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Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days

Explore the trek from Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu, a fascinating and unforgettable experience.
Duration: 05 days
Group: 02 passengers
Difficulty: Medium
From:
730.00 USD
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Immerse yourself in a 5-day adventure with our trek from Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu. Discover breathtaking landscapes, learn about ancient cultures and live the magic of the ancient citadel. An unforgettable experience!
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Details of the trek from Huchuy Qosqo to Machupicchu

Our adventure will be 5 days of walking in the Peruvian highlands, and along this journey we will visit several tourist spots, we will stay in two local communities, in which the inhabitants houses will be part of our lodging, at the same time the ladies and gentlemen do not prepare their local food, they will expose us the work they do as ceramics, textiles and others. At the same time we will participate in some activities such as planting trees, plant care, among others.

By participating in this trekking we are taking care of the environment, we avoid throwing garbage, we carry water in our canteens or tomatodo. During the hike we will have the support of our specialized guide, muleteers and some llamas for support.

Every step we take on this journey we are contributing to the care of nature, communities and preserve the customs and teachings of our past in each locality that is shown.

Summary of your trip

  • Day 1: Cusco - Tambomachay - Qoricocha - Patabamba.
  • Day 2: Patabamba - Huchuy Qosqo
  • Day 3: Huchuy qosqo - Pisac - Ollantaytambo
  • Day 4: Ollantaytambo - km 104 - Machu Picchu
  • Day 5: Machu Picchu - Poroy - Cusco

 

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5 day itinerary through Huchuy Qosqo and Machupicchu

Tambom Huchuy Qosqo
Tambomachay

Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Patabamba

We depart by bus to Tambomachay, an enigmatic archaeological complex of ceremonial center dedicated to water, we continue our journey and our first stop of this adventure at Sicllaccasa Pass (4200 m), which reveals breathtaking views of Cusco and a valley towards Qorao.

We cross a picturesque valley and ascend to the magical Yanacocha Pass (4300 m), where we will marvel at the Yanacocha and Qoricocha lagoons, home to diverse bird life.

Our lunch becomes a feast accompanied by panoramic views of Ausangate and Salkantay. We descend to Qenqo (3900 m) and then to Patabamba (3850 m), here the family will give us a warm welcome. After settling in, we explore the charming village and share an authentic dinner with our friendly host family in the inhabitant's house.

Cusco (3330 m) - Yanacocha Pass (4300 m) - Patabamba (3850 m).

  • Private vehicle for the group Cusco - Tambomachay (30 m)
  • Guide in Spanish for the group
  • Hike duration 7 hours
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Overnight at Casa de habitante
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Trek Por Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo

Day 2: Patabamba – Huchuy Qosqo

The trail begins with breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing through the balconies of the Inca and arriving at the village of Sihua. We climb to the Pukamarca pass (4000 m), and about 100 m ahead we will arrive at the village of Pukamarca or red village, here we will enjoy lunch.

Then we will descend to the Puma Puncu canyon or Puma's door, here we will walk along an ancient Inca trail restored by the Qapac Ñan project, which leads us to the mysterious site of Huchuy Qosqo or little Cusco 3600 m.

In this archaeological center we will visit its temples, warehouses and Inca terraces made of stone and adobe. Afterwards, we ascend 15 minutes to our lodge, where a family will receive us to spend the night in the inhabitant's house, but first they will prepare our dinner and breakfast for the next day.

Patabamba (3850 m) - Puka Marca Pass (4000 m) - Huchuy Qosqo (3600 m)

  • Hike duration 7 hours
  • Guide in Spanish
  • Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo
  • Night in the inhabitant's house
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
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Huchuy Qosqo Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo

Day 3: Huchuyqosqo - Pisac - Ollantaytambo

In the morning we will descend 2 hours to reach the village of Lamay where our vehicle will take us to the impressive archaeological site of Pisac (3400 m). This site is unique in Peru for its majestic and vertiginous construction from where the Incas controlled and dominated the Sacred Valley.

The archaeological center of Pisac surprises by the amount of terraces, fountains, rooms, observatories and the largest cemetery in the region (about 4,800 people were found buried) and is nestled among the high peaks of the Urubamba mountain range.

