Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or as a couple, you can join our 3-day adventure to Machu Picchu with knowledgeable guides through the most amazing Andean landscapes. The Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, is like taking a step back in time, and it’s hard to believe that an adventure like this is so close to Cusco! Make the most of your time in the land of the Incas and head out on this unique and off-the-beaten-path hike.
From the moment you set off, this trek takes you off the typical tourist route. You’ll walk along ancient trails and visit local communities, where you’ll be immersed in the local culture and amazed by the expansive landscapes.
On the second day, you’ll visit the little-known archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, a pre-Inca site that was conquered by the Incas and thus incorporated into their empire early on in their expansion. This site offers an interesting mix of pre-Inca and Inca architecture and is set on the side of a beautiful hill in a pretty location overlooking the Sacred Valley.
After visiting this fascinating site, we’ll begin the journey to Ollantaytambo, where we’ll catch the train to Aguas Calientes. From Aguas Calientes, we’ll visit the most famous Inca site of all: Machu Picchu! This amazing Inca citadel is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that isn’t to be missed during your time in Peru. So, what are you waiting for? Join us on this epic experience through ancient lands to the most incredible fortress.
We will pick you up early from your hotel in Cusco at 6:00 am and drive 30 minutes to the beginning of the trail, known as Tambomachay, located at an altitude of (3,700 m / 12,139 ft). On the way we will pass through Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo and Puca Pucara. Tambomachay is the beginning of the trail for this trek and where we will meet the rest of our team (the horses, the muleteers and the chef).
We will pack our equipment on the horses and start the trek. We start by going up gently to reach the Sicllaqasa pass (4100 mt. / 13615 ft), which is the viewpoint of the Cusco valley, from this pass we will enjoy beautiful views of Cusco and the surrounding mountains.
Then, we will continue walking through the valley of the highlands, surrounded by an impressive view accompanied by the flora and fauna of the Peruvian Andes, the path leads to the next Queullaqocha pass (4,200 m / 13,780 ft), from this pass, You will see the amazing views around and the huge mountains farther away, such as: Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon, Sawasiray. Also, we will see the Queullaqocha lagoon and we will walk nearby, where we will see high altitude birds.
Arriving at the lunch spot, we will rest while the chef will prepare a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will ascend again towards the Qoricocha Pass (4,150 m / 13,615 ft), from this point we will have impressive views of the Chinchero Plateau, the Piuray lagoon, the Qoricocha lagoon.
Later, we will ascend to the last pass known as Rumicruz (4,250 m / 13,944 ft), and we will arrive at the Inca rock quarry, which was the main source of rock for the construction of Huchuy Qosqo, finally we will arrive We will arrive at the rural community Pumamarka highland (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), where we camp. In the evening we will have afternoon tea, followed by dinner and enjoy our dinner under the great starry sky.
In the morning we continue with huchuy qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, we will wake up with a steaming cup of coca tea provided by our chef and then we will enjoy a fantastic breakfast in our camp.
After breakfast, we start our walk to the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo. From the camp it is downhill towards the Leon Punku ravine, we will see the remains of the Inca bridge and remains of the Inca Trail. Following through scenic valleys, a fabulous canyon to reach the Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo which sits at an altitude of (3,600 m / 11,811 ft).
The Inca archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo was built on top of the mountain, surrounded by a clear blue sky and bounded by streams on both sides. The Huchuy Qosqo Inca site is composed of temples, palaces, ceremonial center, cultivation terraces and granaries, where you will get a rich history lesson given by your local expert guide.
After our huchuy qosqo trek to Machu Picchu, we will walk downhill through open terrain and a zigzag path for 2.5 hours to the town of Lamay. In the village of Lamay, we will have lunch and say goodbye to our crew.
After lunch, we will drive for 1 hour and 20 minutes to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the train to the city of Machu Picchu or aguas calientes 2040 m – 6.693 ft (the train ride takes less than 2 hours). When we arrive, you will check into your hotel room and have time to shower and rest.
We will wake up early after a refreshing night at our hotel to beat the crowds to the top of Machu Picchu and enjoy its serenity in the soft morning light. The entrance control to Machu Picchu is open from 06:00 am.
We board our transport for about 30 minutes to Machupicchu and we will enter the hidden Royal Citadel of the Incas. Here we will have a 2-hour guided tour of this incredible ancient city to visit temples, terraces, palaces, priests’ houses, the sundial, the industrial sector and the cultivated fields.
After this tour, you can climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (make sure you book early to get tickets for these!). Each mountain takes approximately 3 hours to go up and down.
Once in Aguas Calientes, you will have lunch and then board the train to Ollantaytambo (subject to availability). After having arrived at the Ollantaytambo station, a private bus will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Cusco.
Rest your feet and body now, but we can assure you that your heart will keep beating for weeks and years to come after this huchuy qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3 days adventure!.
We did this trek with PERU TREK. We had a guide with us for the trek that started in Tauca and ended in Lamay before going to Machu Picchu. The walk is about 14 km. The ruins are wonderful, located on a plateau surrounded by beautiful mountains and valleys. The altitude reaches about 4200 meters at the top of the pass. The downhill part of the ravine hike is about 9 klms and is very taxing on the knees. Well worth the effort. It will take about 6 hours to complete, or if you are slow like us and take frequent breaks, about 8 hours. We started hiking around 6:00 am, it was -2 degrees and then warmed up once the sun came up and then we embarked towards machu picchu.
What an absolutely fabulous and magical time I have had on the huchoy qosqo trek to machu picchu with the PERU TREK company, I am sure to choose the best company in the Cusco area. Everything about the experience was just perfect and I want to thank you so much for everything you did to make it possible.
Anyway, I just wanted to say a quick thank you and tell you what a great time I had in the mountains.
We did the trek starting at Qoricocha near Corao and ending on the other side of the pass past the site of Huchuy Qosqo. The maximum elevation is 13,950 feet, we go up 3000 feet and down 4000 feet. We live about 50 feet above sea level, so this was a serious cardio workout. The reward is spectacular views and no crowds. In 7 hours, we saw a total of 5 people and lots of sheep and llamas. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and snacks for energy. We recommend making the trip with the PERU TREK company.
