Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N

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Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most beautiful and rewarding treks. This 3-day/2-night trek will take you through some of the country’s most stunning scenery, sweeping mountain vistas, beautiful lakes, and lush green valleys. You will also experience a wide variety of Inca ruins, including the little-visited site of Huchuy Qosqo, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area and the Sacred Valley. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Machu Picchu in a completely different light, so don’t miss out!

Enjoy the beautiful scenery near Cusco, visit native Andean villages, and experience spectacular views of the Sacred Valley. Huchuy Qosqo trek is the only tour from Cusco that takes you on a hike to the Sacred Valley.

Duration

3 Day

Max People

Min Age

Pickup

Bus

Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days – Overview

Huchuy Qosqo Trek takes you to one of the most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. Explore Huchuy Qosqo’s impressive Inca terraces, patios, esplanades, squares, pedestrian paths, three-story buildings, and advanced hydraulic system, and finish the tour at Machu Picchu Inca Site.

Tour Highlights:

Hike from Cusco to the Sacred Valley using an ancient Inca Trail.
Explore local villages, lakes, llamas, and the alpaca land.
Visit the Huchuy Qosqo Inca Site and its natural wonders.
Return on the panoramic trains (Vistadome or 360°)

Huchuy Qosqo Trek at a Glance

Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Kenko Village

TreXperience team will pick you up from your hotel at around 7:00 am and drive for 20 min to Tambomachay, just outside Cusco. Here, you will start with a 4-hour uphill trek to our lunch spot at Koricocha Lake, 3700m (12139ft). Then, hike another 3 hours to Kenko Village (3800m/12,467ft). We camp in comfortable tents under the stars.

Day 2: Pukamarca – Huchuy Qosqo – Aguas Calientes

After breakfast, hike for 3 hours to Huchuy Qosco Inca Site 3600m (11811ft). Explore this beautiful archeological place built by the Inca Empire more than 500 years ago. After Exploring Huchuy Qosqo, you will descend for 1 hour into the Sacred Valley, where lunch will be served. Afternoon train to Aguas Calientes and spend the night in a hotel.

Day 3: Discover Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco

Explore the great Inca city of Machu Picchu with an expert tour guide, and learn the history of this spectacular Inca citadel with your tour guide. Take the Vistadome panoramic train to return, arriving at the door of your hotel around 7.30 pm.

Optional hikes after the Machu Picchu tour

Huayna Picchu Mountain – Additional US$ 68 per person (2 hours round-trip).
Montaña Machu Picchu – Additional US$ 68 per person (3 hours round trip).

Both hikes require booking in advance.

Included/Excluded

Pre-departure safety briefing
Professional Tour Guides
Second Tour Guide for groups of 9+
Pick up from your hotel on the day of the tour
All transportation is Included during the 3 days
Trekking Chefs, Porters, and horsemen
Horses to carry food, equipment
Duffle bags where you can put up to 7 kilos
1-night camping
1 night 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Drinkable boiled water during the 1st and 2nd day
Snacks, tea times, and hot water were provided during the hike
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available
4-men Eureka tents for each two travelers
Sleeping bags, mattresses
Sleeping foam mattress, pillows, hot water bags, warm blankets
Comfortable Camping equipment (tents, tables, chairs, portable toilets)
First aid kit, oxygen tank, satellite phones
Entrance ticket to Huchuy Qosco and Machu Picchu
Bus ticket to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
Panoramic Vistadome trains to return

Breakfast on the first day
Lunch on the last day after the Machu Picchu tour
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain
Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain (Different from Machu Picchu Citadel)
Gratuities (optional)

Tour Plan

Day 1: Cusco – Tambomachay – Kenko Village

team will pick you up from your hotel around 7:00 am and drive you the short distance to Tambomachay, just 20 minutes outside Cusco city. Here you will start trekking to Machu Picchu! The first part starts with a 4-hour uphill trek to our lunch spot at Koricocha Lake 3700m (12139ft). You will pass beautiful lakes and local communities and see numerous llamas, alpacas, and birds along the way. Lunch will be served at the banks of the lake. Then you will continue for another 3 hours, gradually uphill and downhill, until we reach Kenko Village, beautifully nestled in the Peruvian Andes at (3800 m/12,467 ft). Here you will spend the night. Kenko is a small village with few inhabitants who survive and live mostly from agriculture, producing potatoes and beans and raising llamas, alpacas, and sheep. You will have warm water to wash, tea time, dinner, and sleep in comfortable tents.

Campsite Altitude: 3800 m / 12,467ft
Distance: 13 km / 8.1 miles
Duration: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate

Day 2: Kenko Village – Huchuy Qosqo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Today is a relatively comfortable and relaxing day. After breakfast, we can interact with local children or visit their houses. The hike starts with a 3 hours hike to Huchuy Qosco Inca Site 3600m (11811ft). A spectacular Inca Site anchored on top of the Sacred Valley, the Inca Empire built this beautiful archeological complex more than 500 years ago. The ancient citadel boasts farming terraces, temples, storehouses, water channels, big plazas, and spectacular views controlling the Sacred Valley, Urubamba River, and the Peruvian Andes.

You will have plenty of time to explore and enjoy this beautiful Inca site’s beauty and energy. After exploring Huchuy Qosqo, hike for another hour downhill to Lamay, where your trekking chef will be waiting for a delicious picnic lunch. After lunch, our private bus will take you to Ollantaytambo, “Last Living Incan City,” also known as the “World Capital of the Native Americans.” Explore this Inca city's ancient streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 14th century. After dinner in a local restaurant in Ollantaytambo, you will take the 7:00 pm train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) to spend the night in a hotel.

Aguas Calientes Altitude: 2000 m / 6560 ft
Hiking Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Duration: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Difficulty: Easy

Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco

On our final day, we have to get up very early to prepare for the highlight of your TreXperience, visiting Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas. After breakfast in the hotel, take the 30-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu and explore the fabulous Inca city with our expert guides. The tour starts the best in Machu Picchu, with ancient stone buildings, temples, palaces, and streets, and take time to relax on your own. After the guided tour, which usually takes around 3 to 4 hours, you can take an extra hike to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets must be booked as far in advance as possible, and you can only choose one of them). Once you finish with the Inca citadel, you will take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, take the Vistadome Panoramic Train back to Ollantaytambo. Our team will wait for you and transfer you back to Cusco. The drop-off will be back at your hotel around 7:30 pm.

Guide tour duration: 3 – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast (hotel)
Difficulty: Easy

Packing list for the Huchuy Qosqo Trek

The Huchuy Qosqo Trek is a beautiful and challenging trek in the Cusco region of Peru, and it is important to be prepared with the right gear. Here is a recommended packing list:

Clothing:

Waterproof jacket
Fleece jacket or warm sweater
T-shirts
Long-sleeved shirt
Hiking pants
Thermal underwear
Hiking socks
Sun hat
Warm hat or beanie
Gloves

Footwear:

Hiking boots or shoes
Sandals or comfortable shoes for camp

Equipment:

Backpack (35-40 liters)
Sleeping bag (rated for at least 0°C/32°F)
Sleeping pad or inflatable mattress
Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries)
Trekking poles
Water bottles or hydration system
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Personal toiletries
Basic first aid kit (including any necessary medication)

Optional:

Camera
Binoculars
Book or journal
Snacks or energy bars

Note: Please be aware that the weather in the Andes can change quickly, so it is important to bring appropriate layers and gear to stay comfortable and safe.