3-Day Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu Private Service

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco – Tambomachay – Huchuy Qosqo
2 stops
1
Tambomachay
We leave from the Incan site of Tambomachay, just outside of Cusco, our path leads us over high passes through valleys, small communities, and past beautiful mountain lakes. With large areas of grassland and large open lakes, this area is home to a wide variety of birds including Andean Geese, partridges, and lapwings as well as a variety of birds of prey, all of which are regularly spotted throughout the day.
Admission ticket free
2
We will hike along a path that leads to the Tauca town, where we encounter archaeological remains and wild crops, such as tarwi, and a large quantity of cactus. We continue on to the Pukamarca pass at 4200m, where we enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and immense mountains: Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon and the San Juan snow peaks. Continuing along the path, we will descend towards the beautiful, remote Andean pueblo Pukamarca at 4010m, where we stop and have a short break. Once back on the move, we will walk downhill to a mystical ancient path that will lead us to the Leon Punku Ravine. We will be led into a very narrow corridor, between some immense rock walls, where we will discover Incan remains and various Incan bridges and sets of stairs (some of the best examples of Incan stairs anywhere in the world). This canyon is absolutely magical and boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at 3600m, where we will soon be arriving. Upon our arrival at the ruins in the evening, we will actually continue on past the ruins and to our accommodation for the night. We will have dinner and sleep just to the side of the Huchuy Qosqo ruins.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Huchuy Qosqo – Lamay – Aguas Calientes
2 stops
3
After breakfast, we will visit the archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo, right away you will have a free time to take photos and explore the place on your own account, and then start our trek that lasts approximately 2 hours. While in the complex, we will receive a guided tour, after then we will have lunch and a short rest.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
We continue on our way down the mountain, to Lamay at 3000m / 9840ft. Lamay is a town dedicated to agriculture and cattle raising. Later in the afternoon, our private transport drives us to Ollantaytambo, where we will board an afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. The train ride to get there is an absolutely gorgeous route, world-renowned for its beauty. Upon our arrival in Aguas Calientes, all passengers will be shown to your cozy hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Machu Picchu
1 stop
5
Machu Picchu
Wake up early for breakfast before our guide will pick you up from your hotel at 5:40am to begin the short bus journey to the gates of Machu Picchu where you will watch the sunrise. After entering the Citadel begin a guided walking tour (approximately two hours) of the citadel complex. After this experience, enjoy some free time to explore the mysterious city as you please.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Approximately 10.5 (17Km) of hiking
• Altitude ranges from 12,140 feet (3700 meters) to 14,440 feet (4400 meters) above sea level
• Best time to go is from April to October

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