Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 3 days

HUCHUY QOSQO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 3 DAYS

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 MAP

 

PRICING

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.

 

**In case you want to book the hotels on your own or customize this itinerary and create a Tailor Made Journey just for you and your companions, click here to inquire, or speak to your travel professional**

HUCHUY QOSQO TREK INCLUDES:

• Pick-ups from your hotels at 06:00 am.
• Private Transportation to Quenqo community (trailhead).
• English speaking tour guide.
• Meals: 3 Breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 Dinners.
• Horses (to carry your Personal Belongings, Box lunch,water). (Day1, and Day 2 – Morning)
• 5 Kg personal porterage service for your items (Duffle bag provided).
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank.
• Transportation from Lamay to Ollantaytambo Train station.
• Arriving in Aguas Calientes transfer to your hotel.
• Entrance tickets to Huchuy Qosqo, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
• Round trip Bus Tickets Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
• Round trip Train Tickets in Vistadome Service.
• Transfer to Cusco from Ollantaytambo.
• 1 Overnight at a local Homestay in Huchuyqosqo. (Day 1)
• 1 Hotel Night in Aguas Calientes. (Day 2)

HUCHUY QOSQO TREK EXCLUDES:

• Walking Sticks. (you can hire for US$10).
• Travel insurance is highly recommended.
• Domestic or internal flights. From Lima to Cusco.
• Airport taxes.
•  Meals, drinks, and services not mentioned on Inclusions.
•  Extra personal expenses.
• Gratuities are much appreciated.
• Any other item not specified in the section above “We include.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR EXPERIENCES AROUND PERU

We will design a customized trip to connect you with our Country through your interests. You can modify a tour package of our website to your needs. You decide where to visit, how long to spend in each place and type of accommodation that suits you best, and more including:

• Adding extra activities to your itinerary.
• Assisting with planning a business Trip.
• Getting hotel Upgrades.
• Arranging any special packages to celebrate important
  occasions, whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, retirement, honeymoon, or other milestones.

Contact us to help you in arranging the adventure of your dreams.

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