The Qolqas trek is another good option for those who don't have the time or desire to hike a long trek in the Cusco region. With views of the beautiful Andean plateau of Chinchero, Inca ruins and a unique look at local crafts of Machuqolqa for the afternoon We continue to Machupicchu. 

TREK QOLQAS MACHU PICCHU  2 DAYS / 1NIGTH

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco – Chinchero – Machu Picchu

We pick up from the hotel at 08:30 and drive to Chinchero, where we visit a factory for you to see what it takes to process handmade crafts and then we’ll visit Inca ruins. Our hike will continue through puna landscape for 2 hours leading us to see more Inca remains at Machuqolqa. After lunch, we will travel by car to Ollantaytambo then transfer onto a train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night. (L,D)

Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco      

After breakfast in the hotel, we will travel ½ hour by bus to Machu Picchu for a 2 hour walking tour of the site, visiting the temples, palaces and many other interesting places. You will have time to climb up Huayna Picchu that overlooks the ruins. We will return to Aguas Calientes at about 2pm to take the train back to Cusco. (B)

INCLUDED:

• Private shuttle to Chinchero

• English / Spanish speaking tour guide

• Admission fee to Machu Picchu

• 01 Breakfast, 01 lunch and 01 dinner

• Accommodations

• First aid kit

• Bus to Machu Picchu ruins and return to Aguas Calientes

• Overnight accommodation in Aguas Calientes

• Round trip train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then bus to Cusco

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch in Aguas Calientes on day 2

• Tips or additional spending money

PASSENGER MUST BRING:

• Original passport

• Water bottle

• Insect repellent

• Sun block

• Sun glasses

• Hat

• Comfortable hiking shoes

• Change of clothes including rain coat

• Flashlight

Price per person US$ 490

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