You couldn’t ask for a better way to explore the majestic splendor that the Andes Mountains and rain forest have to offer than by taking this trek to Machu Picchu. As its name implies, this hike offers incredible panoramic views of Urubamba’s mountain range, the isolated Huchuy Qosqo complex the awe-inspiring Sacred Valley floor below it and hiking 1 day through the Inca trail.
Season: All year
Embark on a one-day hike to Huchuy Qosqo, an isolated Incan complex perched above the Sacred Valley, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into ancient history.
Trek the shortest Inca Trail route, a one-day journey through breathtaking landscapes, culminating in the awe-inspiring approach to the iconic Machu Picchu.
Explore the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu with a knowledgeable guide, uncovering the secrets and stories of this legendary archaeological site.
Enjoy a picturesque train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, passing through lush valleys and rugged mountains, providing a serene conclusion to your adventure.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a hike to Huchuy Qosqo, journey the captivating 2-day Inca Trail, and explore the ancient splendor of Machu Picchu on a guided tour. Experience history, breathtaking views, and thrilling challenges with River Explorers!
Prepare for an adventure! The Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu starts at 8 AM. After meeting your guide and driver, we’ll load your gear into a van or bus. Enjoy a 45-minute drive to Tauca near Piuray Lake, featuring spectacular views.
At Tauca, you’ll meet our horseman and his team of animals. The excitement builds as we prepare for an unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu. Let’s create amazing memories together!
Embark on an amazing journey through the Urubamba Mountain Range, beginning from Tauca Village. You will behold breathtaking vistas of mountains, Andean villages, and archaeological sites, with opportunities to spot local wildlife. Pause at Pumamarka (4,419 meters) to savor sweeping views of grassy mountains, hills, and lagoons. Prepare for an exciting descent through the Upper High Sierra, passing through a Queuña tree forest, Leon Punku ravine, and ancient Inca structures.
Following a one-hour hike, take in magnificent views of the Vilcanota mountains at 3,600 meters. Descend to a grassy expanse where the Huchuy Qosqo complex stands. After a satisfying lunch, explore Huchuy Qosqo, situated 400 meters above the Sacred Valley. Considered to be the creation of King Pachacutec, it showcases agricultural terraces and regal palaces. Admire stunning vistas of the mountains, Sacred Valley, and Vilcanota River. The next morning, our journey continues to Machu Picchu. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Wow, get ready for an incredible adventure! We’re about to embark on an exhilarating journey from Huchuy Qosqo, and it’s going to be absolutely amazing! First, we’ll descend towards the charming village of La May – it’s like a hidden gem tucked away in the breathtaking Sacred Valley. Can you believe it? And that’s not all! Our fantastic private transportation will be waiting for us there, ready to whisk us away on an exciting 40-minute ride to Ollantaytambo. I can hardly contain my excitement – this is going to be such an unforgettable experience!
We’ll begin our day early, boarding a train for a stunning ride through the Sacred Valley and into the awe-inspiring Urubamba gorge. We’ll start our hike at km 104 – the entrance to the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! Our first visit is the intriguing Chachabamba site. Then, we’ll challenge ourselves with a 4-hour climb to reach the beautiful Wiñaywayna complex. At 2,700 meters above sea level, the views will be truly spectacular!
Wiñaywayna, also known as “Forever Young” This place is built in granitic stone with agricultural terraces, and a blend of religious and urban settlements all situated on a mountainside. And the views of the Urubamba River Valley and the Chokes archaeological complex – they will be absolutely breathtaking!
We will continue our trek to Intipunku, “The Sun Gate,” to catch the initial view of Machu Picchu. Once we have savored the breathtaking panoramas, we will make our way down to Machu Picchu. Following this experience, we will head to Aguas Calientes for a thoroughly deserved rest.
Our final Machu Picchu hiking tour offer a spectacular end to our days together. Beginning at Aguas Calientes bus station, we start our day with an early 25 minutes shuttle ascending across the jungle before arriving to the end of the road. At 2430 meters – 7942 feet, Machu Picchu is one of the 7 new wonders of the world, the forgotten city of the Incas.
Your guide will lead you around and give you a thorough introduction to the history of this impressive complex.
The Inca complex of Machu Picchu is commonly described as a royal estate of the Inca ruler Topa Inca Yupanqui – Pachacutec. The ancient builders of Machu Picchu didn’t have the advantage of the wheel, iron, or any written language. The construction of this incredibly well-planned complex with its extraordinary structures in this remote and isolated mountainous setting, without the regular tools of modern day life, is a true wonder, almost a mystery.
