Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu

Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Huchuy Qosqo (L, D)

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive you to Puray Lake where our trek to Huchuy Qosqo begins. We continue our trek uphill until we reach the Chinchero summit where you will have a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley and the Vilcabamba mountain range. We’ll continue on to the Huchuy Qosqo ruins (a palace during the Inca times) where your guide will give you a tour of the site. After exploring, we will enjoy a nice meal and overnight in a local lodge.

Day 2: Huchuy Qosco – Lamay – Aguas Calientes (B, L)

After an early breakfast in the lodge, we will hike down the Sacred Valley to the village of Lamay where we will take a shuttle to the ancient Incan city of Ollantaytambo where will stop for lunch. After lunch we will board a train to Aguas Calientes, the closest access point to Machu Picchu. The train ride is scenic – feel free to relax and enjoy the spectacular views. Upon arrival we will check you into your hotel, and you can explore the city and grab dinner at your leisure.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

If you want to see the sunrise from the sun gate (weather and your entrance ticket time permitting), we’ll get up early and make our way to the overlook so you see the citadel of Machu Picchu materialize on the horizon! Once at Machu Picchu, your guide will give you a tour of the complex. After the tour, if you have booked permits to climb Huayna Picchu peak or the Machu Picchu mountain (both optional) we will make our way to the respective gates. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll still have additional time to explore Machu Picchu. Your guide will let you know when you need to be back so you can catch your transfers to Ollantaytambo and Cusco.

Note: The Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain entrance fees are not included in this tour and you must inform us in advance if you are interested – so we can purchase the tickets for you. There are limited permits provided each day by the Peruvian government and it is common for them to sell out. Also if you want to spend another day in Machu Picchu – just let us know. It is easy to extend your tour an extra day.

Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu: Included

• Pre-departure briefing at your hotel the night before your trek.
• Fluent English/Spanish guide that is very knowledgeable of the surrounding region and its customs.
• Private transfer from and to your hotel.
• All train and bus fares.
• Camping equipment, dining tents with tables and chairs, where you enjoy delicious meals, camping tents to sleep.  (We will provide a list of items you should bring when you book).
• Porters who will carry the gear & cook
• Pack animals: Horses for carrying camping equipment and your personal items.
• Portable toilet
• You have a daily meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks are not included at the dinner, only water. Lunch may be a box lunch depending on the schedule.
• Sleeping Thermarest, but sleeping bag you need to bring with you or you can rent it from us.
• Entrance fee to the Machu Picchu.
• Overnight lodging in Aguas Calientes at 3 star hotel.
• Our rent prices for equipments;
  Sleeping bag 10 $
  Walking Sticks 9 $

Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu: Not Included

• Meals which are not referenced in the itinerary.
• Alcohol drinks
• Sleeping bag
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for your guide are not included and are optional
• Note: The Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain entrance fees are not included in this tour and you must inform us in advance if you are interested – so we can purchase the tickets for you. There are limited permits provided each day by the Peruvian government and it is common for them to sell out. Also if you want to spend another day in Machu Picchu – just let us know. It is easy to extend your tour an extra day.

Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu: Pricing

Pricing is primarily dependent on how many people are in your group. The amounts listed below are general rates so you can get an idea of how much things cost. These rates may go up or down based on a few different things (we’ve listed some common items below). When you reach out to request a booking, we will give you a specific rate quote at that time.

1-2: $948

3-4: $611

5-6: $542

7-8: $487

9+: $447

We recommend to bring with you:

• Original passport (International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
• Sleeping bag suitable for temperature of trip
• Day backpack for things needed during the day
• Comfortable walking boots
• Rain Gear: poncho/a good rain jacket for wet season
• Canteen or camel back
• Warm jacket for cool evenings
• Woolen sweater or fleece
• Trousers, one waterproof of one normal
• Shorts
• T-shirts or light cotton shirts
• Hat with brim
• Walking pool
• Flash light/head torch (the campsite has its own light but you will need this in your tent
• Personal medications
• Insect repellent
• Sun screen
• Binoculars, camera and film
• Extra money for drinks, tips, souvenirs etc (soles or dollars)
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries, towel
• Travel insurance is essential
• Plastic bag for wet or dirty clothes.