Huchoy Qosqo Trek and Machupicchu

Huchoy Qosqo Trek and Machupicchu

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Attraction:

• A little visited, spectacular trek with llama's to carry your gear.
• Demonstration of traditional weaving in Chinchero in the Sacred Valley
• Vistadome train to Machupicchu
• Private guided tour of the Machu Picchu.
• Small groups (typical group-size 4 -6 people)

This spectacular route leads to Huchuy Qosqo from Patabamba, a magnificent two-day trek along the path once taken by the Inca from his capital to his country estate, along which some sections of the original Inca highway remain intact.
This is certainly the most beautiful short trek in the immediate environs of Cusco, crossing the high altiplano north of the city with its lakes like Qoricocha (Golden Lake) and tiny villages of llama herders where life continues untouched by the modern world, and finishing at the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo, high above the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
You will end your trek in Chinchero. Chinchero is a small Andean Indian village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta at 3762m. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snowcapped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. The village mainly comprises mud brick (adobe) houses, and locals still go about their business in traditional dresses. A demonstration of traditional weaving will be given before we continue our journey to Machupicchu where we spend the night.
On your last day you take an early morning bus to the Sanctuary for your private guided tour of the Machu Picchu. After your tour you have free time to explore this magnificent site yourself.

Itinerary:

Day 1

Early morning pick up at your hotel and transfer to Patabamba where our Llameros are waiting. There we will load our gear on the lama’s and mules before we begin our first day's hike. Along the way with a Scenic view your cook’s will prepare your lunch, restoring your strengths. Continuing on your walk to Huchoy Qosqo your nights camp site (sleeping in tents).
Overnight at campsite in tents

Day 2:

After a guided visit of Huchoy Qosqo we will continue our hike to the small town of Chinchero. Arriving there around noon, a demonstration of traditional weaving will take place at a local’s home. Lunch will be served here. After lunch we will transfer you to the Sacred Valley train station.
An afternoon trains ride of 1 ½ hours to Machupicchu town (Aguas Calientes) with the Vistadome train. On arrival in Machupicchu there will be a short walk of 5 to 10 minutes to your hotel where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes in hostal

Day 3:

An early morning 3 hour guided tour of Machupicchu’s ancient city in private service. After your tour you have free time to explore this magnificent site yourself and when you're ready you can take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, to have your lunch. In the afternoon train back to Cusco. Pick-up at the trainstation and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco (not included)

Included:

• Pick up at your Hotel and transfer to the trailhead
• Professional bilingual English / Spanish speaking guide
• Entrance Ticket for Huchoy Qosqo and Machupicchu
• Roundtrip bus tickets Aguas Calientes/ Machupicchu Sanctuary/Aguas Calientes
• Private transport from Chinchero to Sacred Valley train-station
• Vistadome train Sacred Valley/Machupicchu
• One overnight in a hostel in Aguas Calientes
• Backpacker train Machupicchu/Poroy
• Mountain Hardwear tents (3-person tents for every 2 individuals)
• Foam mattress (self inflatable mattress can be rented at $ 7.00 for the trek
• Cooking equipment, mess tent, dining tent, chairs, tables
• Cook preparing all meals
• Meals: : 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and snacks; food is programmed for trekking and is rich in carbohydrates.
• Boiled water provided at meal times to refill your water bottle
• Pack horses to carry camping and kitchen equipment
• Llama's to carry your personal gear
• Wranglers and Llameros responsible for the pack horses and lama's
• First aid kit, emergency oxygen, radio communications

Not included:

• Tips for the guide and other staff
• Dinner on day 2 and dinner & lunch on day 3 in Aguas Calientes
• Water purifying tablets
• Transfer Poroy train station to your hotel in Cusco. Ask us for the additional costs.

For rent:

• Trekking poles: Leki and Black Diamond, 1 for US $ 7.00 and 2 for US $ 10.00.
• Sleeping bag (may be rented for USD $ 8.00) Our sleeping bags are a mummy model and rated -11 Celsius (12 Fahrenheit).
• Therm-a-Rest self-inflating mattress (USD $ 7.00)

Price per person 2010:

USD $ 450.00

Payments:

Tripgrading

Huchoy Qosqo trek and Machupicchu

3 days / 2 nights
Private Service