We continue descending on foot until we reach the village of Pisac (3000 m), we explore its handicraft market, then we go towards Ollantaytambo, a preserved 15th century Inca village, once here we will visit and head to the hotel to rest and get ready to go to dinner.

Huchuy Qosqo (3600m) - Lamay (2900m) - Pisac (3400m) - Ollantaytambo (2750m)

  • Hike duration between 4h and 4h 30'
  • Night at hotel in Ollantaytambo
  • Transfer by private vehicle, between 2h and 2h 30'
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
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Ruinas De Wiñay Wayna
Ruinas Wiñay Wayna

Day 4:  Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna - Aguas Calientes

Very early in the morning by train, we depart to Km 104, from here begins our fascinating hike, in which we will visit the ancient ruins of Chachabamba. After three hours of ascent between clouds and vegetation, we arrive to an impressive waterfall and then to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna, our expert guide will make us explore this historical jewel.

Then we continue until we reach Inti Punku or sun gate that gives us a majestic view of Machu Picchu.

We descend to the top of Machu Picchu to take pictures and end the day in Aguas Calientes, at our hotel.

Ollantaytambo (2750 m) - Km 104 (2170 m) - Wiñay Wayna (2700 m) - Aguas calientes (2040 m)

  • Train to Ollantaytambo - Km 104 // bus down from Machu Picchu
  • Private Spanish-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Inca Trail (Km. 104)
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Overnight in hotel in Aguas Calientes
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Tour Huchuy Qosqo Y Machu Picchu 5 Dias
Machu Picchu

Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Cusco

By bus we depart to Machu Picchu. We will see the spectacular Inca citadel or "old mountain", considered a jewel of Inca architecture. Here we will have a guided tour of 2 hours, where we will visit the most representative places of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

We will walk through the alleys of the citadel, its neighborhoods, its squares, its royal houses, its agricultural areas, its trails and its observatories. Once the tour is over, we return to Aguas Calientes and then we go to the train station to leave for Ollanta or Poroy and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Aguas Calientes (2,040 m) - Machu Picchu (2.450 m) - Cusco (3350 m)

  • Tourist bus to Machu Picchu // train Aguas Calientes - Ollanta or Poroy
  • Transfer private vehicle Ollanta or Poroy - Cusco
  • Private Spanish-speaking guide for the visit of Machu Picchu
  • Entrance to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
  • Breakfast included
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Equitable Es
A fair price

As a local agency, this allows us to work directly with the local population, avoiding the additional costs associated with middlemen. We choose our suppliers and accommodations so that the benefits are distributed equitably in the local economy.

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Tour Huchuyqosqo + Machu Picchu
2 a 3
people
4 a más
people
$ 1070.00 $ 730.00

Reservation policies.

Reservations are made in advance, especially during holidays and high season. Reservations are only accepted through the established means.

Means of payment

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  • Global 66 (wire transfer)

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Change and cancellation policies.

The rescheduling of tours are admitted with due anticipation, except for the tours to Machu Picchu. No-show will result in the total loss of the service. The cancellation or withdrawal of the service will not be entitled to a refund.

What is included in the trip

The price includes

  • Private vehicle Cusco - Tambomachay // Lamay - Ollantaytambo and Poroy - Cusco
  • Entrance ticket to Huchuy Qosqo, the BTG and Machu Picchu
  • 2 nights in Casa Rural and 2 nights in hotel
  • Support staff for the trip the llama muleteers
  • Calls to carry your belongings on the Huchuyqosqo trek
  • Emergency horse.
  • Specialist guide for the trek
  • First aid kit, oxygen balloon
  • Vegetarian option (no extra charge)
  • Food: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Price does not include

  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 2 dinners.
  • Extra expenses such as drinks.
  • Travel insurance
  • Propins

Things you have to bring

  • 1 backpack for your personal things.
  • 1 hat or 1 Cap.
  • Polos for each day or one for two days
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • 1 fleece jacket
  • 1 rain jacket
  • Trekking pants
  • Trekking shoes
  • Trekking socks and underwear
  • Trekking poles, rain poncho (optional)
  • Flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Canteen bottle
  • Toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Personal pharmacy

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