Huchuy Qosqo Picnic – Full day

Pick up from your hotel at 5am and transfer to Chinchero and then to Tauca comunity, that is the starting point of your trek. You will start hiking uphill su rounded by beautiful mountains, with the presence of llamas, alpacas, and lovely views of the Piuray Lagoon until you reach the only mountain pass at 4500m/14760ft. You will then descend along a restored Inca Trail for approximately 01 hour towards the small Andean community of Pukamarca (4010m/13153ft). From there, you will walk downhill towards the Leon Punku ravine, where you will find remains of an Inca bridge and trail. This canyon boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at 3600m/11808ft. You will arrive there by early afternoon. Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological complex with imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center, from which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River, and the snowcapped mountain range of the same name. While in the complex, you will receive a guided tour, after which you will continue your way to Lamay at
3000m/9840ft. Lamay is a town dedicated to agriculture and cattle raising. Later in the afternoon, you will be transferred and return to your hotel in Cusco at 7pm approximately.

• Meals: Picnic Lunch.
• Night: Not included
• WALKING DISTANCE: 13 km (8,08 miles).
• WALKING TIME: 6-7 hours.
• MINIMUM ELEVATION: 4050mt/ 13287ft.
• MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 4200mt/13780ft.
• Level: Moderate to Difficult.