Huchuy Qosqo Trek + Machu Picchu 3 Days: The Perfect Inca Combination (2026)
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Availability Daily departures
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Transport Hotel pickup
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Languages Spanish, English
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Service type Not specified
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Cancellation policy Not specified
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Maximum altitude 4,393m (14,413 ft) m.s.n.m.
About this activity
The Huchuy Qosqo Trek takes you from the traditional Inca market town of Chinchero, across a 4,393m mountain pass, and down to one of the least-visited complete Inca palaces in Peru — a royal estate perched 700 meters above the Sacred Valley with unobstructed views of the entire Urubamba basin. Most visitors to Cusco never hear of it. The few who make the trek consistently describe it as one of their most memorable days in Peru.
This 3-day combination pairs that trek with a full visit to Machu Picchu — the world’s most famous Inca site — creating the logical progression: first the solitude of a forgotten Inca citadel seen by perhaps 30 people per day, then the grandeur of the most extraordinary Inca construction of all, arriving by train from the Sacred Valley as Pachacútec’s court once did.
Day 1 is the full Huchuy Qosqo trek (15 km, high-altitude pass, camping above the ruins). Day 2 is the journey to Aguas Calientes via the Sacred Valley and train from Ollantaytambo. Day 3 is a full guided morning at Machu Picchu.
Price: $380 USD per person. Includes all camping equipment, 1 hotel night, train, Machu Picchu entrance, and all meals from Day 1 lunch.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Chinchero (3,762m) — Inca market town, trek start
- Laguna Piuray (3,900m) — high-altitude Andean lake
- Paso Pucajasa (4,393m) — panoramic pass
- Huchuy Qosqo (3,650m) — ‘Small Cusco’ Inca citadel
- Lamay, Sacred Valley (2,938m) — end of trek
- Ollantaytambo (2,792m) — Inca fortress, train to Machu Picchu
- Aguas Calientes (2,040m) — hotel night
- Machu Picchu (2,430m) — full guided tour
Itinerary
Day 01
Itinerary
Itinerary
Huchuy Qosqo Trek + Machu Picchu 3 Days: Two Inca Wonders, One Journey
- Daily departures (min. 2 people)
- Shared group service (max 14 people)
- MINCETUR-certified bilingual guide
- Sleeping bag included (Night 1 camping in Huchuy Qosqo area)
- 1 night camping + 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Train Sacred Valley → Aguas Calientes included
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket included
- Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure
- Hotel pickup in Cusco
The Huchuy Qosqo Trek takes you from the traditional Inca market town of Chinchero, across a 4,393m mountain pass, and down to one of the least-visited complete Inca palaces in Peru — a royal estate perched 700 meters above the Sacred Valley with unobstructed views of the entire Urubamba basin. Most visitors to Cusco never hear of it. The few who make the trek consistently describe it as one of their most memorable days in Peru.
This 3-day combination pairs that trek with a full visit to Machu Picchu — the world's most famous Inca site — creating the logical progression: first the solitude of a forgotten Inca citadel seen by perhaps 30 people per day, then the grandeur of the most extraordinary Inca construction of all, arriving by train from the Sacred Valley as Pachacútec's court once did.
Day 1 is the full Huchuy Qosqo trek (15 km, high-altitude pass, camping above the ruins). Day 2 is the journey to Aguas Calientes via the Sacred Valley and train from Ollantaytambo. Day 3 is a full guided morning at Machu Picchu.
Price: $380 USD per person. Includes all camping equipment, 1 hotel night, train, Machu Picchu entrance, and all meals from Day 1 lunch.
What's included
Inclusions
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Meals
- 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (private room with breakfast)
- Meals: Day 1 lunch + dinner; Day 2 breakfast; Day 3 breakfast
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Tickets & Permits
- Machu Picchu Circuit 2 entrance ticket
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Guide
- MINCETUR-certified bilingual guide
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Transportation
- Hotel pickup and return to Cusco
- Private transport Cusco → Chinchero (Day 1) and Lamay → Ollantaytambo (Day 2)
- Train Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes (Day 2)
- Train Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo (Day 3)
- Consettur bus Aguas Calientes ↔ Machu Picchu (Day 3)
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Equipment
- 1 night camping (sleeping bag, tent, camp mattress)
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Other
- First aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Cusco Tourist Ticket required for Huchuy Qosqo?
Yes. The ruins are managed by the Dircetur Cusco regional authority under the Boleto Turístico circuit system. Circuit 3 (which includes Huchuy Qosqo, Moray, Chinchero, and Pisac) costs approximately S/. 70 PEN; the full BTC (~S/. 130 PEN) includes all 16 sites. We recommend purchasing in advance in Cusco; it is available at the Cusco Tourist Office on Avenida El Sol and at participating sites.
How crowded is Huchuy Qosqo compared to Machu Picchu?
Huchuy Qosqo typically receives 20–50 visitors per day; Machu Picchu receives 4,000–5,000. You are unlikely to share the Huchuy Qosqo ruins with more than a dozen people at any given time. This comparison is useful for setting expectations: the experience at Huchuy Qosqo is more intimate, quieter, and more atmospheric; Machu Picchu is larger, more impressive in scale, and significantly more crowded.
Do I need to book the Machu Picchu entrance in advance?
Yes. Machu Picchu entrance is capacity-limited; we book your ticket as part of the tour reservation. We need your full legal name, passport number, and nationality at time of booking. Available circuits: Circuit 2 (standard full citadel tour) is included. Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are separate permits; request them at the time of booking if desired.
Can I do this tour without camping — with a hotel near Huchuy Qosqo?
There is no hotel at or near Huchuy Qosqo. The camping night in the Lamay area is the standard accommodation. A basic guesthouse or homestay in Lamay is available as an upgrade for an additional fee. If you absolutely prefer not to camp, the Huchuy Qosqo 2-day trek (different route, camping at ~3,800m) and a separate Machu Picchu day trip can be booked independently.
What's the best order to do this tour vs. other Cusco activities?
Recommended sequence: arrive Cusco → 2–3 days acclimatizing (city tour, Sacsayhuamán) → Huchuy Qosqo + Machu Picchu 3 days → return to Cusco. The trek's high point (4,393m) requires acclimatization; the Machu Picchu descent to 2,040m helps recovery. Do not schedule this as your first activity in Cusco.
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