HUCHUYQOSQO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

This trek is ideal for those passengers who really want to be far in the middle of nowhere with only nature surrounding them as they camp in an area that is scarcely seen by tourists. Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) is situated above the Valley of Urubamba and offers very spectacular views over the mountain range Cordillera de Vilcanota. This trek is also a great way for you to enjoy a shorter trek that still includes Machu Picchu and Inca trails (with Inca stairs that are better than the Inca Trail.

ITINERARY:

FIRST DAY: CUSCO - CHINCHEROS - HUCHUYQOSQO
Early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and we will pass through Cachimayo.  In Chinchero, we will visit the church, a typical andean market and an archeological site, before continuing our journey to Tauqaq, a village located on the edge of Piuray Lagoon, where the group will begin the trek. After a short briefing about the route, we will walk for 3 hours until Tauqaq Pass (4,000 meters), where we will see a mountain range to the south with the snowy peaks of Ausangate, Veronica, Pitusiray and Sahuasiray. Then we'll descend to our campsite, located just before Huchuyqosqo.
Lunch/Dinner

SECOND DAY: HUCHUYQOSQO - LAMAY- OLLANTAYTAMBO  - AGUAS CALIENTES
After our breakfast we will visit Huchuyqosqo, an imposing architectural complex that includes a large open ceremonial center. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River, and the snow capped mountain range of the same name.
After a guided tour, we will continue our way to Lamay at 3000 meters elevation. We will take a private bus to Ollantaytambo, where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes and we will pass the night in a nice hotel.
Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

THIRD DAY: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Early in the morning the group will take the first bus to Machu Picchu, arriving there after 25 minutes.  The group will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours and then free time to enjoy the citadel.  Around 1:00 pm we'll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we'll have time for lunch. After that we’ll take the train to comeback to Poroy tren station and transfer to your selected hotel in cusco.
Breakfast

PRIVATE SERVICE
Group Size: Depends on the client
Departures: Depends on the client

INCLUDES:
Transportation to and from: Cusco - Chincheros / Poroy Train station - hotel
Vistadome train / Backpacker train Service: Aguas Calientes - Poroy tren station
Train ticket: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Entrance ticket: Machu Picchu
Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Hotel / Hostel: Accommodation in Aguas Calientes (2nd day)
Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups over 12 people
Horses: Carry tents and cooking equipment, backpacks, sleeping bag, sleeping pad (8 kg / 17 lbs)
Horsemen: in charge of the horses
Emergency: Horse: Just in case someone needs help
Cook: In charge of meal preparation
Meals: 2 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/2 Dinners Snacks and afternoon tea time
Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), Therm-a-rest sleeping pad, dinner tent, special biodegradable bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.

DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Breakfast the 1st day, usually hotels offer this service
Sleeping bag

NOTE: US$ 10 Sleeping bag rental in our office (-10°C) for the whole trek

WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE:

• Sleeping bag. (If you do not have one, rent one in the office).
• warm clothing for the first day.
• Light clothing, four pairs of socks.
• Good shoes or boots.
• Flash light.
• Water bottle.
• Camera or video camera (optional).
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hats or hat, mosquito repellent.
• purifying pills.
• Snacks.

Note: During the walk you must load the sleeping bags, mattresses and personal items.