Huchuy Qosqo Trek To Machu Picchu 3D/2N

It includes:

• Bilingual professional guide.
•  Camping equipment, dining tent.
•  Tourist transport from Cusco - Tambomachay
• Entrance to Huchuy Qosqo.
•  Snack: chocolate, rehydrating drinks, fruit, water, cereals.
•  Walking sticks.
• Lamay Transport – Ollantaytambo.
•  Ollantaytambo train ticket – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
•  Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Professional guide.
• Ollantaytambo Transport - Cusco
•  First aid kit.

Does not include:

• lunch on the last day
• Sleeping bag (you can rent one with us) $15 USD
• Air Mattress  (you can rent one with us) $15 USD
• Walking Poles (you can rent one with us) $15 USD
• Wayna Picchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Request when reserving your Trek)
• Machu Picchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Request when reserving your Trek)
• Additional night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
• Optional upgrade (train and hotel)
• Tips – for the cook and guide (Machupicchu trekking Peru’s staff receive fair wages immediately after they end their trip. However tips are greatly appreciated by them)
• Wayna Picchu and Machupicchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which does not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
• Travel Insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Recommendations:

Acclimatize in the city of Cusco before doing the walk. For avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness.

what to pack?

• Carry a passport and / or ISIC card (if you are a student).
• Backpack suitable for hiking days & rain cover.
• Personal sleeping bag.
• Walking poles, these must have a rubber tip.
• Appropriate walking shoes with ample ankle support.
• Light clothing for the walk: hat, shorts, shirts or light shirts.
• Warm clothes for cold nights, long sleeved shirts, sweaters and a jacket, hat and gloves.
• Sunscreen.
• Personal hygiene kit: small towel, toilet paper, etc.
• Rain coat
• Camera and / or video camera.
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries.
• Medicine and / or articles for personal use. (pair of bandages, cream for muscle pain, pills for altitude sickness, fever, upset stomach).
• Book, notebook & pencil.
• Extra money in small denominations.

The experience you will live:

IMPORTANT 

Please read carefully the following information as it will help you answer all of your questions about our services and the Classic Inca Trail 

ARRIVAL TO CUSCO

You will be welcomed at the Cusco airport by one of our team and taken to your hotel (private services). Please ensure that you inform us of your flight details at least 14 days prior to your arrival. Look for our representative holding an dark blue board Machupicchu Trekking Peru at the arrival terminal. You must exit the terminal, in order, to find our representative (they cannot enter inside).

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Of course! During the Classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you. Please only pack what you will need for the trek!

HOW TO BOOK THE 3 DAYS HUCHUY QOSQO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?

FIRST, To book your Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu, you need to complete the tour date and then our reservation form by clicking on BOOK THIS TOUR on our home page, after completing the form click on SENT YOU RESERVATION.

Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase to Machu Picchu permits and entrance tickets without the following information:

Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):

Gender

Passport number

D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)

Nationality

*** We require clear photos of each participants’ passport at the booking.

SECOND, we require a deposit of 50% per person in order to purchase a permit for the Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu. the fastest ways to send and receive money with fairly low fees, are through:

1.  PAYMENT LINK after agreed, we will send you a payment link with a charge of 5%.
2.  WESTERN UNION You can make your deposit by clicking on the following link  https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html, de deposit will be in name of our manager JUAN CARLOS BECERRA BOLIVAR, DNI: 42399654, city: Cusco, country: Peru. After your deposit send us a screenshot or photo of the deposit through WhatsApp (+51) 928 738 468 or through our company e-mail:

machupicchutrekking.pe@gmail.com

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

50% balance, to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay IN CASH at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATM within the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by your CREDIT CARD but you will have to pay a 5% service fee, to the iZipay collection company.

DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?

Yes! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number, you sent to us to book your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu , the Inca Trail and when you board the train. In case, you are renewing your passport, go ahead and send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permit and we can change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.

                                                    We look forward to meeting you.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS?

At what age is it appropriate to hike to Huchuy Qosqo?

This walk has no age restriction; however, it is recommended for parents to consider the travel with children under 8 years of age and also for older people.

Is the Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu difficult? Do I need to be in shape?

Yes, you must be moderately fit and exercise regularly to do this hike! In preparation, try to walk three miles a day or you can go tyo the gym in the months before the walk. It is also important to be well acclimatized to the altitude.

What dates are suitable for this tour?

The dry season between April and October, with sunny days, cold nights with frost and an average temperature of 13 ° C. The rainy season, between the months of November to March, the average temperature in this season is 12 ° C. On sunny days the temperature reaches 20 ° C, although the light mountain wind is usually cold.

How many days will I need to acclimatize to the altitude before Huchuy Qosqo?

