Package Huchuy Qosqo with Machu Picchu 6 Days / 5 Nights
Package Huchuy Qosqo with Machu Picchu 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Itinerary Package Huchuy Qosqo with Machu Picchu 6 Days / 5 Nights
DAY 01 : RECEPTION AND TRANSFER AIRPORT HOTEL CUSCO.
The day of your arrival at Cusco airport, we will be waiting for you with a sign with your name, then we will transfer you to the selected hotel, where you will rest for an hour, have a coca tea and in the afternoon we will come to pick you up at 13:30 pm, to start the tour to the city of Cusco and surroundings. This circuit begins with the pick up of the passengers from their hotel and then visit the following archaeological and religious attractions that will be guided by a tourism professional:
The palace of Qoricancha and Convent of Santo Domingo – Religious center known as the «Temple of the Sun» highlights the impressive engineering used in its construction.
Saqsayhuaman – Located 3 Km. from the city of Cusco, impressive fortress of monumental stones and excellent architecture. It is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of which are 9 m / 30 feet high and weigh more than 350 tons. This is where the Inti Raymi or «Festival of the Sun» takes place).
Qenqo: Ceremonial and ritual center, amphitheater where sacrifices were made.
Puca-Pucara: Ancient tambo, guard post along the Inca roads.
Tambomachay – 7 km from Cusco, ceremonial center of water worship, traditionally known as the place of the waters. Duration of the excursion: 05 hours approx. Frequency: Every day in the afternoons.
|DAY 02: CUSCO, HUCHUY QOSQO ,COMMUNITY OF QENQO
Our adventure towards the YANACCOCHA and QENQO Lagoon begins with the pick up from your hotel at 6:30 a.m., to go 2 hours by transport to the community of Wayllarccocha where we will have a few minutes to do a little stretching before the hike, then continue the journey for an hour and a half to more to the high summit of this first part. Continuing with our adventure towards the Ccomerqocha Lagoon (3900 m.a.s.l.). We start ascending through a pampa with beautiful views, if the sky is clear we will have the opportunity to see from afar the imposing Apus (Apus are Inca divinities). Our ascent to the Yanaccocha Lagoon has an approximate duration of 3 hours and a half (4 km), but also the hike. The hike is very pleasant and relaxed and is also considered between an easy to moderate level, but all the effort will be rewarded with a magical view of the lagoon. There we will have enough time to take pictures, where we will also enjoy a nutritious lunch with a breathtaking view, immediately after we start our adventure from the Yanaccocha Lagoon to the community of Qenqo which has a duration of approximately 2 hours and a half, an easier hike than the climb. During the second part of the hike we will be able to observe some llamas and alpacas in the countryside and some typical views of the Peruvian Andes.
DAY 3: HUCHUY QOSQO TOUR, VIEWS OF THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKAS
After breakfast we will start the hike at 6:00 AM, we will start the tour through Corao, then we will travel over the Vilcanota mountain range, for a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we will have the opportunity to see the summits of the Pitusiray and Chicon mountains. Tour in the archaeological center of Huchuy Qosqo. Typical lunch in the area known as Pacha Manca. In the afternoon we visit the fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of the inhabitants of the jungle. We will have the opportunity to walk through the streets of the town and get a clear idea of what this military, religious and cultural center was like during the Inca Empire. After this short walk inside the district of Ollantaytambo we will also have the opportunity to take some pictures of the area and then we will pack our bags and head to the train station that is located 15 minutes from the main square of Ollantaytambo to take our train to the district of Machupicchu and spend the night in a selected hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Overnight: at the selected hotel.
DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU ONE DAY TOUR
After getting up very early and having breakfast, we will go up to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and we will be able to appreciate the spectacular sunrise of this wonder. Then you will make the excursion with our guide through the citadel of Machu Picchu, for 2 hours, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the royal quarters, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries, approximately for more than two hours. Then you will have free time to stroll around the citadel. You will have all morning in Machu Picchu to take pictures and be in this mystical place. Then we will go down by bus to Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you, to transport you by private bus to the city of Cusco.
