HUCHUY QOSQO TREKKING 3D / 2N

Huchuy Qosqo is an archaeological site located at 3650 m.a.s.l. (11800 fasl). Huchuy Qosqo (wich means Small Cusco) is an interesting set of ruins that are believed to have been abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived in Peru.It was built during the government of Wiracocha who choose it as his residence for militar and political reasons. The settlement comprised two floor buildings, houses for the workers and soldiers, terraces and two big squares. Its estrategical location at the top of Vilcabamba mountains, surrounded by the Apus Sahuasiray and Pitusiray shows the importance of this Inca site.

Even though it would appear to be in a populated area, you soon discover the true wildness of the Andes. This is a fantastic hike to gain appreciation of the isolated lives that the Andean people live. Furthermore, this trail is recommended to those who want a soft trek in the Andes with easy trails and less hours walking, but enjoying just as magnific places as the Inca Trail to Machupicchu.

DAY 1: CUSCO – CHINCHERO - HUCHUYQOSQO

Early morning we will pick up from hotel, we will pass along Cachimayo until Chinchero, where we will visit the church, typical market and the archeological site, then we’ll continue our journey  to Tauqaq, village located in the border of Piuray Lagoon, here the group will begging the trek. After a short briefing about the route will walk for 3 hours until Tauqaq Pass (4,000 meters), from there we will see a mountain range to the south of Ausangate,
Veronika, Pitusiray and Sahuasiray snowy peaks. Then we’ll descent to our campsite (located some minutes before to Huchuyqosqo)

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DAY 2: HUCHUYQOSQO - LAMAY- OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

After breakfast we will visit the Huchuyqosqo Complex, that is an imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center, from which we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River, and the snow capped mountain range of the same name. After the guided tour we will continue our way to Lamay at 3000 meters. In this point we take our private bus to Ollantaytambo where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes,
where we will spend the night in a nice hotel.
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DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO

Early in the morning the group will take the fist bus to Machupicchu, arriving there after 25 minutes. In this place the group will have a guided tour for 2 hours and then free time to enjoy by your selves the Citadel.
Around 1:00 pm we’ll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we'll have time for lunch and then take the train to comeback to Cusco, then transfer from the train station to the hotel

** Campsites will be determined according to the guides criteria
 

 
GROUP SERVICE

 EXTRAS:

• US$ 5 Sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
• US$ 20 single accommodation
• Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 60.00 single accommodation (per night)
• Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 55.00 double accommodation (per night)
   

PRIVATE SERVICE

Group Size: Depends on clients decision
Fixed departure: Depends on clients decision

INCLUDES:

• Transportation: Cusco – Chincheros / Train Station- hotel
• Vistadome train service: Aguas Calientes – Cusco
• Train: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
• Entrance ticket: Machupicchu
• Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
• Hostel: Accommodation in Aguas Calientes (2nd day)
• Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups over 12 people
• Mules: Carry tents and cooking equipment plus8kilograms per person: clients belongings (sleeping bags, clothes, backpack)
• Cook: In charge of meal preparation
• Meals: 2 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/2 dinners/Snacks and afternoon tea
• Equipment: tents ( 2 people in each 3-person-capacity ), air sleeping pad, dinning tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.

DOESN’T INCLUDE:
 

• Breakfast the 1st day, usually hotels offer this service
• Sleeping bag
• Tourist Pass
   

EXTRAS:

• US$ 5 Sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
• US$ 20 single accommodation
• Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 60.00 single accommodation (per night)
• Extra night in Aguas Calientes: US$ 55.00 double accommodation (per night)
• Transfer in - out: Cusco – Chincheros / Estación de Trenes - hotel