Huchuy Qosqo 3 Days and 2 Nights

Day 01: Cusco – Tambomachay – High Passes – Pucamarca

High Andean lagoons, wild crops, and camping under the stars.

06:00 AM – The Adventure Begins: We pick you up from your hotel to head to the archaeological site of Tambomachay. Here, we begin our ascent through the stunning Puna landscapes.

Conquering the Passes: We hike over the Sicllaccasa Pass (4,020 masl / 13,186 ft), where we will find archaeological remains and wild crops like tarwi. We continue to the Queullococha Pass (4,185 masl), offering magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks of Veronica, Pitusiray, and Chicon.

Lagoons and Wildlife: Passing Lake Queullococha, keep an eye out for huallatas (wild ducks) and small fish. We ascend to the Challu Challu Pass (4,220 masl) to observe the plains of Chinchero and the Piuray and Qoricocha lagoons.

Inca Quarry & Camp: After crossing the fourth pass at Rumicruz (4,230 masl), we visit the ancient Inca rock quarry, the source of the stones used to build Huchuy Qosqo. Finally, we descend to the community of Pucamarca (4,010 masl). Here, we will enjoy dinner and camp overnight.

KEY DATA – DAY 1

• Start Point: Tambomachay.
• Huchuy Qosqo Altitude (Max): 4,230 masl (Rumicruz).
• Accommodation: Camping in Pucamarca.
• Highlight: Four mountain passes & Andean Lagoons.

Day 02: Huchuy Qosqo – Taucca – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

The Leon Punku Canyon, the Lost City, and the train ride.

Through the Canyon: After a nutritious breakfast, we continue our trek de huchuy qosqo downhill towards the Leon Punku Ravine. We navigate through geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks, following the remains of an Inca bridge and trail.

Arrival at Huchuy Qosqo: We reach Huchuy Qosqo (3,600 masl / 11,808 ft), an imposing archaeological complex with a large ceremonial center. From here, you will have a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley and the Vilcanota River. Your guide will provide a detailed tour of this historical gem.

Descent to Taucca: After the tour, we hike for about two hours to the next point (4,200 masl) and then descend for another two hours until we reach the village of Taucca, where we stop for lunch.

Journey to Machu Picchu Town: Our private bus will take us to the Ollantaytambo train station. We board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a comfortable hotel, ready for the big day.

KEY DATA – DAY 2

• Activity: Hiking & Archaeological Tour.
• Destination: Aguas Calientes.
• Highlight: Huchuy Qosqo Complex & Train Ride.

Day 03: Visit Machu Picchu Full Day – Back to Cusco

The sunrise at the Sanctuary and the grand finale.

Ascent to the Citadel: After breakfast at your hotel, we transfer early to the bus stop for the short trip (25 minutes) up to Machu Picchu.

Guided Tour: You will enjoy a complete guided tour of the Citadel. We will visit the most significant sites:

• The Main Square.
• The Circular Tower.
• The Sacred Sun Dial (Intihuatana).
• The Royal Rooms and the Temple of the Three Windows.

Free Time & Return: After the tour, you have free time to walk around the archaeological site at your own pace. In the afternoon, we return by train to Ollantaytambo, where our private bus will be waiting to take you back to Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel.

KEY DATA – DAY 3

• Activity: Guided Tour of Machu Picchu.
• Return: Train + Private Bus.
• End of Service: Hotel in Cusco.

Why Choose the Huchuy Qosqo 3-Day Trek?

This itinerary is the perfect huchuy qosqo trek peru option for those who want to combine the solitude of the high Andes with the comfort of a hotel stay before visiting Machu Picchu. It is a journey of contrasts, history, and breathtaking nature.

Includes:

• Bilingual and certified Tour Guide
• A briefing about the trek with your guide the day before
• Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco
• Private Transportation to Tambomachay or Qorao. start point
• Entrance fees to Machupicchu
• A duffel bag where you can put inside 08 kilos from your personal stuff (it will be carry by the horses or mules)
• Horses or mules and muleteer to carry camping equipments and cooking stuff
• Transportation, Cusco to Cachora
• Four season tents (2 trekkers in each one) you will have enough space to put things inside
• Camping equipment (Kitchen tent, portable chairs and table)
• Mattresses
• 3 Meals per day during the trek (food served in a buffet style)
• Professional Cook
• Snack for each day of trekking
• Boiled water to drink during the trail
• Availability of meals to your preference (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, pesquetarian, etc)
• Touristic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Private Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
• 1 Night Hotel in Aguas Calientes, (private bathroom, wifi, cable Tv, 24-hour hot water, cable Tv and breakfast)
• First Aid Kit, with Oxigen ballon
• A Survivor T – shirt, for each member of the group

Doesn’t includes:

• Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day
• Extra expense if you want to buy things along the trail
• Entrance to the hot springs water Aguas Calientes (10 soles per person)
• Entrance fees to Waynapicchu Mountain or Mountain Machu Picchu. (it has an extra cost of 70 dollars per person)
• Sleeping bags (you can rent from us which cost 20 dollars for a professional one, which can support until -15 degrees celcius or 5 degrees farenheit)
• Walking sticks (you can rent from us which cost 15 dollars for a professional black diamond pair)
• Mineral water (you can buy bottle of mineral water in Ollantaytambo)
• Extra horse or mule to carry extra backpacks or to ride until the second campsite (120 dollars per horse or mule)
• Bus up or down from Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu
• Tips for the team (Is not obligatory but if you wish to do it, it will be welcome)

• Original Passport
• Travel Insurance card (you have to le tus know the name of your Travel Insurance company and you travel Insurance Number)
• Day Pack
• Rain coat or Rain Poncho
• Cold Clothes (For the first and Second day)
• Trekking shirts and trekking pants
• Waterproof hiking shoes
• Warm jacket
• Bottle of Water
• Flash Light
• Toilet Paper
• Shorts
• Sun Block
• Sun Glasses
• Caps or Hats
• Gloves (for the first and second day)
• Insect Repellent (30% DEET Recommended)
• Sleeping Bags
• Walking sticks
• Camera with extra batteries
• Extra money especially in soles to buy thing along the trek

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