Trekking to Huchuy Qosqo 3 days

"The real adventure begins where the road ends"

From:

500 $

/ per person

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Descubre Cusco, el ancestral Qosqo quechua, que significa "ombligo del mundo". Este nombre encierra la esencia mística de la ciudad, reconocida como el punto de unión entre los tres planos de existencia Inca: el mundo subterráneo o Uku Pacha, el mundo terrenal o Kay Pacha y el mundo celestial o Hanan Pacha. En este tour de 9 días, te invitamos a sumergirte en el centro espiritual y geográfico del universo Inca.

Duracion:

4 dias

Tamaño grupo:

8 personas

Dificultad:

8 personas

Salidas

8 personas

Salidas

8 personas

Altitud

8 personas

The three-day Huchuy Qosqo trek is an ideal option for those with limited time but who want to experience hiking before Machu Picchu. Located north of Cusco, this Inca archaeological site, which means "Little Cusco" in Quechua, offers a quick exploration of Andean treasures with panoramic views of peaks like Sawasiray, Pitusiray, La Verónica, and Chicon. It is the perfect choice for those seeking a shorter mountainous experience without losing the charm of the Andes.

Duration: 03 days

Min group: 02 passengers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Period:

All year round

Short itinerary - Trekking to Huchuy Qosqo 3 days

Tierras de los Andes es un operador turístico, que fue fundado en el año 2000 con el propósito de crear auténticas experiencias de viajes a medida y fuera de los caminos tradicionales en América del Sur. El equipo de Tierras de los Andes está compuesto de personas que vienen de diferentes partes del Perú y del mundo para garantizar una experiencia única, nuestro equipo se compone de profesionales de turismo: creadores de viajes, guías nativos y fieles proveedores locales.

Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Huchuy Qosqo
Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo – Tauca – Chinchero
Day 3: Chinchero – Maras – Moray – Cusco

Complete itinerary - Trekking to Huchuy Qosqo 3 days

Day 1

Sacsayhuamán

Cusco – Tambomachay – Huchuy Qosqo

In the morning, we will depart from the hotel to Tambomachay, an archaeological complex with ceremonial water fountains. From there, we will start the hike through puna landscapes, ascending to the Sicllaccasa Pass (4100 m) with spectacular views.

We will continue ascending to the top to cross to the other side, a 45-minute walk to the upper end of the valley. We will have lunch by Lake Qoricocha, where we will see various birds and lagoons.

Next, we will reach the highest point, the Abra de Rumicruz, to enjoy a snack and the natural surroundings. We will descend to Pucamarca via an ancient Inca path, passing by Huchuy Qosqo, a key archaeological site from the Inca period.

Cusco (3330 m) - Qoricocha (3800 m) – Huchuy Qosqo (3600 m).

Private vehicle for the group
Spanish-speaking guide for the group
Cusco – Tambomachay 30 minutes
Hiking duration: 6 hours
Lunch and dinner
Overnight in a rural house

Huchuy Qosqo - Tauca – Chinchero

We will wake up to amazing views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, snow-capped mountains, and the Urubamba River. We will have breakfast with a local family and then explore the palace of the eighth Inca ruler. We will tour its agricultural terraces, enclosures, well-preserved storage rooms, and hydraulic system.

Next, we will ascend to the pass (4250 m), immersing ourselves in puna landscapes with sparse vegetation like ichu and stunning views of the Vilcabamba Mountain Range. We will descend towards Piuray Lagoon, crossing Andean valleys filled with crops, and finish in Chinchero, where we will stay in a family house that will involve us in their activities.

Huchuy Qosqo (3600 m) – Pass (4200 m) – Chinchero (3760 m)

Hiking duration: 5 hours
Shared Spanish-speaking guide
Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Chinchero – Maras – Moray – Cusco

The excursion will start in Chinchero, a town frozen in time where Inca culture endures. We will visit its main square, a harmonious fusion of Inca and colonial architecture, where the temple was built on the site of the ancient palace of Inca Tupac Yupanqui.

We will then head to Moray, a unique archaeological site with agricultural terraces in natural depressions, used as an agricultural laboratory.

Next, we will proceed to the Salineras de Maras, with 4500 salt pans irrigated with salty water from which salt is harvested once it evaporates. After admiring the production process, we will return to Cusco and your respective hotel.

Chinchero (3760 m) – Salineras de Maras (3000 m) – Moray (3500 m) – Cusco

Vehicle for the group
Shared Spanish-speaking guide
Entrance to Chinchero, Maras, and Moray
Breakfast included

What’s Included in the Trip:

Includes:

Private vehicle Cusco – Tambomachay // Chinchero – Cusco
Entrance tickets to Huchuy Qosqo, Maras, Moray, and Chinchero
2 nights in a rural house
Vegetarian option (no extra charge)
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners
Private Spanish-speaking guide

Does not include:

First breakfast, last lunch, and last dinner
Additional expenses
Travel insurance
Tips

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Tour rescheduling is allowed with adequate notice, except for Machu Picchu tours. Failure to show up will result in the total loss of the service. Cancellations or withdrawal from the service are non-refundable.