About this experience
The hills above the Sacred Valley are filled with Inca sites and small communities that are rarely visited by tourists. Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu, offers the adventurous traveler a peek at one these rarely-visited sites, Huchuyqosqo, or Little Cusco, as well as the opportunity to hike and camp in the high Andes before continuing on to Machu Picchu.
• Duration: 3 days/2 nights
• Distance trekked: 25km
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Crowds: None, except at Machu Picchu
At a glance
- Duration: 72 hr
Plan your experience
Time on the tour72 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Set aside 72 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Drinking water and snacks
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Horses and mules to carry group gear as well as a large duffel, provided at the briefing, for personal items
- Support staff including professional cooks and wranglers for the mules and horses
- Sleeping tents, foam pads, and Thermarest. Three-person tents are provided for single occupancy and four-person tents for double occupancy to allow plenty of room for personal gear.
- One riding horse for emergencies. Additional riding horses can be provided for an additional charge.
- First aid kit, including oxygen
- All transfers, including private van from your hotel in Cusco to trailhead, train to Aguas Calientes, bus to and from Machu Picchu, and train and private transfer back to your hotel in Cusco
- Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua, plus an assistant guide for large groups
- All meals on trek, which incorporate traditional Peruvian dishes as well as modern fusion cuisine and special dietary needs
- Dining tent with table, stools, and all dining implements, toilet tent, and kitchen tent
- Pre-trek briefing
Not included
- Personal hiking gear including backpacks, trekking poles, and sleeping bags. Poles and sleeping bags may be hired.
- Tips for guides, cooks, and wranglers.
- Entrance to hot springs or other entertainments in Aguas Calientes; optional climb to Huayna Picchu
- Personal riding horse. Additional horses may be hired according to the needs of the individual and group.
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- Location Name: Please give us you hotel details for pick up Return Location: Close to your hotel in Cusco City
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Apu Andino Travel Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is advised that trekkers acclimate by spending a few days at Cusco (3400m) or similar before attempting the trek. Additionally, weather and trail conditions can vary. Temperatures range from warm and humid to below freezing. Trekkers should be prepared for changes to the itinerary and to meet unexpected challenges with an open-mind and sense of adventure. Climbing Huayna Picchu is an excellent addition to a trip to Machu Picchu.
- It offers superlative views, but is a steep climb that can take about three hours. Entrance to Huayna Picchu is limited and at scheduled times; visitors must sign up for a spot in advance. If you would like to consider doing the climb, it is important to book it in advance.
- It is also possible to complete this trek in 2d/1n without the trip to Machu Picchu, and transportation can be arranged from the end of the trail back to Cusco or on to a location in the Sacred Valley.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 72 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Location Name: Please give us you hotel details for pick up
Return Location: Close to your hotel in Cusco City
Return Location: Close to your hotel in Cusco City
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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