Huchuy Qosqo Imperial & Machu Picchu 3D/2N
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
3800 msnm
Group Size
Max 12
Activity
Archaeological Hiking
About this Expedition
Explore massive terraces, patios, and advanced hydraulic systems at the Huchuy Qosqo (Little Cusco) Inca site, dramatically suspended high above the Sacred Valley, ending at Machu Picchu.
Elevation Profile & Data
Maximum Altitude
3800 m
Total Distance
21 km
7:00 am pickup to Tambomachay, 20 minutes away from Cusco. Begin a 4-hour uphill hike to Qoricocha Lake (3700m) for lunch by the lakeshore. Continue for 3 hours over flat and rolling trails to the traditional farming village of Qenqo at 3800m.
3-hour hike to Huchuy Qosqo (3600m), Viracocha's Inca palace with massive terraces, stone aqueducts, and suspended plazas. 1-hour descent to Lamay for a country lunch. Van transfer to Ollantaytambo, historical walk, and 19:00 train to Aguas Calientes.
Healthy breakfast at hotel and Consettur bus boarding. Expert 3 to 4-hour guided entry exploring the architectural mysteries of the Lost City of the Incas. Free descent to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Return on panoramic Vistadome train toward Ollantaytambo and final van to Cusco.
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