Description
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days
INTRODUCTION:
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days is easily the shortest trek in Peru and the best suited for those with a limited time, but who would still like to do a bit of trekking before explore Machu Picchu. Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site located to the north of the city of Cusco; its name is Quechua for “Little Cuzco.” It lies at an elevation of 3,600 meters (11,800 feet), above the 3,000-meter high town of Lamay and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Cusco — Tambomachay — Qoricocha Lake — Patabamba Community
From the pass, we will follow the side of the valley, making our way toward the top to cross over to the other side. It’s about a 45 minute walk to the top end of the valley. Once we get there, we will cross a small stream that divides the valley and begin making our way to our lunch spot at Qoricocha Lake. The scenery at the lake is quite barren because the whole area is a high puna between the mountains, and is covered with tough, Andean grass called Ichu. It may be possible to see a variety of bird life, such as Andean geese, lapwings, and partridges, among others. After lunch, we will continue on to our campsite at the village of Patabamba. We will make our way to the top of one of the ridges and, as we descend, loop around Qoricocha Lake (Golden Lake). It is about a two and a half hour walk to the village where we will be greeted by groups of locals who are always happy to welcome us into their community! After we have settled in and had a steaming cup of coca tea, we will visit one of the local families to learn about their way of life. If you have brought any gifts with you, you can share them with the family at this time. After visiting the family, we will have time to relax, and your tour guide will teach you more about the Andean way of life.
Day 2: Patabamba — Huchuyqosqo — Lamay — Cusco Hotel
After this, you will continue your trek to the Puma Puncu canyon ( “the puma door” ). From here, you will hike along an original Incan trail, which has been restored as part of the Qapacñan project. This trail will lead you to the isolated and mysterious Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo (“the little Cusco’’) perched above the Sacred Valley of the Incas at 3600 MASL/11811 FASL. Once in the site, your guide will walk you through and show you all the site’s amazing Inca buildings like sacred temples, storehouses, Inca terraces for agriculture and the Inca reservoir used to store water during the dry season.
After your guided tour of the site, we will begin our 2-hour walk downhill to the village of Lamay (2800 MASL – 9186 FASL) by the Urumbamba River in the Sacred Valley where a bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
What is Included?
- Collection from your hotels at approx. 05:45 am
- Transfer in private vehicle to Tambomachay (starting point of the trek)
- 2 people per tents (tents are comfortable and spacious)
- Comfortable roll mattres or termal-rest
- Experienced english speaking guide
- Meal: 2 lunch 1 dinner 1 breakfast
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
- Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
- Meals: 2 Breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 Dinners
- Horses (to carry tents, food, cooking equipment)
- 4 Kg personal porterage for your items (Duffle bag provided by toMachupicchu company)
- Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes
- Boiled water to fill in your bottle (and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead)
- Private vehicle form Taucca or Lamay to Ollantaytambo
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Expedition)
- Reception at AguasCalientes and transfer to the Hostel
- Accommodation in Double private room
- Early bus up to Machupicchu from AguasCalientes
- Admission fee for Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu on Day 3 and free time
- Bus down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
- Expedition Train return to Cusco or Train to Ollanta and bus to Cusco.
Not Included:
- Sleeping bag.- can be rented in our office for US$ 20 for the entire trek (every sleeping bag is washed prior to each use).
- Meals.- in “Aguas Calientes” town on the final day you must consider a bugged of US$ 15 to 30 in average restaurant.
- Entrance fees to “Huaynapicchu” Mountain (US$30). Please advise at time of booking as the spaces are limited.
- Tips.- for the staff.
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