• Sacred Valley of the Incas - Guests will be collected from their hotel between 5:30 am and 6:00 am and transported to the community of Lago Piuray, near the town of Chinchero (approximately one hour of travel). The adventure begins here, at an elevation of 11,800 feet (3,600 meters).

The trek starts with a 3-hour ascent, reaching Piuray passage at an altitude of 13,400 feet (4,100 meters). Participants will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the Urubamba mountain range and the small lagoons below.

• Huchuy Qosqo - The journey continues with a 2-hour descent to the Huchuy Qosqo ruins, a magnificent Inca city located in the Sacred Valley. The name of the ruins in Quechua means “Little Cuzco.” A guide will lead the group through this enchanting archaeological site, followed by time to enjoy a provided box lunch.

Afterward, there is a steep 2-hour descent to the town of Lamay. The transport service will collect the group and drive them to Cuzco, concluding the trip between 5 and 6 pm.

• Pre-departure briefing
• Hotel pickup
• English-speaking guide on trek
• Box lunch
• Private transport from Cusco to Chinchero (start of trek) & Lamay to Cuzco (or Ollantaytambo)

• Other food/drinks
• Trekking poles
• Tips
• Hotel drop-off
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses

Get off the beaten track in Peru’s Sacred Valley thanks to this 1-day guided trek to the Huchuy Qosqo ruins. Avoid the crowds as you enjoy awe-inspiring views of the Sacred Valley and a visit to a lesser-known Inca archaeological site, reaching heights as high as 13,400 feet (4,100 meters) on this rigorous trip. A box lunch and site entrance fees are also included.

• PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING: There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6pm, 6:30pm or 7pm depending on your trek. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK-IN: Please make sure to check-in with your passport before your pre-departure briefing. We encourage our travellers to check-in at our offices a couple of hours before or any day prior to the briefing , that way we can give everybody personal attention and information regarding booking extras, rental equipment or questions in general. Time schedule for meetings will be: - Inca Trail, Salkantay, Inca Quarry 6pm - Machu Picchu Jungle, Lares, Ausangate, Choquequirao 6:30pm - Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu by Train, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu 7pm Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Hours of Operation: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 hrs Daily Tel: +51 84 205234 Emergency Contact: Ruth: 984008440
• Physical Requirements: This hike is Moderate - The uphill portions require moderate to good physical condition and are most difficult as we reach the high pass at 4000m. After crossing the high pass, there is a steep descent (approx. 4 hours), during which we recommend using trekking poles for stability and to reduce strain on the knees.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.