Short of time? Huchuy Qosqo Trek is the perfect trek for those who have limited time or are looking for a moderate tour. Explore local villages, lakes, hike along with llamas, alpacas, and finish with Machu Picchu.
Huchuy Qosqo trek takes you hiking along an ancient Inca Trail with llamas, alpacas, lakes, birds, and visit the archeological site of Huchuy Qosqo nestled right above the Sacred Valley. Spend a perfect 3 days hike to Machu Picchu and enjoy a fantastic experience that will last for a lifetime. To Book the Huchuy Qosqo trek with us, you need to make an initial payment of 200.USD per person. The rest can be paid in Cusco, online in full, or in installments. Discount: For all travelers under 17 years old can get a 30$ discount. Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Pukamarca.- Depart from Cusco at 7:00 am and drive for 20 minutes towards the archaeological site of Tambomachay. The hike takes 7 hours to the campsite at Pukamarca Village (3800m/12,467ft), passing through local communities, beautiful mountain lakes, vast grassland where llamas and alpacas feed. Day 2: Pukamarca – Huchuy Qosqo – Aguas Calientes.- After breakfast, hike for 1-hour to Huchuy Qosqo Inca City, located on top of the Sacred Valley, offering magnificent views. After exploring, head downhill for 2 hours to Lamay for a special Pachamanca barbecue lunch. Take the Afternoon train to Aguas Caliente and spend the night in a hotel. Day 3: Discover Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco.- On the final day, take the early buses up to Machu Picchu and explore the Inca citadel with your tour guide. After the 3-4 hours guided tour, have time to hike Huayna Picchu or Montaña (optional). Afternoon Vistadome panoramic train back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 7.30 pm. Huayna Picchu Mountain: To be able to access this mountain, you must book in advance. Takes 2 hours to finish, and the cost is $75 extra per person. Machu Picchu Mountain: To be able to access this mountain, you must book in advance. Takes 3.5 hours to finish, and the cost is $75 extra per person. Â
You will be collected from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am and drive for 20 minutes towards the archaeological site of Tambomachay (3812 m /12506 Ft), and start the trek. Here, you’ll start the expedition to the legendary lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The first part is a gentle 4- hours climb, passing through local communities, beautiful mountain lakes, large grassland where llamas and alpacas feed. This area is home to various birds, including Wallatas (love birds), partridges, and lapwings, all of which are regularly spotted throughout the day. Lunch is at Koricocha lake (4049 m / 13284 ft). After enjoying the fresh meals prepared by your trekking chef, continue three more hours up and down to the campsite is located at the small Andean village of Pukamarca (3800m/12,467ft). Here, it is a good opportunity to understand their lifestyle, interact with local children, and visit the houses to see how they live and what they have. You can take some gifts if you like. Awakening in the Peruvian Andes with the most amazing views is an unforgettable experience. After breakfast, you’ll for 1 hour and visit the Huchuy Qosqo Inca City, located on top of the Sacred Valley; a city built more than 500 hundred years ago by the Incas. Now lies on top of the mountain, offering us a magnificent view with buildings, sacred temples, farming terraces, storehouses, water channels, and an Inca reservoir. After exploring with your tour guide, you’ll time to enjoy yourself. Then, head to Lamay for 2 hours; lunch today is a special Pachamanca underground barbecue; you’ll participate in burying the different kinds of meat, vegetables, fruits, and finally, enjoy the feast. After lunch, drive to Ollantaytambo, a beautiful city located in the middle of the mountains with many natural and cultural history. We will have time to explore the city considered “the last living Inca city.â€Â Dinner will be at a local restaurant to later catch at 7 p.m. train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will register at your hotel and relax after the Huchuy Qosqo Trek. On teh final day, wake up early to take the first bus up to Machu Picchu. You’ll enter Machu Picchu and explore with your tour guide. First, take a short hike to Sungate or Inca Bridge, then follow your tour guide as you learn about the Incas and visit all the most famous temples, palaces, streets. Afterward, take some free time to explore the site by yourself or take the extra hike to either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain ( not included and completely different from Machu Picchu Citadel). Once you finish with Machu Picchu, you’ll take the 30 minutes bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch in the city (not included). Later in the afternoon, take the Vistadome Panoramic Train back to Ollantaytambo, where the Ultimate Trekking team will be waiting for you and transfer you back to Cusco. The arrival of your hotel is around 7.30 pm, where we finish the Huchuy Qosqo Trek.
