Huchuy Qosqo Inca Trail.
$ 595
/person
4 Days
Small Group
Hike, Train & bus
Huchuy Qosqo Inca Trail and Short Inca Trail 4 Days / 3 Nights
The Huchuy Qosqo Inca Trail and Short Inca Trail is a unique trek that combines two of the best-preserved Inca sites and, unlike the busier Inca Trail, allows passing through remote, untouched communities in the sacred valley. You will observe incredible landscapes and native flora and fauna before ending in the mind-blowing Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Machupicchu.
- Deep dive into the path of the Incas and their history with nature and meet local animals alpacas and llamas.
- Explore an ancient Inca Trail that connects to the Sacred Valley with stunning scenery
- Connects a part of the classic 4-day Inca trail from Wiñay huayna to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Day 1: Cusco to Tambo Machay valley– Pukamarca Community
Pick up from the hotel at 6:30 am. We go to the starting point of the trekking, Tambomachay. Translated its name means resting place, and it is located 3 km from the city of Cusco, and is where we will meet our team, chef, and porters in charge of bringing all the camping equipment. Continuing with the trek to the lunch point of the Qeulla Cocha lagoon, we will have our organic lunch with a panoramic view, and clean water to fill the drinking canteens.
We climbed a mountain
Finishing with lunch we continue with the trek until we reach the Sicllaccasa pass where we will enjoy beautiful landscapes and South American camelids such as llamas and alpacas, and where we can learn about medicinal plants of the Andes, which are the source of economy for the towns. We will also pass potato fields and pastures. At the Sicllaccasa or Rumi Cruz pass (4100 masl / 13186 feet), we will have a small ceremony with our local guide to mother earth (Pachamama) to protect us and take care of us with their guardians (the Apus) on our journey. Our guide will then guide us to the community of Pukamarka, the campsite, and we will have tea time and dinner.
Day 2: Pukamarca Community – Inca site Huchuy Qosqo – Overnight Ollantaytambo
After a good night’s sleep, our trekking porters will wake you up early with a hot drink before breakfast – coca tea – while you contemplate the beautiful view of the high mountains. After breakfast, we continue our way to the Inca palace of Viracocha Inca, which will take us 1 hour. Once there we will enjoy its construction and Inca organization and we will have a guided tour followed by some free time to take it all in, and then continue with the descent to the place where our transportation and lunch await us in the village of Huchuy Qosqo.
Immediately after lunch, we head to Ollantaytambo. We spend the night in Ollantaytambo, the oldest Inca town, with its canals that run through the ancient streets. Your guide will take you to the hotel. He will have time to explore the Inca village on his own, and lastly, you will enjoy dinner together.
Day 3: Ollantaytambo-KM104 Chachabamba- Wiñay Wayna _Guard house Machu picchu – Machu Picchu town
The day starts with the pick-up from your hotel in Ollantaytambo at 5:00 am. Next, we will go to the Train Station bound for km104, where we will start our guided short Inca trail passing Chacha Bamba Chachabamba (located at 2250 m.s.n.m.), Wiñayhuayna, and Inti Punku (Sun Gate) with views over Machu Picchu. Along the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will see spectacular views of farmland, coca and tropical fruit plantations, snow-capped mountains, valleys and ravines of Machu Picchu, and the Urubamba River which is part of the Amazon River.
Arrival at Machu Picchu at sunset
We will enjoy the visit to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, at sunset and we will take classic photos of the city. By this time of day the travelers will be gone, leaving the entire area of ​​Machu Picchu for you.
After taking fhoto postal Machu Picchu, we take the bus from the city of Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes. Then we go to the hotel and we will have our delicious dinner in the best restaurant in Machu Picchu and rest the time.
Day 4: Machu Picchu tour – back to Cusco city
Explore Machu Picchu on day 2, one of the 7 Wonders of The World. The Machu Picchu sanctuary is open from 6:00 am. We will start with breakfast at our hotel and our guide will explain the restrictions of Machu Picchu. We will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Archeological Park and then we need to have entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and a personal passport. Once we enter the Inca city, we have a 3-hour guide in Machu Picchu.
The sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Park was declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.this important archaeological park was built by the Inca Pachaquteq around 1450. Admire the architecture and the Inca hydraulic engineering and important sites of the archaeological center. Return from Machu Picchu and enjoy your lunch in one of the good restaurants in Machu Picchu. Make sure you arrive at the train station 30 minutes early. To board the return train, our staff will wait for you at the Ollantaytambo station and take you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your tour guide in your hotel one day before
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cusco
- Private Transport on our trip.
- Official tour Guide: English-speaking
- 1- night camping in the mountains with comfortable equipment
- Foam, mats,1 Pillow per person.
- Horses and muleteers, camping equipment (tents, insulators, tables, chairs, etc.) We include your things at a maximum of 6 per person.
- professional chef: preparing all the meals along the Inca trail Huchuy Qosqo
- Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 dinners, and Snacks (Vegetarian, vegan, or special menus are available at no extra cost).
- Every afternoon 1 hour before dinner the cooks will let on the dining table popcorn, biscuits, coffee, chocolate, different types of teas, hot water, etc.
- Daily snacks – Days 1, 2, and: Our Snacks consist of local fruits.
- Water grooming: Each morning warm water with a towel.
- Medical kit: Our crew brings the First-aid kit including an emergency oxygen bottle.
- Entrance ticket to Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site.
- Private transport from Huchuy Qosqo villa Carmen to Ollantaytambo train station.
- Train tickets round trip.
- Hotel overnight in Aguas Calientes town.
- Bus ticket one way up to Machupicchu LLaqta.
- Entrence ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Transport: from Ollantaytambo Train Station to your hotel
- Horses & Horsemen’s.
- Guinea Pig on the Stick demonstration.
- Breakfast on Day 1 Lunch and Dinner on Day 2
- Walking Sticks (pair): you can hire from our company.
- Sleeping Bag: you can hire from our company for $2
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- gratuities: for the staff at your wish.
- Additional costs or delays caused by management are out of control like landscape, bad weather conditions, cases of itinerary modification with a view to safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, and political instability strikes.
- Expenses are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Drinks, beer, soda, etc
- A Backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
- Your original Passport.
- Sturdy Hiking boots.
- Change of clothes and trekking pants. not jeans.
- Sleeping bag. (You can hire in our company)
- Flashlight with extra batteries, Camera.
- Sun protection: sunscreen: sun hat: sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Rain poncho: a good rain jacket.
- Toiletries – toilet paper – small towel.
- Bathing clothes.
- Personal medical kit, Snacks.
- Extra money for souvenirs, and drinks.
- Trekking poles. you can hire from our company.
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Prices
- Adult Price: $635 per person. Minimum 2-4 person
- Group Price $595 per person minimum 5-10 person
- Student Price: $ 575 per student.
Discount:
We offer a special discount of $20 off for students. Students must have the original student card issued by the university up to 25 years of age, Containing the following: university information, personal information of the student, photo of the student, and effective date no later than December 31 of the current year
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$595
Important: Group service price. A ticket for Machu Picchu on the 4th day is included. Daily departures! (Minimum 2 people).
