Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 3 days is another spectacular hike to Huchuy Qosqo ruins, and then to Machu Picchu by train. The 3-day Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu shows deep canyons and isolated Inca ruins with stunning views. This Andean Inca trail has a distance of 20 km or 12 miles, which runs from Cusco to Sacred Valley of the Incas. Also, this scenic hike is perfect for those who want to escape the crowds and enjoy the peaceful Andean scenery.
This 3-day Huchuy Qosqo Trek connects the Sacred Valley and then to Machu Picchu by train. The ruins of Huchuy Qosqo are located on the mountaintop overlooking the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. Additionally, this fantastic Inca site comprises impressive stone buildings, water fountains as well as agricultural terraces. Your first night will be at a nice Local Homestay near the Inca site and the second night will be at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu in 3 days, inspires a peaceful atmosphere hiking through an ancient Inca trail while enjoying the amazing vistas of the imposing mountains around. The 3-day Huchuy Qosqo trek also allows you to enjoy the Machu Picchu Guided Tour at your own pace.
At the end of the tour, take the train to Ollantaytambo station. From here, we take you in the comfort of our private vehicle to your hotel in Cusco.
Our 3-day hike to Huchuy Qosqo and Machu Picchu tour is the easiest route; therefore, a perfect trip for friends and families. We also arrange the Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu in 2 days.
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HUCHUY QOSQO TREK 3 DAYS ITINERARY:
Enjoy the best Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu in 3 days with an expert local company. We also offer the Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 days to Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Cusco — Patabamba (Quenqo) — Huchuy Qosqo
Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo — Ollantaytambo — Machu Picchu
Day 3: Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
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Day 1. – Cusco— Patabamba (Quenqo) — Huchuy Qosqo
The 3-day Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu starts when we pick you up from your hotel at 7 am and take you to the Community of Quenqo at 3886 m/ 12746 ft in Patabamba (A small community located above the Sacred Valley of the Incas).
Once at the trailhead, we begin hiking up towards the pass (4066 m/ 13336 ft) following an ancient Inca Trail used by ancient people to connect Huchuy Qosqo and the Sacred Valley. As you walk you will have magnificent views of the Urubamba mountain chain and the sacred Valley.
On the way, we will stop in Pumamarca a small community with thatched-roof homes to enjoy our Lunch box. Then, we will continue hiking down through the Leon Punku ravine, where a series of Inca steps will lead us down into the fabulous city of Huchuy Qosqo (3,670m/10,500ft).
Once there, you will have the opportunity to explore this unique Inca site, which was an important administrative, agricultural, and religious center displaying fine stone and mud brick architecture structures.
Then, we will continue hiking for 30 more minutes until we reach our local homestay. Here, our Host family will welcome you into their home with great affection and will show you your rooms. Late in the afternoon/evening, they will share with us some of their daily life activities. Depending on the season these activities might be farming, herding, farming guinea pig, weaving, etc. Later, we will enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by our host family.
🍽 Lunch Box, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner prepared by our host family.
🛏 Homestay at a local family’s home.
👨🦯👩🦯 Hiking Distance: 7.5 km /4.65 miles
⛰ Highest pass: 4066 m/ 13,336 ft
Day 2.-Huchuy Qosqo—Lamay—Ollantaytambo—Aguas Calientes
After a delicious and nutritious breakfast with our host family, we will return to Huchuy Qosqo to take the trail that connects this important site with the sacred Valley towards Lamay town. We will walk downhill for about 1 hour and a half to 2 hours in a zigzagging and almost vertical trail with incredible views of the mountains and wide valleys with corn fields.
Our private Transportation will wait for us to take us to Ollantaytambo where we will have lunch. Then, We will explore the quaint and authentic Inca City of Ollantaytambo.
After this visit, We will head towards Ollantaytambo train station and take the train to Aguas Calientes and spend the night in a nice hotel.
