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Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days (With Machu Picchu)


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Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days (With Machu Picchu)

Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days (With Machu Picchu)

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This Amazing tour of Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days to Machu Picchu is a short trek and is best suited for those with a limited amount of time. Likewise, it is a fantastic introduction to Sacred Valley of the Incas, as well Machu Picchu.

The Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 days allow you to hike from Cusco across to the Sacred Valley enjoying the combination of stunning Inca ruins, rural villages, magnificent snow-capped mountains, exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety. Besides, this hike will allow you visit Huchuy Qosqo “little Cusco”.

  • Tour type: Hiking, History, Adventure
  • Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6,2 miles.
  • Maximum elevation: 4000 meter / 13123 feet.
  • Minimum elevation: 2000 meter / 6561 feet.
  • Difficulty: Moderate – Challenge.

What's it like

An interesting set of ruins that are believed to have been abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived in Peru. Afterward, we continue by vehicle to Ollantaytambo to catch a train to Aguas Calientes village to visit Machu Picchu “The Lost City of the Incas” the following day.

Yeah! This Huchuy Qosqo trek is also available in 1 Day Hike or 2 Day versions (without Machu Picchu). It is ideal for those hikers who really want to be far in the middle of nowhere with only nature surrounding them, exploring the Huchuy Qosqo ruins “little Cusco” situated above the Valley of Urubamba that offers very spectacular views over the mountain range Cordillera de Vilcanota.

Detailed Itinerary of Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days (With Machu Picchu)

Pre-trek briefing

For Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days, you will have a thorough briefing with your experienced adventure tour guide, the night before your trek. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask final questions and make any final preparations.

Day 1: Cusco – Huchuyqosqo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes village.

On the first day of your hike, we will pick you up at 5 am from your hotel and head out in our private bus approximately 1.5 hours to the trailhead, where we will have a breakfast before starting the hike. We are going to hike through the Siwar villages (over 3750m / 12303ft.), giving us great views of the nearby Sacred Valley. We will climb for 1:30 hours to reach the highest point of our trek (4000m / 13123ft.), stopping for breaks and to take pictures of the nearby snow-covered peaks. Once at the crest, it will take another 30 minutes of hiking until you reach the ravine of Puma Punku (Gate of Puma). Another 1hour, and we will finally reach Huchuy Qosqo, which was once the palace of the Wiracocha king. Here, you will have time to rest, receive a guided tour, and eat lunch (prepared by your skilled tour’s cook). After lunch, we will complete the last section of our trek, continuing 2 hours downhill to Lamay village. From here, we will take private transportation to Ollantaytambo, where we will stop for dinner before catching a train to Aguas Calientes. We will stay overnight in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

  • Walking Distance: 10 km / 6, 2 miles.
  • Overnight Accommodations: Hotel in Aguas Calientes town.
  • Maximum elevation: 4000m/13123ft.
  • Minimum elevation: 2000m/6561ft.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Huchuy Qosqo Machu Picchu 2 Days
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days to Machu Picchu

Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

We will have an early breakfast at the hotel, then we will go to make a line to catch one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. We will go by bus half an hour to Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. The entrance of Machu Picchu opens at 6 am. Please also make sure you carry your original passport for visiting Machu Picchu ruins. Once we enter to ruins, you will get a great view of the sunrise over the Inca city.

You will have 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, then you will have plenty of time to explore the site for yourself. Additionally, if you have previously booked a hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountains, your guide will show you where to start to hike. Please note that these two additional mountains need to be pre-arranged, as additional permits are required at an additional cost.

Once you are done visiting, you will make your way back to the bus and head down to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Finally, you will take the train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, from where we will transfer you back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast will provide at your hotel.
Huchuy Qosqo Machu Picchu 2 Days
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days to Machu Picchu

  • A pre-trek briefing the night before the trek.
  • Pick up from your hotel.
  • One English-speaking guide.
  • 1 Continental Breakfast, 1 Box Lunch & 1 Dinner.
  • Private transport from Cusco to the trailhead.
  • Private transportation from Lamay to Ollantaytambo.
  • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo.
  • Entrance fee to Machu Picchu ruins.
  • 1-night hotel in Aguas Calientes (Based on Double / Triple room).
  • First Aid Kit & oxygen bottle.
  • Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu.

  • Drinks and snacks.
  • Lunch on day 2.
  • Tipping (guide)
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket.
  • Travel/ Health / Emergency insurance.

    Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days to Machu Picchu

    We require a minimum of 2 people for this trek, but you can leave any day would you like. The departure is 100% Guaranteed once booked. Request a Quote: We can customize this trek just for you. We guarantee the perfect experience by arranging this tour.

    • Peru Spirit Adventure is direct & official local tour operator based in Cusco, managed by locals.
    • Student discount applies to students holding a valid Green ISIS card – $ 20 off per person.

    Private Service: Minimum required: 2 trekkers – US$ 420.00 per person.

    Deal price for trekking groups (requirement, to book this trip together as a group)

    • 03 people, US$ 400.00 per person.
    • 04 people, US$ 390.00 per person.
    • 05 people, US$ 380.00 per person.

    Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days Additional Items

    Rentals Items

    • A pair of hiking poles – US $10

    Add optional Items

    • Huayna Picchu Mountain entrance fee (book in advance) – US $35 per person
    • Machu Picchu Mountain entrance fee (book in advance) – US $ 35 per person.
    • Upgrade to the Vistadome Train (One Way) – US $ 35 per person.

  • Original passport to visit Machu Picchu (Very important).
  • A good-quality (and small) daypack. Maximum allowed in Machu Picchu is 25 liters.
  • Hiking boots (waterproof). Sneakers are acceptable but expect to get wet.
  • Long-sleeved shirts to prevent sunburn.
  • Hiking pants.
  • Hiking socks.
  • 2-liter water bottle or backpacking camel.
  • Hat to protect you from the sun.
  • Rainwear or poncho for the rainy season (December to April).
  • Fleece.
  • Camera with extra batteries.
  • Toilet paper for the trail and small plastic bag for waste.
  • Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs.
  • Sunblock and insect repellent.
  • Personal toiletry items.
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Wet wipes.
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste.
  • Personal medications (if necessary).

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