Private Transfer from Cusco to Lares

Duration 3 - 3.5 Hrs approx.

Pickup Hotel / Airport in Cusco

Service 100% Private Door-to-Door

Luggage Per vehicle capacity

Wellness Oxygen & First Aid

Executive Private Transport from Cusco to Lares

Travel to the authentic Lares Valley with total safety, comfort, and flexibility. Our Cusco to Lares Private Transfer service provides premium door-to-door executive transport from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley directly to Lares, whether your destination is the famous thermal baths, the trailhead for the Lares Trek, or a local community lodge.

Reaching Lares requires crossing the Amparaes mountain pass at over 4,400 meters (14,400 feet). By choosing our private executive service, you travel in modern SUVs or minivans equipped with climate control, all-wheel drive, and supplemental oxygen, ensuring a smooth and relaxed journey tailored entirely to your personal travel plans.

Live Navigation Circuit

Cusco ➔ Calca ➔ Lares Valley

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Itinerary Private Transfer from Cusco to Lares

1. VIP Pick-up in Cusco or Sacred Valley (Custom Departure Time)

Your professional private chauffeur meets you directly in your hotel lobby or Airbnb. Settle into a high-end executive vehicle while your luggage and equipment are safely loaded into our spacious cargo area.

2. Scenic Drive Across the Sacred Valley to Calca (1.5 Hrs)

Enjoy a smooth drive heading northeast from Cusco into the Sacred Valley, passing picturesque agricultural towns and Andean mountain landscapes before reaching Calca.

3. Ascent to the Amparaes Mountain Pass (4,400 m / 14,435 ft)

Climb the dramatic paved mountain highway leading up to the high pass of Amparaes. Enjoy breathtaking views of glacier peaks, alpaca herds, and traditional weaving communities.

4. Descent into Lares & Direct Drop-off Descend into the tranquil Lares Valley and arrive directly at your final destination, whether it is a local hotel, the trailhead, or the hot springs entrance

03 / Executive Vehicles

Our Luxury Fleet

Executive Vehicle

Ford Territory 2025

Executive Vehicle

Hyundai Staria 2025

Executive Vehicle

Renaul Master

Executive Vehicle

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

✓ Executive Inclusions

✓ Bilingual professional driver (English/Spanish)
✓ Private vehicle exclusively for your group (SUV or minivan with all-wheel drive)
✓ Door-to-door service: Pick-up in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and return to Lares
✓ Fuel, tolls, parking, and driver expenses included
✓ Ample space for large trekking backpacks and camping gear
✓ Onboard amenities: Bottled water, Wi-Fi access, and supplemental oxygen tank

✕ Exclusions

✕ Entrance fees to optional attractions or hot springs
✕ Meals, drinks, and personal expenses
✕ Trekking guides or muleteer services in Lares
✕ Tips for the driver.

04 / Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours each way (about 140 km / 87 miles), passing through Calca in the Sacred Valley and over the high mountain pass of Amparaes.

Since this is a 100% private service, your driver can drop you off at any location in Lares, including local lodges, the town center, the Lares Hot Springs entrance, or specific trailhead start points.

Yes! If you are visiting Lares for a day trip, your vehicle and chauffeur will wait securely on-site for as long as you need before driving you back to Cusco or the Sacred Valley.

Yes, the route from Calca to Lares is fully paved and well-maintained. Because it crosses a high mountain pass over 4,400 meters, our executive vehicles with all-wheel drive and oxygen on board provide maximum safety and comfort.

Yes, we can arrange pick-ups and drop-offs anywhere in the Sacred Valley (Pisac, Calca, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo) for your transfer to Lares.

VIP Private Transfer

Private Transfer from Cusco to Lares

Private Transfer from Cusco to Lares

Executive Private Transport from Cusco to Lares

Itinerary Private Transfer from Cusco to Lares