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Huchuy Qosqo Peru – Huchuy Qosqo Cusco

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Huchuy Qosqo Peru - Huchuy Qosqo Cusco

Huchuy Qosqo Peru Trek to Machu Picchu is a less explored yet prominent trek to Machu Picchu. It offers an insight into the rise of the Inca empire. Huchuy Qosqo means Little Cusco in Quechua. It was built during the reign of Viracocha as a Royal estate. 

Later during his rule, he faced a revolt from the Chancha community. He handed over the throne of Cusco to his son Pachacutec and took asylum in Huchuy Qosqo Peru. Pachacutec in turn dethroned his father and assumed the power of the new Inca emperor. 

On his death, Viracocha’s mummified corpse was stored here. When the Spanish conquistadors conquered Huchuy Qosqo, they burnt his corpse. 

Huchuy Qosqo Ruins are situated above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This trek takes you to Machu Picchu following the sacred valley all the way down to Aguas Calientes.

The 3-day tour of Huchuy Qosqo Peru is a really nice and not too challenging option that combines nature, the original Inca Trail, a Quechua community on the way, and a guided tour of the little-known Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo Cusco

Taking you off the beaten track you get away from all the crowds of the better-known treks but still get to enjoy all the amazing things that the Huchuy Qosqo trail has to offer. The Huchuy Qosqo tour is perfect for those with a short time frame or who are looking for an easier trekking route to visit Machu Picchu.

This is a high-altitude experience and involves hikes at high altitudes. We highly recommend you to spend a few days in Cusco before the trek to avoid altitude sickness

Why Happy Gringo Tours?

Happy Gringo Tours is a fully locally owned tour operating company in Cusco. We have state-of-the-art campsites and camping and cooking equipment. We operate all the treks under the guidance of a local tour guide. 

Our tour guides, as locals, have extensive knowledge about the culture and history. Most of them are mountaineers and have plenty of knowledge and experience on high-altitude treks and dealing with altitude sickness. 

Still, wondering about the reasons to hike Huchuy Qosqo? Check out our post on the top five reasons to hike the Huchuy Qosqo trek.

Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor.

Please note it is best to hike Huchuy Qosqo Day Hike during the dry season – between March and November. 

If you just want to explore Huchuy Qosqo, then do take a look at our two-day tour from Cusco. 

 

Departure & Return Location

Cusco Hotel Transfer

Departure Time

0600 AM

Price Includes

  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Assistant tour guide for groups of 9+
  • Professional chef
  • Mules to carry all camping equipments and 8 kg of your personal items
  • Pick up from your hotel/hostel
  • Private bus to Socma village
  • Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes town (Round-trip)
  • Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco city
  • Drinkable water bring your own water for the first morning
  • 2 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 afternoon snacks, 2 dinners. Please let us know if you have special dietary requirements.
  • Dining tent with chairs and table
  • 4 people tent for only 2 people
  • 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes on night 2
  • Foam mattress
  • Oxygen bottle tank
  • First aid-kit
  • Entrance fee to Machu Picchu

Price Excludes

  • Sleeping bags
  • The first breakfast on day 1, lunch and dinner on day 3
  • Tips for cook, guide and porters
  • Travel and health insurance (You are strongly recommended to take out travel/health insurance for the duration of your expedition)

Recommended To Carry

  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket and rain poncho
  • Warm Jackets
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun cream (recommended 35 better if is higher)
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries and hand sanitizer
  • Personal medications
  • Camera and films
  • Torch with spare batteries
Useful Information
  • Trip Type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture and organic food
  • Good For: Anyone who is moderately in shape and families
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Starting Altitude: 3700m –  12139ft.
  • Highest Altitude: 4300m - 14,107ft.
  • Hiking Distance: 18 km - 11 miles
  • Accommodation: 1 night in tent and 1 hotel
  • Coldest Night: Day 1 around 2º Celsius
  • Recommendation: We recommend you arrive at least 48 hours before your trek to Cusco, in order to acclimate at high altitude.
Itinerary

Day 1Cusco - Tambomachay - Purmamarca Village

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you to the start point of the trek, Tambomachay. You will begin a full day hike from here for two hours to the first mountain pass. 

We will be reaching the top of Sacred Valley of Incas. From here you will get to see amazing views of the valley and Andes mountain range.

Before lunch, we will be hiking in total for 4 hours, to the  highest peak of the hike 4300 m – 14,107 ft. 

After that we will do a downhill hike for an hour to get to the campsite Pumamarca Andean village.

