SMALL CUSCO TOUR (Huchuy Qosqo trek and Machu Picchu extension) 3 DAYS

Huchuyqosqo is an awesome Pre-Spanish monument, located in the top of the Mountain Chain, from a league to the south of Calca, in the department of Cusco.

Huchuyqosqo is located from a half day walking from Cusco, so it is very close to Cusco, it makes us thing that they had a parallel cultural development.

Wiracocha, the eighth inca, was the one who choose Huchuyqosqo as its place to live. He ordered to build palaces, temples because he felt old and tired. He whished he leaved the government, to quit the work in Cusco and search for some peace and tranquillity in other place so he left Cusco.

Day 1

We leave Cusco at 8am, and catch a local bus to the interesting ruins of Tambo Machay. From here we climb steeply upwards until we have spectacular views over Cusco City.

We then cross the mountains, pass pretty alpine lakes, and pastures where llamas graze. Campesino farmers also grow potatoes here. We then follow an Inca trail downward to a village of stone huts, with thatched straw on their roofs.

During the day we cross four gentle passes, the highest of which is 4350m. As such, while this is considered an "easy" hike by Andean standards you should still be prepared to climb for quite a few hours upwards. After about 6 hours we arrive at a small hamlet known as Pucamarca, where we will camp for the night.

Day 2.HUCHUY QOSQO - MACHUPICCHU

After breakfast, we pass through a narrow but spectacular canyon and arrive with wonderful views over the Sacred Valley. After about 2 hours of walking we will arrive at Huchuy Cusco. g we explore the ruins of Huchuy Cusco and ponder its role as "Small Cusco". From here it is three and a half hours stunning descent into the Sacred Valley. We will have a late lunch in the typical and untouristed village of Lamay.

From here, we will take local transport to to Ollantaytambo, where you should have time to visit the ruins and explore this village which has a similar layout as in Inca times. 8pm train departs Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, arrives 9.30pm Night in Aguas Calientes.

Day 3 - Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.

At 5:30am breakfast in the hotel and then transfer the bus station we will board the first bus to sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2400m). The guided visit will last three hours or more according your request. Then you'll have plenty of time to take photos of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, if you like to climb to Wayna Picchu requires minimum 2 hours up and down. At mentioned time we will go back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch and then train back to Cusco (4 hours).

Included:

• Transport to Tambo Machay

• Accomodation in basic hostal in Aguas Calientes

• While camping, 3 good and nutritious meals per day made by experienced cook. Optional meals for vegetarians

• Camping equipment includes tents, mattresses, and kitchen equipment

• Guide

• Cook

• Mules for camping and kitchen equipment

• First-Aid kit

• Entry fee to Machu Picchu (125 soles/ $35)

• Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

• Train ticket (Backpacker service) from Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo

• Accommodation in Aguas Calientes in hostel with breakfast included and private bathroom

• Bus up and down to Machu Picchu (valued at $14 US)

• Dinner in Aguas Calientes village on second night

• Camping fee at Huchuy Qosqo

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