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Overview
The 3 day Huchuy Qosqo trek add an extra fulfilment to your senses in opening of a what it will become a beautiful adventure trek.
From witnessing the spectacular views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stunning landscapes which is also involved in mystery on what Cusco meant for the Incas. This trek also is about an encounter with the native communities settle in this wonderful Sacred valley as we will pass for some of their villages. The 3 day Huchuy Qosqo hike will provide you with a magnificent alternative in terms of reaching Machu Picchu from another trail perspective.
What's included
1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes on day two.
Lunch
Porters (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 7 kilos of tourist's belongings)
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional bilingual tour guide
Dining tent with tables and chairs.
Previously boiled water
Sleeping foam mattresses
Round trip transportation (bus to start of trek and tourist train back to Cusco)
Cook
Pick up from your hotel
4-people tents (per 2 people)
Extra oxygen and first-aid kit
Single Supplement fee $ 72.00
Breakfast on the first morning.
Lunch and dinner on day 3.
Sleeping bags. If you do not have a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you, then we have sleeping bags to hire.
Tips for the guide, cook and porters.
Travel Insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
What to expect
Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Huchuy Qosqo
Tambomachay
Pass by
We leave from the Incan site of Tambomachay, just outside of Cusco, our path leads us over high passes through valleys, small communities, and past beautiful mountain lakes. With large areas of grassland and large open lakes, this area is home to a wide variety of birds including Andean Geese, partridges, and lapwings as well as a variety of birds of prey, all of which are regularly spotted throughout the day.
Huchuy Qosco
Pass by
We will hike along a path that leads to the Tauca town, where we encounter archaeological remains and wild crops, such as tarwi, and a large quantity of cactus. We continue on to the Pukamarca pass
at 4200m, where we enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and immense mountains: Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon and the San Juan snow peaks.
Continuing along the path, we will descend towards the beautiful, remote Andean pueblo Pukamarca at 4010m, where we stop and have a short break. Once back on the move, we will walk downhill to a mystical ancient path that will lead us to the Leon Punku Ravine. We will be led into a very narrow corridor, between some immense rock walls, where we will discover Incan remains and various Incan bridges and sets of stairs (some of the best examples of Incan stairs anywhere in the world). This canyon is absolutely magical and boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at 3600m, where we will soon be arriving. Upon our arrival at the ruins in the evening, we will actually continue on past the ruins and to our accommodation for the night. We will have dinner and sleep just to the side of the Huchuy Qosqo ruins.
Day 2: Kenko community - Huchuy Qosqo – Aguas Calientes
Huchuy Qosco
2h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, we will visit the archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo, right away you will have a free time to take photos and explore the place on your own account, and then start our trek that lasts approximately 2 hours. While in the complex, we will receive a guided tour, after then we will have lunch and a short rest.
Lamay
Pass by
We continue on our way down the mountain, to Lamay at 3000m / 9840ft. Lamay is a town dedicated to agriculture and cattle raising. Later in the afternoon, our private transport drives us to Ollantaytambo, where we will board an afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. The train ride to get there is an absolutely gorgeous route, world-renowned for its beauty. Upon our arrival in Aguas Calientes, all passengers will be shown to your cozy hotel.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
4h
Wake up early for breakfast before our guide will pick you up from your hotel at 5:40am to begin the short bus journey to the gates of Machu Picchu where you will watch the sunrise. After entering the Citadel begin a guided walking tour (approximately two hours) of the citadel complex. After this experience, enjoy some free time to explore the mysterious city as you please.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please, provide your hotel details to arrange the pick up
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Approximately 10.5 (17Km) of hiking
Altitude ranges from 12,140 feet (3700 meters) to 14,440 feet (4400 meters) above sea level
Best time to go is from April to October
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