WHAT TO DO IN CUSCO? Upon arrival to Cusco (3033 m / 11154ft), you need to take some time to acclimatize to the high altitude of the city. We recommend taking tours around the city like the city tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley Tour before taking the long trip to Machu Picchu. This way you’ll reduce the risk of getting altitude sickness. If you have on Schedule tours like Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake, please try to plan after the Machu Picchu Tour. WEATHER IN CUSCO? Cusco has two seasons: The rainy season from November to March and the dry season from April to October. However, weather in the Andes is unpredictable so it doesn’t matter when you come just bring good rain gear, also prepare for sunny days. Together with our 4 seasons equipment, we will make sure you have an experience of a lifetime despite any adversity. The only one thing you can say about the weather in Peru is that it is difficult to accurately predict. You can Have beautifully clear hot days in the middle of the wet season and hail storms in the dry season – it’s one of the beauties of Peru. Since Cusco city is the main destination in South America, it should not be an issue finding flights and places to stay. However, during high season you must book in advance. If you are having trouble with your bookings don’t hesitate to contact one of our travel representatives. We will be more than happy to assist you in finding the best deals and places for you. VACCINES NEEDED PRIOR TO COME TO PERU If you’re headed to Peru, you need to make sure to consult a clinic or your doctor at least four weeks prior to the trip. Vaccines for Peru vary based on your specific itinerary. A passport health travel specialist will help you decide which vaccines are best for you. Yellow fever (this vaccine may be required based on your travel itinerary), typhoid, hepatitis a, hepatitis b, rabies, routine vaccines. Visit this Page DIFFICULTY OF THE TREKS All of our treks are moderately difficult and challenging but nothing that you cannot do it. So please before you come to Peru make sure you exercise regularly and also acclimatize to the altitude. For this, we highly recommend you arrive at least two days ahead of your tour. BOOKING WITH ULTIMATE TREKKING PERU Booking with us was never easier. We only need to submit the info required below, and a 200 dollars deposit to book your entrance, train, and bus tickets. You can pay the balance once you arrive at our office. Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport), Gender, Passport number, date of birth, and Nationality HOW CAN I PAY MY DEPOSIT? PayPal: (For alternative treks and Inca Trail tour reservations a $200 deposit is needed, and $400 for the deluxe tours). The remaining balance you can pay upon arrival to Cusco city directly at our office. ALTITUDE SICKNESS OR “SOROCHE†At high altitude, the air is thinner and each body starts to react differently for the changes in oxygen levels. So basically there is less oxygen going into your body than you’re used to. To counteract you need to breathe faster and deeper and pump blood more rapidly in order to take the same amount of oxygen. This could be shocking to your body manifesting in various symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, poor appetite, lack of sleep. Cusco is at 11,152 feet (3,399 meters) so you may experience some symptoms, on the other hand, Machu Picchu is significantly lower at 7,972 ft (2,430 m). So Machupicchu isn’t really the potential problem. The best way to deal with the altitude is: Breathing exercise. Deep breaths will help you get more oxygen in your body. The best way to acclimatize faster is drinking water, resting, having normal activities. Drink lots of water. This will really help you, but lots of water and try to go to the toilet often. Coca tea. It is in every corner in Cusco city, this plant used through centuries in Cusco to reduce altitude problems. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Alcohol is a big no at high altitude, so avoid the first days to your trek. The celebration is at the end. Use Diamox or the equivalent in Peru to help you adapt to the altitude faster Supplementary oxygen. If needed you can ask in your hotel for free or you can contact us. We will deliver to you at no cost. NUMBER OF VISITORS TO INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU? The number of visitors to the Inca trail has a limit of 500 per day and 2500 to Machu Picchu, according to UNESCO recommendations. Therefore, it is recommended to book in advance, especially during the high season. The trains are usually full so make your reservations in advance. You can book your visit to Machupicchu only or a ticket including the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains. As long as the name is the same we can update any passport number needed. If you have an old passport and a new one, please send us a photocopy of both. If you don’t have the old you can send any ID with your name. Remember to bring both passports when you travel.  DO I NEED TO CARRY MY PERSONAL STUFF? We provide a porter for your belongings (7kg), so you can go carrying only your daypack.  WHO GETS DISCOUNT?  If you have a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time or you are under 17. you are entitled to a discount. In order to claim this discount, you have to send us a photocopy of this card. TOILETS DURING OUR TOURS Almost all the treks in Cusco are government regulated, therefore, is possible to find public toilets. Since past experiences with our guests showing discomfort with public toilets in the trails, we introduced our latest Alternative Porta-potty toilets and hot showers on all our tours to maximize your trekking experience. WHEN TO START PACKING? Start packing in advance all necessary equipment for trekking. if you need any assistance you can contact us anytime and come to Peru all prepared just to have fun and enjoy. DO WE HAVE A CHEF WHILE HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS? We have highly trained CHEFS and PORTERS in our tours, capable of handling any special request or diet you may require on our tours Breakfast – Snack – Lunch – tea time – Dinner – wake up tea every day WHERE DO WE GET WATER? We will provide you drinkable water throughout the tours from the beginning until your last day with Ultimate Trekking. This is taken from the natural spring in the mountains and boiled, filtered and then cooled. To refill you must bring your Camelbak or bottle for at least 2 liters each day.
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Overview of Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu
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Full description of the Huchuy Qosqo Trek To Machu Picchu
Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Pukamarca
 Day 2: Pukamarca – Huchuy Qosqo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Discover Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
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