Peru is a world-class trekking destination and has some of the most impressive mountain scenery in all of South America. This combined with its rich culture and Inca history has inspired Mountain Lodges of Peru to create the ‘Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure’ – a 7 or 5 day lodge-to-lodge trek, combining the rugged scenery of the Andes with the local communities who inhabit it.
Unlike Mountain Lodges of Peru's Salkantay Trek, the Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure combines picturesque Andean scenery with historic towns and seldom-visited Inca archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley. It has been designed for those looking to mix an active holiday, with the history and culture of Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Every day different activities are offered and you will have the chance to design your own adventure, based on your interests and how active you want to be. One morning you may be hiking on a remote highland trail and in the afternoon you might find yourself learning to weave with a local family. Each day you will have a choice of activities, but everyone's adventure ends at the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will have a full day to explore the ruins before returning to Cusco by train.
Rather than camping you will stay in two purpose built mountain lodges (as well as a couple of hotels), where you will be greeted each evening to a hot shower and a comfortable bed. The lodges have been designed to fit in with the environment and actually have been built using traditional Inca methods, but have modern comforts like Wi-Fi and even a hot-tub!
During the day you will only need to carry a day pack, as your main luggage is moved by MLP from one lodge to the next. Snacks are provided, but along route you will have lunch in local restaurants or special picnics are setup (often in remarkable locations!) Dinner is normally at the lodge or hotel and menus have been designed to show off traditional Andean cuisine (with a touch of flair!) with locally sourced ingredients. You will never go hungry!
Is this for me?
The flexibility of Mountain Lodges of Peru's Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure means it is ideal for families or couples who may have slightly different interests or not sure how active they want to be. It's also a great option for single travellers as group sizes are large enough for you to meet other travellers (normally up to 16, but often a lot smaller).
Unlike some walking itineraries in Peru, where there is often no alternative to trekking 6+ hours each day and the emphasis is very much on the scenery, the Mountain Lodges of Peru Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure, has been designed to offer a flexible itinerary, allowing guests to choose between active and cultural activities. Famous historical attractions are included along the way, but guests will also have the chance to explore relatively untouched areas and see the daily life of the remote communities in the area.
Note: The Mountain Lodges of Peru Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure has set departure dates and is in small groups (normally up to 16). It operates all year round, except for January and February.
For those short on time, Mountain Lodges of Peru also offer a shorter 5 day / 4 night Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure, which only includes one night at Lamay and Huacahuasi Lodges.
- All transfers
- Bed & breakfast at El Retablo
- All meals whilst with Mountain Lodges of Peru (from lunch on day 4 to dinner on day 10)
- Beverages including soft drinks and a house selection of beer, wine and spirits at the MLP lodges
- Service of an English speaking guide
- Entrance fees and permits to points of interest and archeological sites (including Machu Picchu)
- International and domestic flights
- Additional activities which aren't included (e.g 1 day Inca Trail)
