EXTRAS & UPGRADES

• Sleeping Bag – $20 USD per person per trek (Clean and warm, essential for the 1 night of camping at the high-altitude community of Pumamarca (~4,100 m / 13,451 ft). Temperatures drop significantly after sunset. Cleaned after every use — please request at the time of booking)
• Air Mattress – $20 USD per person per trek (Insulated sleeping pad that provides comfort and protection from the cold ground at the campsite. Included in some packages — confirm at booking)
• Walking / Trekking Poles – $15 USD per pair per trek (Professional adjustable poles. Highly recommended for the steep descent from the 4,200 m / 13,780 ft Apacheta Pass down through the canyon to Huchuy Qosqo on Day 2)
• Personal Tent – Single Occupancy Upgrade – $30 USD per person per trek (Standard tents sleep 2 people. Request a private single-occupancy tent at the time of booking for extra privacy and comfort on the 1 night on the trail)
• Huchuy Qosqo Entrance Fee – $3 USD per person (~12 soles — Paid directly to the on-site groundskeeper at the ruins. Cash only. This is one of the most peaceful and uncrowded Inca archaeological sites in the entire Cusco region — often with fewer than 25 visitors per day even in peak season)
• Tambomachay Archaeological Park Visit – Included as optional (The trek begins at Tambomachay, one of the most important Inca water cult complexes located just outside Cusco. Your guide will provide an introduction to the site before the hike begins — at no extra cost)
• Qoricocha Lagoon Photography Stop – Included (A stunning high-altitude golden lagoon along the trail, home to wild ducks, trout, and Andean waterfowl. One of the most scenic and rarely photographed spots on the entire trek — included in all itineraries)
• Huayna Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person (If your 2-day Huchuy Qosqo trek includes Machu Picchu on Day 2, you can add this iconic steep climb within the Citadel. Tickets are strictly limited — please request at the time of booking, 2–3 months in advance)
• Machu Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person (A longer, less crowded alternative to Huayna Picchu with panoramic views of the full Citadel. Please request at the time of booking if Machu Picchu is included in your package)
• Huchuy Picchu Mountain – $30 USD per person (The shortest and most accessible optional mountain hike within Machu Picchu. Ideal for those who want elevated views without the extreme effort of the other two peaks)
• Vistadome Train Upgrade – $65 USD per person (Upgrade your return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo from the standard Expedition service to the scenic Vistadome, with panoramic glass-ceiling windows and an onboard entertainment show. Available if Machu Picchu is included in your package. Please request at the time of booking)
• Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – from $60 USD per person (Extend your stay before or after your Machu Picchu visit. Subject to hotel and ticket availability)
• Hotel Pick-Up Outside Sacred Valley – $15 USD per vehicle (Standard pick-up covers hotels within Cusco’s historic center. A surcharge applies for accommodations in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or the Sacred Valley. Please inform us of your location at the time of booking)

Pricing & Availability – Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days

The Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days / 1 Night is available on any date that suits you, year-round, with a minimum of 2 trekkers required. Unlike the Classic Inca Trail, no government permit is required for this route. However, if your package includes a visit to Machu Picchu on Day 2, Machu Picchu entrance tickets and train tickets must be purchased well in advance. Book at least 2–3 months ahead during high season (May–September) to secure your preferred Machu Picchu circuit and train schedule. A non-refundable deposit of $150 USD per person is required at booking if Machu Picchu is included. Pickup from your hotel is at 4:30–6:00 AM on Day 1. A pre-departure briefing takes place at our Cusco office the evening before departure.

GROUP SERVICE

• $480 USD per person (includes 1 night camping + Machu Picchu visit on Day 2)
• Personal pack horse included (carries up to 7 kg / 15 lbs of your gear in a provided duffel bag)
• Discount of $30 USD per person for groups of 5 or more persons

PRIVATE SERVICE

• $699 USD per person – 2 to 3 persons
• $599 USD per person – 4 to 6 persons
• $520 USD per person – 7 to 8 persons

DISCOUNTS

• Students (18–25 years old): $20–$30 USD discount. A valid ISIC card or university ID is required at the time of booking. Information required: university name, student name, photo, and expiration date. A copy must be sent at booking and the original carried throughout the trek for the Machu Picchu checkpoint.
• Under 18 years old: $20–$30 USD discount. Please send a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Under 11 years old: $40 USD discount. Please send a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Children under 2 years old: Free of charge. Please send a copy of their passport at the time of booking.

Important Notes: The Huchuy Qosqo Trek is widely considered the shortest, most accessible, and most culturally authentic alternative trek in the Cusco region. The entire route covers approximately 25 km / 15 miles over 2 days, with a maximum altitude of 4,200 m / 13,780 ft at the Apacheta Pass. Unlike Machu Picchu or Pisac, Huchuy Qosqo (“Little Cusco”) receives fewer than 25 visitors per day even during peak season, making it one of the most serene Inca archaeological experiences in all of Peru. The site was built by Inca Wiracocha in the 15th century and perches dramatically above the Sacred Valley at 3,600 m / 11,811 ft. A minimum of 2 days of acclimatization in Cusco before departure is strongly recommended. Best season: March to November (dry season). Tips for guides, cooks, and muleteers are optional but warmly appreciated — a guideline of $6–$8 USD per person per day for the full support team is customary.