All treks Machu Picchu Package: Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Type: Culture and trek in the andes Group Size: To suit group requirements Difficulty Hike Moderate Departures Day: - Daily departures are available along the year although due to weather    conditions, the recommended period for this trek is April to October. -  All private service departure dates are adapted to your request.         DESCRIPTION Huchuy Qosqo is an archaeological site located at 3650 m.a.s.l. (11800 fasl). Huchuy Qosqo (wich means Small Cusco) is an interesting set of ruins that are believed to have been abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived in Peru.It was built during the government of Wiracocha who choose it as his residence for militar and political reasons. The settlement comprised two floor buildings, houses for the workers and soldiers, terraces and two big squares. Its estrategical location at the top of Vilcabamba mountains, surrounded by the Apus Sahuasiray and Pitusiray shows the importance of this Inca site. The trek to Huchuy Qosqo lasts 3 days and 2 nights. We’ll get to see the religious acqueducts of Tambomachay, the amazing geological formation of Queser and beautiful scenes in the route that lead to an amazing archaeological site. ITINERARY DAY 1:- CUSCO - VILLAGE OF PUCAMARCA The first day of the hike is easy. We are collected early from our hotel in a private transportation, towards the interesting ruins of Tambomachay (3700 meters). From here we follow the main road it curves sharply up hill to reach a pass of near 4200 meters. The beginning of the trek will be on level terrain, and the landscape will be that of typical Andean valleys rich in corn, potatoes, barley, quinoa and other Andean tubers. Follow it down into valley and through the small community at the bottom. As we descend along the trail you will see a beautifully green valley stretching away. The path we see on its right slope leads to Pisac.  Passing through the village and across a new bridge the trail takes us up over the second pass at around 4300 meters into high open country. On route we will see Lake Qoricocha (Golden Lake in Quechua) We continue along this clear trail. Arriving at the highest point of the trek, at 4350 meters.Finally, we descend towards the Pucamarca community at 4010m / 13153 ft, where we arrive in the late afternoon. Here we dine and camp through the night. DAY 2: VILLAGE OF PUCAMARCA - HUCHUYQOSQO – AGUAS CALIENTES. Just below the village the valley narrows to form a ravine where an Inca staircase will lead us down to the magnificent citadel of Huchuy Qosqo. Huchuy Qosqo is perched above the Urubamba Valley, overlooking the little town of Lamay. It was an administrative center such us Pisac, has fine buildings made with stone and there is one which is a unique example paved with stones perfectly fitted. In the hillsides there are granaries due it was also and important agricultural center. It boasts very fine stonework in a large Kallanka ( rectangular Hall), some residential and defensive quarters and interesting two-story buildings in stone and adobe.Continuing along this now magnificent path, with Pitusiray looming above us across the valley we will eventually pass an Inca stone and adobe gateway. This is was the entrance to the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo for people who climbed up from the Urubamba Valley. After guided tour into Huchuyqosqo we will continue descending to Lamay at 3000 meters elevation where our private transportation will be waiting for us to take us to Ollantaytambo. We then board an afternoon train that will take us to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, we will be accommodated at nice hotel. After the accomodation in a hotel at Aguas Calientes, you can go to the local Hot Springs or rest at the hotel. DAY 3:  MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO After the breakfast we head to the bus stop to go up to the National Sanctuary of Machupicchu. We can take the earliest bus in order to visit a quiet and beautiful Machupicchu. During two hours our guide will get us immersed on such a magic place like this, and alternatively, you can climb to Huaynapicchu or visit Intipunku, the main entrance to Machupicchu and from the Inca Trail. The lunch will be at Aguas Calientes, after this you will have time to shop some souvenirs. At 3:30 pm, we’ll take the train to Poroy, where our kiswar bus will be waiting to take you to Cusco, arriving at your selected hotel around 7:30p.m. WHAT IS INCLUDED Transportation: The first day and the second day(from Lamay to Ollantaytambo). Train Service : Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Cusco Entrance ticket: Machu Picchu Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes. Hostel: Accommodation in Aguas Calientes (2nd day). Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide Porters: Carry tents and cooking equipment Cook: In charge of meal preparation Meals: 2 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/2 Dinners/Snacks and afternoon tea. Equipment: Tents (2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent), basic foam mattress, dinner tent, special biodegradable bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs. First-Aid kit:  including emergency oxygen bottle Garbage is carried to Cusco Entrance fee: to Huchuy Qosqo archaelogical complex What is not Included: Sleeping bag rent: US$ 5.00 per day. Our sleeping bags are –8ºC-comfort (0ºF) and mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips Lunch on the last day after the guided tour at Machu Picchu Entrance to the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes Tips for guide and camp staff. Optional night in Aguas Calientes can be arranged easily. Horses to carry your personal items. Alcoholic drinks. What we recommended that you to bring: Original Passport. Passport and ISIC card if you are a student (originals required) A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco). Sleeping bag for up to –8ºC-comfort (0ºF). Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions) Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold Sun protection (hat, sun screen, sun glasses) Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack. Swimsuit (if you wish take a dip at the hot springs along the route) Cash in soles and/or US$ for souvenirs, drinks and tips (easier in smaller change) Insect repellent -minimum recommended 20% DEET (no malaria has been reported Personal medical kit Walking poles if you think you will want them Options and Rentals: Extra night in Aguas Calientes $35 (or email us for alternate options). We will just need to arrange your train back to Cusco for the following day. Please tell us before final booking process. Sleeping bag rent: US$ 5.00 per day. Our sleeping bags are –8ºC-comfort (0ºF) They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips. Personal horse and horsemen for riding or carrying extra personal belongings while on the trek. Extra cost is $50 for the trek. Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 per day Students: Take advantage of our $20 USD discount for students if you hold a valid International Student Identity card (ISIC). You must send us a scanned copy of this when making your reservation and present the original to the entrance control office. Failure to do so will result in a loss of permit and denied entrance to the Machu Picchu. Prices Information: Trek prices are not stated on this website due to forever changing government and park fee prices. Please email us for more information.