Huchuy Cusco

3 days / 2 nights

Small group experience (max 8)

Challenging

3-day journey

Up to 4,830 m

Ethical porter support

Cultural highlights


“Machu Picchu is difficult to understand and enjoy, but only by hiking there…”

The 3-day, 2-night Huchuy Qosco trek is a truly enjoyable and not overly challenging option that combines spectacular mountain views, original Inca trails, a visit to the local community, and a guided tour of the little-known Inca site of Huchuy Qosco, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. By venturing off the beaten path, you’ll escape the crowds of the more popular trails while still experiencing all the amazing things Peru has to offer. The Huchuy Qosco trek is perfect for those with limited time or looking for an easier walking route.

What others think of us:

“I can’t recommend Llama Path highly enough. They may be more expensive than other groups, but you can see that they reinvest money in the equipment used on the trek. They also house and outfit their ‘red army’ from head to toe, something we didn’t see with any other group on the trek. They really seem more conscious of improving the conditions of the porters, as well as being socially responsible through their community projects.”

Useful Information:

  • Starting altitude – 3800m / 12,467ft.
  • Highest altitude – 4300m / 14,107 feet.
  • Walking distance – 18 km / 11 miles
  • Longest day – Day 1, approximately 10 km / 6.2 miles
  • Coldest night – Day 1 around -2 degrees Celsius
  • General difficulty: easy to moderate.
  • Season: All year round.
  • Rainy season: November to March and April.

Map from Huchuy Qosqo to Machu Picchu:

Very Important: Campsites may vary depending on booking time, weather conditions, or restrictions imposed by the Peruvian government for security reasons.

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