Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3 days

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am and you will drive for 20 minutes towards the archaeological site of Tambomachay (3812 m / 12506 Ft), and start the trek. Here, the expedition to the legendary lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will begin. The first part is a 4-hour gentle ascent, passing through local communities, beautiful mountain lakes, large pastures where llamas and alpacas feed. This area is home to various birds, including Wallatas (love birds), partridges, which are seen regularly throughout the day. Lunch is at Koricocha Lake (4049 m / 13284 ft). After enjoying fresh meals prepared by your trekking chef, continue a further three hours up and down to camp which is located in the small Andean town of Pukamarca (3800m/12,467ft). Here, it is a good opportunity to understand their lifestyle, interact with the local children and visit the houses to see how they live and what they have. You can take some gifts with you if you want.

Camp Altitude: 3800 m / 12,467 ft
Distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Duration: 7 hours
Meals: Appetizers, lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Camp under the stars.
difficulty: moderate.

Waking up in the Peruvian Andes with the most impressive views is an unforgettable experience. After breakfast, for 1 hour you will visit the Inca City Huchuy Qosqo, located at the top of the Sacred Valley; a city built more than 500 years ago by the Incas. Now it is on top of the mountain, offering us a magnificent view with buildings, sacred temples, agricultural terraces, warehouses, water channels and an Inca reservoir. After exploring with your tour guide, you'll have time to have fun. Then head to Lamay for 2 hours; today's lunch is a special subterranean barbecue from Pachamanca; you will participate in the burial of the different types of meats, vegetables, fruits and, finally, you will enjoy the feast. After lunch, travel to Ollantaytambo, a beautiful city located in the middle of the mountains with a lot of natural and cultural history. We will have time to explore the city considered “the last living Inca city”. Dinner will be at a local restaurant to later catch it at 7 p.m. train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will check into your hotel and relax after the Huchuy Qosqo trek.

Walking distance: 12 km / 7.4 miles
Duration: 7 hours
Meals: breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
difficulty: easy

On the last day, get up early to take the first bus up to Machu Picchu. You will enter Machu Picchu and explore with your tour guide. First, take a short walk to the Puerta del Sol or Inca Bridge, then follow your tour guide as you learn about the Incas and visit all the most famous temples, palaces, and streets. Then have some free time to explore the site on your own or take the additional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (not included and completely different from Machu Picchu Citadel).

Once you are done with Machu Picchu, you will take the 30 minute bus to Aguas Calientes, you will have lunch in town (not included). Later in the afternoon, take the Vistadome panoramic train back to Ollantaytambo, where the Ultimate Trekking team will be waiting for you and transfer you back to Cusco. The arrival at your hotel is around 7.30 pm, where we finish the Huchuy Qosqo walk.

Guided tour duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.