Day
1: CUSCO - SAQSAYHUAMAN - TAMBOMACHAY - PATABAMBA
Pick-up at hotel (7:00 am) in a private bus to Saqsayhuaman and Tambomachay. After a two-hour visit to the ruins, we take a detour to Corao, where we have lunch and rest, to then continue to Patabamba. Along the way we cross a 4200m above sea level pass, from where we enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley along with the Pisaq citadel. After a short stop for taking pictures, we continue to our campsite at Patabamba, where we can visit the town and get in contact with the local people. Dinner
Day
2: PATABAMBA - SIWA - PUKAMARKA - LEON PUNKU - HUCHUY QOSQO
After breakfast, visit to the town and its traditional artisan market. Later, we begin our trek through a wide and picturesque horseshoe-shaped road, all the while surrounded by wild vegetation, then to continue along a calm trail on the left-side of the mountain. The farther we go from the village, the prettier the landscape becomes and narrower the road, gradually ascending as we pass through the town of Siwa.
The trail gets steeper upon reaching the second pass (4200m), making the going harder for the next 30 to 40 minutes, nevertheless rewarding us with spectacular views of Pisac, Coya, Lamay, Calca and the surrounding mountains.
After lunch, we continue across the community of Pukamarca and into the Leon Punku Canyon, where remnants of a trail that served as point of entrance to Huchuyqosqo complex can be seen. Inside the canyon, we see the bases of an Inca bridge.
In our way out, after crossing the Rakakay River, we enjoy a stunning view of the canyon and its wild vegetation. Visit to the Archaeological Park. Previous coordination with local people of the Huchuyqosqo village, we set our campsite at their land. Dinner.
Day 3: HUCHUYQOSQO - CHINCHERO – MACHUPICCHU
After breakfast and around 7:00 am, we start our trek along lake Huchuyqosqo, following a well preserved, stone-paved Inca trail leading to Chinchero, from where we ascent to the Huallatas Pass (4200m), this being a link between Pukamarca and Chinchero. After lunch, we take the bus to Ollantaytambo to catch the 2:30 pm train to Aguas Calientes. Dinner and show in a nice restaurant. Overnight at a comfortable hotel.
Day 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
After breakfast we take a bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. After an approximately three hour guided visit to the ruins, we return to Aguas Calientes and have lunch. Return to Cusco by train.
