Highlights
Highlights
4 day trek to the impressive ancient ruins of Huchuy Qosqo plus short inca trail , Machupicchu by original inca stone path
Visit archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo.
Visit archaeological site of Ollantaytambo
An excellent short and easier alternative to the Classic Inca trail
Fantastic views of the high Andes mountains and Sacred Valley
Opportunity to visit less-known ancient Incan sites.
Spectacular Hike of the Short Inca Trail in the Realm of the Incas.
Expert guide to get to know every nook and cranny of Machu Picchu!
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Cusco - Patabamba - Siwas village - Huchuy Qosqo
Pick up from hotel at 6.00 am
1 hour 30 minutes drive to the trail head
We start hiking from Patabamba Community to Huchuy Qosqo
6 hours trekking to the lunch
2 hours after lunch to the camp site: Huchuy Qosqo 3,800 mts / 12,464 ft
Fantastic views of the Sacred Valley, Urubamba River, glacier mountains, mountains, beautiful flora and fauna.
A chance to meet and to talk with local people at Siwas Community
On the way down we hike througth the Pumamarca Canyon, taking the Inca Trail to Huchoy Qosqo.
Campsite Huchuy Qosqo(Small Cusco city) Inca Site
Walking Distance: 16km
Day 2 : Huchuy Qosqo - sacred valley Lamay - Ollantaytambo
Breakfast at campsite Huchuy Qosqo
Exploring Huchuy Qosqo Inca Site
Walking down to Lamay town, a chance to see begonias, kantus flowers, humming birds and a spectacular view of the Sacred valley of the Incas
Exploring the Inca Site Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco city)
Lunch at Lamay
1 hour 20 minutes drive by car to Ollantaytambo
Explore Ollantaytambo town, walking on the inca streets
Over night ** Ollantaytambo town ( upgrade hotel is available )
Walking Distance : 5 kms
Day 3: Ollantaytambo - Km. 104 - Short Inca Trai -Sungate - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Early breakfast at hotel
10 minutes transfer to Ollantaytambo station
6.10 am or 7.29 am: Train to KM 104 (starting point of trek)
9:30am: Hiking to Machu Picchu (visit Chachabamba, Winay Wayna, Sun Gate and Machu Picchu)
5:00pm: Bus to Aguas Calientes (where dinner will be provided and overnight stay at a hotel
Walking Distance : 13 kms
Day 4: Sunrise in Machu Picchu "Sacred City" - Cusco
5:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
5:00 am: Transfer to Machu Picchu City (by bus: 25 min or hiking: 1hour and 25 min)
2 or 3 hours tour of Machu Picchu City
Free time to explore the city on your own (optional: climbing Wayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu depending on availability)
Bus going up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Evening: Train back to Ollantaytambo from Aguas Calientes
Bus to Cusco from Ollantaytambo, dropped off at your hotel or acommodation.
INCLUDED
With Huchuy Qosqo trek package you will receive:
Cultural Immersion Experience
Visit to Patabamba village
Home stay at the community
Explore the community with your guide and share the day in the lives of QUECHUAS.
Transportation and tickets
Private transportation from Cusco to trailahead
Round trip bus tickets Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to km 104
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Olllantaytambo - Cusco
Transfer from Cusco train station back to your Cusco hotel
Entrance ticket to Huchuy Qosqo
Entrance tickets to Machupicchu
2-star hotel in Aguas Calientes - also Ollantataytambo tonw
Equipment
Sleeping mat
Dining & bathroom equipment
Tents for two people (single tents available for extra cost)
Saddled horse (1 saddled horse for every six passengers)
First-aid kit
Tables and seats
Emergency oxygen bottle
Team
Professional, knowledgeable bilingual guide
A cook to prepare your meals
Mule handlers and mules
Food
High quality meals to provide the necessary energy for this challenging trek (including vegetarian options upon request)
In addition to three meals daily, you will be given revitalizing snacks
Hot drinks such as tea and coffee, as well as enough water for your canteens, water bottles, or hydration packs (collected from local streams and boiled while on the trek)
Not Included
Sleeping bag
Breakfast on the first day
Lunch on the last day
Tips
PRICE
Price per Person: US$690 (Minimum 2 persons; departures all year )
* Daily Departure with at least 2 people
* We include duffle bags 8kls and a horse that will carry your personal belongings in all of our treks at no additional cost.
* We include First aid kit/Emergency Portable Oxygen Tank.
Discounts
Student Discount (with valid ISIC card) – $10
Under 15 Discount – $10
Under 7 Discount – $10
Rentals
Black Diamond Hiking Poles – US$ 5 (pair)
Sleeping bag – 4 season – US$ 5
Private Tent – US$10
Air mattress – US$ 5
Upgrades
Train upgrade to Vistadome: US$50 one way (departing from Aguas Calientes). Train will be according to availability and Peru Rail schedules, if train route ends at Ollantaytambo, we will be there waiting for you in order to go to Cusco City. (Our service ends once you are at your accommodation at Cusco City)
CANCELLATION:
1. Because of the strict regulations of the Machu Picchu Park, once you have made your reservation, you cannot cancel the space that you have reserved. You also may not alter the name or date of the reservation. If you are unable to come on the date you have reserved, we cannot reimburse you.
2. The $200 deposit is non-refundable. We cannot reimburse the entrance fee to the Inca Trail because the permits are non-refundable and EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU purchases the tickets from Machu Picchu Park when you reserve your spot.
3. If you cancel between 30 and 10 days before your trek, you must pay 50% of the total cost.
4. If you cancel between 10 and 3 days before your trek, you must pay 80% of the total cost.
5. If you cancel one or two days before your trek, you must pay 100% of the total cost.
6. In the exceptional case that you decide to head back once you have started the trail, you must pay extra expenses such as food and transportation. You may join the group in Machu Picchu for the walking tour and use all of the services onward.
WHY EXPLORE
WHAT MAKES EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU BETTER THAN THE REST?
Experienced Tour Guide. We hire the best, most accomplished, experienced Explore Adventures Peru guides. Travel & Trek with someone who hiked the Inca Trail for over 900 times, Salkantay Trek for over 500 times, Ausangate Trek for over 300 times, Lares Trek for over 200 times, being at Machu Picchu for over 1000 times.
WE HAVE A 99.8% CLIENT SATISFACTION RATE! Undoubtedly, the most honest and accurate feedback comes from our clients themselves. With the goal of constantly improving our service, a post-treks survey is taken from each client in order to assess our staff, equipment and food.
BEST EQUIPMENT. We source all of our sleeping tents, dining tents and sleeping pads from north face, Equipment, an Americans and european outdoor company that has been making time-tested high altitude equipment since 1830. We don’t use locally made tents, which have a tendency to topple over in the wind or leak in the rain, like some operators.
BEST FOOD. We prepare hot meals on the mountain using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Trust us, the box lunches that every other company gives to their clients day in and out will sap your energy for they are dry, tasteless and comprised of empty calories.
SMALL GROUPS. In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, we in Explore Adventures Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people (min 2 – max 8 / average 5). This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
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