🧭 Experience Overview
Hiking Inca Trails through Huchuy Qosqo and Pisac ruins is an exclusive experience designed for active mountain enthusiasts. Combining two distinct high Andes sections, this private trek takes you away from tourist crowds into pristine mountain landscapes overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Cusco Hotel Pickup
Ancient Inca Highway
Remote Huchuy Qosqo Ruins
Sacred Valley Viewpoints
Pisac Archaeological Complex
3,400 m
Cusco City (Start Point)
4,250 m ⚠️
Highest Mountain Pass
3,650 m
Huchuy Qosqo Ruins
2,970 m
Pisac / Sacred Valley
👤 Who is this trip for?
✓ Perfect for you if:
• You love active hiking and high-altitude mountain scenery.
• You want to experience authentic Inca trails without crowds.
• You have at least 2 full days of prior acclimatization in Cusco.
• You enjoy early morning starts and flexible private pacing.
✕ Not recommended if:
• You have severe knee injuries or heart conditions.
• This is your first day arriving at high altitude from sea level.
• You prefer sedentary sightseeing in standard tourist buses.
🗺️ Day-by-Day Detailed Itinerary
06:00 AM • Private Pickup
Hotel Pickup in Cusco & Scenic Drive
Your private driver and licensed mountain guide collect you directly from your hotel in Cusco. We drive approximately 1.5 hours through high Andean plateaus to the trailhead starting point.
07:30 AM • High Andes Trekking
Inca Trail Hike to Huchuy Qosqo Ruins
Trek along preserved stone-paved Inca highways up to the high pass (4,250 m) with panoramic views over the Urubamba mountain range. We reach the mysterious "Little Cusco" (Huchuy Qosqo), perched dramatically above the Sacred Valley.
01:30 PM • Sacred Valley & Pisac
Descent to Sacred Valley & Pisac Archaeological Tour
Descend to the valley floor and transfer to Pisac. Enjoy an authentic lunch, followed by an exploration of the massive agricultural terraces, ceremonial sun temples, and vibrant artisan market of Pisac.
06:00 PM • Comfortable Return
Scenic Drive Back to Cusco
Relax in your private vehicle as we drive back to Cusco, dropping you off safely at your hotel door in time for dinner.
💼 What's Included & Excluded
✓ What's Included
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Private door-to-door transport with professional driver
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Licensed bilingual mountain guide (Quechua/English/Spanish)
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All entrance fees & permits for Huchuy Qosqo & Pisac ruins
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Nutritious lunch & trail energy snacks
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Emergency medical oxygen tank & certified wilderness first aid
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100% custom itinerary coordination directly with Sylwia
✕ Not Included
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Personal trekking gear (hiking poles, sturdy trekking boots)
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International or domestic travel insurance
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Extra alcoholic beverages and personal souvenirs
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Voluntary tips/gratuities for driver and guide
🎒 Recommended Packing Checklist
🧥 Clothing & Layers
• Breathable trekking trousers
• Thermal long-sleeve base layer
• Fleece jacket & windbreaker
• Warm Andean beanie & gloves
☀️ Sun & Mountain Protection
• High UV 50+ Sunscreen
• Polarized UV sunglasses
• Wide-brim sun hat
• Lip balm with UV filter
⚙️ Gear & Essentials
• Daypack (20–30 Liters)
• 1.5L refillable water bottle
• Trekking poles (recommended)
• Personal daily medication
