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Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Day

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Departure city: Cusco, Peru
Ends in the city: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 12 PER GROUP
Availability: Daily Departures
Trip Styles: Hiking
Max Altitude: 4150 M. / 13615 FT.
Lodging Type: Cozy Andean cabin
Difficulty: Moderate
Overview

Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days

The Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days is a unique adventure that combines stunning natural landscapes, authentic Andean culture, and the fascinating history of the Incas. Located in the heart of the Cusco region, this trek offers an incredible opportunity to explore the hidden Inca trails that connect the city of Cusco with the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Huchuy Qosqo Trek is perfect for travelers who want to experience an authentic, off-the-beaten-path hike without crowds, while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the Andes Mountains and the Vilcanota range.

During the Huchuy Qosqo Trek Peru, you will walk through ancient Inca paths that once connected important settlements of the Inca Empire. The journey begins near Tambomachay, just 15 minutes from Cusco, and continues across high mountain passes surrounded by llamas and alpacas grazing peacefully in the Andean meadows. Along the way, you’ll pass through traditional Quechua-speaking villages such as Patabamba and Siwa, where you can observe daily rural life and experience the authenticity of the Peruvian Andes.

One of the highlights of the Huchuy Qosqo Hike is the arrival at the majestic archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo (meaning “Little Cusco” in Quechua). This impressive Inca site sits atop a cliff overlooking the Sacred Valley, offering spectacular views of the Vilcanota River and the snow-capped peaks that surround the valley. The ruins feature finely built Inca terraces, storage houses, and ceremonial areas, reflecting the advanced architectural skills of the ancient civilization. The peaceful and mystical atmosphere of the site makes it a perfect place to connect with history and nature.

The Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days is ideal for travelers seeking a moderate hike that combines culture, adventure, and archaeology. Unlike the classic Inca Trail, this route is less crowded and offers a more intimate experience with nature and the local people. It is also an excellent alternative trek that can be easily connected with visits to Machu Picchu, Pisac, or Ollantaytambo.

Why Take the Huchuy Qosqo + Patabamba Trek?

  • The Huchuy Qosqo Trek offers some of the most spectacular views of the Andes, passing through highland plateaus, crystal-clear lagoons, and ancient Inca trails rarely visited by tourists.
  • With Peru Hike, the Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days is organized privately, allowing you to enjoy a personalized experience with expert local guides who will share their knowledge of Inca history, local traditions, and native flora and fauna.
  • This short but unforgettable Huchuy Qosqo Trekking route allows you to camp under the stars or stay in local lodges, surrounded by stunning Andean scenery and the tranquility of nature.
  • The Huchuy Qosqo Trail is one of the easiest treks from Cusco, ideal for acclimatization before doing longer hikes like the Inca Trail or Ausangate Trek.
  • You will explore the incredible Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo, accessible only on foot, which makes it one of the most authentic experiences in Cusco, Peru.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, learn about Andean traditions, and feel the spiritual energy that still surrounds this ancient place.

Whether you are a lover of nature, history, or adventure, the Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days promises an unforgettable journey through one of the most magical and lesser-known Inca routes in the Andes of Peru. Walk where the Incas once walked, connect with local communities, and experience the real essence of Huchuy Qosqo Peru — a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

Itinerary

DAY 1Cusco - Tambomachay – Qoricocha Lake – Patabamba Community

Visit places
Cusco
Tambomachay
Qoricocha Lake
Patabamba Community

Early morning pick up from your hotel in Cusco will be at 7:30 AM. We will drive to Tambomachay (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), an archaeological complex situated in the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park. Tambomachay is comprised of a series of ceremonial water fountains, which are thought to have been dedicated to a water cult. The day’s hike will start at this point, and will continue through puna landscapes and over the Sicllaccasa pass at (4,100 m / 13,186 ft) where we will have spectacular views of two valleys.
To your right, you will see the capital of the Incas, Cusco, with stunning mountains surrounding it.

Your tour guide will tell you about how and where the Incas arrived to this area, and about its conquest by the Spaniards. There are two Inca sites at the bottom of the valley and, on your left, there will be a beautiful landscape of mountains and farmlands.

