Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu
3D/2N
Travel Style
Trekking
Max group
2 – 8 paxs
Difficulty
Media
Max Altitude
4,600 m
FromUS $ 380 / US $ 350 / pax
Our Huchuy Qosqo Trek offers wonderful views such as: Cusco, Llamas, birds, Qoricocha Lake, local villages, Culture and some unmissable natural landscapes that can only be seen on the way to Huchuy Qosqo Hike to Machupicchu.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek is shorter and a bit easier for those with limited time.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Qoriccocha(Golden Lake) –Huchuy Qosqo
We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 6 a.m for our Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu. And take you 30 minutes outside of Cusco to the Huilcapata village (3,500 meters), where our personal chef will prepare breakfast for us in one of the local family houses.
We’ll begin hiking uphill for one hour and a half until we get to the first pass (4,050 meters), where we will have spectacular views of valleys and the beautiful Lake Qoriccocha( Golden Lake) then take a long break. Then we’ll hike for one more hour until we stop for lunch at Qoricocha Lodge.
After lunch we’ll have free time to see the Qori Qocha Lagoon and Llamas.
We’ll continue to the second pass; it’s about forty-five minutes from the Qoricoha Lodge, then we walk for 3 hours following the original Inca Trail (balcony of the incas) to Huchuy Qosqo, where we will be able to see the Sacred valley, the Urubamba river, and more. Once we reach the Inca Trail, we’ll pass through an adobe Inca gateway, and finally arrive at the Huchuy Qosqo (Little Cusco – 3,600 meters) campsite at around 5:00PM, and by 7:30PM your dinner will be ready. After dinner, you can finally get some well-deserved rest.
- Accommodations: Camping
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Distance:11km/6.8 miles
Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo – Lamay – Salt Mine– Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
We’ll wake you up with a cup of coca tea, and when you are packed, we will enjoy a tasty breakfast. We’ll begin our walking tour, and explore Huchuy Qosqo for about two hours, and you’ll have some additional time to explore the site on your own.
Our Huchuy Qosqo hike to Machu Picchu will lead us downhill to the Sacred Valley. It’ll then take about two and a half hours to get to the village of Lamay (2,800 meters) on the Urubamba River, where we will have lunch with the Wayna Peru Travel staff.
After lunch and a goodbye ceremony, we’ll drive an hour and a half to the salt mines of Maras, there we will have time for the explanations about this important attraction, and then we’ll drive you to Ollantaytambo, where we’ll explore the “living Inca town.” We will have dinner in a restaurant before taking the 7 p.m. train to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll find our hotels, with hot water and wifi.
- Accommodations: Hotel 3*
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Distance:5km/3.1miles
Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco.
Machu Picchu is the most important part of our Huchuy Qosqo trek, so we suggest waking up early to get on one of the first buses up to the top. These buses are all first come, first serve, and begin departing at 5:30am. Once we get up to the citadel, your tour guide will take you to a great spot to watch the sunrise over the mountains (weather permitting). Following that, you’ll begin your two-hour tour around the citadel, and after the tour, you’ll have some time to wander on your own, with the options of climbing Huayna Picchu (this is a separate entrance ticket and costs $75 per person), or Machupicchu Mountain (also $ 75 per person). Both options have breathtaking views. After you have taken in all of Macchu Picchu, you’ll return back down to Aguas Calientes on your own by park buses, and enjoy some lunch in the town, before boarding your train to Ollantaytambo. Once you arrive in Ollantaytambo, you’ll board a tourist van and return to Cusco at approximately 8 p.m.
- Meals Included: Breakfast.
Inclusions
Includes
- Pick up from your hotel
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9 or more trekkers
- Chef, porters and horseman
- Excellent buffet style
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Afternoon Snacks and 2 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
- Dining tent with confortable tables and chairs
- 4 person tent used by only 2 trekkers
- Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus 7kg of your personal items.
