This trek is organized for people who prefer to spend less time camping but still want to feel the charm of the Andes with its splendid landscape combining nature and history. On this trek you will visit Huchuy Qosqo, a popular Inca town built in the highest part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It was the great palace of Inca Viracocha (father of Inca Pachacutec, one of the most important kings in the Inca empire), who lived in this splendid place after he retired from his kingdom.

Itinerary:

Day 1.- Cusco – Tambomachay – Pucamarka.- We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am and transfer you to Tambomachay (3800masl), an Incan temple dedicated to the water cult. From here we will start hiking, through Puna landscapes and over the Sicllaccasa pass at 4020 meters above sea level. We will hike along the trail that leads to the Ccauca ravine, from where we will admire archaeological remains and native crops, such as potatoes, oxalis, quinua, etc. Continuing the trek we will reach the Queullocccocha pass (4185 meters), where we will enjoy views of the lake with the same name and snowcapped mountains such as Veronica, Pitusiray, Sawasiray and Chicon. We continue the trek, passing the Queullococha lake, where we will see Huallatas, wild ducks, and small fishes. We then climb up towards the Challu challu pass at 4220 meters. From this point we will observe the Incan terraces at Chginchero, Piuray and the Qoricocha lagoons. Then we will ascend towards the fourth pass at Rumicruz (4230 meters), and enjoy the Vilcanota mountain range. At this point we will have lunch before continuing to the Inca stone quarry at 4220 meters, the place where the rocks were extracted to build Huchuy Qosqo. Finally we will descend towards the Pucamarca community at 4010 meters where we will set up camp and enjoy our dinner.

Day 2.- Pucamarka – HUCHUY QOSQO – Lamay -  We leave the campsite and walk towards the Leon Punku ravine, where we will find remains of an Inca bridge, a trail and Huchuy qosqo (at 3600 meters), an important center in the time of the Incas. From this place we will be able to admire the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the sacred river. Once we arrive at Huchuy Qosqo, we will have a guided tour by our experienced guide, until lunch time. Then, we will continue the trek to Lamay at 3000 meters. Lamay is a village dedicated to agriculture and livestock. In the area we will have time to take a bath and relax in the natural hot springs. Late in the afternoon a bus will pick us up and drive us back to Cusco arriving there in the evening.

What is included?

Transportation.- Tourist bus from Cusco to Tambo Machay, the starting point of the trek and from Calca to Cusco, the finishing point of the trek.
Camping equipment.- We provide a four people capacity tent for two persons, brand new four season tents, roll mattresses, a dining room tent, a kitchen tent, a toilet tent, seats, tables, a tent for guides and porters, kitchen gears, back packs and warm clothes for the porters and life insurance for the porters. We take the extra step in providing care for all during the trip, including those who serve you with professional assistance during the trek.
Entrance fees.- To Uchuyqosqo.
Meals.- 1 breakfast - 2 hot lunches - 1 hot  dinner: delicious meals prepared by our professional chef. Food includes pancakes, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pastas, chicken, fish, or meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for adjusting to the altitude. Teatime (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn). We offer a vegetarian menu option. We provide available boiled water in the mourning for your water bottles.
Guide.- English speaking professional licensed guides, 2 guides over 8 people.
Cook.- Professional chef and chef assistant.
General porters.- For camping equipment, food and kitchen gears.
Extra porter.- Will carry your personal items (7kls per person) in duffel bags that we provide. 
Others.- First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle.

Whats Excluded.

A sleeping bag.- Can be rented in our office for US$ 10.00 for the entire trek (every sleeping bag is thoroughly washed prior to each use).
Breakfast.- On the first morning.
Tips.- for the guides, cook and porters are not included.

Rrecommended things to take.
A sleeping bag (you can rent this at the SUNRISE office), mineral water (one liter), rain gear or a poncho (a plastic poncho can be purchased in Cusco), hiking shoes (runners shoes are not recommended), a warm jacket or fleece and wind coat, t-shirts, shorts and long pants, a sun hat and wool hat, flashlight, extra batteries, sun block and insect repellent, toilet paper and a garbage bag, a small towel and bathing suit (hot springs), camera, extra film and/or extra batteries for your camera, snacks, chocolates, energy bars, emergency money and walking stick (optional).

It is for me?
A perfect trip for someone who wants to experience the nature, the wildlife, the history and feel of the high altiplano in the Peruvian Andes. It is not necessary to be in absolute top shape for this trek, as anyone who likes to trek should be able to complete it.

Price & Discount.
US$ 230.00 per person.

Discount.
We offer a US$ 5.00 discount to groups of 3 people and US$10.00 to groups of  5 or more.

Available departure dates.
We leave every Monday all year round; private groups any day.

If you wish to know if there is space available for this tour, please kindly e-mail us or call from any country to +51 84 236466.

When to make a booking.
We recommend you to book 15 days in advance; if you are thinking to come in between June and September, we advice you to book at least 4 weeks in advance.

How to book.
You can book through our web site, by confidentially providing us your complete name, number of your passport, nationality, age and gender. You must remember to carry your original passport. If you are a student under 26 years old, please kindly scan and send us your valid ISIC card. In case of any questions, please feel free to e-mail us and we will respond to you as soon as possible. You can also call us at +51 84 236466 cell  +51 84 9303274.

Payment details. 
We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$ 100.00 per person. The deposit can be issued through a WESTERN UNION money transfer. This is the fastest and most secure form of payment in Peru. Please kindly state SUNRISE EXPEDITIONS TOUR OPERATOR E.I.R.L as the recipient. Once you arrive to Cusco you can pay the balance in cash by either US dollars or in local currency (Peruvian Soles).

Group size.
A typical group consists out of 10 persons, with a maximum of 16 persons in high season.