Huchuy Qosqo & Machu Picchu 3D/2N

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3 days
Ene - Dic
Min Age : 18+
Max People : 18
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Overview

  • 🥾 Activities: Scenic high-altitude trek across Tambomachay – Qoricocha Pass (4,300 m), Leon Punku Canyon, guided archaeological tour in the royal Inca palace of Huchuy Qosqo (3,600 m), hike down to Lamay and guided tour of Machu Picchu (All Included).
  • 🏨 Accommodation: 1 Night in 4-season high-mountain camping tents under the stars at Huchuy Qosqo + 1 Night in 3★ Hotel in Aguas Calientes (private bathroom, 24/7 hot water & Wi-Fi).
  • 🎒 Included Services: Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket, Huchuy Qosqo archaeological pass, certified bilingual guide, horsemen & pack horses (up to 6 kg duffel bag), full camping equipment, meals, round-trip tourist trains & Consettur buses.
  • 🛡️ Guarantee & Safety: Exclusive uncrowded archaeological trek | WAFA / Wilderness First Aid certified guides | Emergency medical oxygen & first aid kit | Official direct GERCETUR Cusco operator | ⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 (38 Reviews).

The 3-Day / 2-Night Huchuy Qosqo & Machu Picchu Trek is an exceptional Andean hiking expedition that combines pristine mountain scenery, a 4,300 m alpine pass, and an exclusive visit to one of the most remarkable and uncrowded archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley: the royal palace of Inca Emperor Viracocha at Huchuy Qosqo. This route offers absolute tranquility away from tourist crowds, featuring an unforgettable night of high-altitude camping under starry Andean skies and a comprehensive guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel.

💡 Traveler Tip: If you are interested in a 4-day cultural journey with natural volcanic hot springs, explore our 4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu. For multi-sport adrenaline lovers with biking and rafting, our Inka Jungle Tour 4 Days is the ideal adventure.

FEATURE HUCHUY QOSQO 3 DAYS SHORT INCA TRAIL 2D SALKANTAY TREK 4D
Maximum Altitude 4,300 m / 14,107 ft (Pucajasa Pass) 2,720 m / 8,924 ft (Sun Gate) 4,630 m / 15,190 ft (Salkantay Pass)
Main Highlights Inca royal palace, alpine lakes & canyon Original stone trail & Wiñay Wayna Glaciers, Humantay lake & jungle valleys
Accommodation 1 Night Tents + 1 Night 3★ Hotel 1 Night 3★ Hotel (0 tents) 2 Nights Tents + 1 Night 3★ Hotel
Permit Availability Daily departures (no permit bottleneck) Strict daily permits by SERNANP Daily departures year-round

Itinerary

Cusco - Tambomachay - Qoricocha Lake - Pucajasa Pass - Huchuy Qosqo

🥾 Hiking Distance: 14 km (8.7 miles)
⏱️ Estimated Time: 6 to 7 hours active trekking
⛰️ Starting Altitude: 3,700 m (12,139 ft) | Highest Altitude: 4,300 m (14,107 ft) (Pucajasa Pass)
🍽️ Included Meals: Lunch & Dinner at camp

We pick you up early from your Cusco hotel (6:00 a.m.) and drive in private transport to Tambomachay (3,700 m / 12,139 ft), the trek starting point. We ascend steadily across Andean puna highlands with panoramic vistas of surrounding peaks and the scenic Qoricocha Lake. We conquer the trek’s highest pass at 4,300 m, then descend through the dramatic Leon Punku Canyon with its unique rock formations and ancient Inca trail stones. In the afternoon we reach the Huchuy Qosqo archaeological complex (3,600 m / 11,811 ft) to enjoy a hot dinner and camp under the starry Andean sky.

Huchuy Qosqo - Hike Down to Lamay - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

🥾 Hiking Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) descent
⏱️ Estimated Time: 2 to 2.5 hours trekking
⛰️ Starting Altitude: 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Valley Altitude (Lamay): 2,940 m (9,645 ft)
🍽️ Included Meals: Breakfast & Andean Lunch

After a nourishing breakfast, we enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Huchuy Qosqo royal Inca palace (“Little Cusco”), exploring its two-story stone & adobe buildings, farming terraces, water channels, and storage houses (qolqas) with vistas of Mounts Pitusiray and Sawasiray. We then hike down a switchback trail through the canyon to the Sacred Valley town of Lamay (2,940 m / 9,645 ft) for lunch. Private transport brings us to Ollantaytambo station to take the scenic train to Aguas Calientes (2,040 m / 6,692 ft), settling into our 3★ hotel.

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Citadel - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

🏛️ Main Activity: Official Guided Tour in Machu Picchu Citadel (2 to 2.5 hours)
⛰️ Citadel Altitude: 2,430 m (7,972 ft)
🚆 Return Journey: Consettur bus + Scenic train to Ollantaytambo + Private transfer to Cusco
🍽️ Included Meals: Buffet breakfast at hotel

Early in the morning we board the shuttle bus up to the main gate of Machu Picchu Citadel (2,430 m / 7,972 ft). Our certified guide leads an in-depth 2 to 2.5 hour tour through ancient temples, ceremonial plazas, and classic viewpoints. In the afternoon we take the train back to Ollantaytambo and connect with our private transport back to Cusco (approx. 7:30 p.m. arrival).

Tour Details

Features and details of the Huchuy Qosqo & Machu Picchu tour:.

Start & Return

Cusco

Start Time

6:00 am

Included

  • Pick up from the hotel
  • Complete transportation (bus and train)
  • Meals
  • Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo and Machu Picchu
  • Official guide
  • Chef, horses and horse drivers

Excludes

  • Water, snacks or other additional items
  • Lunch and dinner on the last day
  • Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Sleeping bag
  • Walking sticks
  • Huayna Picchu or Old Mountain (+70 USD)

What to bring

  • Clothes for 3 days of hiking
  • Trekking shoes and rain poncho
  • Canteen
  • Hat, sunscreen, glasses, repellent
  • Flashlight, batteries and chargers
  • Documents and personal medication

Frequently Asked Questions

⛰️ What is the maximum altitude on the Huchuy Qosqo trek and how to prevent altitude sickness?

The maximum altitude on the trek is 4,300 m (14,107 ft) at the high-mountain pass between Tambomachay and Qoricocha Lake on Day 1. To prevent altitude sickness, we recommend 1 or 2 days of acclimatization in Cusco, staying hydrated, and drinking coca tea.

🏛️ What does Huchuy Qosqo mean and what is its historical importance?

Huchuy Qosqo translates to “Little Cusco” in Quechua and served as the royal palace and retreat of Inca Emperor Viracocha in the 15th century. It features finely fitted stone-and-adobe architecture, hanging agricultural terraces, and ancient storehouses (qolqas).

⛺ What is the camping experience like at Huchuy Qosqo?

You camp 1 night on a high-altitude Andean plateau overlooking the Urubamba Mountain Range, in 4-season all-weather tents with thermal sleeping mats. Our professional chef prepares a hot multi-course dinner, and basic sanitary facilities are available.

🎒 How much luggage weight is carried by horses during the hike?

Pack horses and local horsemen carry up to 6 kg of your personal luggage in a duffel bag provided by us, alongside collective camping gear. You only carry a light daypack with water, warm layers, and your camera.

🚆 How is the transfer from Lamay to Aguas Calientes and the return to Cusco arranged?

After hiking down to Lamay on Day 2, our private transfer drives to Ollantaytambo to board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, returning by train and private bus on Day 3. You arrive back in Cusco at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Terraces of Pisac descending down the mountainside in Cusco

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