From the pass, we will follow the side of the valley, making our way toward the top to cross over to the other side. It’s about a 45 minute walk to the top end of the valley. Once we get there, we will cross a small stream that divides the valley and begin making our way to our lunch spot at Qoricocha Lake.

The scenery at the lake is quite barren because the whole area is a high puna between the mountains, and is covered with tough, Andean grass called Ichu. It may be possible to see a variety of bird life, such as Andean geese, lapwings, and partridges, among others. After lunch, we will continue on to our campsite at the village of Patabamba. We will make our way to the top of one of the ridges and, as we descend, loop around Qoricocha Lake (Golden Lake).

It is about a two and a half hour walk to the village where we will be greeted by groups of locals who are always happy to welcome us into their community! After we have settled in and had a steaming cup of coca tea, we will visit one of the local families to learn about their way of life. If you have brought any gifts with you, you can share them with the family at this time. After visiting the family, we will have time to relax, and your tour guide will teach you more about the Andean way of life.

  • Meals: Lunch and dinner.
  • Accommodation:Cozy Andean cabin
  • Difficulty:  Easy to Moderate
  • Walking Distance:14 km / 8 mi
  • Camp elevation:3,850 m / 12,631 ft
  • Highest elevation:  4,100 m / 13,186 ft

DAY 2Patabamba - Huchuy qosqo – Lamay – Cusco Hotel

Visit places
Patabamba
Pukamarca pass
Huchuy qosqo
Lamay
Cusco Hotel

This trail will first take you to the little village of Sihua and then up to the Pukamarca pass (4,150 m  / 13,615 ft) which overlooks the village with the same name. Here, you will have a splendid viewpoint of the Urubamba mountain range and the Sacred Valley. After reaching the top of the pass, there is a 2km/0.6 mile (approximately 30 minute) downhill hike to the Pumamarka Community.

After this, you will continue your trek to the Puma Puncu canyon ( “the puma door” ). From here, you will hike along an original Incan trail, which has been restored as part of the Qapacñan project. This trail will lead you to the isolated and mysterious Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo (“the little Cusco’’) perched above the Sacred Valley of the Incas at (3,600 m / 11,811 ft).
Once in the site, your guide will walk you through and show you all the site’s amazing Inca buildings like sacred temples, storehouses, Inca terraces for agriculture and the Inca reservoir used to store water during the dry season.

Also in this same place we will have lunch, with views of snow-capped mountains surrounding this archaeological complex and the sacred valley of the Incas.

After your guided tour of the site and lunch, we will begin our 40-minutes walk downhill to the village of Lamay (2,800 m / 9,186 ft) by the Urumbamba River in the Sacred Valley where a bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
  • Difficulty:  Easy – Moderate
  • Walking Distance:9 km / 5.59 mi
  • Huchuy Qosqo elevation:3,600 m / 11,811 ft
  • Minimum elevation:2,941 m / 9,649.0 ft
  • Highest elevation:4,150 m / 13,615 ft
Trip Info
Inclusions
Packing List
Before You Go
High Quality Service & Safety
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
  • A professional cook only for our group
  • Motorola Talkabout Radio, for communication
  • Medical Kit – First Aid Kit
  • One duffle bag per person
  • Customer Service 24/7
  • Extra oxygen
Private Camping Equipment
  • We also include a large tent with table and chairs for you to enjoy your meal without worry-free, and all the cooking equipment, carried by our porters and horses
  • We also included a portable toilet
Permits & Entrance Tickets
  • Entrance ticket to Huchuy Qosqo Trek
Transportation
  • Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the start of the trek.
  • Horses, and muleteers horses carry your 8-kg / 16-pound personal items.
  • Private transportation from the end of the trek to Cusco to your hotel.
Meals
  • Meals: 1 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, and 1 Dinners
  • Meals: vegetarian and vegan
  • Water to drink on the trail every day
  • Wake up tea, every morning
  • Tea Time or Happy Hour, every afternoon
  • Snacks on the trail daily
  • Products for hygiene
Accommodation
  • Cozy Andean cabin
  • 1 Polar sheet per person
  • Pillows throughout the tour
  • Rubber warmers, for the night
Additional Included
  • Trekking stick
What Is Not Included?
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Original Passport
  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Insect repellant
  • Toiletries and hand sanitiser
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Torch with spare batteries
  • Daypack

Information Before leaving for the Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as easy as possible. In this section, you will find speedy answers to all those questions you had about Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.

