Huchuy Qosqo Day Hike
Duration
1 Day
Difficulty
Medium
Tour Type
Hiking
Languages
Multiple
Reviews
Private hike from Cusco to sacred valley by Huchuy qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo day hike, is one of the less frequented hikes in Cusco region, a hike that lead to Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site located in an small plateau above de sacred valley, offer magnificent views, clean and well preserved path, that lead by the mountains connecting a lake and the inca town.
This day hike has several points of start, and hour program takes you by one of the most scenic paths, where you can feel the nature, exercise while walking and get deeper understanding of the old cultures (why they were so happy in the mountains) and created fascinating town above the valley, always with magnificent views.
How is the huchuy qosqo to sacred valley hike?
There is as well opportunity to see some local animals such as llamas and alpacas, some sea gulls, Andean goose, sparrows, turdus zorzal, sparrows, and many others.
The hike covers several micro climates that is perfect to see a wide amount of flora, showing plants with nice blooms, the trail start at at 3.750 mt 12,303ft, reaches it high point at 4,350 mt 14,271 ft, then Huchuy Qosqo is at , The Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site is at 3600mt, 11811ft, where we camp in our 2 days option, the place has fresh climate, and one of the most impressive views in the sacred valley.
Huchuy Qosqo or Small Cusco
caixa jaquijahuana or Huchuy Qosqo means place from where you can see the lightning and listen the sound of the, chuki inti illapa god, a temple that was build during the XV century by the 9th ruler, the structures of the inca city are in high quality, place where some parts has recently being excavated and restored.
Our private day trip to this magnetic Huchuy Qosqo inca city, is leaded by our expert local guide, who will take acre of every step on the trail, come and let us know when are you ready for this site that ends in the sacred valley.
Highlights
- 14 km hiking to the sacred valley.
- Good to get adjusted to high elevations.
- Daily departures in private tour.
Price Includes
- Private transport form Cusco to the hike start point.
- Box lunch.
- First Aid kit.
- English speaking professional guide.
- Emergency oxygen bottle.
Price Excludes
- Fee for Huchuy Qosqo = us$6 each in local currency.
- Tips
Itinerary
14 km hike, and Daily departures.
06:00 hrs., Depart Cusco and drive toward Taucca village.
07:30 hrs, start hiking by small farms and a lake, then reach the trail summit at 10:30 hrs.
11:00 hrs, take downhill trail to Huchuy Qosqo arriving at about 12.30 hrs, and stop for our box-lunch.
13:00 hrs, explore the inca city, and depart towards the sacred valley ending the hike at 16:00 hrs.
17:30 hrs, arrive back to cusco city.
Optional: If you are planning to spend the night in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo, or catch train to Machu picchu, let us know to arrange it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it a hard hike, how about if I'm slow hiker?
In terms of difficulty, this hike, considered and Intermediate challenge. But there is time and the trail is easier than the inca train, lares and salkantay trails.
Can you pick us up from hour hotel in the sacred Valley, and take us to Cusco?
Yes, 30% of the times we have being doing this way.
Can I take my teenager children?
Absolutely, everyone is welcomed, but you have to expect walking for 5 at least 8 hours.
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