepped in at the last second—he was literally woken up at 4 am to ask if he could cover. He was fantastic: enthusiastic, full of stories about Inca culture and history, and a reassuring guide through the mountains. We had a different guide for Machu Picchu, Daniel, who was also brilliant. And yes, Machu Picchu is breathtaking and thoroughly deserves its place as a modern wonder of the world. We’d highly recommend TreXperience and the Lares Trek.

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing such a detailed experience, martins. We’re glad you enjoyed the scenery, local markets, hot springs, and the chance to learn more about Andean life along the Lares Trek. It’s also great to hear that Roberto stepped in so quickly and made you feel supported in the mountains, and that Daniel gave you a wonderful experience at Machu Picchu. We really appreciate your recommendation. Best regards; Raquel TreXperience

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