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Best Season
April - November
Departure City
Cusco
Guide
Professional Guide
Maximum Altitude
4,200 m / 13,780 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Walking Hours
8- 9 hours
Tour Operador
Salkantay Trekking
Destinations
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu
Activities
Cultural Tours, Hiking & Trekking Activities
Trip Type
Best Hiking and Treking, Best Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Cultural Tour, Hiking and Trekking Packages, Machu Picchu Travel Packages
Difficulty
Medium

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Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu Description

Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu

Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu
Is your idea of the perfect vacation a trek to Machu Picchu but away from the crowds? If the answer is yes, look no further than the 3-day Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu trek. Enjoy this incredibly picturesque hike through stunning landscapes as you observe beautiful towns, find llamas and alpacas, and witness soaring mountain peaks and a surprising variety of local flora and fauna.

You’ll also make new friends in local communities where you can immerse yourself in their world and learn all about their customs and traditions as you walk in the footsteps of their ancestors on parts of the mythical Inca Trail. This is the perfect trip for those short on time who want a real, rural Andean experience. Join us on the trail for the adventure of a lifetime today!

Day 01 :

Tambomachay | Qoricocha Lake - Pucamarca - Huchuy Qosqo

Immerse Yourself In a Pre-Incan Experience In the Beautiful Andes

This morning, we’ll take you to Tambomachay to begin your hike. You’ll get to enjoy some incredible views of Cusco as you make your way to Qoricocha Lake, which is where you’ll have your first lunch.

In the afternoon, we’ll head up to the highest point of the entire trek before hiking downhill for the rest of the day. You can expect amazing sights, like valleys, a canyon, and even a part of the original Inca Trail! You’ll spend the night on one of the Huchuy Qosqo terraces.

Day 02 :

Huchuy Qosqo | Lamay - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Explore the Fascinating Site of Huchuy Qosqo

Enjoy breakfast at camp before you head out on your guided tour of Huchuy Qosqo with your guide. You’ll then make your way down to the town of Lamay for lunch.

This afternoon, our transport will take you to Ollantaytambo to explore for a short while
before you board the train to Aguas Calientes. You´ll have the afternoon free to relax and
enjoy dinner at an exclusive restaurant. In the evening, you´ll head back to the hotel for an
early night’s rest.

Day 03 :

Aguas Calientes | Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Tour of the Incredible Incan City: Machu Picchu

Wake up very early to avoid the crowds at Machu Picchu. You´ll have a guided tour of
approximately two hours through some of the most important sectors before hiking one of the additional mountains (if you booked your tickets in advance).

Once you’re back in Aguas Calientes, you’ll be able to find a spot to have lunch before making your way to the station. You’ll board the train to Ollantaytambo and then our private transport to your accommodation in Cusco.