HIKING THE INCA TRAIL TO “HUCHUY QOSQO” (Full Day Tour)

Cusco

Huchuy Qosqo, is a small, but one of the most beautiful archaeological sites that offers us the wonderful Sacred Valley of the Incas. Located 50 km (31 miles) north of the city of Cusco, at an average altitude of 3,600 m.a.s.l. (11,800 ft) within the district and province of Calca.

The name comes from Quechua words, which means “small Cusco”, because of the architecture and urban organization that is similar to many Inca cities; being this place in pre-Hispanic times, a center of economic, administrative, political, religious and military power. The fact of being located at the top of the sacred valley, having a privileged view of the entire valley and the eastern chain of the Andes, makes this space is very special and at the same time one gets to imagine the military protection that could have had the capital of the Inca empire “Cusco”, since Huchuy Qosqo and Pisac, served as living frontiers located on the mountains and oriented towards the east or sunrise, where bordering and crossing the entire eastern chain, we go into the low jungle, where other civilizations developed as the Antis (rivals of the Quechuas). So these Inca citadels served as control points for the Quechuas, as well as strategic centers for the defense of the imperial capital, the Qosqo or Cusco.

Huchuy Qosqo, is composed of ceremonial enclosures, palaces, houses, barns, original pre-Hispanic roads, irrigation canals, agricultural terraces, retaining walls to prevent soil erosion, forts, viewpoints, astronomical areas and much more. According to the chronicles of Pedro Cieza de Leon, the citadel was ordered to be built by Wiracocha (eighth Inca and father of the Great Pachacutec).

Andina Amazónica Spiritual Excursions, takes you to know this magical dream place, hidden among the mountains, impossible to be seen from deep in the Sacred Valley, but at the same time from where you can appreciate the whole environment of the Sacred Valley. Walking is the only alternative to get to visit this beautiful archaeological center, since the only access to the place is via a pedestrian path paved at certain points, trails that were built in ancient times and today are used by the inhabitants of the area, as well as by explorers who come to this place on foot.

For those who like to take day hikes, with a medium degree of difficulty, but be surrounded by nature, mountains, lagoons, streams and other panoramic views typical of the Peruvian Andes, this is the option; it is also a destination that mixes cultural activities, archeology, adventure, nature and history. Andina Amazónica Spiritual Excursions, invites you to be part of this tour where you can find yourself again as it is a destination not yet visited by many tourists.

Details

Itinerary

We’ll Pick you up from the hotel at the agreed time.

Once we arrive to the community of Cuper Alto in the district of Chinchero, we’ll start the hike to the pass.

The first part of the activity is uphill, an average of 2 to 3 hours, where little by little you will appreciate all the inter-Andean landscape of Chinchero and its Piuray lagoon.

The second part of the hike is to reach the pass located at 4,350 m.a.s.l. (14,271ft.) from where we begin the descent to Huchuy Qosqo, walking downhill for an average of 2 hours more.

Once at the archaeological site, you will be able to visit the whole complex, having an explanation about the history and function of the place. You will take the necessary time to take pictures, have a box lunch, relax and enjoy the panoramic views.

The third part of the hike is downhill, from Huchuy Qosqo to the village of Lamay in the Sacred valley, where our transportation awaits for us. The descent through a zigzagging footpath takes an average of 2 to 3 hours. Once we reach the village, we’ll board the van and return to the city of Cusco.

Include

Personalized design of your program.
Personalized assistance, from the moment you take our services until the end of them.
Private Tourist Transportation.
All the activities designed in your program.
Professional bilingual, accredited and certified guide with first aid Certification.
Pick up from the hotel and return to the hotel or near the main square of the city.
First Aid Kits. and oxigen ballon.
Entrance to the Archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo.
Box lunch, snacks and bottle of mineral water.

Not Include

Travel insurance.
Activities and/or tours not specified in your program.
Extra personal expenses on your excursions.
Meals not specified in your program.
Tips and Gratuities.

Recommendations

Carry your personal documents.
Walking sticks.
Hiking shoes.
Light and comfortable clothes for the hike.
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
Extra long sleeve shirt or T- shirt.
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquitos repellent.
Cash (Peruvian currency) for your extra expenses.
Personal items and/or personal medications.
Camera.

Important

RATE AND WHAT IT INCLUDES:

The price of each tour, itinerary and tourist program, is specifically designed by Andina Amazonica and according to the measure of each traveler or group of travelers, according to interests, preferences, time and economy.

Each trip designed by Andina Amazonica, is governed by your needs, tastes and interests, taking into account various factors such as the number of people, type of accommodation, activities of interest, family budget, individual or group.

For the best rates for your organized trip and with seasonal discounts, contact us and let us know your economic proposal to help you and assist you in the whole process of organizing your dream vacation!

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