Huchuy Qosqo Cultural Trek 2 Days/ 1 Night
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As we operate the Huchuy Qosqo Cultural Trek ourselves, we have departure dates available year-round. Indeed, if you prefer to join a group,
Here are our confirmed reservations for the departure dates:
Did you miss the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Well, you don’t have to worry about it, because Cusco itself has more than one Inca Trail! We invite you to join one of the sections of the original Inca Trail, starting at the main Plaza de Armas of Cusco, the same starting point as the Incas’ pilgrimage to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
This path offers fantastic views of landscapes, lagoons, lama shepherds, potato fields, and the majestic Inca citadel of Huchuy Qosco (small Cusco City), from which you can see the entire Sacred Valley of the Incas and the most important Apus (sacred mountains). Huchuy Qosco was the capital before Cusco. This citadel is well-organised, featuring a central plaza, avenues, palaces, temples, storage houses (Tambos), guardian houses, and new excavations.
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Full Itinerary
Our adventure begins with a 06:00 am pickup from your hotel, followed by a transfer to the Quenqo X-Zone. From here, we start our hike following the Inca Trail, arriving at the pass of Cencca (4200 m.a.s.l.) shortly after. We will enjoy a spectacular view of Cusco, then continue our hike in the flat highland area around Cusco (Puna).
Along this undulating trail, you will have the opportunity to observe local people, their homes, and potato fields, and learn about their lifestyle and agricultural practices, including Crop Rotation. Also, we will enjoy great views over the lagoons of Chinchero, Wila Wila, Queulla Cocha, and Kori Cocha. As we trek to the highest point of our journey, the Huchuy Qosco Pass at 4400 m, we will encounter many llama shepherds and farmers. From there, we will begin our descent to our campsite at Pumamarca, where we will spend the night among the ruins.
This day, we wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Andes! After breakfast, we begin our hike to the Inca control gate, which leads us through a small, narrow canyon. This path offers an extraordinary view, including a small bridge crossing a great river with waterfalls. After crossing the canyon, we will be able to see how the landscape changes from dry hills into a forest (microclimate). We then continue our descent along the river to Huchuy Qosco, our leading destination, traversing the mountain with its beautiful snow carpets and enjoying an incredible view over the Sacred Valley.
After taking in all this beautiful scenery, we will arrive at Huchuy Qosco and explore the citadel, where your tour guide will explain the most essential features. Afterwards, we will have some time to relax, enjoy a little snack, or explore the Inca site on our own.
We then continue descending to Lamay, a small town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we will have our last lunch before taking the bus back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo.
Included/Exclude
- Pick-up from your hotel
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- Transfer in a private vehicle to X zone (starting point of the trek)
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Meals: 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast
- First-aid-kit
- Accommodation in a double tent
- Entrance for Huchuy Qosqo
- Tour guide
- Bus from Lamay to Cusco
- Transfer to your hotel
- Breakfast on the 1st day, lunch and dinner on the second day
- Drinks and snacks
- Tips for guide (not mandatory!)
- Insurance of any kind
Recommendations, what to bring
- Personal backpack
- A set of change of clothing for the whole period of the trek
- Rainjacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sports shoes
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, fruits
- Camera and batteries (batteries will consume more quickly under cold climate conditions)
- A hat to protect you from the sun, rain, and cold
- Sunblock
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name, as written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment can be made via Western Union, PayPal, or ABN AMRO Bank in Holland, or securely and directly through our website by selecting your desired tour and clicking the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
- Group Price US$200 per person, based on four people.
- Price for two people US$250 per person
- Price for three people US$230 per person
“With every tour you book with Green Peru Adventures, you can request a free walking tour of Cusco’s mysterious and historical city, accompanied by one of our professional guides, who speaks several languages.”
We are looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience for you.
