Lares Trail & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days

A Cultural & Scenic Alternative to the Inca Trail
The Lares Trail with Short Inca Trail – 4 Days to Machu Picchu is a scenic and culturally immersive alternative trek in Peru, ideal for travelers seeking fewer crowds and authentic Andean experiences.
Your journey begins in the Urubamba Valley, hiking past turquoise lakes, grazing llamas, high mountain passes, and traditional Quechua communities that preserve ancient weaving traditions. Along the way, you may even enjoy sightings of wild chinchillas among the rocky slopes.
The adventure of the Lares section concludes on the second day with a relaxing soak in the Lares hot springs, surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes.
On day three, the trek connects with the Short Inca Trail, leading through cloud forest and archaeological sites before reaching the Sun Gate for your first unforgettable panoramic view of Machu Picchu.
Wari Tours is an indigenous-Local – Sustainable Company and an official tour operator of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu.