Huchuy Qosqo Trek and Machu Picchu 3D/2N

Huchuy Qosqo Trek and Machu Picchu 3D/2N

Name: Huchuy Qosqo Trek - Machu Picchu 3 Days | Machu Picchu Viajes
Brand: Machu Picchu Viajes Peru
Price: 423 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (2469 reviews)

Duration : 3 Días - 2 Noches

Type Service

02 as minimum and 07 people as maximum (Private service)

Difficulty

challenging

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The whole yea

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EN / ES

The Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu tour offers you an incredible hike from Tambomachay on the outskirts of Cusco city to the archaeological center of Huchuy Qosqo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Day 1 of the trek will take you over the Andean savannah, alongside breathtaking valleys, crystal clear lagoons and the geological magnificance of the Leon Punku Ravine. Camp for the night will be under the stars of the milky way in the small Quechua community of Pumamarca.

Day 2 treats us to the sophisticated stonework of the royal Inca estate of Huchuy Qosqo, meaning ‘little Cusco’ in Quechua.

Day 3 will deliver you the bucket list moment you’ve been waiting for at the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu!

Route Highlights

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Cusco – Tambomachay – Pumamarca
Day 2 : Huchuy Qosqo – Ollantaytambo – Train to Aguas Calientes
Day 3 : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Tour – Cusco

DAY 1 – CUSCO – TAMBOMACHAY – PUMAMARCA

The Huchuy Qosqo Tour begins with pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 6am. Your private transport will transfer you the short, 30 minute drive to the start of the hike at the archaeological site of Tambomachay at 3,700 m / 12,138 ft.

The mornings’ trail will take you over mountainous andean grasslands, elevating 300 meters to the Soccllaccasa Pass at 4,020 m / 13,186 ft. The trail continues on to the archaeological remains at the Cauca Ravine, where you will also find wild crops, such as tarwi, cochineal, and a large number of cacti. Ascending on, you will arrive at the Queullococha pass at 4,185 m / 13,727 ft, where you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the snowy peaks of mountains Veronica, Pitusiray and Chicon.

Our lunch stop for the day will be on the shores of the Queullococha lagoon, where you’ll befriend a local andean bird named Huallata, aswell as families of native ducks and small fresh water fish. Afterwhich, you’ll follow your guide up to the Challu Challu Pass at 4,220 m / 13,842 ft. From here, you can see the Chinchero plains and the lagoons of Piuray and Qoricocha.

The final ascent of the day will be to the fourth pass of Rumicruz at 4,230 m / 13,874 ft. Followed by a hike through an ancient Inca Trail to the Inca quarry that was used to extract stones for the Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site. Finally you will descend an elevation of 200 meters towards the community of Pucamarca at 4,010 m / 13,153 ft. Arriving in late afternoon, you will set up camp, enjoy a hearty dinner, and sleep the night under the starlit Andean sky.

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DAY 2 – HUCHUY QOSQO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – TRAIN TO AGUAS CALIENTES

After an early breakfast, you will depart camp at 7am to begin the hike to Huchuy Qosqo. The first leg of the day will be a descent along an ancient trail into the Leon Punku Ravine. Bursting with history, the canyon boasts enormous geological formations and the remains of an Inca bridge and foothpath. It is also surrouned by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river towards Huchuy Qosqo.

Huchuy Qosqo sits at 3,650 m/ 11,975 ft on an agricutural plateau, surrounding by stepped terraces. It is an Inca archaeological complex with imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center. From here you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley and the Vilcanota River below. Your guide will take you on a journey through its rich history and give you chance to explore the King’s palace, the temple of water, and ceremonial altars, before regrouping for the next leg of the trek.

For the following 2 hours, you will descend down the mountain trail until you arrive at the small community of Tauca at 3,762 m / 12,343 ft. Here you will have lunch and take your private transport to Ollantaytambo train station ready to board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). The 1 hour 45 minute train ride will treat you to breathtaking scenes of snow capped mountains, Inka farming terraces and of course more remarkable Inka ruins. Afterwhich you will once again be greeted by your tour guide, and escorted to your hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes, the home of Macchu Picchu.

DAY 3 – AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU TOUR – CUSCO

After taking breakfast in your hotel, your guide will meet you at reception and escort you the bus station where you will board the tourist bus to Machu Picchu. The scenic route from Aguas Calientes takes you on a 30 minute bus ride up the mountainside to the entrance of the Inca citadel. Once inside, you will be taken on a 3-hour journey through the rich history of Machu Picchu as you make your way through the Inca city with your personal tour guide. Aswell as visting the famous sites of the temple of the sun, the central plaza and the stepped terraces, you will have plenty opportunity to take the bucket list photos you came for atop the panoramic viewpoint of Machu Picchu. Before boarding the bus back down the mountain, your guide will also allow you time to explore the mysteries of the sanctuary alone.

Once you have regrouped with your guide and taken the bus back to Aguas Calientes, there will be time to take lunch in one of Machu Picchu towns’ many restaurants (optional extra), before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. There you will be greeted by your guide and private transportation who will take you on the 2-hour drive back to your hotel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco is approximatley 6.30pm.

*There will also be time to climb Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain in this tour after your guided tour of the Inca citadel. However please be aware, this will be an extra cost of $70 USD per person and will involve an extra 2-hours hiking. Return to Cusco will therefore be aboard a later train and arrival time in Cusco will be approx 8.30pm.*

Included

Pick up from the hotel in Cusco
Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide
Entrance ticket to Huchuy Qosqo and Machu Picchu
Private transport from Cusco to Tambomachay
Private transport from Tauca to Ollantaytambo train station
Food: 2 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Vegetarian/vegan and special diets requested
Chef and their cooking equipment
All camping equipment : 3 person tents (with enough space for belongings)
Dining and cooking tents with tables and chairs
Muleteers & horses to carry tents, food, and cooking equipment – 7kg per person
Round trip train tickets : Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Round trip bus tickets : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
1 night hotel stay in Aguas Calientes (private bathroom, wifi, tv, buffet breakfast)
Oxygen bottle and first aid kit

Not Included

Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 3
Sleeping Bag : Can rent from agency : $ 25 USD for entire trip
Trekking Poles : Can rent from agency : $ 20 USD for entire trip
Optional lunch in Machu Picchu town : $ 27 USD (upon client request)
Hike to Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu mountain : $ 70 USD (upon client request)
Gratuities / Tips for the guide, porters and cook

Recommendations to bring

Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
Valid Student ID card (if student booking)
Good quality walking boots or shoes
Good quality sleeping bag for cold temperatures
Trekking poles – can be rented at agency
Sandals for down time (very important)
Baselayers of varying temperatures, especially for the night
Thermals, gloves, scarves, wooly hat
Good quality trekking socks to avoid blisters
Raincoat or long poncho (for rainy season)
Waterproof trousers (for rainy season)
Long sleeve shirts
Long trousers
Shorts suitable for hiking
Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the trail
Headlamp/Torch (very important)
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Medicine/personal effects (eg. contact lense liquid)
Personal First Aid Kit
Camera or phone camera
Portable battery charger
Toilet paper (not usually found on trail)
Small travel towel
Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
Swimming suit for the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes (optional)

Price and Options

ESSENTIAL ITEMS:

Original Passport
VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
Good quality backpack (medium sized)
Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)

FOR YOUR BAGGAGE:

The train and horses have a limit of 7 kilograms per person, we therefore recommend bringing only important things to Machu Picchu.

3 Long sleeve shirts
3 Breathable t-shirts
2 Hiking trousers
3 Sets of underwear
3 Pairs of socks
1 Shorts (suitable for hiking)
2 Fleece
1 Waterproof coat and pants (for rainy seasons)
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sandals – for downtime and hot springs in Machu Picchu town
Small quick-drying travel towel
Portable battery charger for your phone and cameras

TOILETRIES:

Sunscreen
Facial moisturiser
Insect repellent
Hand sanitizer
Wet wipes
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Personal medication
First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.

ITEMS TO TAKE INSIDE MACHU PICCHU:

We recommend taking a backpack into the citadel, however please be aware that bags of more than 25 liters will not be allowed. Larger backpacks will need be stored outside the gates of the citadel.

Water bottle/canteen
Sun hat
Rain clothes
Camera or phone camera
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper & small plastic bag for waste
Extra cash for souvenirs, drinks and tips

Additional Information

Extra tickets will need to be purchased to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
There are limited number of spaces available per day, so we recommend requesting booking the tickets in advance
Once the mountain tickets are sold out for that day, there are no options available for extra tickets
The cost to climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain is $ 70 USD per person. This will be added to the total cost
Those hiking Inca Trail that wish to do Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, will also be charged an extra $ 70 USD
IMPORTANT: Before requesting tickets to the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, check availability by contacting us!

Important information:

Departure dates: We have groups for the this trek every day of the year. But it is more advisable to make this trek between the months of April to December, since the months of January, February and March are the rainy season in Cusco.