- Sleeping mattress
- Oxygen bottle
- First aid kit
- Private Transportation by bus cusco to Tambomachay and from Lamay to Ollantaytambo
- 3 star Hotel at aguas calientes on day 2 with private room(hot shower, wifi and storage where you can leave your luggage while you visit Machupicchu)
- Round trip bus ticket(Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu- Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu and Huchuy Qosqo
- 2 hour guided tour of Machupicchu
- Return transportation by tourist train from Aguas calientes to Ollantaytambo then van back to your hotel in Cusco
Does Not Include
- Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us)
- Inflatable sleeping pad
- Trekking poles
- lunch and dinner on Day 3
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machupicchu Mountain
- Travel Insurance (for the duration of your trip). You are strongly recommended to take out for the duration of your trip.
- Tips
What you need to take
- Original Passport
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Day pack
- Sleeping bag( you can rent from Wayna Peru Travel )
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket Warm jacket
- Warm clothes: layers for variable temperatures, especially at night. Thermals:Hat, gloves.
- wool socks and wool hat for cold nights
- T-shirts for the intire trek
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Toiletries : poilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, wipes and hand sanitizer
- Personal medical kit
- Camera and film
- Torch with spare batteries
- Camel bag or wáter bottle
- Extra money for drinks,tips and souvinirs. Etc( soles or dollars). At least 300 extra soles.
- Bathing suits for the hot springs( optional) recommended for those who stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes)
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- Receiver’s Name: Einer
- Receiver’s Surname: Romero Herrera
- Receiver’s Country: Peru
Bank Transfers
PERUVIAN BANKING:
- Account in Dollars: 4203348272247
- Account in Dollars CCI: 00342001334827224776
- Deposit sent for is Non-Refundable nor transferable to any other date, person or tour (According to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Regulations).
- Quinoa expeditions must be notified of any changes or cancellations to your trip as soon as you are aware of them, via e-mail or fax so that we do not incur expenses not covered by deposit.
- Once final balance has been paid, we will not be able to refund your trek payment in the case of cancellations. There will, however, be parts of your trip that you are able to use (Machu Picchu entrance fee, 1 train ticket, 1 bus ticket).
- A claim letter for your insurance company can also be provided by us upon request.
- Porter service hired can Not be cancelled (a fee is paid for booking this service).
Conditions
BOOKING:
To book your Wayna Peru Travel of a lifetime please visit info@waynaperutravel.com or call our team on + 51 999303499.
DEPOSIT:
In order to make a reservation with Wayna Peru Travel you are required to make a $200 deposit for each trek and a $ 50 deposit for Day Tours. The deposit should be paid via PayPal. . All deposits are unfortunately non-refundable as they are used to secure your reservation (by purchasing permits, entrance tickets, etc.).
REMAINING BALANCE:
The remaining balance can be paid upon your arrival to Cusco and we ask that this be paid at least 36 hours prior to your tour. If you are not able to arrive in Cusco this far in advance of your trek, we ask that you notify your travel agent in advance to make arrangements. You can pay the remaining balance with Peruvian Soles, Dollars (or a combination).
CANCELLATIONS:
All primary deposits are unfortunately 100% non-refundable. However, the earlier you notify us of a cancellation, the better we can assist you. Please send all cancellation notifications to info@waynaperutravel.com.
If you cancel 8 weeks or more days before departure: Cancellation fees equal the amount of your deposit.
8 weeks to 4 weeks before departure: 60% of the total tour price is due.
4 weeks to 5 days before departure: 80% of the total tour price is due.
5 days to 36 hours: 90% of the total tour price is due.
36 hours or less before departure: 100% of the total price is due.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS:
Visitors are responsible for ensuring that they have valid visas and / or passports. Passports are required to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of travel.
CHILDREN:
All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Discounts may apply for children under the age of 12.
PRICES:
Prices are per person.
REFUNDS:
Refunds are processed to the credit card(s) used for the original payment.
TRANSFERS:
For your safety, comfort and convenience, we are the only company in Cusco that offers free transfers to and from the airport to your hotel on arrival and departure. Please send us your exact arrival time in advance. (ONLY FOR TREKS & PACKAGES)
TIPS:
Tipping in Peru is completely voluntary. Tipping guidelines are provided with your final travel documents that are provided during your tour briefing, held the day before your tour.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
Embarking on an adventure, such as the tours we offer, may involve risk of illness or injury caused by forces of nature, animals, insects, and flora. By booking your trip, you acknowledge these risks and are applying to participate voluntarily.
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