It is very important to be well acclimatized before exerting yourself on a hike. That is why we require everyone to be in Cusco for a minimum of 1 day before regular treks such as the Inca Trail and the Inca Jungle, Huchuy Qosqo. You can use this time spent acclimatizing to visit the city of Cusco, the nearby Inca ruins, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Total walking distance-Total duration of the walk-Maximum altitude

Day 1: 15 km -6 h - 4150 m/13615 ft

Day 2:    8 km -5h- 4000 m/13123 ft

PRICE:

The 3-Days Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu Trek is available on any date that is best suited to you  as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers.

GROUP SERVICE – $ 480 USD per person

Groups of more than 5 members have a discount of $20 USD 

Personal Porter (half) to carry 5kg of personal items is included in the price!

PRIVATE SERVICE : 

door to door sevices        

• $650 USD per person – 2 to 3 persons

•  $600 USD per person – 4 to 6 persons

•  $550 USD per person – 7 to 8 persons

•  $480 USD per person – + 9 persons

DISCOUNTS

• 18 to 25 years old:$30 USD. Valid ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card required. A copy of the card is required at booking to obtain government approval for the discount.
• Under 18 years old:$30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Under 11 years old:$40 USD.  Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

EXTRAS:

• Sleeping Bag – $15 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
• Air Mattress – $15 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
• Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek 
• Personal tent- $30 USD- (For solo travelers only)
• Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
• Huaynapicchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
• Machupicchu Mountain –  $65 USD per person  (Please request when you book your Trek)
• Extra porter: ask for more information

Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.

ADDED VALUE WITH MACHUPICCHU TREKKING PERU 

• BOILED WATER – for drinking included the days 1th & 2th of the inca trail.
• PLASTIC RAIN PONCHO –  is included
• SMALL GROUPS  – average group 4 to 6 with a maximum of 8 hikers
• DUFFEL BAG – You will receive a small duffel bag at the time of your briefing to pack your clothes and sleeping bag for 4 days.

EXTENSIONS AND OFFERS BEFORE & AFTER YOU GO

Before Your Trek.

It is important to acclimatize for at least 2 days and for this we recommend the following tours:

• City Tour 

• Maras & Moray 

• South valley 

• Traditional Sacred Valley 

• Vip Sacred Valley 

After your Trek To Machu Picchu.

• Rainbow Mountain

• Palcoyo Mountain

• Humantay Lake

• Qeswachaka Tour

• 7 Lakes Ausangate

ALTERNATIVE TREK OPTIONS:

• There are many hiking options.

4-Day Classic inca trail to Machu Picchu

4-Day Salkantay Trek 

3-Day Salkantay Trek

4-Day Choquequirao Trek

4-Day Ausangate Trek + Rainbow Mountain

3-Day Lares Trek

4-Day Inca Jungle Tour

3-Day Inca Jungle Tour

BOOKING CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Machupicchu Trekking Peru E.I.R.L. Tour operator travel agency, friendly with our customers. From the moment you contact us, during your stay and during the walk or tour, you will receive personalized advice and an unforgettable trip.

1.- Machupicchu Trekking Peru rates do not include:

• • Travel insurance. You are responsible to acquire travel insurance to cover the dates of your journey. [See Insurance below]
  • Visa fees. [see Visas below]
  • Porters or bag carrying (unless stated in the tour description), laundry, telephone calls, items of a personal nature and gratuities (unless stated in the tour description).
  • Side trips or excursions shown as optional.
  • Food, other than stated in the tour description
  • Entrance fees to national parks, archaeological parks or municipal taxes (unless stated in the tour description), which must usually be paid on site in cash.
  • Airline Tickets, other than stated in the tour description. It is possible to book airline tickets with Machupicchu Trekking Perú E.I.R.L. contact us for more information.

In some locations, the services of a representative are not included, and, particularly if you have so requested, you may have only a driver who speaks a little English.

1. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, is not responsible for cases of force majeure (unexpected or uncontrollable events) (according to law), nor is it responsible for the actions of passengers.
2. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, reserves the right to cancel or change any trip due weather, political conditions or pandemic. It also reserves the right to cancel any trip due to the client’s unsuitability due to age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication etc.
3. Any missed tours due to the circumstances mentioned above (weather conditions, political conditions or pandemic) cannot be refunded.
4. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, reserves the right to cancel the passenger’s reservation on a tour if they have not paid the total sum of the tour at least 12 hours prior to departure, UNLESS the passenger has made an alternative arrangement with the Machupicchu Trekking Perú staff.
5. Machupicchu Trekking Perú reserves the right to work with other agencies if on certain dates they do not have enough passengers for a departure.
6. In the case that damages are caused to third parties, all the expenses claimed from Machupicchu Trekking Perú that originate from the above -mentioned incident will be charged to the client, who will have no right to later claims.
7. When a passenger wishes to cancel their trip, the refund shall be according to the decision taken by Machupicchu Trekking Perú, according to the Cancellation and Refund Policy mentioned below.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

The 50% down payment

•  Machupicchu Trekking Perú is non-refundable, except in serious situations (as described below).
• * This does not include bookings of the Inca Trail, airfares and hotels: unfortunately, the 50% down payment for the Inca Trail, airfares and hotels are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Important: services, tours, treks and packages booked with Machupicchu Trekking Perú is non-refundable, but could be changed of date without any administration charge.