DAY 05: 7 COLORS MOUNTAIN TOUR
The tour to the Mountain of Colors begins very early between 4:30 to 5:00 am our transportation will pick you up at your respective lodging, always close to the main square. Then we will go to the district of Cusipata in a 77 kilometers asphalted road in a time of 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately. Between 7:30am we will arrive to the Tintinco Community where we will have our breakfast. Then we will continue for 30 minutes more by the new recently enabled and safe road. After a long ascent we will arrive at the community of Wasi Pata which will be the beginning of the trek to the 7 color mountain. We will walk for about 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on your physical condition, on the way we can appreciate the Red Valley and mountain ranges of Ausangate, also we can see a variety of South American camelids, lakes and beautiful scenery. Once arrived, we will be located in the viewpoint of the mountain of colors here you can see the (WINIKUNCA) and take beautiful pictures in a long time.
time. Then we will take the road back to the community of Wasi Pata where our mobility will be waiting for us to take the road back to the community of Tintingo here will be the place where we will enjoy our lunch. After lunch and a brief rest we start the return to Cusco city, we will arrive to Cusco city between 5:30 to 6:00pm arrival to Regocijo square (Cusco).
DAY 06: TRANSFER TO CUSCO AIRPORT HOTEL.
After a good breakfast we will pick you up to go to the airport to take your flight, end of the service.
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Prices in Private Service
| Number of persons | Price per person |
Prices in Group Service
Included
- All transfers to the hotel, airport, stations and attractions.
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
- Train Ollantaytambo – Machupicchu Village and vice versa.
- Bus service up and down from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu archaeological park.
- archaeological park of Machu Picchu.
- Professional tour guide in English or Spanish on all tours.
Entrance ticket to all the tourist attractions to visit: - Walking sticks, duffles,
- Rain ponchos.
- First aid kit (oxygen and first aid kit) for the high mountain tours.
- mountain tours.
- Not Included
- Meals first day and last day.
- Air flights.
- Hotel in Cusco.
- Drinks such as water.
- Phone calls
- Snack, water.
- Tips for staff.
- Other expenses not mentioned.
No Included
What To Bring
- Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long pants
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses, plastic bags
- Medicine and/or personal items (liquid for contact lenses)
- One light backpack or briefcase per person
- Camera or camcorder and film.
- Have on hand checks and coins in small denominations of dollars, euros or soles.
Travel Guide
History of Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is located in a place where small human groups settled before the Incas. At the end of the 14th century, the Incas annexed this part of the Sacred Valley to their expanding territory. Then, the Inca Viracocha (also called Wiracocha) decided to build an urban enclosure that would serve as a palace for him and his family. It was then that he ordered the construction of Huchuy Qosqo, using materials such as stone and adobe.
At the beginning of the 15th century, Wiracocha chose Inca Urco as his successor. He was unable to make a good government. Before the threat of the invasion of the chancas (rivals of the Incas) to Cusco; Wiracocha and Inca Urco escape to Huchuy Qosqo. Then, the figure of Pachacutec, brother of Inca Urco, who managed to defeat the chancas and expand the empire, grows. Because of this, Pachacutec was named Inca emperor, achieving a great expansion of the empire that came to cover the current territories of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia and Argentina.
According to some chronicles, the body of Wiracocha was mummified in Huchuy Qosqo. After the invasion of the Spaniards in Cusco, at the beginning of the 16th century, they decided to burn the body and loot the place. It is believed that the ashes of the Inca were kept by his descendants. The walls and enclosures of the ancient city suffered severe damage over time. However, today it is possible to appreciate the foundations of the ancient palace of Wiracocha. Huchuy Qosqo is the name of the trekking route that leads to Machu Picchu, after 3 days and 2 nights.
The archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo
The archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo is made up of the remains of walls, enclosures, plazas, temples and water fountains. The passage of time has damaged many of its structures. However, today you can still appreciate the terraces for agricultural purposes arranged as walls. It also highlights an enclosure of up to three floors (the first two of stone and the last of adobe), whose function would have been the storage of food. It also highlights a kind of rectangular plaza of 40 to 50 meters long, which would have been called ‘Kallanka’ and would have served as a meeting center for important figures such as the Inca. The rest of the walls, aqueducts, platforms and enclosures are in a poor state of preservation. However, they give an idea of the real importance of this place, former hacienda of the Inca Wiracocha.
Huchuy Qosqo trekking route
The trekking route ‘Huchuy Qosqo trek’ lasts 3 days, 2 nights and only covers 18 kilometers, so it is considered one of the easiest hikes to reach Machupicchu. It can be done in the company of children or older adults.
Weather in Huchuy Qosqo
The climate in Huchuy Qosqo is cold temperate. The maximum temperature during the day can reach 22ºC (71.6ºF). At night, the cold can drop to 0ºC (32ºF). The rainiest months are January, February and March. On the other hand, the driest months are May, June, July and August.
Recommended time of year to go to Huchuy Qosqo
According to tour guides who are experts in this type of trekking, the best time of year to visit Huchuy Qosqo is during the dry season months: from May to October. On those days it is unlikely to rain, which makes the route easier and with better views.
