Overview
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Huchuy Q’osco trek is just 3 days hike, onto the mountain of sacred valle of the Incas toward to the Crystal city of Machupicchu created by your family of Chinchero Boutique & Tours and is perfect for those with a short time frame.
- In this adventure to Huchuy Q’osqo trek to Machupicchu you will enjoy that combines nature, Andean lanscape such as andean straw, lagoons.
- Also original Inca Trails and it is a pleasant and not too challenging, a community visit and a guided tour of the little Inca site of Huchuy Q’osco.
- Taking you off the beaten paths and all the crowds of the more popular treks, yet still immersing fully into all the amazing things Peru has to offer to you.
- This trek is an alternative non-commercial option, or who are just looking for an easier trekking route into Machupicchu.
Daily Departure with at least 2 people
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – TAMBOMACHAY – PUKAMARCA.
- Our team will come to pick up you around 6:00 and 6:30 in the morning and then we drive you towards to Tambomachay town, just outside of Cusco, there where we are going to meet with our whole team like our Chef and horseman and the our helpers.
- Our path will leads us through high passes through valleys, small communities and past beautiful mountain lakes.
- With large areas of grasslands 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.
- Also we will see wild crops, such as tarwi, and native potatoes and a lot of andean Grass or straw where our Incas they used to roof of the house with that material. and a large quantity of cactus all of which are regularly spotted throughout the day.
- We will be hiking along a path that leads to the Q´eulla Ccocha lagoons, where we will have our delicious lunch prepared by Chinchero Boutique & Tours.
- After that 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 village Pukamarca at 4010m, where we will have an opportunity to meet with real local family where they life is agriculture and grazing llamas and alpacas for taday our accommodation will be here in Pukamarca comunity.
- Lodging: Campsite.
DAY 2: PUKAMARCA – HUCHUY Q’OSQO – LAMAY – AGUAS CALIENTES.
- Wake up time with hot tea to your tents from our team, after our breakfast we start walking by the ancient path which will lead us to the Puma Punku Ravine.
- We will be led into a narrow corridor, between some immense rock walls, where we will discover Incan bridges and sets of stairs (some of the best examples of Incan stairs anywhere in the world).
- This canyon is absolutely magical and includes geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Q’osqo at 3600m.
- Once we will arrive to the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo, we are going to have whole view of sacred valley of the incas from above and then we will explore and received a guided tour, free time to contemplate yourself and our mountain surrounding.
- Then start our trek downhill that lasts approximately 2 hours aprox. to Lamay town at 3000m / 9840ft. lunch time in Lamay and is a town dedicated to agriculture.
- Later in the afternoon, our private transport drives us to Ollantaytambo, where we will board an afternoon train to Aguas Calientes.
- Upon our arrival to Aguas Calientes all passengers will be shown to their respective hotels. Then we’ll have a family dinner and your guides will deliver the plan for the next morning. A much deserved rest so we’re recharged and ready for Machu Picchu the next day.
Lodging: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu.
- Waman Hotel Machupicchu *** o similars.
DAY 3: PRIVATE TOUR OF MACHUPICCHU.
- After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we will be ready to visit the dream of our lives “Machupichu” and your guide will take you to the most important places within the Inca city of Machupichu.
- That will really bring it to life by detailing the history, meaning and myths of this sacred place of the Incas and you will enjoy the Historic Sanctuary in all its splendor.
- At the end of the our tour, later we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes and then we will have our lunch.
- Your Guide will coordinate the return time by Tren to Ollantaytambo then we will transfer you in our private bus or van back to your respective hotel Cusco.
Optional:
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: Mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. This hike offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.
This activity can be done after your tour in Machu Picchu. The cost is $ 35 per person to walk. Arrangements must be made at least a month in advance, due to popularity.
- Difficulty: moderate to challenging.
- Machu Picchu Mountain: it has the most spectacular view, it is a 1.5 hour walk to the top. Located southwest of the Machu Picchu citadel with a height of 3,050 m (10,007 ft), this hike offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The cost is $ 35 per person to walk.
Included
INCLUDED:
- Pre-Trekking briefing (02 Day or 01 Day before the trek, in your Hotel).
- English-speaking Tour Guide.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip).
- Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes, Day 2.
- Assistant tour guide for groups of 9+.
- Chef.
- Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 15 lbs/ 07kg of your personal items.
- Pick up from your hotel and transportation from your hotel to the start of trail.
- Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Afternoon Snacks and 2 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- EUREKA / DOITE – Comfortable and very spacious 4 man tent (one tent is used by two people).
- Inflatable ” Thermares or Rei sleeping Mattress (you need to carry ).
- Oxygen bottle.
- First aid kit.
- Andean village visit.
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us).
- Breakfast on Day 1, lunch Day 4.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$35
- Tips.
Recommendations
THINGS TO BRING:
- Original Passport
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repella
- Toiletries and hand sanitiser
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
- Torch with spare batteries or Head lamps.
Prices
THIS TOUR RUNS ONLY AS A PRIVATE SERVICE!
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****
| NUMBER OF PAXS | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
| *02 People | $ 530.00 | BOOK NOW |
| *03 People | $ 465.00 | BOOK NOW |
| *04 People | $ 455.00 | BOOK NOW |
| *05 People | $ 430.00 | BOOK NOW |
| *06 People | $ 415.00 | BOOK NOW |
| School Trips or Groups | $… | SEND A REQUEST |
