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Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu: A Hidden Gem
Looking for a unique way to experience Machu Picchu? The Huchuy Qosqo Trek is a hidden gem that offers stunning views and a glimpse into Incan history
Escape the crowds and discover the beauty of the Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu. This off-the-beaten-path adventure is not to be missed!
The 3 Day Huchuy Qosqo trek takes you on a journey through the stunning Andean landscape, where you’ll see breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, and traditional Andean communities. You’ll also get the chance to o explore the ancient Incan ruins of Huchuy Qosqo.
If you’re planning a trip to Machu Picchu, consider taking the Huchuy Qosqo Trek for a unique and unforgettable experience!
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AMAZING! This trip was absolutely amazing! We did the half day Moray terraces and salt mines. Ruben was our tour guide and he exceeded our expectations! He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much history from him! We also got to do a chicha tasting where they also showed us the process of making it and then we went to the alpaca farm and learned how they create wool from alpacas! It was such an amazing experience! And it was only us so it was a great private tour! A must do in Peru and especially if you have Ruben as your tour guide!!! Nicole c2024-11-27 A Perfect Day in Peru! We did a full day tour through the Sacred Valley with Jimmy and it was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and kind and went out of his way to accommodate all our needs. I would do another one with this company if I ever return to Peru. I highly recommend them. 100% Jenny D2024-11-26 Fantastic half day sacred valley tour We had an amazing time on our tour. Our guide Carlos was fantastic and so knowledgeable. He made getting around so easy and took so many photos for us. It was a great way to see these sites and would recommend this to anyone traveling in the sacred valley for the day. jaclyn s2024-10-06 Beautiful sites, fantastic guides, and clear communication My fiancé and I did the sacred valley tour with Carlos yesterday. The experience was one we’ll remember for a long time. Carlos was very knowledgeable about all of the sites, including Pisac, Moray, and Maras salt mines, and he was also personable and able to accommodate doing the tour in English. Michael was also a fantastic driver - we felt very safe with him during the tour. I’m very grateful we booked with Come See Peru and look forward to using them again the next time we’re in town. Rob H2024-09-19 The best Machu Picchu experience! Our tour guide Nilo was the best! He was highly recommended to us by friends who had him as a guide last year. He met up with us at our hotel the night before our tour to go over everything we needed to know for Machu Picchu the next morning. He was so knowledgeable about all things Inca and MP, and was an integral part of my engagement happening up there! Such a nice, friendly guy, and genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. Definitely recommending this company to everyone! Nomad655115581282024-09-18 Can’t say enough good things about Come See Peru! My partner and I had an amazing experience using Come See Peru tours! This company came highly recommended from friends who used them last year, and they had nothing but great things to say. Michael and Carlos picked us up at our air bnb, were very friendly and courteous, and went over the itinerary of our tour for the day. The guides were very informative, and you can tell they just wanted us to have a great time and see as much as possible. My partner and I also appreciated all of the photos Michael took for us throughout the tour, and enjoyed getting to know them on the drive. All around great company, and very organized! Nomad655115581282024-09-18 Interesting and well executed tour Great experience with this agent from starting to liaising through WA with JC to tour day itself. We booked a tour quite last min and comeseeperu was able to arrange for a tour guide and driver. Tour guide , Carlos was very detailed in his explanation, shared with us the history of scared valley and Cusco as we just arrived in the city. The tips and explanation were helpful and we were better to orientate after that. Driver drove stable. Pick up was on time and the tour package itinerary where quite unique as from my research/comparison from other companies, hence that’s the main reason we chose them for our tour. Liling T2024-09-14 Excellent experience We had a great experience. Their communication was excellent, they worked with me on putting together a private tour and picked us up at our hotel. Carlos was a very informative guide who shared much great insight in the locations, culture, and history. We also got to have samples of chicha and local salt. Highly recommend! Pioneer194723623702024-09-09 Knowledgeable, friendly, excellent private tour in sacred valley We just got back from a week long trip to Peru and booked couple of private trips through ComeSeePeru (Julio). We contacted comeseeperu for options to visit sacred valley sites on the way from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Julio worked with us via whatsapp to come up with a trip to see some of the sites. Carlos (Guide) with Michael (Driver) picked us up from Cusco airport and we visited the Alpaca farm, Maras, Moray ruins and got dropped at Ollantaytambo. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Having just arrived in Cusco from Boston, he checked in with us regularly to make sure we were ok with the altitude / travel fatigue. The transportation was a clean / new large comfortable vehicle. We were highly impressed with the tour, guides and the value for money, that we decided to book a full day customized tour in Cusco when we arrived back in Cusco later in the trip. We combined the archelogical sites with the walking tour in Cusco to cover more sites in our limited day. Ruben (guide) and Florentino (driver) again impressed us with their care, knowledge and professionalism. Ruben is an excellent guide with great pride and knowledge of his culture. We got a deeper appreciation of the beautiful country and its history thanks to Carlos and Ruben. Julio is prompt and responsive to whatsapp messages and was very easy to work with to arrange the tours. We felt we had local friends during our entire trip! BostonTourist42024-08-30 Excellent experience with Come See Peru Our group of 10 people had the pleasure of booking 2 full-day tours (Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake) as well as 2 half-day tours of the Sacred Valley (one day seeing Maras & Moray and the other day through the Pisac route). We had private transportation. Our driver, René, was amazing and super skilled. We were definitely impressed with his maneuvering of that big van in some very narrow and high up roads. They even had blankets for us on the van on the days when we'd leave very early in the morning for the full-day tours. We also had at least one tour guide with us each day (Juan Carlos), but because of the size of our group we also had a second guide (Maikol) during the full-day tours.Maikol was incredibly attentive and cheered on and cared for the members of our group that were struggling with the hikes at high altitudes. Our main guide, Carlos, was fantastic and shared so much about his knowledge of the locations we visited and the culture with us. Carlos also made sure to brief us a day in advance to prepare us for each of the tours. He was also great at recommending us foods and restaurants to try. We had an amazing experience exploring Perú and a lot of it was thanks to Come See Peru Tours. The company would check in with me every evening after the tours to see how our experience was. They were also very responsive over WhatsApp in helping me organize and book the tours, provided us with good pricing based on our group size and needs, and were flexible in customizing a couple of the tours to fit our traveling needs and sightseeing interests.Our whole group was very pleased with their professionalism and kindness. I highly recommend their services. Terry T2024-07-13
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Escape the crowds and discover the beauty of the Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu. This off-the-beaten-path adventure is not to be missed!
