Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days
Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days

Huchuy Qosqo Trek To Machu Picchu 3D-2N

Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu in 3 days

Looking for an alternative trek to the classic Inca Trail without sacrificing adventure, culture, or breathtaking scenery? The Huchuy Qusqo trek is one of the best options for travelers with limited time who still want an authentic Andean experience.

This short trek, lasting 3 days, departs from Cusco and takes you through the Sacred Valley, past colorful rock formations, ancient agricultural terraces, and Andean communities that still preserve their traditional way of life, such as Pata Bamba. This trekking route is ideal for those seeking a more relaxed pace than the classic Inca Trail, without losing any of the excitement or history.

During the trek, you’ll discover the ruins of Huchuy Cusco, an ancient Inca palace with temples dedicated to Pachamama, before continuing on to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. Each day of trekking blends hiking, living history, and nature, perfect for travelers looking to step off the beaten path.

This trek in Cusco is also an excellent choice for those wanting a acclimatization trek before tackling more demanding routes, or simply looking for a trekking experience with fewer crowds and deeper cultural immersion.

Why choose this trek?

  • A trek with far fewer crowds than the traditional Inca Trail
  • Varied landscapes: valleys, mountains, and local communities
  • Rarely visited archaeological sites on an authentic trek
  • Flexible duration: a trek of 2 or 3 days
  • A trek that culminates with a visit to Machu Picchu
  • Perfect for those seeking a short trek in Cusco filled with history and nature

Briefing To Huchuy Qusco And Machu picchu

One day before leaving to your  tour to huchuy Cusco and machu picchu, we will provide you an ample information regarding your upcoming 3 days trek and any other details that you would like as a questions. tour guide will be in cherge to give you the information step by step to your destination.  

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Patabamba – Q’enqo – Huchuy Qosqo (5 km/3.1 miles)

We will pick you up from your hotel early to begin our trek, a spectacular hike starting at an altitude of approximately 3,800 meters above sea level (masl).  Lunch will be along the route at a site called Pukamarca, a small archaeological center around 3 km (1.9 miles) from the beginning of the trek.  From here, we can see beautiful views of the Sacred Valley and the snow-capped mountains, which are regarded as dieties.  Around us will be high plains dotted with small bushes and adobe houses with local people in their traditional dress. After lunch we will relax for an hour and continue another hour and a half to the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo.  This picturesque Inka city is like a smaller version of Cusco, where we will have the opportunity to explore and take a moment to have tea, strong Peruvian coffee, or hot chocolate together.  Later, our professional chef will prepare gourmet dinner and dessert on site for us in Huchuy Qosqo, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo – Lamay – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes Town

We will start our second day early with a hot tea and breakfast before treking to Lamay Valley.   This day is the tour to this beautiful incan site, we are going to explore little by little to every single incan biulding, after this guiding tour, We are going to go to sacred valley  of the incas, named lamay valley, where you can find the tipical food of this valley, here you can get the best  tipical food which is guinea pig,  this dish is guinea pig rosted, rosted potato, pasta and peper. Our hiking is just 2 hours to get to the botton of thid valley, we can lunch in moray, because we are going to visit the sald mine, and  moray incan site, after this still we are going to explore the lust incan site named ollantaytambo, this will be before to take the train to machupicchu town  or aguas calientes town

Day 3: Aguas Calientes Town – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

This day is our lifetime experience into machu picchu incan site to explore, from machup icchu  town, we are going to take the bus to go to machu picchu inca site, by bus will be 30 munites to be at the control, after that we can get in to machu picchu to do the guiding tour. this tour is with your tour guide is about 3 hours to explore little by little to stinning place,  and also of course you are going to have the best photo about machu picchu inca site. The classic photo or the poscart photo

Included

Included in Your Tour To  Machu Picchu

  • Professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, and Quechua
  • Briefing in your hotel one 0r two day before your trek to explain our route and other details
  • Train ticket from ollantaytambo to aguas calientes
  • Train ticket from machupicchu to ollantaytambo
  • One night hotel acommodation in aguas calientes
  • Entrance to macupicchu
  • Tickets round trip bus from aguas calintes to machupicchu
  • Mattress
  • Two people tent
  • Kitchen tent
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Toilet tent
  • Chef
  • Horses to carry all the equipement( food tents chairs tabke..)
  • Horse to transport 8 kg of your personal gear
  • Duffle bag  for your  personal gear
  • Emergency horse in case we need it
  • Two breakfasts  three lunch and three dinners
  • Hot water for washing in the morning and in the afternoon
  • First Aid kit and emergency oxyg
  • breakfast one day is included

Meals

Please let us know of any dietary restrictions for Tour to Huchuy Qosqo.

  • Hot meals are prepared fresh, on-site!
  • one breakfast
  • Lunch on days 1 and 2
  • Dinner on days 1-2 and 3
  • Chef, assistants, and cooking equipment
  • Water for filling water bottles

For your belongings

  • Duffle bag with waterproof liner to carry your personal belongings
  • Llamas to carry duffels (up to 8 kg per person) and equipment

Transportation

  • Transportation to and from your hotel at the beginning and end of the trek
  • Transportation from Ttauca Chinchero to Aguas Calientes Town
  • Hotel arrangements for one night in Aguas Calientes Town
  • Transportation from Aguas Calientes Town to Machu Picchu Citadel and back
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Citadel

Not Include

Not included

  • You can rent trekking poles from us
  • you can rent sleeping bag from us
  • Lunch and dinner on day 3 is not included

What to bring for Tour to Huchuy Qosqo

  • Passport (your original that expires after you get back home)
  • Tips for our crew members
  • Equipment
  • Headlamp and camera with extra batteries
  • Sleeping bag and trekking poles (you can rent these from us)
  • Binoculars
  • Soap, towel, wet wipes, and toilet paper
  • Water bottle
  • Bug repellent
  • Clothing
  • Socks
  • Casual and thermal undergarments
  • Hiking tops, pants, and shoes
  • An extra change of clothes for walking around Aguas Calientes Town and Machu Picchu Sanctuary
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Warm jacket, gloves, and hat

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Price

This beautiful hike is one of the best short trekking experiences in the Cusco region, following ancient Inca paths to Huchuy Qosqo and continuing to Machu Picchu.

The trek is available for two or more travelers as a regular small-group experience. If you are traveling alone, no problem — we can also arrange it as a private tour, so you can enjoy the experience with your own guide and at a more flexible pace.

Whether you are traveling with friends, as a couple, or on your own, this is a great way to explore the ancient Inca trails, local communities, and the history of Huchuy Qosqo before reaching Machu Picchu
  • Price Fer Person: 
  • $ 650 per person in group

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