Day 1.- Cusco – Tauca – Huchuy Qosqo

At  6 am  travelers are picked up from their hotels in our private transportation and drive to the interesting village of Tauca. We will start the Huchuy Qosqo Trekking to Machu Picchu uphill for 3 hours, as we reach the mountain top there will be breathtaking views of the tall peaks around, then we continue our trek downhill, passing some farming fields and pastures where animals graze. Around Huchuy Qosqo we will find the tipycal flora of the area, we then follow a beautiful Inca trail downward to the popular Inca site, at our arrival to Huchuy Qosqo; our guide will teach us all the history of this place.

After having our box lunch we will continue with our 2 day Machu Picchu hike, walking down to Lamay (3 hours) from here we need to travel by car to Ollantaytambo. In the evening we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes town

• Meals included: box lunch & dinner
• Accommodation: Hostal in Aguas Calientes

Day 2.- Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Cusco.

In the morning after breakfast we will take a bus up to the ruins of Machupicchu, as the most of the visitors we want also to arrive earliest possible to observe the beautiful sunrise in the biggest energetic center of the Incas and enjoy this magnificent place before the crowds arrive. You will be part of 2 hours guided tour of Machu Picchu with the same guide from Huchuy Qosqo trekking. After the tour you can explore the ruins by yourself or climb Huayna Picchu for a better views of Machu Picchu.

Many people usually take the following hiking options:

1. Huayna Picchu Mountain.- is the first option of additional hike around Machu Picchu; it rises approximately 320 meters higher than the ruins and normally takes 2 hours to hike it up and down. The last part of the mountain is quite steep, not recommended for people afraid of heights. To climb it you need to book in advance, the tickets are limited to 400 people per day. The 400 tickets are divided into two groups: 200 people are allowed to start at 7:00am and 200 at 10am.
2. Machu Picchu Mountain called Montaña.-  is the second option to hike, it takes longer time than the other mountain (3hours at least) but the views are better, because is taller than Huayna Picchu. To hike this mountain you need to book in advance, the tickets are limited by the Peruvian Government office.

After we leave Machu Picchu, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and then  return to Ollantaytambo by the expedition train (leaves between  3 pm to 5 pm) from the train station you will be transferred directly back to your hotel. End of hike.

• Meals: breakfast

What’s included in the Huchuy Qosqo Hike & Machu Picchu:

• Pre trek briefing with your guide before the 2 day Machu Picchu trip
• Pick up from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
• Transport from Cusco to the trail-head in a private car
• Entrance fee for Huchuy Qosqo trek.
• English/Spanish speaking professional guide.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food).
• Private transport from Lamay to Ollantaytambo.
• 2 way expedition class train tickets to Ollantaytambo.
• Entrance fee to Machupicchu
• One night hotel at Aguas Calientes
• Two way bus ticket to Machu Picchu (consettur).
• Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco hotel

Not included for Huchuy Qosqo hike & Machu Picchu:

• Breakfast on the first morning and last day lunch.
• Tips for the guide, transfer and porters
• Huayna Picchu ticket( available only for bookings in advance)

Optional Services for Huchuy Qosqo trek:

• Entrance fee to Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain; add U.S. $20.00 per person
• Better category of hotel 50.00 US dollars per person.
• Upgrade train services to Vista dome (first class) add U.S. $50.00 per Person( only on the way out)
• Walking poles 15.00 US dollars a pair for the whole trip.
• Porter to carry your backpack on the first day 40.00 US dollars for 13kg/28punds