This adventure begins in the outskirts of Cusco, in Tambomachay. You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the starting point of the hike. You will begin a moderate ascent with beautiful views of the city of Cusco to the Sicllacasa pass. From here, you will have the best views of the Ccauca Valley. You will arrive at the Qeullococha lagoon where lunch will be served. Then you will continue to the Challu Challu pass with beautiful views of the Piuray and Qoricocha lakes. Continue your ascent to the Rumicruz pass and then descend to the community of Pacamarca, near there you can camp. The hike is rewarded with beautiful views of snow-capped peaks and the observation of local wildlife.

Walk distance: 6.05 mi/ 9.75 km

Max altitude: 13,993 ft / 4,247 m

Aprox. Time: 7 hrs

Difficult level: Moderate to challenging

After an energetic Andean breakfast, you will start the day's trek. You will start a descent on an Inca stone road, cross an Inca bridge until you reach the archaeological center of Huchuy Qosqo located on the side of a mountain. Once there you will have enough time to explore this impressive Inca complex. Three-story stone buildings, double jamb portals, terraces, ceremonial enclosures, are part of the tour.

You will enjoy lunch in this place before starting the descent to the village of Lamay, where the hike ends and your transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.

Walk distance: 3.72 mi/ 6 km

Max altitude: 13,123 ft / 4,000 m

Aprox. Time: 4 hrs

Difficult level: Moderate