TRIP ITINERARY

DAY 1 :

CUSCO – TAWKA – HUCHUYQOSQO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

  • MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
  • OVERNIGHT: At the hotel in Agua Calientes
  • TRANSFER: From Lamay to Ollantaytambo included
  • TRAIN: From Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes included

We left Cusco at 5 am in the morning by car to the community of Tawka, about 45 minutes by car to the trailhead. We starte our hike to the Huchuyqosqo pass which is at 4200 mt / 13779 ml. The trail from Tawka to the summit is an original Inca trail that connected the villages of Chinqhero with the Sacred Valley of the Inca and cross the residence of Wiracocha Inca that was considered a place of royalty. After the summit you start to descend for about an hour through a canyon made by the small river which has also diferent type of andean flora and fauna and the opportunity to see Alpacas and Llamas once in the archaeological site of Huchuyqosqo you will have enough time to explore and have the due explanation from the tour guide. Also you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the area with an amazing views of the Inca site and the mountains of Vilcanota Mountain range then we start the last part of the descent to the Sacred Valley exactly towards Lamay a small town from where a car will pick us up to take us to Ollantytambo train station from there we will take a train to the village of Aguas Calietes town where we will have dinner and spend the night to visit Machu Picchu the next day.

  • HIKING DISTANCE: 4 km / 2 ml
  • HIGHEST ALTITUDE: 2450 m / 7360 ft
  • TOUR DURATION: 7 – 8 hours
  • MEALS: Breakfast and lunch
  • BACK TO CUSCO: By train

Most of the people who visist mahupicchu are the people who take train and to get there, of course the most importat reason for them is to know Machupicchu. But in your case after you did the lares trek you will not just know Machu Picchu you will understand and feel deeply the meaning of the Inca civilizations. After breakfast early in the mornig w ego to take the bus uf to Machu Picchu, bus takes about 25 minutes approximately to the main entrace of Machu Picchu. The point is to arrive at 6:00 a.m to Machupicchu in order to see it almost without people and enjoy the sunrise. After 20 to 30 minutes you will have a guided tour service for about 2:30 hours in Machupicchu then we will leave you free to explore the lost city of the Incas. Then if you wish you can go to the sun gate or to the Inca bridge. If you booked in advance the tickets for Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountains you can climb. after you done all the activityes we return to Aguas Calientes town by bus to have a delicious lunch. In the afternoon You will take a train back to Cusco then we take you by car to your hotel.

Inclusions

Included

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

  • ORIENTATIONS / BRIEFING: A day or days before to start lares trek you will meet at our office in cusco with the group and also with the tour leader who will cleary up any questions that you may have before starting the tour
  • DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE: to start the trip we pick you up from any place o hotel that you are in CUSCO and at the end of the tour we get you back to the same place. More info.
  • TOUR GUIDE: A professional englist speaking trekking tour guide expert in lares trek and Machupicchu.
  • TRANSPORTATIONS: All the transpotarions which required to complete the whole lares trek is cover by the company from the beginning to the end.
  • ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE PARK: entrance ticket to Inca Trail (permission to do the Inca Trail) + entrance ticket to Machu Picchu to explore the inca citadel
  • TRAIN TICKET: A luxury expeditions train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • BUS TICKET: After visiting machu picchu you catch a bus down to aguas calientes town 25 minutes ride.
  • PROFESSIONAL CREW OF COOKS AND PORTERS: In charge to make the meal along the trail and also to carry all the necessary equipment to do the inca trail successfully.
  • 4 Healthy and energetic breakfasts
  • 4 Delicious nutritious lunches
  • 3 Dinners at the campsite
  • Special diets such as Vegetarians, vegans available upon request with no extra charge
  • Snacks during the trek
  • WATER: Drinking water to refill your water bottles at each place where we stop for meals and hot water for washing face, hands at the campsites…etc
  • WAKE UP HOT DRINK: Every morning at the wake up time one of the cooking crews will bring to your tent a cup of hot coca tea or coffee.
  • ALL CAMPING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: Including sleeping inflatable pads, a dining tent, kitchen tent and toilet tent.
  • SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND FIRST AID: Emergency oxygen assistance, first aid kit, radio communication, etc
  • FREE STORAGE: you can let your extra belongings at our office in Cusco while you are doing the lares trek after your trek you can pick it up or we can delivery to your hotel in cusco.
  • High professional service and support while you enjoy the adventure with us

Not Included

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Travel insurance
  • Extra leisure expenses
  • Gratuities to the support crew

Frequently Asked Questions Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days

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Travel Guide

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Personalized Service: We tailor our tours to cater to each traveler’s unique preferences and requirements, ensuring a customized and memorable experience.

