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Huchuy Qosqo Trek Full Day

Escape the standard tourist crowds and journey through the high Andes on an immersive day hike to Huchuy Qosqo (“Little Cusco”). Starting in the mountain community of Sihuas, you traverse highland plateaus with sweeping views over the Sacred Valley before descending into this isolated Inca royal estate. Paired with a warm, home-cooked lunch shared with a local community, this day trek combines rugged alpine adventure with living Andean culture.

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US $149.00

Duration:

Full Day

Maximum altitude :

4,900 m / 16,076 ft

Difficulty:

Moderate

Overview

Your day begins with comfortable private transportation departing from Cusco up into the highlands of Sihuas, the official trailhead. Equipped with your trekking pole and led by a professional bilingual guide, you follow ancient trails along high-altitude plains with clear vistas of snow-dusted Andean summits. The trail gradually leads toward Huchuy Qosqo, the cliffside retreat built in the 15th century by the Inca Emperor Viracocha above the Urubamba River basin.
After exploring the complex’s finely cut stone palaces, callancas, agricultural terraces, and original stone water canals, you take a break to enjoy a nourishing lunch prepared by local community hosts, with vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. In the afternoon, begin a steady, scenic descent down the canyon trails to the valley floor at Lamay, where private transportation awaits to take you back comfortably to your Cusco hotel.

Huchuy Qosqo Trek Full Day


Starting from:

$ 149.00 USD

per person

Full Day
Full Day Tour
Moderate
4,900 m / 16,076 ft
24/7 support
Size: 4-10 people
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Summary

Day 1

Cusco – Sacred Valley – Huchuy Qosqo – Cusco

Escape the crowded main tourist circuits and trek off the beaten path on an unforgettable full-day journey to Huchuy Qosqo (“Little Cusco�). Starting in the quiet mountain community of Sihuas, high above the Sacred Valley, this 6- to 7-hour hike takes you along ancient Inca trails across scenic highland plateaus, offering sweeping views of snow-dusted Andean peaks.
Your destination is a cliffside archaeological marvel: the 15th-century estate built by the 8th Inca Emperor, Viracocha. Perched dramatically above the Urubamba River basin, Huchuy Qosqo features impressive two-story stone-and-adobe palaces, expansive ceremonial plazas (kallankas), agricultural terraces, and intricate stone water channels. After exploring the secluded ruins with your expert guide, you will enjoy a freshly prepared, home-cooked lunch hosted by local community members, with vegetarian and vegan options available. The day concludes with a scenic descent through the mountain canyon down to the valley town of Lamay, where private transport awaits to carry you comfortably back to Cusco.

Day 1

Itinerary

Details

What Trip Includes


Professional bilingual, English-speaking tour guide.
Pick-up from your hotel and transportation to the beginning of the trek.
Breakfast and Lunch.
Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
01 Trekking pole.
Entrances fees to Palcoyoand Qeswachaka

What Trip Excludes


Travel Insurance.
Gratuities or Tips.
Water and Snacks

Packing List

What to bring?


Original passport.
Hiking boots/shoes.
Hiking socks.
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
Warm clothing, hat, and gloves.
Casual hiking clothes for evenings.
Daypack
Comfortable pants.
Sun hat.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen (SPF 35 recommended).
Reusable plastic or metal water bottles, or a hydration pack.
Cash in local currency.
Personal medication.
Camera and video camera.

Additional articles


Trekking poles (with rubber tips).
Shorts.
Casts and bandages.
Extra money for personal expenses and tips (200 Peruvian soles is recommended for extra money).

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Huchuy Qosqo Trek Full Day


Starting from:

