Duration
3 days
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Altitude
Physical level
This tour is ideal for those who really want to be as far away as possible, in the middle of nowhere, with only the surrounding nature. The Huchuy Qosqo promenade allows camping in an area that is rarely seen by tourists. Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) is situated above the Urubamba Valley and offers spectacular views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range. This walk is also a great way for you to enjoy a shorter walk that includes Machu Picchu and Inca trails (with stairs that are better than the Inca Trail). You will have one night camping in the desert, and one night in a lodge in the beautiful town of Aguas Calientes.
DAY 1: CUSO - TAUCCA CHINCERO - HUCHUY QOSQO
At 6:30 am, begin your trip in a private vehicle to the community of Taucca – Chinchero. Visit an association of artisans formed by families from the same community. They will demonstrate the wool process of South American camelids (vicuña, alpaca, llama, and guanaco) as spinning, dyeing, and weaving.
After the exhibition, start with the trek uphill following an original Inca trail to Huchuy Qosqo, admire the beautiful views of the Andes Mountains and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Also, admire the small canyon known as the lion gate formed by huge rocks and finally see the impressive view of the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo.
After an arduous and pleasant walk, you will spend the night in the heights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in a local family lodge or in camping tents on the terraces of Huchuy Qosqo (to your liking).
DAY 2: HUCHUY QOSQO ACHEAEOLOGICAL SITE - SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHU PICCHU
Today you will wake up on the heights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with breathtaking views of the snow-covered mountains and the Urubamba River.
At 6:30 a.m., time for energetic breakfast. Then explore extensively the palace of the eighth ruler of the Inca Empire. Walk through its extensive agricultural terraces, enclosures, and warehouses that are still standing. See also the perfection of the hydraulic system.
After exploring with your guide, start zigzagging down to the town of Lamay, where your private car will be waiting to take you to the city of Urubamba. Enjoy an Andean buffet in a good restaurant in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then continue your trip to the Inca city of Ollantaytambo, where you will have plenty of time to explore the original Inca streets and climb the Colcas (food storage of the Incas) of the Pinkuylluna mountain.
Arriving the Ollantaytambo, we will take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes). Our guide will take you to the train and leave you. A new guide will wait for you in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) to bring you to your hotel.
Later, head to the Ollantaytambo train station. 4:36 p.m., train departure to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes). You will travel only because your leading tour will stay in Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in the city of Machu Picchu, our staff will be waiting for you to accompany you to your hotel and, at 6:40 pm, in your hotel, you will have a brief informative chat with your specialized guide in the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Today, one of your most desired dreams will come true because you will visit Machu Picchu, the fourth wonder of the world.
We recommend taking the first buses to see the Inca city without tourists, so you can enjoy full time and take good pictures. The tour with their expert leader will last 2 hours and a half; you will walk through all the places of interest and then, if you have reserved permission to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, you can climb on your own.
After all, take the bus to the city of Aguas Calientes, so you can have lunch on your own. Then head to the train station to return to Poroy – Cusco, where our staff will be waiting to escort you to the hotel in Cusco.
