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Huchuy Qosqo to MachuPicchu 3 days
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This is a very nice trip if you like hiking, being in the
middle of nowhere (just being surrounded by nature) and like
to go camping with a group and having fun with each other!!
The Tambomachay is a site where few tourists come. At this
place, at 1 hour from Cusco, you will find a small hill consisting
of rocks and you will find caves in the form of passages.
Uchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) is situated above the Valley of
Urubamba and offers very spectacular views over the mountain
range Cordillera de Vilcanota. Ending in Machu picchu Sanctuary. |
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Huchuy
Qosqo trek to Machupicchu Trek Itinerary
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Day 01: Cusco, Tambomachay to Huchuy Q’osqo.
At 6:00am we’ll pick you up from the hotel we go by
car going to the ruins of Tambomachay (3700 meters). From
here we follow the main road it curves sharply up hill to
reach a pass of near 4200 meters. Follow it down into valley
and through the small community at the bottom. As we descend
along the trail you will see a beautifully green valley stretching
away. The path we see on its right slope leads to Pisaj. Passing
through the village and across a new bridge the trail takes
us up over the second pass at around 4300 meters into high
open country. On route we will see Lake Qoricocha (Golden
Lake in Quechua). We continue along this clear trail. Arriving
at the highest point of the trek, at 4350 meters. Finally,
we descend towards the Pucamarca community at 4010m/13153ft,
continuing the Itinerary in ascent until the summit of the
Gulch, where we will be able to observe part of the Sacred
Valley of the Inca, we continue with our walk in Upward form
to arrive in León Punku, mysterious formations in Rocks,
the Archaeological complex of Huchuy Q’osqo, have dinner
and we will camp in an impressive atmosphere. Meals (L+D).
Day 02: Huchuy Qosqo to Ollantaytambo – Aguas
Calientes.
After a reparative breakfast, we will have a Guided companion
for the complex of HUCHUY Q'OSQO at 3.600 meters. with enough
time to explore in all their dimension, after the visit
we will continue with our walking it takes around two hours
arriving to the step the highest of our journey (4200m),
after admiring the knots or mountains in all your walking
on the south of the country, we will go down around two
hours until arrive to the lunch place, Then we catch the
bus that took us to MORAY archaeological center that was
a center of agricultural experimentation in the Inca times
and SALINERAS, mines of salt Inca industry that stay until
noonday. In the afternoon we continue toward Ollantaytambo
to catch the train to Aguas Calientes a place where we will
overnight in a hotel. In the afternoon we’ll take
the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Spend the
night in a nice hostal in Aguas Calientes Meals (B+L+D).
Day 03: Machu Picchu and back to Cusco.
In the morning very early at 5:30am we’ll take a 25-minutes
bus ride up to the site. Your first views will be of Huayna
Picchu (“Young Mountain”), which towers above
the ruins. It is possible to climb this mountain but it
is a hard climb to the spectacular view from the top (takes
about 50 minutes). Before you enter the site there is a
cafeteria, luggage storage and toilets. Your local guide
will give you an approx 2½ hour guided walking tour
of the ruins explaining all about the culture, the buildings
and the lifestyle of the Incas. After your tour you will
then have free time to explore the ruins at your leisure.
You will be issued with a transfer ticket and you can catch
the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon
we’ll take the train to Ollantaytambo, where we take
our private car to Cusco. Meals (B).
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
2008 rates per person: (March – December/January
2009)
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2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-6 pax |
7-9 pax |
up to 10 pax |
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$450 |
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$290 |
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Students: We offer a US$15 discount to students with
a valid International Student Identity Card ISIC and children
under the age of 16 years old. (students require a valid International
Student Identity Card. Please beware that Youth Travel Cards are
not valid).
Our Service Includes:
- Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
- Private bus from your hotel to the start of the trail and back
to Cusco.
- Machupicchu entrance fee, Moray and Salineras.
- English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over
7 persons).
- Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 3-people-capacity tent, to allow
for
higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks.
Our tents are 3-
season, 2008- new, highly maintained to ensure an excellent
performance in field.
- Double thickness foam mattress
- Cook and Cooking equipment
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
- Teatime (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
- Porters (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment).
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu - Aguas
Calientes.
- Train ticket (Backpackers service) from Ollantaytambo to Aguas
Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
- 1 nigth accommodation in Aguas Calientes(Varayoc/Mi Pequeña
Casita).
- Transfer from the train station to your hotel.
Not included is:
- Breakfast on the first morning.
- Lunch on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu,
you can
enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to
have lunch either
in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$3
- Tips for the guide, cook (A good rule of thump is anywhere from
$5-10
dollars per day).
You have to bring:
- A small backpack with a change of clothes.
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
- Flashlight and batteries
- Camera, films and batteries.
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET
- Handkerchiefs
- Toilet paper
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli,
etc.
- Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water
- Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
- Cash 200.00 soles or US$ 70 extra emergency money person
- Original passport
- Walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not
to damage
the Inca Trail).
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Optional:
(1) Overnight in Aguas Calientes on 4th night add
$35 with variety or train return and breakfast included, double
basis with private bathroom.
(2) Personal porters can be hired to help carry
your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag etc. They can
be hired for US$ 100 for all 4 days and will carry up to a maximum
of 18kg (usually 1 porter between 2 persons is more than sufficient).
it cost $25.
(3) An extra night in Aguas Calientes can
easily be arranged. We can change the date of your train
ticket to the following day. Hotels costs and costs associated with
returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to trek
costs.
(4) Vegetarian Meals. We can provide
vegetarian meals or cater for special diets with no extra cost.
Just let us know at least 2 days prior to trek departure.
(5) Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping
bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the way to
Peru with you, then we have sleeping bags in our office for rent.
$5 per day.
Other information:
(1) Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it
is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind
in Cusco. Free and safe Storage for your belongings while you are
on tours in our office.
(2) Time of arrival in Cusco after returning from the trek.
Unless you plan to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes,
you will return to your hotel in Cusco for approximately 8:30pm
on the 4th day of the trek.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek - Predeparture Information
Huchuy
Qosqo Trek Map
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