Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu – 3 Days

The walk to Machu Picchu along the Huchuy Qosqo Route is one of the shortest in Cusco since an average of 17 kilometers is covered on foot. This route was designed for those people who do not have much time but still want to take a walking tour before reaching the great Inca city of Machu Picchu. Ideal for people who like to contact nature outside the bustling city.

During the walk, we will have the opportunity to see vestiges of Inca constructions, some Inca stairways, and small doors with Inca decorations until we reach Huchuy Qosqo, an ancient Inca royal palace. Huchuy Qosqo is a Quechua word that means Small Cusco; it is located in the mountains of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

From this point, you can appreciate the impressive panoramic view of the entire Vilcanota mountain range with its imposing snow-capped peaks.

Very early, you will be picked up from your hotel so that we can go by bus to the archaeological complex of Tambomachay (3,700 m / 12,139,108 ft), where we will begin our walk. We will observe beautiful natural landscapes, some Andean communities, and the Laguna de Qoricocha (golden lagoon) during our tour.

Then we will arrive at the community of Pumamarca (3,980 m / 13,057,743 ft); from here, we will be able to appreciate the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas. We continue ascending until we reach León Punku (Lion Gate).

In this place, you will be able to appreciate mysterious rock formations. And finally, we will arrive at the archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo (3,450 m / 11,318,898 ft); in this place, we will spend the night in our camp.

After our breakfast, we will have our guide through the archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo; then, we will have free time to photograph the beautiful panorama where we are and explore the place on our own. To then start our walk that lasts approximately 2 hours.

After a short tour, we will have our respective lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, our bus awaits us to take us to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we will board our train to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), for an average of two hours.

Upon arrival at the village of Aguas Calientes, we will go to the hotel to rest; the town offers all the basic needs, such as restaurants, places to buy, ATMs located at the foot of the Machu Picchu mountain.

Very early in the morning, depending on the weather, we can see the sunrise, which is undoubtedly the best time to be impressed by the splendor of Machu Picchu. We will take our bus for the ascent that will take us approximately 30 minutes to reach this wonder.

Here we will have a guided tour of the most critical areas of this incredible Inca City, such as the agricultural and urban area, the magnificent temple of the sun, ceremonial plazas, sacred fountain, the Intihuatana or solar clock and terraces from where we will contemplate the domains of the Inca.

Our guided tour of the City of Machu Picchu will last approximately two and a half hours, after which we will have free time to explore the rest of the city on our own and take the corresponding photos.

After this free time, we will descend again to Aguas Calientes, where we will have our corresponding lunch and thus be able to board the train 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.