The Machu Picchu hiking trip gives the opportunity to hike Huayna Picchu (the highest peak behind Machu Picchu – please note that booking in advance is necessary), the other option is hiking Montaña or Inti Punku.
After the guided tour around Machu Picchu, there will be time to walk around, take pictures and to simply enjoy the amazing surroundings.
Depending on the time of departure, we meet with the rest of the group at Aguas Calientes train station and begin the journey back to Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
Meals Included: 1 breakfast.
Hiking distance: 3 km – 1.86 miles / 3 to 4 hours.
Highest altitude: Machu Picchu 2430 meters 7972 feet.
Transportation details for the tour include:
– Note: Aguas Calientes is the small town situated at the base of Machu Picchu
Guides: Our team consists of highly qualified bilingual guides who possess degrees in tourism. These professionals have extensive knowledge about our region, ensuring that visitors receive accurate and comprehensive information.
Gear: We include the following:
First aid kit:
Accommodation details:
The package includes the following meals: 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch.
Entrance fees: Regarding entrance fees, the cost covers tickets to two significant archaeological sites: Machu Picchu and Huchuy Qosqo.
Hotels and Meals: Accommodation and meals for any extra days you choose to stay in Cusco, Puno, or other cities outside the planned itinerary.
Meals: Meals that are not included in the tour itinerary.
Travel Insurance: It is recommended to purchase travel and cancellation insurance for peace of mind during your trip.
Gratuities: Show appreciation by tipping your guides 10% of the total package price per person.
Additional Activities: Any activities not specified in the tour description.
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You couldn’t ask for a better way to explore the majestic splendor that the Andes Mountains and rain forest have to offer than by taking this trek to Machu Picchu. As its name implies, this hike offers incredible panoramic views of Urubamba’s mountain range, the isolated Huchuy Qosqo complex the awe-inspiring Sacred Valley floor below it and hiking 1 day through the Inca trail.
Huchuy Qosqo is located 400 meters – 1,312 feet above the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley. This fortress has to be classified as one of the “royal estates” of the Inca Pachacutec. These places were built for enjoyment and maybe for discussing state affairs.
This hiking adventure culminates with a full guided tour around the extraordinary complex of Machu Picchu.
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The day before your tour departure, your guide will give you a briefing about to trek to Machu Picchu, he will also distribute the duffel bags where you will load your personal items.
Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu starts at 8 AM. After a short meeting with your guide and driver, we will load your gear onto the van or bus and go for a 45-minute drive up to Tauca near Piuray Lake. There, we will meet with the horseman and meet the mules and horses.
The trail will begin at the end of the Tauca Village, and we will start up the first challenging section: the Urubamba Mountain Range. Throughout the hike, be sure to take in the amazing vistas of the mountains and Andean villages as we pass archaeological remains and colorfully dressed children and women looking after llamas and alpaca herds. Far atop the highest mountain pass of Pumamarka (4,419 m – 14,500 ft), views of grassy mountains, hills and lagoons culminate the hardest section of the hiking trip.
After we leave the pass, we will follow a trail down from the Upper High Sierra. This is one of the steepest descents of the Machu Picchu hiking trip, so be prepared. This descent also has some of the most beautiful views include a forest of Queuña trees and into the gorge of the vertical walls of the Leon Punku ravine. The trail will become steeper as we descend below the ravine, but the views of a perfectly preserved Inca bridge and stairs will distract you.
After hiking for one more hour, the trail rapidly opens up, offering views of the Vilcanota mountain range at (3,600 m – 11,811 ft). After a short hike down, we will arrive to a grassy clearing surrounded by mountains with vistas of Huchuy Qosqo complex.
The best time to visit Huchuy Qosqo is as after luncha at your own pace or with a guide. Huchuy Qosqo is located about 400 meters above the Sacred Valley. Historians say that the great Inca King Pachacutec built this fortress, possibly as a holiday or royal retreat. A royal estate was most commonly marked by agricultural terraces and palaces meant as home for the Inca ruler and the nobles. Be sure to take a moment to enjoy the astonishing surroundings of Huchuy Qosqo: the mountains and the Sacred Valley with the Vilcanota River running through. As soon as we have fully enjoyed this place, we will have breakfast before we pack everything and continue on with our Machu Picchu hiking.