WHY CHOOSE MACHU PICCHU VIAJES PERU?

We are a local tour operator based in Cusco with 15 years experienced as Tour operator 100% Cusquenian Company.
We have all the Authorizations and licenseds by the Peruvian government as a proof that we are an official tour operator.
We have the Best Tour guides (Fluent English and Spanish): We are so proud of our guides! They are highly professional, licensed and degrees by the Peruvian government and speak fluent English and Spanish. They are very knowledgeable and passionate for Incan heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to continuous personal and provessional development. They do research to ensure that you receive accurate and recognized theories in Incan and Andean culture.
Small groups & Personalized and High quality service (Groups between 4 to 8 people as maximum), This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
No hidden prices or Surprises/ We Never Pass you onto another operator as most travel agencies do here. We will depart even if you are a group of 02 persons (Departure of tours are 100% guaranted).
We never share service with other companies as most travel travel agencies do here to Minimize cost
We are Sustainable and eco-friendly tour company, Machu Picchu Viajes Peru has always believed that we should “give back” to the communities we pass through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment in responsible tourism, we socially support and employee from these communities.
We are Committed to social projects and improving living conditions for the children of Peru.
Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in Personalized and High quality service.
We treat to our team of porters the best with a HOUSE for them to sleep and proper equipment, wages and health insurance for everyone
Master Cheffs The best in the Cusco region
The food provided on our treks is the best( buffet Style and plenty of food)
The best Camping Equipment for the inca trail and alternative treks (spacious tents 4 season aluminum poles tents, Eating & Cooking tents, Portable table & chairs, comfortable mattresses and more…)
Our tourist transports and cars are exclusively for our services which are completely reliable, comfortable, safe and with all autorizations that are in order.

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Where does the tour start and end?

All ours tours begins with the pick up to the tourists at the door of their hotels “We pick up to our clients from any hotel located in the city of Cusco”, We recommend to stay close to the historical center of the city of Cusco, it will make it easier to find your hotel.
All our tours ends at the door of the hotels, it means the tours will finish with transfer to your respective hotel located in Cusco.

How to prevent altitude sickness?

The altitude sickness or soroche can cause you some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue or nausea. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before the visit.
To reduce symptoms, try to acclimatize yourself one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. We recommend to drink infusions of coca leaf (natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option to avoid the actitude sickness.

How is the accommodation?

For all the tours which include hotels. We offer hotels of 3* and 4* category, it has spacious and comfortable rooms, bathrooms, hot showers and bueffet breakfast. If the tourist like, you can change the accommodation to a better service. You just have to request it via email for an additional cost.

Which season is the best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu?

The dry season months between April to December are the best time to come and visit Cusco. During those days the possibility of rain is very little, so the roads are not swampy and the landscapes can be better to enjoy and takes the best pictures. On the other hand, the months with the most rain are January, February and March.

What are the coldest months in Cusco Peru?

The coldest season in Cusco are in the months from May to July. During this time the sun is strong in the day, but once it goes down or you spend much time in the shade, it can get very cold. It can go below zero at night, so warm clothes and Jackets are necessary to bring during these months.

How long in advance can I request the tour?

We recommend to purchase the tours weeks or months in advance, this because the train and Machu Picchu tickets has a limit of spaces, dont wait until the lust minute to book your tour, other ways you will not be able to find spaces.

During the trip to Machu Picchu, where the big luggages will stay?

The train company that operates to Machu Picchu does not allow the traveler to carry a suitcase that weighs more than 7 kilograms. To go up and visit the city of Machu Picchu, it is recommended to carry a light and small backpack for your convenience; the rest of the luggages you can leave them without any problem at the storage of your hotel in Cusco, or you can also leave at our office in Cusco city, we have an storage too.

Very Important in case you want to book the Inca trail to Machu Picchu:

CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS: If you want to book the Classic Inca Trail 4 days, you must to book early to get your desired date. Depending on the month you prefer to do the hike, you may need to book 6 months or more in advance, the limit of spaces for the inca trail 4 days is 400 people per each day.
SHORT INCA TRAIL: If you are booking the 1 or 2 day Inca Trail, it is preferred that you also book in advance, however 2 to 4 month in advance would be good, the limit of spaces for the short inca trail is 200 people per each day.

When is the best season to hike the Inca Trail?

The best time of year to do the inca trail is between May to October, with August and September being the best months of all. The trail is dry and the weather is lovely. During the rainy season between November to April the trail will be wet and can make it more difficult.

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