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Home3-Day Trek To Machu Picchu Via Huchuy Qosqo From Cusco
Description
Drive from Patacancha to take in the beautiful views of the mountain peaks before heading to Huchuy Qosqo. Next, see the water channels and sacred temples at the Archaeological Center of Huchuy Qosqo and check out the circular terraces of Andenes de Moray before visiting the Salt Mines of Maras. End the tour with a visit to the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu and explore its highlights.
Highlights
- Explore the House of the Guardian and the Intihuatana Tower at Machu Picchu
- See the circular terraces of Andenes de Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras
- Visit Inca constructions and sacred temples at Huchuy Qosqo Archaeological Center
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Day 1: Cusco - Patabamba - Huchuy Qosqo expand_more
- Get picked up from your hotel at 6:00 am and then, in our private transport, go to the town of Patacancha 3800 masl (12,467ft), one hour travelling from the city of Cusco.
- From Patacancha with our backpacks, we will start the walk of about 3 hours until we reach the highest point at 4200 m (13,799 ft).
- From this point, we will have a beautiful view of the valleys and mountains and snowy peaks.
- Then we will extend to the town of Pucamarca and pass where we can have a short rest.
- From Pucamarca, we will continue along a part of the Inca trail to the city of Huchuy Qosqo.
- We will have time to visit the town. Then we will go to our house, hosting a local family to spend the night.
- There we will have our dinner, and in the afternoon we’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset and a night full of stars.
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Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu expand_more
- At dawn, we will have an Andean breakfast and then visit the archaeological center of Huchuy Qosqo, where we can see its Inca constructions, agricultural terraces, water channels, sacred temples and more. Our guide will give you explanations of the archaeological center and its history.
- After our visit, we will continue our walk downhill for about 2 hours until we reach Lamay, where our transport will wait and transfer us to Urubamba. There we can have lunch.
- Continuing our journey, we will move to the Andenes de Moray, terraces built in gigantic holes that served in Inca times as an agricultural laboratory. These platforms or terraces have different microclimates; each platform has a different climate than the other.
- Next, we will visit the colonial town of Maras. From here, we will go to the Salineras or Salt Mines, which originates from Inca times, and still continues to produce salt. There are approximately 2500 wells of about 5m2 where salt is processed with salt water that comes out from a hot spring.
- In the end, we will continue our trip to Ollantaytambo, a place where we can explore the town and have dinner.
- From here we will take our train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
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Day 3: Machu Picchu Pueblo - Cusco expand_more
- After our tour of the Andes in the Sacred Valley, we will finally visit the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu. Very early after breakfast at the hotel, we will board the bus that will transfer us to Machu Picchu, where we’ll have a visit with our guide, who will tell us the history of Machu Picchu.
- Our visit will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We will visit the House of the Guardian, the Intihuatana Tower, the Three Windows and other points and interests, as well as differentiate between the agricultural, urban and religious areas.
- After our visit, we will go back to the bus that will take us to Machu Picchu town, where we’ll be able to have lunch and do free activities such as going to the thermal baths and touring the artisan market.
- Thirty minutes before the train departure, we will reach the train station to board the train to Ollantaytambo.
- Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our mobility will be waiting for us to transfer us to the city of Cusco.
What's Included
- Informative meeting one day before the start of the trek
- Picking up from the Hotel to start the walk
- Private mobility for passengers
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Entrance tickets to Moray, Salineras and Ollantaytambo
- Entrance tickets to Huchuy Qosqo
- Professional guide in Machu Picchu
- Accommodation in Huchuy Qosqo with a local family
- Trekking guide in English / Spanish
- Bus tickets in Machu Picchu up / down
- Food 2D, 2A, 2C (Vegetarian option prior coordination)
- First aid kit with oxygen
- Roundtrip train tickets Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Private transportation Ollantaytambo – Cusco hotel
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Rain ponchos
What's Excluded
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain – 25 USD
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain – 25 USD
- Walking poles – 15 USD
- First breakfast and last lunch and dinner
What to bring
- A lightweight, waterproof 30-litre day pack with a change of clothes
- Mountain boots
- Warm clothing and trekking pants
- Thermal clothing for the night
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Camera with batteries and additional memory
- Sun protection: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses
- Wool socks, gloves, scarf, wool hat for cold nights
- Insect repellent
- Extra plastic bags, especially in the rainy season
- Waterproof clothing or a rain poncho
- Water bottles
- Personal medical kit with a simple whistle
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, tips
- Walking poles (cost-effective)
- Favourite snacks
- Toilet paper
- Sandals or flip flops
- Swimsuit (optional for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
- Original passport and university card if it is applicable
Meeting Point
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 2 To 3 | USD 599 Per Person |
| 4 To 5 | USD 579 Per Person |
| Student | |
| Child | |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 599 / person