Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu – 3 Days

The Huchuy Qosqo trek in 3 days will allow you to enjoy whimsical geological formations and a guided tour of the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo, and we will also have the opportunity to build our camp near the Archaeological complex.

We will travel along an original Inca trail, pass by lagoons, mountains, landscapes with an impressive panoramic view, and with some luck, we will also see the flight of the condors over the mountains.

We will visit an Inca cemetery, and we will be able to camp under the stars and enjoy the night peace of the Andes. On our third day, we will visit the citadel of Machu Picchu.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 6:00 am to move on our transport to Tambomachay, located about 11km north of the city. This is the starting point of our adventure with a slight ascent; we will pass through Qoricocha (golden lagoon) and the Yanacocha lagoon (black lagoon) with a large concentration of wild birds. We will see an archaeological group of three Pre – Inca Chullpas, funerary constructions used to house Inca funerary bales upon reaching the highest point. After this, we will take a well-deserved rest to enjoy our lunch.

As we resume our trek to descend along with the spectacular and capricious geological formation on the route to the archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo, through what was once part of the Inca Trail Network that connected the entire empire and you will witness the wildness of the Andean geography.

We will arrive at Huchuy Qosqo at approximately 3:30 pm Huchuy Qosqo is 11,800 feet high, on a large natural terrace elevated in the upper third of the peak above the town of Lamay. It has a magnificent view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the snowy mountains located at the other point. Here we will prepare the camp to spend the night under the stars of the southern Andean hemisphere.

Upon arrival, we will also have a guided tour. Huchuyqosqo (small Cusco) received its name in the twentieth century; although it does not resemble Cusco, it was previously known as Kajya Qhawana (the place where lightning falls).

Tonight we will have dinner at the camp.

We will have a nutritious breakfast at 7:00 am in our Huchuy Qosqo camp; we will pack all the equipment and take pictures of the place with the sunrise.

You will have free time to explore on your own the terraces, temples, Huchuy Qosqo channels. The architecture is peculiar in that the buildings were built on stone bases finely polished, with clay plaster in the best-preserved parts, but the upper floors are made of adobe (mud bricks).

We will observe the stone channel that provides the water that runs through the place. At approximately 10:00 am, we will begin the descent towards the Sacred Valley, arriving at the small Andean town of Lamay (3000m); our descent will last approximately 2 hours.

In the town of Lamay, our transport will be waiting for us to take us to the Ollantaytambo train station, and then take our train to the town of Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hotel.
Dinner included.

During the morning, at the agreed time with the guide, we will walk for one hour to Machu Picchu. Once we arrive, we will have to follow our guide, who will take us on a tour of Machu Picchu for two hours. Then you will have free time to explore on your own Machu Picchu to take fantastic photos that will give you much to talk about among your friends.

After the excursion, we will return to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch. In the afternoon, we will return to Ollantaytambo by train, where we will board the private transport that will take us back to the city of Cusco.

• Pre trek Briefing (briefing at the hotel).
• Pick up from your hotel on the morning of departure.
• Transportation from Cusco to the trailhead at the beginning of the hike by private car.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (Huayna Picchu US$ 80 extra) and Huchuy Qosqo.
• English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
• Second tour guide over 12 people.
• Tents – 2 people in a 4 person tent, which allows for greater comfort and storage of backpacks.
• Thermarest air-inflate Comfortable sleeping Mattress.
• Cook and assistance of the Cook.
• Dining equipment, including portable chairs and tables.
• Local food service in the campsites (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 snacks).
• Vegetarian and free gluten food for no extra cost.
• Daily tea service (weak up Coca tea and afternoon tea time or happy hour with full of popcorn, chocolate, coffee, and special snacks made by our cooks).
• Water for Drinking: we will supply with filtered and boiled water, and your bottles will be filled at each mealtime. Please bring enough water for the first day only.
• Single tents upon request with no extra cost.
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Horseman and horses. (they will carry our duffel bag of 7 kilos, including your sleeping bag, mattress, and clothes.).
• Tourist Expeditions Train ticket from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (twin bed room with private bathroom and hot shower).
• Insuranse policy of life for cooks and horsemen.
• Visit Machupicchu on the last day (2 hours guided tour to explore the whole incan sites).
• Local Shared transportation from Lamay to Ollantaytambo.

• Extra expenses.
• Lunch and dinner – Day 3.
• Not detailed meals.
• Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please).
• Huayna Picchu entrance US$ 80 extra.
• Entrance fee to Tambomachay
• Sleeping bags (it can be rented from us for US$ 30 for the entire trip).
• Waking sticks (it can be rented from us for US$ 20 for the entire trip).
• Tips (optional).

• Original Passport.
• Original Student Card (if you book as a student).
• A travel insurance card is essential.
• Sleeping bag.
• Walking sticks.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants) or poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased for about $ 2 in Cusco.
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots are recommended. Extra socks are a must.
• Sandals or plastic slip thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breathe at night if you want to take them.
• Warm clothes include jackets, fleeces, gloves, scarves, and knit / tour beanies. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Camera, films, and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
• Hat or cap to protect you from sun, rain, and cold.
• Sunblock.
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
• We recommend bringing water purification tablets in case you pick up water from streams.
• Your own kit with special medicines you may need, paracetamol, second skin blisters, etc.
• Small towel.
• Bathers/swimsuit (if you think swimming in the hot springs).
• Cash – sufficient for snacks, tips, and souvenirs.
• Eager and adventurous spirit to enjoy your hike.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

All of our private services include additional items such as:

• Extra Horse to ride (1 day only).
• Hotel 3 Stars (At Aguas Calientes Town).
• North Face 4 season tents.
• Entrance to climb Huaynapicchu Mountain.
• Vistadome Train (First Class train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo).
• Private Van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Bus Round Trip (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes).
• Lunch in Machupicchu or Aguas Calientes.
• Sleeping Bag.
• 02 Waking Poles per Person.
• 1 Duffel Bag to carry all your sleeping bags, self-inflating pad as well as clothes.
• Tour Guide to explore Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu all day. And of course, we pay a little more to our Staff and Guide.

We offer 3 kinds of service, each with different price ranges and you can book in any of these services according to your convenience, we just need you to be a minimum of 02 people to organize your trip on the date that suits you, all our services are 100 % guaranteed.

We are a direct TOUR OPERATOR that never passes clients to other agencies as most agencies do it here in Cusco to save operating costs with poor quality.

We will make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.

Can I be picked up from the Sacred Valley?
Yes, let us know in advance to organize your pick-up time.