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
🛏 4 Star Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
👨🦯👩🦯 Hiking Distance: 5 km /3.10 miles
Day 3.- Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Cusco
Today you’ll finally visit Machu Picchu! To maximize the experience, we’ll have a very early breakfast to catch one of the first buses up to the citadel. Your hotel will store your backpacks until you return from your tour. The bus takes about 30 minutes to arrive at the monument. Your guide will immediately take you to a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise and take pictures. You’ll have about a 2-hour and a-half-guided tour where you’ll visit the most important parts of the monument and learn about Inca culture and history. Then you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes (25 minutes) where you will have lunch. Later you will take the train* to Ollantaytambo. The train trip to Ollantaytambo takes about 2 hours. Our transportation will meet you at the train station and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
* The time of your train departure depends on availability at the time of booking.
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu is perfect for friends, couples, and small families. Select your arrival and departure dates, and group size with our private service. You set the pace to maximize your experience. The Huchuy Qosqo Trek is based on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 08 hikers.
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Day 1 (1 night). Huchuy Qosqo Homestay
At Huchuy Qosqo, a local family will receive us to spend the night on a homestay on the side of the mountain.
Local Experience at a Local Homestay.
Day 2- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
At Machu Picchu Pueblo, we stay at the following property (based on availability or Similar Category):
El Mapi Hotel – 4 Star Category
Planning a trip to Mach Pichu can be challenging, and I only realized it when I finally decided to travel. Corayma was such an amazing person and established a line of communication with me via WhatsApp. I had tons and tons of concerns and queries and she always responded and supported me as patiently as possible. Ultimately we traveled and set off for our trip. Our guide was David, who was an amazing gentleman and took great care of us throughout the tour starting from Cusco and returning. I just can’t stop raving about this company and the team who made my dream come true.
Written May 31, 2025
We had an incredible experience with Mapi Tour, who arranged a fantastic week-long adventure for my husband and me—from the Amazon to Cusco and Machu Picchu. Every detail was handled seamlessly, and all our accommodations were excellent. Since this was a special occasion trip, Mapi ensured the hotels were aware, and each one added a thoughtful touch to make our stay even more memorable.
The absolute highlight of our journey was our guide, Karen, who accompanied us from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Her passion for her country and heritage shined through in every moment. She was knowledgeable, kind, and went out of her way to take special care of us.
We loved that we were booking with a local Cusco-based company, and our itinerary truly reflected that. From boating down the Amazon and walking across treetop footbridges among the monkeys to exploring Cusco and nearby mountain towns for an authentic glimpse into local life and culture, every experience was unforgettable. Taking the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu was an absolute blast and a perfect way to round out our trip.
We highly recommend Mapi Tour to anyone looking for a well-organized, immersive, and truly special experience in Peru!
Awesome Tour Package for Machu Picchu!
This was our first time to Machu Picchu and I was nervous about all of the logistics. We were traveling with a family of 11 with two small children. I booked a hotel in Cusco. I contacted Mapi tours a while back and they offered a great itinerary at a reasonable price. I’m so glad I went with them. They took care of everything from booking the train, to booking the shuttle bus, to booking the admission tickets to Machu Picchu. They were quick to respond via WhatsApp.
David was our guide and picked us up in a private shuttle early morning at around 5 AM. The drive to the train station was a rough 2 Hour Dr. One of our passengers got altitude sickness, and they had solution and remedies to help. David was very knowledgeable. And guide us through the crazy train station traffic. We were there right in time for the train. He even advised us on the bathroom situation (which was helpful). He was with us the whole day. They even included another guy to join us at Machu Picchu since we had small Children. It was helpful because 3/4 of the way through, the little children’s decided to go back so the second tour guide walk them back.
They even made a recommendation and negotiated a great price for lunch buffet at Aqua Caliente. They recommended circuit two for the tour, which was perfect. They booked the tickets well in advance so we got a great entry time at 10 AM. We completed the circuit with plenty of pictures in three hours. We went straight to the lunch buffet and it was fantastic.
We made the train back and arrive back at our hotel at approximately 8:40 PM. All in all, it was a fantastic day for us. David and Liz made the tour wonderful. I would highly recommend going with Mapi Tours. You don’t have to worry about anything.
Written July 9, 2025
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Length: 3 days/2 nights
Tour Type: Private Service
USD $: 770
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