HUCHUYQOSQO TREK–INKA PATH TO MACHUPICCHU

YOUR TRAVEL CONSEULOR

AGENCY INKA ADRENALINE TOURS CC.HH Pachacuteq Bloque D N° 206 Wanchaq Adventure tour guide & travel conseulor - N° Licence DRT : 3019 Cell phone : +51 951506969

E-mail : [email protected]

Williams Ramos

Programs designed for lovers of Middle Mountain, challenged the highest points of the Andes enjoy the snowcapped mountains of the Vilcabamba range hiking to the residence of the eighth emperor Inca “Wiracocha” and The lost City of the Incas Machupicchu, a Trek wrapped in landscape nature and history.

DAY 01: CUSCO - PATABAMBA – HUCHUYQOSQO

We leave Cusco early, and take private transport to the village of Patabamba in approximately 1 ½ from this point we star hiking, using the Inca trail going to Huchuy Qosqo, this trail had been used since the Inca´s time, during the day we cross the highest of which is Patabamba Pass (4100m/14300ft), this an interesting view of point where we can see the snowcapped mountains of Vilcanota Range, after a break we continuing but this time descending steps of this Inca trail to arrive to Huchuy Qosqo (3550m/11646ft) in this place we have the opportunity to pass the night in a local house Family where we can share tradition and culture.

 Bus Travel Time: 1 ½ hours  Approximate Walking Time: 7 hours  Approximate walking distance: 11 kms  Difference of height: 3762-4393 Patabamba Pass -3550m

DAY 02: HUCHUY QOSQO – PISAC - – AGUAS CALIENTES

After the breakfast, we continuing with the hike 2 hours of a descending trail that arrives to Lamay (2941m/6948ft), where our bus will be ready to take us to the , This Day we star the tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting Pisac which is an agriculture Inca building with huge Terraces and its famous temple of the sun, after or having a good time in this place we go the traditional market of Pisac where you can buy some souvenirs, at noon we continuing with our tour and now going to Urubamba where we will have lunch and time for break before to arrive to Ollantaytambo; knew as a fortress, we visit this place and finally we go to the train station where we take train to go to Aguas Calientes (2000m/6561ft) knew as Machupicchu Town, where we pass the night.

 Approximate Walking Time: 2 hours  Approximate walking distance: 3 kms  Difference of height: 3550-2941-2000m  Train travel time: 1 ½ hours

DAY 03: MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

We will leave our hotel early in the morning to go to (2400m/7874f) by tourist bus. Them, we will arrive at the citadel and we will visit with the tour guide during two hours. After a guided tour around the archeological site, including information about life and culture of the Incas, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu (2750m/9022f) on your own. We will leave Machupicchu to get to Aguas Calientes where we have to take the train to get back to Cusco.

Moreover, you can visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes to relax a bit before to take train you must talk with tour guide about it.

IMPORTANT:

(1) From Patabamba to Lamay we are accompanied by porters or horsemen and mules that will carry all camping equipment.

(2) Our Agency offers an emergency horse in case that someone is tired or sick.

(3) Hotels: Our hotels are normally 3***, if you required a hotel 5***** is available on your request.

(4) The entrances for the city tour and sacred valley are not included, we normally get these tickets in place

(5) Tips for porters, cooks and guides are always welcome. The porters are also very grateful for a small donation, for example clothes or school equipment for their children

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

 Transfer in from the airport to your hotel in Cusco.  Pre- briefing with the tour guide, a day before.  Transfer in private transport from your hotel to Patabamba (starting point of the trek)  Private Bus transport to visit the Sacred Valley and get back to Cusco  1 night in local Family´s house }  1 night in a Hotel 3*** or Hotel 5***** if you require.  2 Breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 diner (Vegetarian Optional available)  Snacks  Professional Mountaineering Guide  Cook and cooking equipment and kitchen tent  Horsemen and Mules (Carrying the tents, food and cooking equipment)  Emergency Horse in case that someone is tired or sick.  Entrance fee to Huchuy Qosqo  Entrance fee to Machupicchu  Train Tickets round Trip Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo  Bus Tickets Round Trip Aguas Calientes- Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes  First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDES:

 Breakfast at the 1st day and last lunch the 3rd day  Services that are not mentioned in the program

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

 Small backpack with rain shelter (30 or 40 litters is well enough).  Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket.  Trekking shoes.  Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).  Woolen or synthetic sock sand a sweater.  Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts.  Rain poncho and a hat.  Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).  Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel and toilet paper.  Camera (wrapped in plastic bag), a flash light and batteries.  Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.  Original passport, original ISIC student card (In case you are student) and extra money in soles.

Note: Since the weather can be very cold and moistly, your clothes - once gotten wet - won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change.

“The Best Experience of your Life” Find us: