Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu 3 Days
| Overview |
Highlight: Tambomachay, Huchuy Qosqo, amazing mountain scenery, High Mountain passes, quieter trails, less tourists, local villages
Begin from: Cusco / Tambomachay End in: Machu Picchu / Cusco Duration: 03 Days/ 02 Nights Physical Rating: Moderate/Challenging Accommodation: Camping 4 season tents & Thermal Rest Mattresses
Difficulty degree of this hike: Moderate/Challenging due to the altitude: we recommend a period of at least 2 days for acclimatization in Cusco or over 3000m/9840ft.
Superb short Trek to Huchuy Qosqo “small Cusco”This is a very nice trek for trekkers love to hike and being in the middle of nowhere (just being surrounded by nature), like to go camping with a group and having fun with each other. The Tambomachay head of the trail this is a site where few tourists come at 30 minutes from Cusco, finding a small hill consisting of rocks and caves in the form of passages. Huchuy 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 Important
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| Trip Itinerary |
 Day 01 - Cusco, Tambomachay / PumamarcaPick up from the Hotel at 06:00, transfer to the heading to the archeological site of Tambomachay; the hike will start at this point, and will continue through puna landscapes and over the Sicllaccasa pass (4020m/13186ft). We hike along a path that leads to the Ccauca ravine, where we encounter archaeological remains and wild crops, such as tarwi, and a large quantity of cacti. We continue on to the Queullococha pass (4185m/13727ft), surrounding the area in spectacular views stand the Veronica, Pitusiray and Chicon snow peaks. We hike past the Queullococha Lake, where we may see huallatas, ducks and small fish to then climb towards the Challu Challu pass (4220m/13842ft). From this point, we observe the Chinchero plains and the Piuray and Qoricocha lagoons. We then ascend towards the fourth pass at Rumicruz (4230m/13874ft). We then make our way to the Inca rock quarry (4220m/13842ft), which was the place from where the rocks were extracted to build Huchuy Qosqo. We descend towards the Pucamarca community (4010m/13153ft), where we arrive in the afternoon. Here we dine and camp through the night. Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02 - Huchuy Qosqo / Ollantaytambo / Train to Aguas CalientesAfter breakfast; we leave at 07:00 our camping place to continue to Huchuy Qosqo. Walk downhill towards the Leon Punku ravine, where we find remains of an Inca bridge and trail. This canyon boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at (3600m/11808ft). Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological complex with imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center, from which we enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River. After explanation we start to walk around two hours to the next point (4200m/13776ft), going down around two hours until arrive to Taucca, where we have the lunch place, from here we take our private transport drives to Ollantaytambo train station where we catch the train to Aguas Calientes, spend the night in a nice Hotel in Aguas Calientes. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 – Visit Machu Picchu full day / Back to CuscoBreakfast at your hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure. Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel Meals Included: Breakfast
* Departure and arrival times are approximated. ** Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria and the group progress |
| Dates & Prices |
Price per person:
Shared group fixed departures: Mondays
Shared Group Size: Minimum 2 and Maximum 8
Price per person: (Pribate Group*)
Private Group means: A private service trek is organized just for you with private transport and your own personal guide. We don't add other people to your group. This enables us to provide the best service possible with personal attention and added comfort.
Requested Single Tent: US$ 20 If you prefer to have guaranteed single tent, the surchargeAvailable discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
Additional information:
(2) During the trek we will have horses to carry the equipment and personal things of passengers. It means you can put on the horse 7 kg maximum per person (15 pounds), things like sleeping bag, clothes and some personal things. (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 when you are booking the trek or 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. The price is US$ 5 per day. (6) Personal horse for riding while on the trek with and extra cost of US$ 40, you can have a personal horse to ride any time you may need. (7) Vistadome train; if you want upgrade the train to Vistadome class add US$ 25 Other information:
(2) Vaccinations: While no vaccinations are mandatory for entering Peru, and no official is likely to demand to see proof of your vaccination against any disease, some protection is prudent. Consult your physician or local travelers' clinic for the latest recommendations. For general travel, the most common recommended vaccinations or boosters are for tetanus, typhoid/diphtheria, Hepatitis A, and polio. The World Health Organization does not recommend vaccination against cholera. If you're visiting the Amazon before or after your trek, ask about yellow fever and chloroquine-resistant malaria. Some countries (notably Brazil) require travelers to show proof of a valid Yellow Fever vaccination when arriving from Peru (3) Important Notice for Vegetarians, Passengers with Allergies and Other Restricted Diets: In the cities, you will find sufficient vegetarian choices in most restaurants. We serve a variety of freshly-prepared foods in our camps. While our trek meals are designed for omnivores, we are able to satisfy most restricted-diet passengers. Strict vegetarians will have to bring many food supplements from home, as specialty items are unavailable in South America. If you have food allergies you must detail these on your trip application when you register for your trek. Review these with our guide and operations staff during the trek orientation meeting. Our approach in meeting the needs of restricted-diet passengers is the same: while our cooks concentrate on providing the main meal, they can heat and serve food supplied by the passengers that the passengers deem safe If you have a restricted diet, please ask for our memo detailing our approach to food service on the trek | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Essential Info |
What we recommend that you bring:
Clothing Most trekkers leave camp in the morning wearing a cold-weather layer over T-shirt and shorts. At the first rest stop, after you have warmed up a bit, remove a layer and continue in hot-weather clothing until the temperature cools off later in the day. At all times, carry rain-gear in your day-pack Basic clothing list: underwear, thermal underwear (tops and bottoms,) socks, lightweight hiking boots, sneakers for around camp, loose-fitting long pants or wind-pants, shorts, T-shirts, long-sleeved shirt, Polar fleece jacket, full rain gear, sun hat, bathing suit, gloves and ski-type hat.
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