Has another question that we haven’t answered here? Drop us a line, and we will get back to you asap!

Briefing or informative meeting

All information meetings are held in your hotel at 6:00 p.m., one night before the tour begins. If you cannot attend, you must coordinate another time at the (Peru Hike) offices. These meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and there you will be given a small duffel bag, in which you’ll put all the belongings you intend to bring on the trek that won’t be in your day pack.

Duffel bag or canvas case

ou’ll receive a canvas case or duffel bag during your briefing. The porters will take them on the way and will deliver them to you when you get to each camp. They measure 66 cm / 2 ft. Long x 36 cm / 1 ft. Wide.

A maximum of 5 kg is allowed for each duffel bag that includes the weight of your sleeping bag, mat, clothes and other personal items.

Payment of Trek Balance (in Cusco)

The trek has to be paid for in full by at least 7.30 pm two days before departure. For example, if your tour departs on a Wednesday, then you must come to our office before 7.30 pm on Monday.

It would be much appreciated if you pay the trek balance in cash US dollars or local currency. You can withdraw some money from several ATMs along Avenida Sol (either in US dollars or local Peruvian Soles). You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 6% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance by traveler’s checks.

Can I store my luggage at your office?

Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you are not going to need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (In the unlikely case of theft many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing all the items). Best put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pick up of guests

Peru Hike Company can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historic Center of Cusco. The pickup time will be coordinated with your guide in the briefing. The pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic. Cusco is a very old city, therefore, it has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs may be located on streets without access to cars or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with good access.

Group tours

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if said modifications can be made.

Strikes and demonstrations

Strikes and demonstrations are usually frequent in Peru and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your excursion as planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be cancelled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects

You’re responsible for your objects during the tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our trucks, tents, or restaurants.

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Liam R

Family Traveller

The two-day Huchuy Qosqo Trek through Patabamba was the highlight of our trip to Cusco. Everything was arranged flawlessly by Peru Hike, from the pickup to the cozy camp in the mountains. Our guide César Huamán made the experience special with his deep knowledge of Andean culture. The trail was peaceful, authentic, and full of stunning scenery. I highly recommend this trek to anyone wanting a real Inca adventure!

29 October, 2025Verified Booking

David M

Family Traveller

A beautiful 2-day adventure with Peru Hike! The hike from Patabamba to Huchuy Qosqo was full of surprises — ancient paths, high passes, and local shepherds with their llamas. Our guide Felipe Choque was amazing and very informative. The camp was comfortable, and we enjoyed the night sky like nowhere else. I would recommend this trek and this company to everyone visiting Cusco!

29 October, 2025Verified Booking

Sarah Q

Family Traveller

We joined the Huchuy Qosqo 2 Days via Patabamba trek with Peru Hike, and it was fantastic! Our guide Luis Pumacahua was exceptional — very patient and passionate about the Inca history. The first day’s hike from Patabamba offered amazing panoramic views, and our night at the Andean campsite was cozy and well organized. The next morning’s descent to the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo was pure magic. Highly recommended for hikers who want an authentic experience away from the crowds!

28 October, 2025Verified Booking

Jonas P

Group Traveller

The organization by Peru Hike was excellent from start to finish. Our guide Manuel Chura gave us deep insights into Inca culture, flora, and fauna. The path from Patabamba was stunning — lakes, llamas, and incredible mountain scenery. Camping under the stars was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in Peru. The second day at Huchuy Qosqo was fascinating and peaceful. Truly a 5-star trek!

23 October, 2025Verified Booking

Sofia G

Group Traveller

¡Increíble experiencia! Viajé con Peru Hike y el guía Óscar Ttito para hacer el Huchuy Qosqo 2 Days via Patabamba y todo fue perfecto. El camino es precioso, con paisajes andinos, lagunas y comunidades auténticas. Dormir en medio de las montañas fue mágico. La organización de Peru Hike fue impecable, muy atentos en todo momento. Recomiendo totalmente esta empresa y este recorrido.

17 October, 2025Verified Booking
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