Day 2Purmamarca Village - Huchuy Qosqo - Aguas Calientes

We will be waking you up to a freshly brewed coffee and an organic breakfast. From here, we will hike down the hill to visit Huchuy Qosqo ruins. We will give you a guided tour of the complex. Then we will descend to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 

We will be stopping for lunch at the town of Lamay. After lunch, we will be taking a bus to Ollantaytambo. Then we will take a train to Aguas Calientes. 

We will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room for the night.

Day 3Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Early in the morning, we will be taking a bus to Machu Picchu citadel. It will be a 30 minutes drive up the hill. Our guide will assist you in clearing the security control and entering the citadel. 

Once inside the citadel, you will be rewarded with a spectacular sight of the citadel while the clouds clearing by and the golden rays of the sun shimmering on the walls of Machu Picchu. 

We will be giving you a two hours guided tour. After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own. If you have booked a half day trek to Huayna Picchu or hike to Machu Picchu mountains, our guide will be directing you to the trail head. 

Alternatively, you can hike to Sun gate or Intipunku. This is the entrance to the citadel for those on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. 

After a full day tour of Machu Picchu, you will be taking a bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here we will be serving lunch at a local restaurant. At around 04:00 PM, we will be taking a train back to Ollantaytambo. 

Our representative will be meeting you on arrival and will be transferring you back to your hotel in Cusco. We will be returning to Cusco by 09:30 PM.

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What Our Customers Say About Us

Each review from our users is important to continue growing and offering the best service to each of our clients. Our priority will always be that you enjoy your trip to the fullest while our professional team works to fulfill it.

  • star rating  The 1-day trip to Machu Picchu was very well organized!
    Our vacation was great to the land of the Incas in Perú with Gringo Tours.

    We strongly recommend traveling... read more

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    February 5, 2023

    star rating  We had a dream of hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and were unable to get permit so ended up doing thjis. This is genuinely the best alternative as... read more

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    February 3, 2023

    star rating  We booked Machu Picchu tour 1 day from Cusco with Happy Gringo. The tour was very well organized, our pick up was on time, the train had good panoramic views,... read more

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    January 23, 2023

    star rating  The views and history were amazing and the guide (Rubens) was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. It was great to learn about the culture and history from his eyes.... read more

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    January 11, 2023
  • star rating  Great Experience with Happy Gringos!

    My family had difficulty to find a travel agent to book the Machu Picchu tour, however the workers of Gringo Tours were very helpful... read more

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    January 11, 2023

    star rating  I bought the service at the very last minute, when other big tours could not provide the service due to insufficient participants (most people canceled for the political unrest that... read more

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    December 31, 2022

    star rating  We booked the tour at the last minute. But we are still able to make it to Machu Picchu. Our guide Eder is interesting and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!... read more

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    December 22, 2022

    star rating  An unforgettable, majestic experience to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Despite the distances involved, from beginning to end, the trip was very well-organized and everything happened according to plan. The tour guide at the destination was very insightful and answered... read more

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    December 22, 2022
  • star rating  An unforgettable, majestic experience to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Despite the distances involved, from beginning to end, the trip was very well-organized and everything happened according to plan. The tour guide at the destination was very insightful and answered... read more

    123derickl
    December 22, 2022

    star rating  Highly recommended - We booked the tour at the last minute. But we are still able to make it to Machu Picchu. Our guide Eder is interesting and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!... read more

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    December 22, 2022

    star rating  Even though we had news that the train may not be in operation to Picchu, we would have expected the local operator to contact us and give us updates. We... read more

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    December 19, 2022

    star rating  An Impressive 2-day trail to Machu Picchu :)(: - We booked the Inca trail to Machu Picchu 2 days with Gringo Tours!

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    December 19, 2022
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    December 15, 2022

    star rating  The trip was amazing. The views were out of this world. I want to give a specially shoutout and thanks to Mauro. He did an amazing job. Explained the history... read more

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    December 10, 2022

    star rating  Was really worried about this tour because the night before I found out I’d be the only one going BUR the tour company made me feel super safe and my... read more

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    November 26, 2022
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Brittany

Solo Traveller

This was the best experience on my South America trip. Undoubtedly, it was the best idea to hike this as it is less touristy. I had spectacular views of the village of Lamay and Qoriqocha Lake. Marko is a fantastic guide too.

February 6, 2022

Irwine Shaun

Solo Traveller

Extremely thankful to Marco and the Happy Gringo team for such a wonderful trek.

February 1, 2022