Trip details
TRIP OVERVIEW
- STARTING POINT: Cusco at your hotel
- ENDING POINT: Cusco at your hotel
- DURATION: 2 days / 1 night
- TRIP STYLE: Guided and supported tour
- ACTIVITIES: Archaeological, Cultural, Ecological, Hiking
- DEPARTURE DATES: Daily departures available
- TOTAL TREKKING DISTANCE: 14 km / 8.6 miles
- MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 4200 m / 13779 ft
- ACCOMMODATIONS: 1 night hotel stay
- MEALS: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and snacks
Highlights
- Huchuyqosqo hiking adventure
- Breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Explore the last refuge of Wiracocha Inca
- Scenic picnic lunch at Huchuyqosqo
- Full day exploration of Machu Picchu
- Premium quality customer service
- Discover the hidden gems of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Experience the beauty of Cusco highlands and pristine lagoons
- Visit the ancient Inca ruins of Cusco, known as “Little Cusco”
Trip Itinerary
TRIP ITINERARY
CUSCO – TAWKA – HUCHUYQOSQO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
- MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- OVERNIGHT: At the hotel in Agua Calientes
- TRANSFER: From Lamay to Ollantaytambo included
- TRAIN: From Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes included
We left Cusco at 5 am in the morning by car to the community of Tawka, about 45 minutes by car to the trailhead. We starte our hike to the Huchuyqosqo pass which is at 4200 mt / 13779 ml. The trail from Tawka to the summit is an original Inca trail that connected the villages of Chinqhero with the Sacred Valley of the Inca and cross the residence of Wiracocha Inca that was considered a place of royalty. After the summit you start to descend for about an hour through a canyon made by the small river which has also diferent type of andean flora and fauna and the opportunity to see Alpacas and Llamas once in the archaeological site of Huchuyqosqo you will have enough time to explore and have the due explanation from the tour guide. Also you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the area with an amazing views of the Inca site and the mountains of Vilcanota Mountain range then we start the last part of the descent to the Sacred Valley exactly towards Lamay a small town from where a car will pick us up to take us to Ollantytambo train station from there we will take a train to the village of Aguas Calietes town where we will have dinner and spend the night to visit Machu Picchu the next day.
MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
- HIKING DISTANCE: 4 km / 2 ml
- HIGHEST ALTITUDE: 2450 m / 7360 ft
- TOUR DURATION: 7 – 8 hours
- MEALS: Breakfast and lunch
- BACK TO CUSCO: By train
Most of the people who visist mahupicchu are the people who take train and to get there, of course the most importat reason for them is to know Machupicchu. But in your case after you did the lares trek you will not just know Machu Picchu you will understand and feel deeply the meaning of the Inca civilizations. After breakfast early in the mornig w ego to take the bus uf to Machu Picchu, bus takes about 25 minutes approximately to the main entrace of Machu Picchu. The point is to arrive at 6:00 a.m to Machupicchu in order to see it almost without people and enjoy the sunrise. After 20 to 30 minutes you will have a guided tour service for about 2:30 hours in Machupicchu then we will leave you free to explore the lost city of the Incas. Then if you wish you can go to the sun gate or to the Inca bridge. If you booked in advance the tickets for Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountains you can climb. after you done all the activityes we return to Aguas Calientes town by bus to have a delicious lunch. In the afternoon You will take a train back to Cusco then we take you by car to your hotel.
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Included
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
- ORIENTATION BRIEFING: Meet at our Cusco office a day before your trek starts with your group and tour leader to address any questions and prepare for the adventure
- DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE: Complete pickup and drop-off service from any hotel or location in Cusco, returning you to the same place at tour completion
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE: Expert English-speaking trekking guide specialized in Huchuyqosqo trek and Machu Picchu
- TRANSPORTATION: All required transportation covered from start to finish of the complete trek experience
- ENTRANCE TICKETS: Park entrance permits plus Machu Picchu entrance tickets for citadel exploration
- LUXURY TRAIN TICKET: Expedition train service from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- BUS TRANSPORTATION: Return bus service from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town (25-minute ride)
- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT CREW: Expert cooks and porters responsible for meals and carrying essential equipment throughout the trek
- NUTRITIOUS MEALS: 4 healthy breakfasts, 4 delicious lunches, 3 dinners at campsites
- SPECIAL DIETARY OPTIONS: Vegetarian and vegan meals available upon request at no extra charge
- TRAIL SNACKS: Energy snacks provided during trekking
- WATER SUPPLY: Drinking water refill stations at meal stops plus hot water for washing at campsites
- WAKE-UP SERVICE: Hot coca tea or coffee delivered to your tent each morning
- COMPLETE CAMPING EQUIPMENT: Including inflatable sleeping pads, dining tent, kitchen tent, and toilet facilities
- SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Emergency oxygen, comprehensive first aid kit, radio communication systems
- FREE LUGGAGE STORAGE: Secure storage for extra belongings at our Cusco office during your trek
- PREMIUM SERVICE: High-quality professional support throughout your adventure
Not Included
NOT INCLUDED Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days
- Travel insurance coverage
- Personal leisure expenses
- Tips for support crew members
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