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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The hills above the Sacred Valley are filled with Inca sites and small communities that are rarely visited by tourists. Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu, offers the adventurous traveler a peek at one these rarely-visited sites, Huchuyqosqo, or Little Cusco, as well as the opportunity to hike and camp in the high Andes before continuing on to Machu Picchu.
• Duration: 3 days/2 nights
• Distance trekked: 25km
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Crowds: None, except at Machu Picchu
What's included
Drinking water and snacks
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Horses and mules to carry group gear as well as a large duffel, provided at the briefing, for personal items
Support staff including professional cooks and wranglers for the mules and horses
Sleeping tents, foam pads, and Thermarest. Three-person tents are provided for single occupancy and four-person tents for double occupancy to allow plenty of room for personal gear.
One riding horse for emergencies. Additional riding horses can be provided for an additional charge.
First aid kit, including oxygen
All transfers, including private van from your hotel in Cusco to trailhead, train to Aguas Calientes, bus to and from Machu Picchu, and train and private transfer back to your hotel in Cusco
Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua, plus an assistant guide for large groups
All meals on trek, which incorporate traditional Peruvian dishes as well as modern fusion cuisine and special dietary needs
Dining tent with table, stools, and all dining implements, toilet tent, and kitchen tent
Pre-trek briefing
Personal hiking gear including backpacks, trekking poles, and sleeping bags. Poles and sleeping bags may be hired.
Tips for guides, cooks, and wranglers.
Entrance to hot springs or other entertainments in Aguas Calientes; optional climb to Huayna Picchu
Personal riding horse. Additional horses may be hired according to the needs of the individual and group.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Location Name: Please give us you hotel details for pick up
Return Location: Close to your hotel in Cusco City
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is advised that trekkers acclimate by spending a few days at Cusco (3400m) or similar before attempting the trek. Additionally, weather and trail conditions can vary. Temperatures range from warm and humid to below freezing. Trekkers should be prepared for changes to the itinerary and to meet unexpected challenges with an open-mind and sense of adventure. Climbing Huayna Picchu is an excellent addition to a trip to Machu Picchu.
It offers superlative views, but is a steep climb that can take about three hours. Entrance to Huayna Picchu is limited and at scheduled times; visitors must sign up for a spot in advance. If you would like to consider doing the climb, it is important to book it in advance.
It is also possible to complete this trek in 2d/1n without the trip to Machu Picchu, and transportation can be arranged from the end of the trail back to Cusco or on to a location in the Sacred Valley.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
