Tours a Machu Picchu

Huchuy Qosqo Day Hike

1 day
From March to December
Cusco - Huchuy Qosqo - Sacred Valley
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Day trip to Huchuy Qosqo

The  Huchuy Qosqo Day Hike is regarded as the best day trek outside of Cusco. It offers magnificent views of a unique mountain scenery. Taking this day trip travelers will experience the countryside of Cusco in a short period of time, seeing the lifestyle of the mountain people. All this natural beauty is combined with the remarkable Inca site called Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco).

This Huchuy Qosqo is the shortest hiking trip option in the Peruvian Andes and it is the ideal day hike for those people trying to get acclimated to the high elevation. Our suggestion as a training for multi-day treks in the Andes of Peru. In Huchuy Qosqo one day hike you will have a great hiking time in the wilderness of the nature and after to explore the beautiful ruins of Huchuy Qosqo, you will drive back to Cusco through the Sacred Valley.

Huchuy Qosqo Day hike – Highlights:

  • Stunning beauty of high raised mountains
  • Beautiful rock formations
  • Great views to the Sacred Valley
  • Flora & wildlife
  • Authentic local villages
  • Visit to the majestic ruins of Huchuy Qosqo

Overview

Huchuy Qosqo Trekking Peru – Overview

  • Day 1.- Cusco – Tauca – Huchuy Qosqo- Lamay – Cusco

Itinerary

Itinerary for Huchuy Qosqo day hike

Day 1.- Cusco – Tauca – Huchuy Qosqo – Cusco

The delightful hike to Huchuy Qosqo Peru starts with the pick up of travelers at the hotels in a private transport. The drive is one hour to the Andean village of Tauca the beginning of  the day hike from Cusco. Here we start the short trek uphill following a beautiful small side valley, after 3 hours of walk we will reach the highest point of this one day hike, there will be impressive views of the mountains on the opposite way. Enjoying our snacks on the highest point, we will keep trekking downhill for 2 hours until we arrive to Huchuy Qosqo. After a short break our tour guide will show us all the important structures of this interesting place.

After having our box lunch we will walk down to Lamay town in the Sacred Valley (3 hours), from here we will drive back to Cusco.

  • Meals included: box lunch
  • hotel in Cusco: none

Inclusions

Included in the trek to Huchuy Qosqo:
  • Private transportation to the trail-head of this full day hike
  • Expert local tour guide
  • Box lunch is included
  • Entrance fees to Huchuy Qosqo
  • Transfer back to Cusco
Not Included in the Trekking:
  • Drinks and snacks.
  • Tips for the crew (guide and driver)
  • ISIC card is not accepted
Recommended things to bring for Huchuy Qosqo day hike
  1. Water bottle, camera, sun block, hat
  2. Rain coat or rain poncho
  3. Money for tips and souvenirs
  4. Comfortable walking shoes or runners
  5. A warm jacket to return in Cusco
  6. Small or medium size backpack.

FAQs

What is Huchuy Qosqo?

Huchuy Qosqo, is an ancient Inca site. Located close by Lamay, Peru. The name Huchuy Qosqo is in the Inca language, which means “Little Cusco.” It lies at an elevation of 3,560 meters, overlooking the popular Sacred Valley. Only 4 kilometres away from the picturesque town of Lamay famous for the roasted Guinea Pigs.

How do I get to Huchuy Qosqo?

There are several trails heading to Huchuy Qosqo. But the most popular ones are the path going from Tauca, Lamay and Pata bamba as the short trip options. Also some people will hike from Tambomachay although this one is harder and longer than any other route. So it is advised for experience and fit hikers.

What is the elevation of Huchuy Qosqo?

The altitude of Huchuy Qosqo is 3560 m / 12000 ft. above sea level. But on the way to the famous Inca site, you will reach elevations of 4250 m / 13860 ft. except the one coming from Lamay which starts at 3000 m / 10000 ft and its highest point is Huchuy Qosqo the site.

what are the hike options for Huchuy Qosqo?

You will find many hike options for Huchuy Qosqo, starting of one day hike. Sometimes people do multi-day hikes, connected to Machu Picchu, which could be 2 day or 3 day hike depending on the point you start. But the treks to Huchuy Qosqo are the shortest version of the hikes in the Peruvian Andes. Travelers also can combine village homestay in the proximity of Huchuy Qosqo.

When is the best time to hike to Huchuy Qosqo?

Usually from April to November is the best period of time to hike to Huchuy qosqo, great visibility, no much rain and mainly sunny days. But that is the season when the most people come to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu and Huchuy Qosqo is also visited by some of those adventurous hikers. In the wet season is still open to visit the site, if you are interested you should check out weather conditions before to travel there.

Huchuy Qosqo trek packing list
  • Original passports
  • Rain gear as jacket or poncho
  • Sun block and insect repellent
  • Hat and gloves
  • Head-lamp or flashlight
  • Personal medications
  • Chocolate bars and dry-fruits
  • A warm sleeping bag for multi-day treks
  • Hiking boots and hiking poles
  • Some money in soles

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