Included:

• • An experienced English-speaking hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 6-day Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu (guided hikes & sightseeing as in the itinerary)
  • Accommodation for 5 nights:
    • 1 night in an astrotourism property
    • 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes
    • 3 nights in a hotel in Cusco
  • Some meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
  • Transfers:
    • Airport transfers (to and from the hotel)
    • Ground transfers, as in the itinerary
    • Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
    • One-way bus ticket and return from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Pre-departure briefing at the hotel 1 or 2 days before the trek
  • Entrance fees to Huchuy Qosqo, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and various sites that we’ll visit
  • Emergency oxygen bottle and first-aid kit

Not included:

• • Flights
  • Additional snacks
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

To join this Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu, you should have a good level of fitness and feel comfortable hiking at high altitude. The longest hiking day covers up to 7 km (4.3 miles), with walking times of up to 3 hours.

Keep in mind that the real challenge here is the altitude, reaching up to 4,200 m (13,779 ft), where even shorter hikes can feel more demanding. You don’t need prior trekking experience, but you should be able to walk steadily uphill and downhill for a few hours and enjoy being active for several days in a row.

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Adjusting to the altitude is an important part of this trip, as we’ll be spending time above 3,000 m (9,800 ft), with the highest point reaching 4,200 m (13,779 ft). 

We recommend arriving in Cusco at least a day or two early to acclimatize. Take it easy at first, stay well hydrated, and avoid heavy meals and alcohol upon arrival. It’s normal to feel a bit short of breath at altitude, but our pace is gradual and designed to help your body adapt comfortably along the way.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Backpack for your personal belongings
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Quick-dry towel
  • Battery charger (there is no place to plug in while trekking)
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Extra snacks
  • Cash
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Clothing and gear list:

• • Hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)
  • Dry-wicking t-shirts
  • Hiking pants
  • Undergarments
  • Hiking socks
  • Fleece jacket
  • Warm down jacket
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Sun hat
  • Wool hat
  • Headlamp
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
  • High quality sunglasses

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. 
  • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 16 participants.

A Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A single occupancy room is not available on this Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu.

The starting point of your Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu is Cusco. To get there, most people fly into Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ). From there, you’ll be picked up and transported to the hotel in Cusco.

You will meet your guide at the hotel in Cusco on Day 1.

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