The 3 Day Huchuy Qosqo trek takes you on a journey through the stunning Andean landscape, where you’ll see breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, and traditional Andean communities. You’ll also get the chance to o explore the ancient Incan ruins of Huchuy Qosqo.
If you’re planning a trip to Machu Picchu, consider taking the Huchuy Qosqo Trek for a unique and unforgettable experience!
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Overview
The Huchuy Qosqo Trek offers a variety of highlights for adventurers and history buffs alike. Along the way, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Andes Mountains and the Sacred Valley, as well as the opportunity to explore the ancient Incan ruins of Huchuy Qosqo. You’ll also have the chance to interact with local communities and learn about their traditional way of life. And of course, the trek culminates in a visit to the world-famous Machu Picchu, where you can marvel at the incredible engineering and architectural feats of the Incan civilization.
This tour offers the perfect combination of adventure and culture, as you hike through the picturesque landscapes and learn all about the fascinating Inca civilization.
Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a novice adventurer, the Huchuy Qosqo tour is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience. This trek is a great option for visitors who are short on time but still want to experience the beauty of the Andes. Located just north of Cusco, the Huchuy Qosqo trek is perfect for those who are looking for a less strenuous hiking experience. With a relatively short distance and gentle terrain, this trek is suitable for all levels of fitness.
With expert local guides to lead you every step of the way, you can rest assured that you’ll have a safe and enjoyable experience on the Huchuy Qosqo trek. So why not add this incredible trek to your itinerary and make the most of your time in Peru? Book your Huchuy Qosqo trek today and experience the beauty of the Andes like never before!
Why you’ll love this tour
- The Huchuy Qosqo hike is not yet well known which means that it is not as crowded as the Inca Trail.
- For the hike to Huchuy Qosqo it is not necessary to book well in advance.
- This hike offers the most beautiful views over the Sacred Valley at the end of the day.
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Important information of: Huhcuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu
Learn more about our trek from Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu. Be well informed before booking. If you have any questions contact one of our travel specialists.
- Tour Type: Hiking, camping, adventure, history, and culture
- Good For: For families, visitors who don’t have much time
- Trek Difficulty: Moderate Full-day hike (6 hour hike). Altitudes are no greater than about 13,000 feet.
- Starting altitude: 3,800 mt. / 12,139 ft.
- Maximum altitude: 4,150 mt. /13615
This is the plan
Itinerary
Cusco - Tambomachay - Qenko
We start at 05:00am from Cusco to the starting point in Tambomachay, just outside of Cusco. Before we start our hike to Huchuy Qosqo we will provide you with a box lunch which you will have to bring your own.
the trek will lead us over high passes, through valleys and small communities. With large swathes of grassland and small lakes (dried out in some seasons) the area is home to a wide variety of birds including Andean Geese, Partridges and Lapwings as well as a variety of birds or prey, all of which are regularly spotted throughout the day.
Our goal for today is to reach Huchuy Qosqo where we will also spend the night. But first we will stop in the community of Kenko where we will have lunch.
As you make your way down to Huchuy Qosqo, you’ll be surrounded by native plants, flowers, and birds, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.
Qenko - Huchuy Qosco - Lamay - Aguas Calientes
Today we wake up at 6am for breakfast, then you will be taken with our guide to the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo, you will have a 1 hour guided tour where you will also enjoy the beautiful views of the Sacred Valley before going down to the village of Lamay.
At midday we head down in to the Sacred Valley to the village of Lamay where we take a bus to Ollantaytambo and then a train to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu
We will wake up very early we’ll take the first bus up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. We’ll have a 2.5 hour guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel.
After our tour you’ll have free time to explore the site by yourself. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.
Included
Pre-departure briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek
English speaking tour guide
Pick up from your hotel and transportation to the trailhead
Four-person tent for every 2 people
Inflatable Mattress & pillow
Camping Equipment (Kitchen tent, dining tent with tables and chairs, toilet tent)
Chef
Horses to carry all the equipment
Duffle bag for your personal gear
Meals: Breakfast (2), lunch (2), dinner (2), and snacks Hot water for washing.
Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit
Transportation from Lamay to Ollantaytambo train station
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