Experience the vibrant culture, traditional cuisine, and ancient ruins of Peru. Your trip will start in Cusco – where you’ll tour the ancient city with an experienced local guide and and learn how to cook traditional cuisine from a Peruvian chef. After three days, which is how long you need to acclimatize, you’ll begin your climb to Machu Picchu. The Lares Route takes you through Incan villages where you’ll meet with locals and climb Andean passes with stunning vistas. After three days, you’ll arrive in Machu Picchu. After a full day tour of the ruins, you’ll take the famous Hiram Bingham Train back to Cusco. 

This journey is also a fundraising effort in support of Africa New Life’s Food & Care Program in Rwanda. Each participant commits to raising $5,000 or more to help provide vital daily nutrition and holistic support to children and families across Rwanda.

Breakfast in Lima included - Private Airport Transfer

Flight Arrival into Cusco in Peru [CUZ]

Private Transfer to Hotel - Check-in to Hotel - Greeted by Trip Host

Get Settled

Dinner next door at world-renowned Mauka

Sleep In & Rest

Breakfast

Group Introductions & Trip Orientation 

Lunch in Hotel 

Walking Tour of Cusco after Lunch

Dinner in town

Day in Cusco to Acclimatize to Altitude

Breakfast @ 8:30 AM

Leave for Shopping with Chef @ 10:00 AM

Cooking Class concludes @ 1:15 PM

Briefing with Alpaca Trekking Outfitter @ 2:00 PM Gear & Equipment Check @ 3:00-4:00 PM

Free Time, Rest & Relax, Final Packing for Trek

Dinner in town at Cicciolina @ 6:30 PM

Hikers: Morning Pickup from Hotel Monasterio @ 7:00 AM Trek 2 hours to visit Kiswarani Community

Trek 1.5 hours to First Camp at Blue Lagoon @ 12,795 ft

Total Trek Distance: 6.2 miles

Hikers: Early Morning Start ~ Trek 3 hours up to Condor Pass @ 15,354 ft Trek 4 hours to Second Camp at Cancha Cancha Village @ 12,303 ft

Total Trek Distance: 8 miles

Hikers: Explore Cancha Cancha

Trek 3 hours to Huaran Village @ 8,858 ft

Walk in Ollantaytambo, the only living in-tact Inca Village Afternoon train to Aguas Calientes

Shuttle to Aguas Calientes, Check-In to Jaya Hotel, Hotel in Town

Non-Hikers: Overnight in Cusco, optional activities around Cusco

5:00 AM Departure to catch Sunrise over Machu Picchu Tour of the Citadel [Finished around 9:30 AM]

Rest at Sanctuary Lodge

Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge at @ 11:30 AM

Tea Time available @ 4:00 PM

Dinner & Evening Ride on Luxury Belmond Hiram Bingham Train to Cusco

Check-back-in to Hotel Monasterio in Cusco

Breakfast at your Leisure

Free Day ~ Rest & Relax, Optional Activities available on your own [Spa treatment, Market Shopping, etc.]

Trip Celebration (late lunch) at Hotel in Tupay

Depart for Airport - Private Transfer