Huchuy Qosqo Hike to Machu Picchu
3 days

This fantastic trek to Huchuy Qosqo, is a short alternative route that leads us to discover one of the wonders of the modern world. The Huchuy Qosqo trek offers views towards the navel of the world - Cusco. Come and share with us these days of true happiness.

Enjoy the spectacular views of the archaeological sites of Huchuy Qosqo and Machu Picchu with a peculiar architecture. With this program you have the possibility to spend the night in a camp contemplating the stars and the other night in a hotel.

Difficulty: Easy

Group size: 12 Persons

Schedule: Subject to change.

Details

Huchuy Qosqo Hike to Machu Picchu
3 days

Group
Minimum 2

Difficulty
Relaxing

Travel Details

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco-Huchuy Qosqo.

We leave Cusco early in the morning towards the Inca site of Tambomachay, where our adventure will begin, we will hike for 5 hours to where we will have lunch next to the beautiful lagoon of Ccomerqocha.

On our route to the archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo we pass Andean villages like Puka Llacta, from our highest pass of our route we will have beautiful views of the snowy peaks of Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon and San Juan over five thousand meters high, from there we descend with views towards the sacred valley of the Incas until we arrive to Huchuy Qosqo.

Schedule: 06:00 - 18:00 hours.
Camp: Huchuy Qosqo.
Feeding: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.

After our breakfast, we visit the archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo for approximately three hours, and then descend to the village of Lamay in the sacred valley for approximately three hours, where our transportation awaits us to take us to Ollantaytambo.

From Ollantaytambo we make our trip on a scenic train to Aguas Calientes and after settling into a hotel, you can enjoy the hot springs if you have time before your dinner.

Schedule: 06:00 - 18:00 Hours.
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Feeding: breakfast and lunch.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco.

We take the bus at 5:30 am or according to the time of entry to Machu Picchu, we left for one of the wonders of the world, to see the magnificent sunrise. Once there, we visit Machu Picchu for two 2 hours approximately on foot through the main places of this Inca site.

After the guided tour you will have some free time in Machu Picchu to explore on your own, to take pictures and enjoy Machu Picchu to the fullest.

If you chose to do the excursion to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain you will enter in the second shift at 10:00 am.

Then we go down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we have lunch and then board the train that takes us to the station of Ollantaytambo or Poroy, where our mobility will be waiting to drive us back to the city of Cusco.

Schedule: 05:30 - 20:00.
Feeding: Breakfast at the hotel.

Includes / Does not include

What is included?

Pre-walk briefing with your guide.
All private transportation.
Professional tour guide.
Camping equipment (tents, tables, chairs, etc.).
Cook.
Horses and muleteers.
Hot water for washing.
Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Lodging one night in Aguas Calientes.
Entrance to Machu Picchu.
Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
Meals as described in the Itinerary.

What is not included?

Food and beverages not described in the Itinerary.
Sleeping bag - you can rent one from us.
Travel Insurance.
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu (must be booked in advance according to availability).
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain (must be booked in advance according to availability).

Recommendations

Original passport (If you have acquired a new one after making your reservation, you MUST bring both).
Synthetic feather or down sleeping bag (can be rented from us).
Clothing (hiking boots, warm fleece jacket, tops, some t-shirts, socks, sun hat, thermal underwear, long pants, gloves, poncho, rain coat).
Sun block (factor 35+ recommended).
Head lamp + batteries.
Sunglasses and sun hat.
Camera + batteries.
Trekking poles (recommended especially for steep descents, can be rented from us).
Insect repellent - 15% DEET.
Cash in small denominations preferably in soles.