The trek from Huchuy Qosqo begins with a descent towards La May, a small village located in the middle of the Sacred Valley where our private transportation will be waiting for a 40-minute drive to Ollantaytambo.
Early morning we will catch a train for an spectacular ride from the Sacred valley into the walls of the Urubamba gorge to the km 104 the beginning of the hike.
Just some time away from the gate of the Inca trail, the Chachabamba is the first site to visit on our route to the highest point of the trek. it takes about 4 hours ascending until arriving to Wiñaywayna c0mplex(“Forever Young”), located at 2,700 m. or 8,858 ft. above sea level. This complex is located on a mountain hill site and its built with granitic stones. The complex includes agricultural centers; it has numerous terraces, a religious precinct and an urban settlement. At the top, we will have magnificent views of the Urubamba River Valley and the Chokes archaeological complex located on the opposite side of the river. The name Wiñay Wayna means “Eternal Youth.”. This place overlooks the Urubamba River and contains compact structures of unique architecture that includes staircase with water fountains systems and agricultural terraces that were built to take advantage of the mountain’s topography. The ruins consist of upper and lower house clusters, interconnected by a long, precipitous staircase including fountain structures, often referred to as “baths.” A large area of presumably agricultural terraces lies north of the house-staircase complex. The site is typical of those in this region. After a guide explains the history and nature of this place, we will then start climbing for one more than one hour along a trail of flat stones and cliffs to Intipunku “The Sun Gate”. From this fabulous spot, great views of Machu Picchu are visible and it is ideal for taking pictures and relaxing before continuing descending to Machu Picchu to enjoy and relax in this magical place. After, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and rest for the night.
Overnight: Hotel at Aguas Calientes.
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
*This Inca trail t0 Machu Picchu is rapidly booked, we advise to book this treks with at list a year before.
Our final Machu Picchu hiking tour offer a spectacular end to our days together. Beginning at Aguas Calientes bus station, we start our day with an early 25 minutes shuttle ascending across the jungle before arriving to the end of the road. At 2430 meters – 7942 feet, Machu Picchu is one of the 7 new wonders of the world, the forgotten city of the Incas.
Your guide will lead you around and give you a thorough introduction to the history of this impressive complex.
The Inca complex of Machu Picchu is commonly described as a royal estate of the Inca ruler Topa Inca Yupanqui – Pachacutec. The ancient builders of Machu Picchu didn’t have the advantage of the wheel, iron, or any written language. The construction of this incredibly well-planned complex with its extraordinary structures in this remote and isolated mountainous setting, without the regular tools of modern day life, is a true wonder, almost a mystery.
The Machu Picchu hiking trip gives the opportunity to hike Huayna Picchu (the highest peak behind Machu Picchu – please note that booking in advance is necessary), the other option is hiking Montaña or Inti Punku.
After the guided tour around Machu Picchu, there will be time to walk around, take pictures and to simply enjoy the amazing surroundings.
Depending on the time of departure, we meet with the rest of the group at Aguas Calientes train station and begin the journey back to Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
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Private transport from hotel to the starting point and back to the hotel after the tour ends, train tickets from and to Aguas Calientes (small town below Machu Picchu), bilingual guides, horses as porters, horsemen to look after the horses, extra horse in case of emergency, kitchen tent, dinner and toilet tents, first aid kit, mattress to sleep on, all camping gear, hotel in Aguas Calientes the last night, meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches , 1 dinner, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, bus ticket to Aguas Calientes, transfers.
Sleeping bag (may rent in our office for $ 4 a day), lunch on the last day, entrance fees to hot springs, bus tickets en stead of hiking Machu Picchu on the last day and tips.
Personal porter: You can hire an extra porter for U$30 to help you carrying up your personal belongies such a sleeping bag, rain coat, etc.
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A 3 stars hotel is included in our price rated with 4 to 5 points of five in TripAdvisor and Bookingcom. The trip prices are based on double hotel rooms and lodges.
If you like to have your own private room, you need to pay extra to cover the price of the room.
Rupa Wasi hotel is our first choice, if there is not available spaces, Terrazzas del Inca or Casita de Luz will be our next options.
Hotel 4 and 5 stars are available, please contact us to upgrade your hotel category.
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Flexible. Our group departures are guarantee with a minimum of 2 people.
Season: All year round.
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