3D/2N Huchuy Qosqo Hike & Machupicchu
The View of the Sacred Valley
“This trek is ideal for those passengers who really want to be far in the middle of nowhere with only nature surrounding them as they camp in an area that is scarcely seen by tourists. Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) is situated above the Valley of Urubamba and offers very spectacular views over the mountain range Cordillera de Vilcanota. This trek is also a great way for you to enjoy a shorter trek that still includes Machu Picchu and Inca trails (Distance: 20km )
• Duration: 2 days trek + 1 day Machu Picchu
• Best season to go from April to November
• Altitude: 3700 masl to 4400 masl
Day 01: Tambomachay to Pumamarca.- We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00am to begin our journey by private transport direction of the Inca Site known as Tambomachay (3700 meters). From here, we will begin trekking down the road as it curves sharply up-hill to reach a pass of near 4200 meters. We will continue to follow the trail down into the valley and towards the small community at the bottom. As we descend along the trail, you will see a beautifully green valley stretching out as far as the eye can see. The path we will see on its right slope leads to Pisac. Passing through the village and across a new bridge, the trail takes us up over the second pass (4300 meters) and into high open country. On the way, we will pass by the beautiful Lake Qoricocha (Golden Lake in Quechua). We’ll continue along this rustic trail, eventually arriving at the highest point of the trek, 4350 meter, with its stellar views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Finally, we’ll descend towards the Pucamarca community (4010 meters), where we’ll arrive in the late afternoon.
Distance of walking prox. 13km Lunch, Dinner.
Day 02: Huchuy Qosqo – Lamay – Aguas Calientes.- On the this day we leave Pucamarca early, the valley narrows to form a ravine where amazingly well maintained Inca staircases will lead us down to the magnificent citadel of Huchuy Qosqo. Huchuy Qosqo is perched above the Urubamba Valley, overlooking the little town of Lamay, which is a town dedicated to agriculture and raising cattle. Huchuy Qosqo was originally an administrative center like Pisac, and like Pisac, it also has Inca buildings made of stone. There is even one which has a great example of Inca style perfectly fitting stones. In the hillsides, we will also see some granaries because it was also an important agricultural center. Continuing along this now magnificent path, with Pitusiray looming above us, we will eventually pass an Inca stone and adobe gateway. This is the entrance to the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo for people who climbed up from the Urubamba Valley.
We continue on down to Lamay where later in the afternoon, our private transport will drive us Ollantaytambo, where will catch the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes leaves at 7pm arrives to Aguas Calientes, about 8:30pm. we will go direct to your hostel of La Casita or Varayoc.. where you will have free time to take relax. / Distance of walking prox. 10km /
Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner.
Day 03: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu.- This day of the tour, will wake up early and catch the bus transport up to Machu Picchu. Once there, we will have our 2 hour, guided in Machu Picchu .Afterwards, we will then enjoy an additional 2 hours of free time, to explore on your own or walk up Huayna Picchu. Upon returning to Aguas Calientes to cath the train back to Cusco arrives about 9:20p.m
Includes:
• Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:00AM.
• Private transport Cusco – Tambomachay.
• A double tent and roll mattress.
• Dinning and cooking tents with tablets and chairs
• English speaking guide
• Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (except the first breakfast)
• First aid kit, emergency oxygen bottle.
• Horses to carry tents, food, cooking equipment.
• Hot water every morning and evening for washing your hands /
• Cold water every morning
• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas calientres and back to Cusco.
• Entrance fee to Machupicchu Archaeological Complex
• Accomodation in Aguas calientes Double or Triple.
• Optional climbing to Huaynapicchu
It does not Included:
• Breakfast on the frist day
• Extra personal porter
• Last bus down from Machupicchu to Aguas calientes which is US$ 7 or you can walk down
• Tips for you tour guide , porters and Cook.
We recommend to Bring:
• Original passport and original ISIC student card if applicable :
• Backpack & Daypack ( If you hire an extra porter , we will provide a duffel bag )
• Hiking boots
• Trekking poles:
• Warm clothes :
• Thermals : Gloves / scarf : wool socks.
• T-shirts and trekking pants .
• Flash light : head torch
• Camera and extra batteries
• Sunscreen / hat and sunglasses
• Personal medical kit / insect repellent :
• Rain Gear: poncho/ a good rain jacket :
• Toiletries / toilet paper / small towel
• 2 litre water bottle
• Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs. Optional.
Price Information:
N`People |
2 to 3 |
4 to 5 |
6 to 7 |
8 to 10 |
11to 16 |
Prices US$ |
U$400 |
U$350 |
U$300 |
U$ 300 |
U$250 |
Extra additional information: Single tent supplement US$ 10/ Sleeping bag down US$10 Treking poles US$10 / Back Pack 60 Lt.US$10 / Extra personal porter 9 Kilos US$10 / 18 Kilos US$20 for whole trip.
