The pick-up will be from the guest's hotel.
We can accept bookings according to our fixed departures schedule and only when made at least 48 hours before departure.
Students with valid ISIC card receive a discount of US $ 20.00
Huchoy Qosqo Trek and Machupicchu
Instant booking available
This lesser visited path is deemed the most spectacular short trek in the Cusco region and is an ideal way to see the Sacred Valley on the way to the famous Machu Picchu. Llamas will accompany the tour to carry the load while travelers have the opportunity to witness the unique culture and way of life that exists in the Peruvian highlands.
The trip will commence at Patabamba where the llamas will be ready and waiting to begin the walk through the high altiplano, crossing through a region that has seemingly been untouched by the modern day. Guests can see the way llamas herders live and go about their day in traditional dress while passing over stunning lakes like Qoricocha. The first day will come to a close at Huchoy Qosqo, where the campsite is located.
On the second morning, there will be a tour of Huchoy Qosqo before continuing the trek to the quaint village of Chinchero. In this town there will be a demonstration of traditional weaving practices and lunch will be served. Then, the group will be transported to the train station where travelers will board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). Once reaching Aguas Calientes, guests will walk to their hotel and have a good night's rest.
On the final day, there will be an early rise to have a guided tour of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, after which guests will have some free time to explore on their own. In the afternoon guests will take the bus back down the mountain to Aguas Calientes for a lovely lunch. Then, everyone will board the train and return to Cusco. There will be a transfer from the train station back to the guests' hotels.
Day 1:
- Pick-up from the hotel
- Transfer to Patabamba
- Load the llamas with gear and begin the hike after lunch
- Walk to Huchoy Qosqo where the campsite is located
Day 2:
- A guided tour of Huchoy Qosqo
- Continue hiking to the town of Chinchero
- Lunch in the town and a presentation of traditional weaving methods will be showcased
- Transfer to the Sacred Valley train station
- A train ride in the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town)
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes and a short walk (5-10 minutes) to the hotel for the night
Day 3:
- There will be an early morning 3 hour guided town of Machu Picchu
- Free time to explore the ruins
- A bus down the mountain for lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Train ride back to Cusco
- Transfer back to the guest's respective hotels.
Other disclosures
The tour includes:
- Pick-up from the hotel and transport to the trailhead
- A professional, bilingual (English/Spanish) tour guide
- Entrance ticket for Huchoy Qosqo and Machu Picchu
- Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Aguas Calientes
- Private transport from Chinchero to Sacred Valley Train Station
- A ticket on the Vistadome train from the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
- One night in an Aguas Calientes hostel
- A ticket on the Backpacker train from Machu Picchu to Poroy
- Mountain Hardwear tents (a 3 person tent for every 2 people)
- A foam mattress (self inflatable mattresses can be rented for $7US)
- Cooking equipment, a mess tent, a dinging tent, chairs and tables
- A cook to prepare all meals
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and snacks (the food is prepared for trekking and rick in carbohydrates)
- Boiled water provided at meal times to refill bottled water
- Pack horses to carry camping and kitchen equipment
- Llamas to carry personal gear
- Wranglers and llameros responsible for the horses and llamas
- First aid kit, emergency oxygen and radio communication
- The transfer from Poroy train station to the hotel in Cusco
The tour does not include:
- Tips for the guide or other staff
- Dinner on day 2 and dinner and lunch on day 3 in Aguas Calientes
- Water purifying tablets