DEADLINE TO CHANGE TOUR DATE

Tour date changes will be subject to availability of income to the Inca Trail, Machupicchu and hotels, without any administration charge, in the following time frame:

 Inca Trail – at the latest 20 days prior to the departure date.

Tour with hotel – at the latest 15 days prior to the departure date.

Tours without hotel – at the latest 10 days prior to the departure date.

Important: Third party administration fees have to be paid at the moment of the date change (airline fees, transport companies, hotels, partner agency charges & entrance fee)

•           If the client wants to change the date tour within the days timeframe prior to departure, the client will be charged an Administration Fee.

DEADLINE OF CANCELLATION

• Cancellations will not be accepted if not submitted in writing, at the latest 20 days prior to the departure date. This policy applies for the 50% down -payment.
• different time frames apply for Groups and complete Peru Itineraries, in this case individual arrangements about cancellations have been made at the moment of booking).

** In case of cancellation due to a serious illness or another serious situation, the following procedures are applicable (situations will be judged at the discretion of the Machupicchu Trekking Perú reservations department):

In case of cancellation due to a serious illness or another serious situation (measured by the Machupicchu Trekking Perú reservations department), the following procedures are applicable:

• Cancellations will be accepted in writing only.
• In the case of illness or pregnancy, a medical declaration that will be evaluated by the doctor of Machupicchu Trekking Perú, needs to be attached to your written statement.
• In the case of military service, an official declaration also needs to be attached to your written statement.
• Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour operator will evaluate the situation together with the client and will consider a PARTIAL refund of deposit. Machupicchu Trekking Perú Administration Fee applies.
• Third party administration fees (airline fees, transport companies, hotels, partner agency charges & entrance fee) are exempt from any refund; these charges still must be paid for by the client.

Machupicchu Trekking Perú Travel Agency will refund the respective amount at the latest 30 days after the date it received the written cancellation statement, in most cases by wire transfer.

BOOKING AND PAYMENTS

FIRST.- To book your Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu, you need to complete the tour date and then our reservation form by clicking on BOOK THIS TOUR on our home page, after completing the form click on SENT YOU RESERVATION.

Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase to Machu Picchu permits and entrance tickets without the following information:

Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):

Gender

Passport number

D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)

Nationality

*** We require clear photos of each participants’ passport at the booking.

SECOND.- we require a deposit of 50% per person in order to purchase a permit for the Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu. the fastest ways to send and receive money with fairly low fees, are through:

1.  PAYMENT LINK after agreed, we will send you a payment link with a charge of 5%.
2.  WESTERN UNION You can make your deposit by clicking on the following link  https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html, de deposit will be in name of our manager JUAN CARLOS BECERRA BOLIVAR, DNI: 42399654, city: Cusco, country: Peru. After your deposit send us a screenshot or photo of the deposit through WhatsApp (+51) 928 738 468 or through our company e-mail:

machupicchutrekking.pe@gmail.com

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

50% balance, to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay IN CASH at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATM within the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by your CREDIT CARD but you will have to pay a 5% service fee, to the iZipay collection company.

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR CHANGES

• There will be no cost of the Administrative Penalty in the date changes of a tour, walk or package in the indicated periods.

• Administrative fees charged by third parties such as (airlines, transport companies or associated providers, entrance fee) will be paid by the passenger, at the moment of the date chage.

The client will be charged an Administration Fee of US $20.00 Fee for all changes in bookings before the days frame time.

INSURANCE
We recommend that all customers obtain a travel or medical insurance policy in their home countries.

• Passengers are responsible for ensuring that their travel or medical insurance policy covers the activity or sport in which they are participating Passengers may be required to show us a certificate of this insurance policy prior to the commencement of the itinerary.
• Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator, cannot be held responsible for personal injuries or any belonging that are lost, damage or left in vehicles or accommodations. 

VISAS

• Currently, visitors from Western Europe, the USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand or Australia do not require a visa to enter Peru, however all visitors are responsible for enquiring about their particular case. Visitors from other countries must enquire about obtaining a visa at the nearest Embassy or Consulate.

PRIVACY POLICY

Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust concerning the privacy of the personal information you give us and/or we collect from you. Your email address nor any other data will never be given to a third party.  

COPYRIGHT
Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator reserves the right to use all possible photos taken during the passenger’s program unless the passenger refuses permission.