3 Day Trek Huchuy Qosqo

To get on a 3 day Huchuy Qosqo hike,  we have to leave early in direction to Tambomachay and from here will start hiking. As we are climbing the mountain valley  we will pass mountains lakes,  and small communities. The beauty around us is unique, and we will see a variety of birds such as the Andean Geese, partridges and lapwings as well as a variety of birds of prey, all of which are regularly spotted throughout the day.

Our guide will inform us on our advances on this route that eventually will takes us to Tauca town where we will find archaeological vestiges, wild crops, such as tarwi, and a large quantity of cactus.

The trail takes us to Pukamarca pass at 4, 200m, and for our enjoyment, will see the  superb Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon mountains and San Juan snow peak.  Later on we will descend towards the beautiful, remote Andean pueblo Pukamarca at 4,010m above sea level, and stop there for a rest. 

The Huchuy Qosqo hike, has a unique sight as an alternative route, there is more beautiful landscapes to see as we will walk downhill to a mystical ancient path that lead us to Leon Punku Ravine. A small and narrow corridor between rock walls, Inca remains and a sets of stairs made by them.   This canyon is absolutely magical and boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at 3,600m, where we will be arriving.   We will explore the ruins and admire its formation on the mountains but first we will settle no far from this archeological site to pass the night. 

To enjoy the evening, we will have a dinner here and ask as much questions is possible to our guide about our Huchuy Qosqo hike and its ruins.

Today, our Huchuy Qosqo hike lead us to explore this archeological site, take as much photos as you want and ask questions to your guide.  Afterwards, you will have time to discover the Huchuy Qosqo, on your own.  Once we finish seeing the most of Huchuy Qosqo, we will start a 2 hours trek.  At some point of our trail we will have a break and lunch too. 

After lunch we will be descending the mountain, to Lamay at 3,000m / 9,840ft. Lamay is a town dedicated to agriculture and cattle raising.  At this location our private transport will be waiting for us to travel to Ollantaytambo, where we will board an afternoon train to Aguas Calientes.

The train ride to Ollantaytambo is a beautiful journey, the whole settings seems to be extracted from an early 19th century film. The train, the whole station, wagons, decor are playing your mind and transporting you to the past.  The train route to Aguas Calientes is a magnificent and gorgeous route, and it is world-renowned for its beauty. Upon our arrival to Aguas Calientes all passengers will check in to their respective hotels

To get in time for the sunrise over Machu Picchu we need to leave the hotel at least by 05:30 am, before that you all need to take your breakfast too.

There will be a bus to catch to get to the ancient city, the ride takes less than half hour, as it is a up hill, it could take us a couple of hours climbing it.

The royal residence of the Inca and last bastion before the spaniards took the whole Empire.  In time, this ancient city will be abandoned and get lost in an eternal dream, the same for the Empire and their Incas. 

The citadele Inca, gives us a mixed feeling on the one side its glamour of its construction on the other an absolute peace of being in harmony with nature.

Our guide will give us a tour, and show us the most significative locations within the construction. You'll learn about the Incas ways of living and after, have time to explore Machu Picchu by your own.  Also have to be aware that in order to climb Huayna Picchu which is the mountain facing the ancient city, you will need a permit to get access to it.  

Once your tour in the ancient citadel has finished, we will meet up in Aguas Calientes and get the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

The 3 day Huchuy Qosqo trek,  is an excellent alternative to get to Machu Picchu and admire also the amazing landscapes along the trail.   You can also join a 4 day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu and get the most of your days in Cusco and beauty of the Inca Valleys.