Huchuy Qosqo Hike & Machupicchu

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This is the best programme that will take you through varied terrain, from high altitude to fertile agricultural fields of corn and potatoes. A fantastic full day hike in the upper part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, crossing a mountain pass and finally reaching Huchuy Qosqo, an ancient Inca archaeological site perched on a cliff with stunning views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Huchuy Qosqo (little Cusco) is situated above the Sacred Valley and also offers stunning views of the snow-capped Urubamba mountain range. You will also visit 1 of the new 7 Wonders of the World Machupicchu + Huaynapicchu Machupicchu!

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DETAILED ITINERARY: Meals Included: B= Breakfast BxL=Picnic Lunch


DAY 1: CUSCO - PATABAMBA - HUCHUY QOSQO - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES

Please organize with your hotel the night before to have an early breakfast or a packed breakfast

At about 05:30 am we will pick you up at the hotels and ride on our PRIVATE vehicle for about 1.5 hours to Patabamba community located at 3700 mts. We will pass by few small communities such as Qenqo, Siwas and Pumamarka where you can see locals farming their lands with potatoes, quinoa and other crops. Our hike will start with a gentle walk for about 2 hours, later we will start climbing about 400 meters to reach the Pumamarka pass, the hike from here is one hour to reach the Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo, recently restored by archaeologists, located at 3,450 mts from this point if is clear we will have amazing views of snow capped peaks like Chicon, Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Waccaywilca or Veronica; ancient sacred mountains or "Apus".

Machupicchu: Wonder of the World

We will have enough time to rest, relax and recover with a delicious pack lunch, then we will be ready for our guided tour and explore this nice Inca complex. Then we start our final walk downhill to Lamay, this will take about 2 hours with stops. In Lamay we will take our private vehicle for about 1 hour to Ollantaytambo; where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes (1 1/2 hours) to overnight. (BxL)

Hiking distance Patabamba - La May: 12 Kmts - 7.5 Miles

DAY 2: MACHUPICCHU - HUAYNAPICCHU - CUSCO

Early visit of Machupicchu; to spot the amazing sun rise and guided visit (2 1/2 hours) of the wonderful temples and palaces, later on your own you can take the optional hike to Huaynapicchu Peak (2 hours) & the temple of the Moon.

If you want to hike to the sun gate (2 hours), Montana Machupicchu (3 - 4 hours) or the Inca Bridge (1.5 hours); you will do it on your own before the guided tour of Machupicchu. Afternoon return to Ollantaytambo by train (1 1/2 hours) and transfer to the hotel (2 hours) . (B)

NOTE:

- If you are interested in climbing to Huaynapicchu Machupicchu the entrance fees are Included but you have to let us know in advance, we must buy tickets ASAP, there is a short limit per day.

PRICES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

DOUBLE or TRIPLE OCCUPANCY:

INCLUDED IN THE PRICES ACCORDING TO THE ITINERARY:

- Double or Twin rooms at described Hotel + breakfasts for 1 night: Aguas Calientes


- PRIVATE Tours: For the all the tours you will have an English speaking guide, all the entrance fees to visit all the attractions described on the itinerary, all the roundtrip transfers and bus transportation.


Tours:

- PRIVATE HUCHUY QOSQO HIKE: Transportation Cusco - Patabamba & Lamay - Ollantaytambo, Entrance fees, Professional English speaking Guide, Box (picnic) Lunch.

- 1 Full day Machupicchu: Roundtrip EXPEDITION or INCA RAIL train tickets, Private Machupicchu English speaking guide (2 1/2 hours), Roundtrip Bus tickets, Machupicchu & Huaynapicchu Machupicchu entrance fees.


If you wish you can upgrade to the VISTADOME ($50 pp)


- Professional & Personal Assistance during your visit.


Does not include: International & national airfares (Lima - Cusco - Lima), tips, Services and Sales taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, non described meals & snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature


BOOKING & DEPOSIT FOR THE TRIP:


- To reconfirm and book we will need you to send a deposit of 20% of the trip's price ASAP.

- The remaining balance has to be paid 60 days before your trip.

HOTELS

Please note that for any package we can upgrade and use any other you wish: 4 star, 5 stars, the most recommended, expensive room, etc, etc. As a LOCAL travel agent we have good prices with ALL the hotels in Peru so please just let us know about your preferences and we will send you our best price.

Recommended Basic Hotels:

AGUAS CALIENTES/MACHUPICCHU: Andino, Flower's House, Killa Inn, Pequena Casita

Highly Recommended Medium Hotels:

AGUAS CALIENTES/MACHUPICCHU: Golden Sunrise, Casa Andina or similar.

Best Recommended 1st Class Hotels:

AGUAS CALIENTES/MACHUPICCHU: Sumaq or Inkaterra Pueblo  

ADDITIONAL TOURS IN CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY
Customize this Trip by adding extra days to any location. Please explore below or contact one of our  local  expert travel advisors

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