Frequently Asked Questions Package Huchuy Qosqo with Machu Picchu 6 Days / 5 Nights
What is Huchuy Qosqo?
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site in Peru, in the northern Cusco region. In Quechua, Huchuy Qosqo means little Cusco, a name given to it by the local population of the area in the 20th century. It is believed that the citadel was originally built as an estate for the Inca emperor Viracocha in 1420.
Where is Calca Huchuy Qosqo located?
It is located 1 hour drive from Cusco, in the district of Lamay.
What will I see on the hike to Huchuy Qosqo?
The ancient royal property houses a series of stone buildings, as well as many agricultural terraces surrounding the site, used by the Incas to cultivate crops while living there. The citadel also houses a Kallanka (great hall) and an impressive irrigation system, which showcases the hydraulic engineering skills of the Incas.
When does the Huchuy Qosqo Full Day Tour begin and end?
As the location is only 1 hour away, we will start at 7.00 am. The excursion will end at 5:00 p.m.
What is the altitude of Huchuy Qosqo?
Located in the Andes Mountains, Huchuy Qosqo altitude is 3,650 m, a higher elevation than Machu Picchu (2,430) and the city of Cusco (3,400 m). The citadel overlooks the Sacred Valley and is located directly above the town of Lamay (3,000 m). During the Huchuy Qosqo Full Day Tour, the maximum altitude at Huchuy Qosqo is 4050 meters / 13,315 feet.
You can see the altitude of Huchuy Qosqo in the following image:
When is the best season to visit Huchuy Qosqo?
In the Cusco region there are 2 main climatic seasons. The dry season tends to be from May to September, followed by a rainy season from October to April. It is possible to do the Huchuy Qosqo Trek Peru all year round, but we recommend avoiding January and February, as these are the wettest months.
How will I deal with the altitude in Huchuy Qosqo?
Altitude sickness can be a problem for many who undertake the Huchuy Qosqo trek which reaches altitudes of 4,000m. We recommend spending a few nights in Cusco with minimal activity to allow your body to adapt before starting the trek. Altitude pills and coca leaves are an excellent way to mitigate the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Can I do a 2-day Huchuy Qosqo trek?
Although less common, a 2-day Huchuy Qosqo Tour is available from a selection of tour operators and includes an overnight camp in Pucamamarca. The tour includes approximately 12 hours of hiking over 2 days. Adventurers should bring their own sleeping bag for most tour providers.
What is Huchuy Qosqo?
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site in Peru, in the northern Cusco region. In Quechua, Huchuy Qosqo means little Cusco, a name given to it by the local population of the area in the 20th century. It is believed that the citadel was originally built as an estate for the Inca emperor Viracocha in 1420.
Where is Calca Huchuy Qosqo located?
It is located 1 hour drive from Cusco, in the district of Lamay.
What will I see on the hike to Huchuy Qosqo?
The ancient royal property houses a series of stone buildings, as well as many agricultural terraces surrounding the site, used by the Incas to cultivate crops while living there. The citadel also houses a Kallanka (great hall) and an impressive irrigation system, which showcases the hydraulic engineering skills of the Incas.
When does the Huchuy Qosqo Full Day Tour begin and end?
As the location is only 1 hour away, we will start at 7.00 am. The excursion will end at 5:00 p.m.
What is the altitude of Huchuy Qosqo?
Located in the Andes Mountains, Huchuy Qosqo altitude is 3,650 m, a higher elevation than Machu Picchu (2,430) and the city of Cusco (3,400 m). The citadel overlooks the Sacred Valley and is located directly above the town of Lamay (3,000 m). During the Huchuy Qosqo Full Day Tour, the maximum altitude at Huchuy Qosqo is 4050 meters / 13,315 feet.
You can see the altitude of Huchuy Qosqo in the following image:
When is the best season to visit Huchuy Qosqo?
In the Cusco region there are 2 main climatic seasons. The dry season tends to be from May to September, followed by a rainy season from October to April. It is possible to do the Huchuy Qosqo Trek Peru all year round, but we recommend avoiding January and February, as these are the wettest months.
How will I deal with the altitude in Huchuy Qosqo?
Altitude sickness can be a problem for many who undertake the Huchuy Qosqo trek which reaches altitudes of 4,000m. We recommend spending a few nights in Cusco with minimal activity to allow your body to adapt before starting the trek. Altitude pills and coca leaves are an excellent way to mitigate the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Can I do a 2-day Huchuy Qosqo trek?
Although less common, a 2-day Huchuy Qosqo Tour is available from a selection of tour operators and includes an overnight camp in Pucamamarca. The tour includes approximately 12 hours of hiking over 2 days. Adventurers should bring their own sleeping bag for most tour providers.
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