Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days 1 Night, offers magnificent and beautiful views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and a breathtaking mountain range of Urubamba, if you do not have much time to make other trips to different places
in our Cusco by the time factor we offer a classic way only two days, this is a very good alternative option where you traveled a full day without a crowd of people during his tour and appreciate without difficulty the places and the magic of Huchuy Qosqo.
Overview:
- Tour Type: Hiking, camping, adventure, history, culture.
- Total Distance : 10 kM/ 6.21 Miles
- Good For: Those in moderate shape, families.
- Difficulty: Moderate. It's not a technical hike but the altitude may affect some individuals.
- Considerations: This is one of our coldest treks. Please be prepared with lots of warm layers.
- Season: Open all year - January through December.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco - Huchuy Qosqo - Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up from your hotel at 5:30 a.m. and travel by car to the Village of Cuper, located at (3750m/12,300ft), the beginning of your trek. From here, we will walk for 3 hours through some very beautiful landscapes, lagoons, and indigenous communities until we arrive at the archaeological complex of Huch’uyQosqo. Once we arrive, we will stop for half an hour and enjoy a packed lunch (included). After lunch, you will have a walking tour of this amazing Incan site.
We will spend an hour exploring Huch’uyQosqo before we continue our hike, walking two and a half hours downhill to Lamay in the Sacred Valley. Once we reach Lamay, a car will transport us to the town of Ollantaytambo.
In Ollantaytambo, we will catch a 7:00 p.m. train to the town of Aguas Calientes. Depending on your preferences, you can have dinner in Ollantaytambo or later at a restaurant in the town of Aguas Calientes. Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, we will transfer you to your hostel (this can also be upgraded to a hotel if you wish). In the evening, you will discuss with your guide what time you wish to wake up in the morning, and be briefed for your tour of Machu Picchu!
- Meals: Box Lunch - Dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Distance: 10 kms / 6.21Miles
- Time: 8hrs approximately
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2: Guiding Tour Of Machu Picchu
We leave our hotel after a very early breakfast around 5:30am to take the bus for the journey up to Machu Picchu ruins. Once inside the citadel we are provided with a 2 hour guided tour with plenty of free time for further exploring, taking photos, and the option to climb Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain or go up to the Sun Gate.
Then back to Aguas Calientes for a leisurely lunch and at 4:22pm we take our return Expedition train to Ollantaytambo with a private van connection to Cusco, arriving at your hotel in the evening around 8PM.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Enjoyable
- Accommodation: None
- Entrance Tickets: Included
INCLUSION
What Is Included
What Is Not Included
PRICES
Price & Availability
“The best Huchuy Qosqo Trek around is available on any date that is best suited for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”
Prices:
Group Service
- US$ 395 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS)
Private Service
- US$ 495 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS)
***We require a minimum of 2 hikers in order to start the trek. For solo travellers- please inquire on the dates you are looking to trek.
Discounts
- 18 to 25 years old: US$30 Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval for discount.
- Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Group of 5 or more: US$30. – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
Extras
- Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
- Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From US $60 (depending on availability)
- Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$57 per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43pm )
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$70 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
- Machu Picchu Mountain – US$70 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
TRIP NOTES
Essentials
- Passport
- Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
- Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
- Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelbaks are encouraged – but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
- Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)
For Your Duffel
Porters will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air matt (if you bring/rent one). From us these two items weigh 3.5 kg.
- 2 wicking t-shirts
- 1 hiking pants
- 2 sets of undergarments.
- 2 sets of hiking socks
- 1 Fleece
- 1 Warm, down jacket: gets very cold at night
- 1 Rain jacket and pants
- 1 sun hat
- 1 wool hat
- Headlamp: essential
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might enjoy something a little larger.
- Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to clean – might make you feel fresh if you had a little soap.
- Battery Charger: There is no place to plug in while trekking!
- Large plastic bags: to help organize and keep clean from dirty.
- Sleeping bag: Recommend down bags for -10C at least
Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Face moisturizer
- Bug spray
- Handsanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Toiletpaper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc
Inside Your Daypacks
Daypacks can be any size for hiking, but we always recommend the smaller, the better. Inside Machu Picchu, no bag larger than 25L will be allowed in. If larger, you will need to store outside citadel gates.
- Water: we supply clean water at each meal. You are responsible for your first morning of water only as we won’t have time to filter water until your first lunch.
- Sunhat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Camera
- Music (IPhone)
- Handsanitizer
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
- Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
- Earplugs
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