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Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days / 2 Nights
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Departures Dates: Our Company Organize Daily Departures.
Groupe Size: Minimum 2 Peoples
Type of Tour: Culture, Cloud Forest and Trek in the Andes
Trek Price: Depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person
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Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu Description |
A fantastic two-day trek in the surroundings of Cusco, departing from Tambomachay, located just 10 minutes from Cusco, leading to Huchuy Qosqo, an ancient Inca archaeological site perched on a cliff over the Sacred valley of the Incas, crossing mountain passes, Andean communities and offering a large array of local flora and fauna. An excellent and less-beaten hike that can be complemented with a visit to Machu Picchu such as an alternative treks to the saturated Inca Trail.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Pukamarca Community:
Early morning pick up from hotel at 7:30am and drive to Tambomachay (3800 m.), an archaeological complex situated in the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park. Tambomachay is comprised of a series of ceremonial water fountains, which are thought to have been dedicated to a water cult. The day’s hike will start at this point, and will continue through puna landscapes and over the Sicllaccasa pass at 4020m/13186ft. Down the other side, we hike along a path that leads to the Ccauca ravine, where we encounter archaeological remains and wild crops, such as tarwi, and a large quantity of cacti. We continue on to the Queullococha pass at 4185m/13727ft, where we may enjoy views of the lake with the same name. Surrounding the area in spectacular views stand the Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon and San Juan snow peaks. Continuing the path, we walk past the Queullococha Lake, where we may see huallatas, ducks and small fish, to then climb towards the Challu Challu pass at 4220m/13842ft. From this point, we observe the Chinchero planes and the Piuray and Qoricocha lagoons. We then ascend towards the fourth pass at Rumicruz at 4230m/13874ft and enjoy a panoramic view of the Qoricocha and the Vilcanota snow capped range. Here we rest and eat lunch. We then make our way to the Inca rock quarry at 4220m/13842ft, which was the place from where the rocks were extracted to build Huchuy Qosqo. Finally, we descend towards the Pucamarca community at 4010m/13153ft, where we arrive in the late afternoon. Here we dine and camp through the night
Day 2: Pumamarca - Huchuy Qosqo - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes Town
We leave camp at around 8am and walk downhill towards the Leon Punku ravine, where we find remains of an Inca bridge and trail. This canyon boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at 3600m/11808ft, where we arrive by mid morning. Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological complex with imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center, from which we enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River, and the snow capped mountain range of the same name. Descend to Lamay at 3000m/9840ft. Lamay is a town dedicated to agriculture and cattle raising. At 2pm transfer to Ollantaytambo to have lunch and visit the famous fortress located on the slope of the mountain. Late afternoon (5:15pm) we catch our train to Aguas Calientes and stay in comfortable hotel with private bath and hot shower.
Day 3: Aguas Calientes Town – Machu Picchu – Cusco
At 5:30am breakfast in the hotel and then transfer the bus station we will board the first bus to sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2400m). The guided visit will last three hours or more according your request. Then you'll have plenty of time to take photos of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, if you like to climb to Wayna Picchu requires minimum 2 hours up and down. At mentioned time we will go back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch and then train back to Cusco
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What is Included?
- Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to Tambomachay. Starting Point
- English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over 6 persons).
- Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 4-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks.
- Double thickness foam mattress.
- Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu ruins (one day).
- Cook and cooking equipment.
- Meals (02B,02L,02D) - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude.
- Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn).
- 1 Nigh of hotel in Aguas Calientes (The hotel is rated as 3stars with private bath and hot shower and next day breakfast).
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes town (day 2 – Backpacker train).
- Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Backpacker train).
- Bus from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes village (Not all tour operators include this service).
- Horses for equipment (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment).
- Dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
- Kitchen tent.
- Accommodation for our horseman and cooks.
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Return transport to Cusco.
What is not Included?
- Breakfast on the first day
- Sleeping bag
- Dinner on the last day
- Tips
What we recommended that you Bring?
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack.
- Small towel
- Swimsuit (if you wish take a dip at the hot springs along the route)
- Cash in soles and/or US$
- Copy of original passport
- Optional: walking sticks or poles
Options and Rentals
Sleeping bag rent: US$ 5.00 per day. Our sleeping bags are –8ºC-comfort (0ºF). They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 20 trips.
Personal horse and horsemen for riding or carrying extra personal belongings while on the trek. Extra cost is $20 for all trek.
Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 per day.
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