$ 149.00 USD

per person

Full Day
Full Day Tour
Moderate
4,900 m / 16,076 ft
24/7 support
Size: 4-10 people
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Rita H
28. October, 2026
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Team Mountain warrior's trek to Macchu Pichu This was an amazing experience! My tour guide Luz Sàlas was absolutely phenomenal! She was so patient and reassuring and so knowledgeable in the history and culture of peru and Macchu Pichu and was so happy to share it all with the group. She made everything run smoothly and efficiently and was always encouraging! She was just so wonderful! Every day we were treated to the most delicious meals by our Chef Modesto, we were never hungry and always happy with what he prepared. We sometimes felt like we were at an upscale resturant. I also have to give a shout out to our porters and head porter César who I believe go above and beyond in carrying all the supplies, food and duffle bags around on their backs to each days destination. They work so hard! This team is A+ and anyone who is lucky enough to have them as their tour guides and support team will have the absolute best experience!! Much love to them all!!
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Maya P
17. October, 2026
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Amazing Humantay Lake Experience Had an absolutely fantastic time hiking Humantay Lake with guide Alhy!! He was extremely friendly, encouraging, and took many beautiful photos of us along the way. 10/10 recommend!
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Seaside56566991277
7. October, 2026
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A wonderful experience on the Inca Trail! Juan Carlos was an amazing guide. He was so patient and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed being in his presence, he always made sure we were putting our best foot forward on trail. Would highly recommended him as your Inca Trail guide! Our Chef, Modesto was also amazing every step of the way. He provided nutritious, tasty meals for our crew, breakfast , lunch and dinner. We looked forward to every meal. Cannot recommend him enough. Finally, Narciso and his team of porters. They were some of the strongest guys around packing our belongings up and down thousands of feet of elevation. Always passing us on the way up to make sure we had camp set up as we arrived. All great, friendly, gentlemen. Could not recommend enough, gracias por la aventura mi amigos!
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Nicole J
4. October, 2026
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Unforgettable Trip My daughter and I did this trip in September. Our guide, Yaritza (Ya Ya) was superb. Honestly, having her as our guide was a huge part of what made it such a wonderful experience. The rest of the Crossover Perú was also outstanding. Our chef, Modesto, and our porters (led by Narciso) were phenomenal and made us feel so well taken care of. The Inca Trail is challenging, but it was truly a bucket list experience for me. The scenery was special pretty much the entire time. Machu Picchu was awe inspiring.
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Jason D
2. October, 2026
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Amazing Inca Trail Experience with Crossover Peru Overall this trip was an amazing experience, from the amazing landscape views including tall mountains, river cut valleys, cloud forest and high alpine environments to the archaeological sites that are all throughout the trail, each one providing a different view or perspective of the people who used them. I loved every second of this trip. The trip started early on day 1, waking up around 6 am to get to the trailhead from Ollantaytambo. I was surprised that we were the first ones on the trail that morning, but I think that this company made an effort to start early to beat the crowds and get the best camp sites. We hiked all day and arrived at camp in the evening to a fully made campsite and dinner ready within an hour. The following two days were similar, waking up early to beat the crowds and the heat, but getting an amazing reward in terms of the views and ability to visit the sites. We were also one of the first groups onto the trail on the fourth day which meant that we were one of the first groups to get to Machu Picchu on the fourth day. Our guide Juan Carlos was amazing the entire time, he was extremely knowledgeable about the trail and the history of the sites we visited. He was our trip leader but also an amazing interpretive guide. He always know how long it would take to get to a toilet, and to camp, and he kept us safe and on time the entire trip (no easy feat). Juan Carlos also entertained us throughout with nature facts, stories about the people and culture, and even magic! He also took amazing photos of us and knew where all of the best photo locations were. He was truly amazing. Our trip would have been nothing without the team of porters led by Narciso. Narciso's team of porters were efficient, professional, kind and helpful the entire time and always arrived and had camp set up for us when we got in for the evening. They worked extremely hard the 4 days we were on the trail to make sure that we had an amazing time and I can't recommend a more professional group of people. Last but certainly not least was Modesto our cook who prepared amazingly delicious, nutritious and variable food the whole trip, I was never hungry after a meal, and even think that most of the meals were better than what I have in my personal life. Overall, the trip was incredible and this team knew what the best camp sites were, got us there on time and did it extremely efficiently. If you want to hike the Inca trail you can't go wrong with Crossover Peru.
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Julia G
1. October, 2026
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Isa was a great guide! Isa was a fantastic guide! She was extremely knowledgeable and was helpful to many of the people in my group as we hiked up to the lake! I would highly recommend this activity!
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Dorothy P
30. September, 2026
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Machu Picchu Inca trail 2026 - U30x This trip was amazing 10/10 magical speechless. I am forever changed. Juan Carlos was the bestest guide I cried tears when we had to say goodbye. Highly recommend
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Lauren C
29. September, 2026
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10/10 experience - Juan Carlos is the guide to have! Juan Carlos is the best! Very funny and made learning while trekking easy.
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J c
29. September, 2026
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A unforgettable experience I wanted to challenge myself and as a novice hiker, I signed up for the Incas Trail all women’s hiking trip and I was guided by Yaritza. She was caring and helpful throughout my journey and she made sure that every one of us was taking care of. Unfortunately, we had two days of rain which made our hike that much more challenging. She reassured everyone that we would be able to finish and supported us throughout. Our chef Modesto was wonderful. He prepared our delicious meals daily with full spread and made our day that much better. I am grateful that I had Yaritza as our guide and Modesto to feed us and I will treasure this memory forever…
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Janki P
29. September, 2026
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Incredible 4 day hike with the best team What an incredible experience with Crossover Peru! I just got back from the 4 day Inca trail hike and it was way better than I had expected. I got to travel with a passionate, knowledgeable guide, Juan Carlos. He made sure our entire group of 14 hikers felt safe and taken care of. He also remembered everyone’s dietary preferences and made sure everyone had proper food to eat. Being vegetarian, I was worried about not having sufficient food but I’ve honestly never been as well fed as I was in the mountains with Modesto as our amazing head chef. Modesto and his team prepared delicious meals three times a day and he always prepared separate vegetarian plates that I could eat. Lastly, many thanks to Narciso’s team of porters for carrying most of our loads on their backs so we didn’t have to worry about anything. They were all very kind, welcoming, and efficient. The entire trek would not be possible without their help and I’m grateful for them for allowing me to have the experience I did. Overall, I highly recommend this team, the whole experience would not have been the same without them!
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