Quality and Safety: Our commitment to quality and safety guarantees an enjoyable and worry-free adventure. We collaborate with professional guides, reliable transportation services, and carefully selected accommodations to deliver the best possible experience.

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Choose Machu Picchu Reservations for a remarkable and hassle-free adventure, as we strive to make your dream trip to Machu Picchu an unforgettable reality.

TripAdvisor Reviews

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kellyyy125
kellyyy125
2024-11-27
5 Day Salkantay Trail - so much fun!! Had an amazing time on the 5 day Salkantay trail. Our guide Alexis (Nacho) was super knowledgeable, funny and engaging. He kept the vibe high and was always making sure everyone was doing okay. The accomodation was great and the food was delicious and plentiful. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Getaway27019244566
Getaway27019244566
2024-11-27
Best tour and tour guide This trip was amazing. Our group was so friendly and our guide, Zucemo kept us safe and taught us so much local knowledge. The accommodation and food is great! The best value for money
Jason M
Jason M
2024-11-26
Salkantay Trail hike with the best guide ever - Amoroso I recently completed the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Amoroso, was absolutely fantastic—his knowledge, passion, and energy truly elevated the journey. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and motivated, sharing fascinating insights about the region’s history and culture along the way. The trail itself was challenging but breathtaking, with diverse landscapes that kept every day exciting. I highly recommend this tour and especially Amoroso if you're looking for an enriching and well-organized adventure.Would love to return someday!
Jessica C
Jessica C
2024-11-26
Wonderful Inka Trail Experience We did the 4 day Inka trail hike, and had the best time! Our guide Javier was very knowledgable about the Inka sites and history and supported the group throughout the hike. Javier answered all of our questions, kept us laughing and even taught us a little Quechua along the way! The Chef and team of porters, led by Antonio, were incredible and kept us very well looked after! The meals were delicious and there was plenty of food (special shoutout to Cristobal who always made sure our tea was hot and our water was cold!). We would recommend this company (and Javier!) to anyone interested in doing the Inka trail!
Agnieszka Potempa
Agnieszka Potempa
2024-11-26
Salkantay fun! Im so glad i did this trek! The views were amazing and Omar (my tour guide) made it the BEST experince ever! He was so funny, motivating and knowledgable. Our team were great and we took soo many beautiful photos. Thank you Omar for looking after us. I will recommed this trek to EVERYBODY….yeahhh yeahh. #Michipichis
kerry_hulton
kerry_hulton
2024-11-26
Great experience Did the 5 day 4 night salkantay hike and it was really good. Omar was the best guide & definitely made the whole experience
Paulina W
Paulina W
2024-11-25
Incredible experience, definitely worth every step! We had a great time doing the 5 day Salkantay Trek. The nature is truly amazing.Our guide Alexis always looked out for us and combined interesting information with a lot of fun.Machu Picchu Reservation provides good organization and infrastructure (accomodation, food, transport) - great value for money. Doing the tour with this company is a great choice for everybody who wants to meet other (young) travelers and combine hiking with fun activities and sometimes a little party.
lucien i
lucien i
2024-11-24
Lamas and colors Realy nice tour, Érick is a realy nice guide and there is lamas. The moutains are realy great. Full of colors. The guide was always happy, know a lot of things about the place so we can learn about Palcoyo and that’s so Nice
Oscar R
Oscar R
2024-11-24
Book now An incredible hike - words cannot do it justice, you will just have to do it. Our guide Alexis or Nacho - was hilarious and extremely knowledgeable, he was brilliant - book it just for him - and his mate Aurelio Escobar the zip line dude
Ella H
Ella H
2024-11-24
Amazing trip! We had such an amazing trip with Alexis, he made it so interesting and fun. The days were packed full and so worth it, would defo reccomend!

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