This 4-day itinerary takes you off the beaten path through traditional weaving villages, thermal hot springs, and high mountain passes, ending with a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Written by Ronaldo, Certified Cusco Trekking Guide • Fact-Checked & Reviewed by David Silva, Expedition Director & Founder • Published: July 7, 2026
4-Day Route Breakdown
- Day 1: Cusco – Lares Hot Springs – Huacahuasi (Thermal baths entry and hiking).
- Day 2: Huacahuasi – Ipsaycocha Lake – Patacancha (Mountain pass crossing).
- Day 3: Patacancha – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (Weaving community visit and train transit).
- Day 4: Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Return to Cusco.
Is entry to the Lares hot springs included?
Yes, entry to the thermal hot springs on Day 1 is fully included in your tour package.
How do we travel to Aguas Calientes?
On Day 3, we travel from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes aboard the Expedition or Vistadome train.
