Huchuy Qosqo and Machu Picchu
Tour Description
To Machu Picchu, a fascinating alternative to reach this destination is to enjoy a short but pleasant walk and provide you with an unforgettable experience in the archaeological center of Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) that presents various Inca constructions and spends the night under a starry sky and a sunrise with a complete view of the sacred valley and finally the magnificent Machu Picchu.
Pick up from your hotel around 6:00 in the morning heading to Tambomachay, where the hike to Huchuy Qosqo will begin. During the tour, you will witness various high Andean towns, the Qoricocha lagoon (Golden Lagoon) that attracts diverse fauna such as ducks, trout and, in the surroundings, llamas, alpacas, sheep and more. We will also pass through Pampamarca, a viewpoint that offers impressive landscapes.
After a brief stop for lunch, we continued the walk to León Punku, with unique rock formations. Finally we will arrive at Huchuy Qosqo, where a delicious dinner and camping experience awaits us.
After breakfast, we will have a guided tour of Huchuy Qosqo, views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the beautiful mountains that surround them such as Chicon, Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Waccaywilca and Verónica. Then we begin the descent until we reach Lamay for approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, the corresponding lunch is organized. To end the day we head to Ollantaytambo where we will board the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in the comfort of a hotel.
What's Included?
- Briefing the day before your tour at our office
- Pick up from your hotel – Transportation to Tambomachay
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners (vegetarian option available)
- Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo
- Entrance to Machu Picchu – Circuit 1
- Professional bilingual guide
- Chef and assistants
- Horses and muleteers
- Large dining and kitchen tent
- 1 night of camping
- 1 night accommodation in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
- Return train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Personal care items
- Tip for the guide and muleteers
- Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day
- Round trip bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
- Sleeping bag
- Walking sticks
- Ticket to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket – additional cost US $70 per person. Book in advance, at least 3 months in advance
Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco - Huchuy Qosqo
Pick up from your hotel around 6:00 in the morning heading to Tambomachay, where the hike to Huchuy Qosqo will begin. During the tour, you will witness various high Andean towns, the Qoricocha lagoon (Golden Lagoon) that attracts diverse fauna such as ducks, trout and, in the surroundings, llamas, alpacas, sheep and more. We will also pass through Pampamarca, a viewpoint that offers impressive landscapes. After a brief stop for lunch, we continued the walk to León Punku, with unique rock formations. Finally we will arrive at Huchuy Qosqo, where a delicious dinner awaits us...
DAY 2: Huchuy Qosqo - Lamay - Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we will have a guided tour of Huchuy Qosqo, views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the beautiful mountains that surround them such as Chicon, Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Waccaywilca and Verónica. Then we begin the descent until we reach Lamay for approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, the corresponding lunch is organized. To end the day we head to Ollantaytambo where we will board the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in the comfort of a hotel.
DAY 3: Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
After breakfast, we head towards the citadel of Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of the different sectors for around 2 hours, then a brief time to enjoy the citadel before descending by bus to Aguas Calientes to board the return train to Ollantaytambo then to Cusco. Note: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you must reserve at least three months in advance, due to limited availability. This activity is optional (US $70.00).
