Huchuy Qosqo - 2D/1N - Bioandean Expeditions

Itinerary

Day 01

Cusco - Tambomachay - Pumamarca

Pick up from the hotel at 06:00 am, transfer to the archaeological site of Tambomachay, the hike will begin at this point and continue through puna landscapes and over the Soccllaccasa pass (4,020 m. / 13,186 ft.). We walk along a trail that leads to the Ccauca ravine, where we find archaeological remains and wild crops, such as tarwi, and a lot of cactus. We continue to the Queullococha pass (4,185 m. / 13,727 ft.), which surrounds the area with spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of Veronica, Pitusiray and Chicon.

We walk along the Queullococha lake, where we can see huallatas, ducks and small fish and then climb to the Challu Challu pass (4,220 m. / 13,842 ft.). From this point, we observe the plains of Chinchero and the lagoons of Piuray and Qoricocha. Then we ascend to the fourth pass at Rumicruz (4,230 m. / 13,874 ft.). Then we head to the Inca rock quarry (4,220 m. / 13,842 ft.), which was the place where the rocks were extracted to build Huchuy Qosqo.

Day 02

Huchuy Qosqo - Cusco

After breakfast, we leave at 07:00 am from our campsite to continue to Huchuy Qosqo. We will walk downhill to the Leon Punku canyon, where we find the remains of an Inca bridge and trail. This canyon has geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo (3,600 m. / 11,808 ft.).

Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological complex with an imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center, from which we enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River. After the explanation, we start walking for about two hours to the next point (4,200 m. / 13,776 ft.), descending for about 2 hours until we reach Taucca, where we have lunch place, from here we take our private transports back to Cusco to your hotel.

Includes / Not includes

Included

Professional bilingual guide (spanish - english).

Pick up from the hotel.

Transportation (Cusco - Patabamba and Lamay- Cusco).

Horsemen and mules to transport equipment, food and personal luggage (7 kilos per person).

A cook to prepare all meals.

Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinners.

Kitchen equipment: dining tent, kitchen with table and chairs.

Camping tent.

Therma-rest air mattress.

First aid kit.

Not included

Last dinner.

Sleeping bag.

Trekking sticks.

Additional horse to ride.

What to bring

Walking boots (with ankle protectors).

Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.

Warm jacket, hat and gloves.

Comfortable shirts and pants.

Sun protection cream (factor 35 is recommended).

Insect repellent minimum 30% DEET.

Toiletries.

Personal medications.

Camera.

Flashlight with spare batteries.

Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended).

Toilet paper.

Suggested extra contribution.

Price

Group Price

Price per person

USD $240.00 Per person

Required Pre-payment

USD $200.00

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