highlight: huchuy qosqo ruins, perched above the sacred valley and after the hike, a long soak in the macha cancha springs.

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We take a public bus to the small village of Lamay, almost lost to the modern day progress of the more touristed towns. From here we start our hike to Huchuy Qosqo (literally small Cusco). The path is quite steep for about an hour, we are, after all, climbing out of the Sacred Valley! We traverse a rugged canyon and the views are quite breathtaking.

Huchuy Qosqo is believed to have been an Royal Inca Estate of the Inca Viracocha and perhaps the final resting place of this revered Inca. There are some well preserved buildings and for those with energy, a tantalizing building sits perched high above the main ruin site.

Clouds often swirl around Huchuy Cusco and this is an excellent place to appreciate the beauty of the Sacred Valley. From Huchuy Qosqo we descend via another route through farmland to the pretty village of Calca.

From Calca, we will take a taxi uphill to the hot springs of Macha Cancha, where we can soak our weary bones for an hour before heading back to the village

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Departure: 7am Plaza de Armas, Cusco Return: 7pm Plaza de Armas

Hiking: Lamay-Huchuy Qosqo 3 hours, Huchuy Qosqo - Calca 2 hours

Included:English/Spanish/ Quechua Speaking Guide, Boxed Lunch, Transport by public bus

Not included: Entry Fees, Water, Snacks

What you need to bring: Money for snacks and souvenirs, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, jumper (sweater), rain protection (or plastic poncho), plus any other personal items you might wish. Towel, swimsuit and sandals for the hot springs at Macha Cancha

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There are two kinds of adventurers: those who go truly hoping to find adventure and those who go secretly hoping they won't. Rabindranath Tagore

We offer affordably priced tours for two people so that you can depart on most days. If you are travelling alone, you can still depart on this tour, any day. (Price: $100)

If you have a group of five or more people, please contact us for a special rate.

This trip uses PUBLIC TRANSPORT. If you would like comfortable private transport, this can be arranged. Please contact us for costs.

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