Huchuy Qosqo Trek 3 Days

The land trip from Cusco to TRES Cruzes: Hike to Huchuy Qosqo; Overnight in Ollantaytambo

Walk the spectacular Inca Trail of Huchuy Qosqo, exploring the ruins of Puca Marca, Leon Punku, and the same ruins of Huchuy Qosqo, with an impressive panoramic view of the Lamay Valley and the Andes of the Sacred Valley.

Conquer the Huchuy Qosqo Pass on a 30-minute hike for a breathtaking view of the Qoricocha Lagoon and the remote Andean highlands. From the Huchuy Qosqo “Three Crosses” Pass, we descend along the Inca trail to surround the mountain and enter the León Punku canyon. From León Punku, the Inca trail is almost 100 percent preserved; there are several viewpoints to have incredible views of scenic landscapes. In the afternoon, we go to Ollantaytambo via the Sacred Valley of Urubamba to arrive at our hotel in Ollantaytambo.

Summary information

• Land travel time from Cusco to the start of the trek: At 08:00
• Walking distance: 13 KM (8:08 miles).
• Hiking time: 3 hours and 40 minutes
• Highest elevation: 4426 m/ 14,520 ft.
• Lower elevation: 2,851 m (9,353 ft).
• Hiking Difficulty: Challenging to Moderate
• Meals: box lunch.

Train ride to the start of the Short Inca Trail; hike to Machu Picchu along the Sacred Inca Trail

Early in the morning, we board the train that takes us to the start of the Short Inca Trail. The train ride takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. We must inform the train crew that we get off at kilometer 104 of the railway to walk the Inca Trail.

Clients present our original passports with entrance tickets to the Inca Trail network at the surveillance control so that they give us the authorization to enter and start the trek.

We have 05 hours of walking through the mountains of Machu Picchu to reach Intipunku and have one of the best views of the Inca citadel of Machupicchu in all its splendor. We visit some Inca sites like Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Inti Punku. Carrying at least 2 liters of water is essential because the Inca Trail trek area is humid and sunny and makes you thirsty (no shops are in the entire trek circuit). In the afternoon, we will board the bus to Aguas Calientes.

TRAIN DATA: SERVICE

• Train Route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to KM 104: Outbound Journey
• Train company: INCA RAIL
• Travel route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to KM 104 (1 hour and 20 minutes of train ride)
• Class: The Voyager 41
• Departure: 06:40
• At Station: 06:10; otherwise, you may not be allowed to board.
• KM 104 Arrival: 07:50

SHORT INCA TRAIL DATA TO MACHU PICCHU:

• Explore three Inca sites: Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Inti Punku
• Hiking distance: 11 km (6.14 miles).
• Trail elevation: KM 104, 2,000 meters (6,550 feet).
• Minimum altitude: 2.250 meters (7,240 feet)
• Maximum size: 2,720 meters (8,920 feet) (the Sun Gate)
• Physical grading: Moderate to Challenging
• Trekking hours: 05-hour
• Difficulty: Moderate-easy.
• Meals: Box lunch.
• 01 bus ticket: Mapi to Aguas Calientes

Tour to Machu Picchu for 2 hours; return to Cusco via OLLANTAYTAMBO by train

Visits to Machu Picchu are now designated hourly to enter the Inca citadel. We buy the entrance tickets at 09:00, but if the Huchuy Qosqo Trek 3 Days walkers need to enter Machu Picchu at another time, write to us indicating the time of your visit to MAPI when booking the tour.

We will board the bus service to get to MACHU PICCHU. We have two hours of guided tour inside the Inca citadel, visiting spectacular sites built by the Incas. We board the train service to ascend to the Anta Plains and arrive at the POROY train station at night. In Poroy, our private service awaits us to transport us to Cusco and leave the group of visitors in their respective hotels. The adventure concludes through the Andes of Huchuy Qosqo and the jungle of Machupicchu with its Inca Trails.

Lost City of the Incas Summary

• Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
• A two-hour guided tour inside the archaeological park of Machu Picchu
• In the afternoon, board your train service to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Train service information: Inbound journey

• Train company: INCA RAIL
• Service: MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO-OLLANTAYTAMBO (3 hours and 40 minutes of train ride).
• Class: The Voyager 44
• Departure: 14:30
• At Station: 14:00; otherwise, you may not be allowed to board.
• Ollantaytambo arrival: 16:04
• Cusco arrival by transport: 17:550

When you get to the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, be met at the train arrivals area. Just look for a KONDOR PATH TOURS sign with your name.” Group name: Huchuy Qosqo Trek 3 Days