HUCHUYQOSQO TREK FULL DAY
This is a uniquely designed adventure trekking tour! You will hike along the Andes Mountains, laguns, passing through Andean communities, interacting with locals and exploring amazing isolated Inca villages. The appeal of Huchuy Qosqo (Small Cusco) Trek is the combination of stunning Inca ruins, rural villages, magnificent snow-capped mountains, Exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety. The trail goes off the beaten track, over high passes of the Andes and through the Sacred Valley of the Incas with unforgettable views of incredible scenery , Located in the inca trail of Machu Picchu.
About this Expedition
Pristine Biodiversity
Immersion in primary forest trails and macaw or tapir clay licks with privileged viewing.
Native Guides and Biologists
Accompanied by bilingual naturalists with high-end Swarovski scopes and binoculars.
Logistics and Lodges
Our own river boats, fresh regional food and rest in authorised eco-lodges.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco city – Tauca – Huchuy Qosqo – cusco.
At 7am, we will start driving from your hotel to the small Village of Tauca (3,750m/12,303ft), the beginning of your trek. We will be on level terrain and the landscape will be that of typical Andean Valleys, rich in corn, potatoes, barley, quinoa and other Andean tubers. As you ascend towards the pass at (4,050m/13,287ft), the landscape begins to change dramatically to the classic of High Andean Savannah or Puna, with scant vegetation, mainly “ichu” or high altitude grass. The views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba peaks are spectacular; Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon and San Juan snow peaks. Soon after the pass, you will start your descent toward the Huchuy Qosqo plains hiking along a path that leads to the Cauca Ravine, where you will be able to see archeological remains and wild crops, such as tarwi, and a large quantity of cactus.
You will walk downhill towards the Leon Punku ravine, where you will find remains of an Inca bridge and trail. This canyon boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at (3,650m/11,975ft). Huchuy Qosqo (Little Cuzco) is a noteworthy Inca complex. It boasts very fine stonework in a large Kallanka (rectangular Hall), some residential and defensive quarters and interesting two-story buildings in stone and adobe. Huchuy Qosqo is located on a plateau, surrounded by Inca agricultural terraces and allows superb views of the Vilcabamba range. Afterwards, we will go downhill to Lamay at (2,900m/9,514ft) where we will catch our transport to drive to cusco.
- Maximum Altitude:4437 masl / 14557 ft
- Minimum Altitude:2938 masl / 9639 ft
- Distance Travelled:14.60 km / 9.07 ml
- Approximate Walking Time:07 hr
- optional with machupicchu.
Included & Not Included Services
What this trip includes
- Private transportation Cuzco - Tauca
- Guide service in Spanish / English
- Box lunch
- Private transportation Lamay – Cuzco
Not included in the price
- Extra food
- Entrance ticket to huchuyqosqo 10 soles
- Optional tip for field staff
- Extra costs
What to Bring / Packing Tips
- Water-resistant trekking shoes
- Light cloth for trekking
- Polar fleece (including gloves and hat)
- Waterproof clothing (poncho)
- Water (2 lts. as minimum)
- Sunhat and sunglasses
- Sun cream and insect repellent
- Walking sticks
- Personal snacks
- This program it’s general information but day before to leave you have briefing in your hotel or in the office with our tour guide for deep explanations.
- We need minimum 04 person to leave.
- If you are just 02 people = 100 usd per person.
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