HUCHUY QOSQO

Huchuy Qosqo complex lies perched over the Sacred Valley of the Incas and after Pisac and Ollantaytambo, It is the largest Inca archaeological centre of the Valley.

Huchuy Qosqo Trek & Sacred Valley 2 Days

This trek is ideal for those passengers who really want to be far in the middle of nowhere with only nature surrounding them as they camp in an area that is scarcely seen by tourists.  Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) is situated above the Valley of Urubamba and offers very spectacular views over the mountain range Cordillera de Vilcanota.  You will have one night camping in the wilderness.

Huchuy Qosqo and Sacred Valley 2 Days Itinerary:

Altitude: 3650 - 4300 m. / 11975 - 14107 f.

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

Distance: 14 km

Level of difficulty: Normal (easy)

1st Day: Chinchero (Valley of Cuper) – Pucamarca – Huchuy Qosqo

We begin our journey by departing Cusco, by car, in the direction of the Inca Site known as CChincherohinchero (3760 meters). From here, we will begin trekking up the road as it curves sharply up-hill to reach a pass of near 4200 meters.   We will continue to follow the trail down into the valley and towards the small community at the bottom. As we descend along the trail, you will see a beautifully green valley stretching out as far as the eye can see. Passing through the village, the trail takes us up over the second pass (4300 meters) and into high open country. On the way, we will pass by the beautiful Lake Qoricocha (Golden Lake in Quechua).  We’ll continue along this rustic trail, with its stellar views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Finally, we’ll descend towards the Huchuy Qoso (3650 meters), where we’ll arrive in the late afternoon. Here, we’ll set up camp and enjoy our supper underneath the great starry sky.

Hiking time: 6 hours

Lunch and dinner included.

2nd Day: Huchuy Qosqo - Lamay – Maras Moray – Salt Mine Maras

Huchuy Qosqo is perched above the Urubamba Valley, overlooking the little town of Lamay, which is a town dedicated to agriculture and raising cattle. Huchuy Qosqo was originally an administrative center, where the Incas buildings had made of stone and adobe which has a great example of Inca style perfectly fitting stones. Continuing along this magnificent path, with Pitusiray looming above us, we will eventually pass an Inca stone and adobe gateway. This was the entrance to the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo for people who climbed up from the Urubamba Valley.

Our private transport will pick us up from Lamay drove to Maras Moray, Salt mine and Chinchero where we will visit the Inca’s sites and also the colonial town. We’ll be back in Cusco at around 6pm. 

Breakfast and lunch included.

Huchuy Qosqo and Sacred Valley 2 Days (Private)

Includes:

Transfer in private transport from your hotel to Chinchero (starting point of the trek)

Private transport from Lamay to Maras Moray, Salt Mine and Cusco

Personal tents: 2 people

Dining tent with tables and chairs

Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)

Meals

Cook and cooking equipment and kitchen tent

Porters or horses (Carrying the tents, food and cooking equipment)

Entrance fee to Huchuy Qosqo

First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

Entrance to Maras Moray, Salt Mine and Chinchero

Not included:

Breakfast at the first and dinner at the last day

Sleeping bag