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Huchuy Qosqo Llama Pack Trekking 3 Days

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Duration:
3 Days
Difficulty:
Average

This expedition with Llamas is like no other in the Cusco region. It is a perfect option for people who want to experience the living culture, nature, history and a shorter trek than other ones. One of the better parts about this expedition is that you experience local interaction, ancient Inka sites, and the beauty of the Sacred Valley and spectacular views of the Urubamba snow-capped mountain range.

Overview

Location: Through Villages of Patabamba – Siwas – Huchuy, Huaran, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night
Trip style: Cultural Immersion
Physical demand rating: Experience needed.
When to visit: Year-round

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Patabamba – Huchuy Qosqo (Meals: L/D)
Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo – Huaran (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 3: Huaran – Ollantaytambo – Pisqa K´uchu (Meals: B/L/D

*B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Highlights

Stoning snowcapped mountains and Andean landscapes
Original Inka trails an amazing Inka sites: Huchuy qosqo, ollantaytambo
Cultural interaction with local people, their culture, beliefs and traditions
Unique culinary tradition of Peru
Local villages still wearing their traditional outfits
Andean shepherds pasturing their sheep, llamas and alpacas
Incredible Inka trails and farming terraces
Amazing panoramic view of the Sacred Valley and Vilcanota River

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Patabamba – Wakawasi (Meals: L/D)

Early depart from Cusco city to Patabamba Village, from where you will start to trek through a gentle path with short up hills and long flats always with amazing views of the famous sacred valley of the Inkas and stoning snow-capped mountains. After a well-deserved lunch, the expedition continues until connect into an ancient a mystical ancient Inka path which leads you to the Leon Punku Ravine. Then walk through a very narrow corridor between some immense rock walls, where you will discover some Inkan remains, Inka bridges and sets of stairs (some of the best Inka Stairs anywhere). This canyon is absolutely magical and boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders. After this beautiful experience, you will arrive and explore the incredible Huchuy Qosqo Inka site (3,500 m. – 11,550 ft.).

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Elevation:
- Starting Point: 3,700 m. – 11,550 ft.
- Highest point: 3,900 m. – 12,780 ft.
Total distance: Trek: 13 km. – 7.2 mi. / 8 hrs. Approx.
Overnight: Huchuy Qosqo Village, Fmily Home Stay (Altitude: 3,500 m. – 11,550 ft.)

Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo – Huaran (Meals: B/L/D)

After a tasty breakfast, your lead guide will take you for a guided tour of the incredible archaeological complex of Huchuy Qosqo, which is perched strategically on the side of a mountain with imposing view of the valley and outstanding architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center, from which you could enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the Vilcanota River, and the snow-capped mountains. After such a wonderful experience the expeditions continue towards the village of Huaran located in the heart of the famous sacred valley of the Inkas. Upon arrival get welcome by the worm of your host family, get accommodation and enjoy of its beautiful gardens.

Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation:
- Starting Point: 3,500 m. – 11,550 ft.
- Highest point: 3,590 m. – 11,847 ft.
Total distance: 13 km. – 7.2 mi. / 8 hrs. Approx.
Overnight: Huaran Village, Family Home Stay (Altitude: 2,870 m. – 9,471 ft.)

Day 3: Huaran – Ollantaytambo (Meals: B/L/D)

After breakfast start your day with a demonstration of Andean crops farming, a beautiful opportunity to learn and participate about such a traditional and ancestral activity of cultivating the giant Inka corn that still is practice yearly under concepts of all natural and organic. Afterwards you will take one hour car ride to the incredible town of Ollantaytambo, known as the last alive Inka town, where you can stroll through its narrow street alleys and with the help of your tour leader revive the greatest of the Inka empire and its majesty.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation:
- Starting Point: 2,870 m. – 9,471 ft.
- Highest Point: 2,870 m. – 9,471 ft.
Total distance: 7m. / 4.3 mi. – 2 hrs. Approx. (90% downhill)
Overnight: Ollantaytambo Town, hotel (Altitude: 2,800 m. – 9,240 ft.)

Includes

Include

What is included

Orientation briefing in Cusco, previous to departure date
All transfer in private service
02 Nights in Local family home stay accommodation
7 Gourmet & Andean cuisine meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
02 Breakfast
03 Lunch
03 Dinner
Service of English & Quechua speaking lead guide
Filtered and boiled drinking water supply during the trek
01 Duffle bag per person for personal luggage
Local Chef and family hostage.
Llamas for carrying the whole food, equipment and your personal duffle bags
First aid kit with oxygen and short wave radios
Sanitary care (Disinfect dishes, filtered water, etc.)
Environment care (Organic waste is locally treated and used as fertilizer and non-organic is recycled and delivered to Cusco)

Not includes

Not included

International flights
Domestic Flights
Tips and extra expenses not mentioned in the program