Alternative Huch'uy Qosqo 2D / 1N

ITINERARY

1st Day: Cusco - Huch'uy Qosqo

After the pick up at 9:00 am we leave Cusco by bus to Patabamba, where we do a stop for packing our staff then will we will walk uphill to the archaeological place of Qhapac Cancha, This site is perfect for watching almost the 80% of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, then we will descend to the town of Siwa, where we will stop some moments to observe the roof technique of straw of this picturesque town remembering the ancient Inca buildings, which makes of the town a welcoming place for a brief rest, after the lunch in the proximities, we continue and will pass the Mirador of Wayllanqaray toward the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo, where we will camp, and just after a good rest our guide will explain us about this interesting place, all this beautiful place is protected by the snow capped of Sawasiray and Pitusiray spectacular Apus of the Sacred Valley of the Inca. (L, D)

2ND Day: Huchuy Qosqo - Chinchero - Cusco

After a healthy breakfast we will climb northeast to the Yanaqhaqa, and after passing the forest valley of the Canyon of Pucaqaqa, we'll arrive to the pre-inca terraces of Lucre culture, where we do a stop for resting then we'll climb up to Wallataqasa Pass (4240 m./13,910 ft.) where we will see the landscape of the authentic Andean Highlands, then after enjoying this site we will descend to Tauca Village (3850 m./12,631 ft.) near of the lagoon of Piuray, where a bus is waiting for us. Some minutes later after the pick-up we will drive about 15 minutes to Chinchero, where we will stop for shopping and visiting the market place. (B, L,)

We Provide

Private transport to Patabamba (starting town for walking) and from Chinchero; all camping and cooking equipment including good quality mattresses, spacious two person tents, dining (tables and chairs)and cook tent, Extensive First-aid kit including Oxygen; professional English and Spanish speaking guides trained in first-aid and C.P.R. Mules and cook team, All Meals Whilst Trekking Included as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).

Not Included

• Breakfast on the first day and Dinner on last day.
• Sleeping bag.
• Extra mule or horse (for asking before departing)
• Archaeological sites entrance fees inChinchero

** Tips for Staff on the trail.

Equipment List

On this expedition we will be experiencing all extremes of Peruvian climate, from freezing Altiplano to extremely hot sunshine. During the day hopefully it will be generally sunny enough for shorts and T-shirts though having a fleece and rain gear handy is advisable. It will get cold especially in the evenings so bring a warm fleece jacket, a good waterproof and some warm clothes including thermal underwear, gloves, scarf and woolly hat as well as one set of smarter clothes for Cusco. Good quality Alpaca jumpers are available in Cusco. A good quality sleeping bag is essential for your enjoyment of this trip.

Suggested List

• Comfortable clothes for travel
• Smart clothes for night life
• Shorts - T-shirts
• A warm fleece or down jacket
• Thermal underwear
• Warm hat, gloves, scarf
• Sweater (Available in Cusco)
• Waterproof coat & trousers (poncho)
• Socks / underwear
• Trekking trousers
• After trekking trousers & t-shirt
• Good, well walking boots
• After trek shoes (sandals)
• Towel
• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle & purification tablets (optional)
• Sunglasses
• Swim suit
• Sun-hat,
• Head torch & spare batteries
• Book, notepaper & pen (optional)
• Sun block
• Lip balm
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera & batteries
• Pocket knife
• Insect Repellent
• Walking sticks & protective rubber (optional)
• Personal toilet kit
• Money belt
• Day sack & rain-cover
• Personal first aid kit to include: painkillers, plasters (band-aids), general anti-biotic, after-bite, anti-diarrhoea tablets, re-hydration salts & personal medication.

We carry an extensive first aid kit & Oxygen on all trips, but these are generally for emergencies only)

Please note:

• The mules carry all your heavy camping gear but this is inaccessible during the day so please bring a small day-pack to carry your personal day gear in - ie water-bottle, iodine tablets, camera, sun-block, insect repellent, light fleece and rain jacket.
• Any excess gear may be stored in Cusco at your hotel.
• Most good quality sporting equipment is unavailable in Peru so if anyone wishes to donate any outdoor clothes, sleeping bags etc they will be gratefully received by any of our staff.