Huchuiqosqo 2Days / 1Nights
This shorter trek is designed for hiking lovers. We´ll connect the capital city of the ancient Empire of the Tahuantinsuyu (Quechua name of the Incan State), to a small Incan city that dominates the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This magnificent place was built by order of the Inca Wiracocha, as his resting place, and this hike will make us discover the high Andean landscape full of lagoons, in an extense barren plain, as well as the Incan path that will take us to get to know the Sacred Valley of the Incas, from a privileged place.
DAY 1: CUSCO – HUCHUY QOSQO
We´ll start our hike in the outskirts of the city of Cusco, in the sector denominated Huayllarcocha, and from there, we´ll ascend on an Incan path, in the direction of the Qeullococha Lagoon. Then, we´ll go on with our hike near the Coricocha Lagoon, and towards the Rumy Cruz Mountain Pass, above 4,300 m.a.s.l. From there, we´ll be able to contemplate Piuray´s Lagoon and the sector of Chinchero which is an example of Andean barren plain, full of characteristic birds of the high Andean regions. From that point, we´ll hike along an impressive canyon full of Incan architectural remains, and in which we´ll appreciate a very well preserved canalization system, as well as our first view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then, we´ll get to the Archaeological Complex of Huchuy Qosqo, located at 3,780 m.a.s.l. This place is one of the best examples of Incan urban design.
DAY 2: HUCHUY QOSQO – LAMAY – CUSCO
This time, we´ll visit Huchuy Qosqo (Small Cusco), with sufficient time to explore the main enclosures and appreciate this resting place, designed by and for the Incan royalty. Today, we´ll only walk 3 km. downhill to the village of Lamay, from which we´ll return to Cusco, on ground transportation, along the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing by Pisac and heading back to Cusco, early in the afternoon.
The hike to Lares is a great alternative for people interested in authentic views of life in the Peruvian Andes, and particularly, in the Urubamba Mountain Range and the Lares Valley, known for its South American cameloids, thermal baths and colorful textiles
The hike is characterized by the beauty of the mountainous scenery, with mountain passes above 4,500 m. in altitude, and ends at the Thermal Baths of Lares. This trip is available all year long. For further information, plese, contact us.
Include:
- Transportation at the beginning of the trek.
- Professional guide service.
- Support team: Cook, muleteers and porters.
- Meals during the trek: 4 Breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners.
- Camping equipment: Two capacity tents, camping mattresses, diningroom and toilet tents.
- Saddled horse for emergencies.
- First aid kit, oxygen bottle and ropes.
- Return bus to Cusco.
