Huchuy Qosqo, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Trek – 5D/4N

Departure briefing:

Your guide or trekking assistant will meet you at your hotel to present the final details and check the equipment.

Huchuy Qosqo Trek:

From Tambomachay, we walk for 4.5 hours to the Queullacocha pass, with a splendid view over Cusco and the Andes.

After lunch at the summit, we continue for 4 hours through Andean lagoons and pampas toward Patabamba.

Rosalio and his family welcome us with a pachamanca, a traditional dish cooked underground.

We spend a friendly evening with them, at the heart of the local culture.

Distance: 15 km
Ascent: +675 m
Descent: -675 m
Maximum altitude: 4,275 m

Rosalio – Patabamba:

Night with a local family in Patabamba.

After breakfast with Rosalio’s family, we begin our walk toward the balcony overlooking the Sacred Valley, with a panoramic view of Pisac, Calca, Lamay, and the snow-capped peaks of Pitusiray, Sawasiray, and Verónica.

We climb up to the Pukamarka pass, our second challenge of the day, then descend toward the León Punku canyon, where we have lunch surrounded by impressive rock formations.

In the afternoon, we take a section of the Inca Trail that leads us to the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo, known as the “Little Cusco.”

We end the day at Natividad’s home, for another night of sharing and Andean hospitality.

Distance: 14.50 km
Ascent: +500 m
Descent: -650 m
Maximum altitude: 4,080 m

Casa Vivencial Natividad Huchuy Qosqo:

Night with a local family in Huchuy Qosqo.

Last day of effort: We walk 4 hours from Huchuy Qosqo to the Tauca pass (4,435 m), the highest point of the trek.

At the summit, there is a spectacular view of the Urubamba mountain range.

After a good break, we descend for 3 hours toward the Piuray lagoon and the village of Chinchero, where we have lunch.

In the afternoon, free time or transfer to Cusco or to the Sacred Valley, depending on your program.

Distance: 12 km
Ascent: +800 m
Descent: -575 m
Maximum altitude: 4,400 m

Casa Vivencial Sonia Chinchero:

Night in the home of Sonia’s family.

Departure for the Sacred Valley!

First stop of the day: Chinchero, a charming Andean village where we will attend a fascinating demonstration in a textile workshop. There, you will discover ancestral weaving and natural dyeing techniques passed down since Inca times.

We will continue our visit to Moray, a mysterious archaeological site in the shape of a circular amphitheater, once used as an Inca agricultural laboratory. Thanks to your guide’s explanations, you will understand how these terraces allowed different crops to be tested at various altitudes.

Our adventure continues to the Maras salt mines, a unique landscape of thousands of white pools suspended on the mountainside. From there, we will begin a beautiful downhill hike that will lead us to the banks of the Urubamba River, an ideal moment to enjoy the calm and natural beauty of the valley.

After meeting up again with our driver, we will end the day in Ollantaytambo, one of the last still-inhabited Inca villages. We will explore its impressive Inca ruins, a strategic site that served as both a fortress and a religious center.

Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes:

You will take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the last village before the famous Machu Picchu.

The journey takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Hatun Inti Classic Machu Picchu:

Night at your hotel.

You will need to go to the main avenue of Aguas Calientes to take a shuttle that will take you to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. The ride takes about 30 minutes.

Discovering Machu Picchu will be one of the most unforgettable moments of your trip to Peru. This iconic Inca city, nestled between the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World and embodies Inca architecture in perfect harmony with nature.

Revealed in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, it continues to fascinate with its landscapes, its temples, and its mysteries. Walking through its cobbled streets, its agricultural terraces, and its sacred plazas is an experience filled with history and energy.

Visiting Machu Picchu means connecting with the greatness of the past in a breathtaking setting.

After your visit to Machu Picchu, you will walk back down to Aguas Calientes. The hike takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

If you decide to go down by bus to the village, it is always possible to purchase your ticket at the exit of the site.

You will take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Then you will be taken care of by the train company and board a shuttle bus that will take you to the Wanchaq station in Cusco.

You should allow 1 hour and 45 minutes by train and then 2 hours by shuttle.

Transfer to your hotel upon your arrival in Cusco.