QUEROS HIGH MONTAIN

DAY 1 : CUSCO - SOUTH VALLEY- OCONGATE 3400masl

We will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am. We will head south out of Cusco by bus, stopping at the Tipon, Piquillacta , and the Chapel of Andahuaylillas. By noon we will be in the town of Urcos, where we will eat lunch. Then we will head east on the interoceanic highway, until we reach the town of Ocongate. It is about a 3 hour ride. There we will stay in a simple hostal with amenities typically enjoyed by high mountain travelers.

Distance:

Cusco_ Ocongate (bus): 130 klm

Ocongate _Chectacucho(bus):40klm
 

DAY 2 : OCONGATE-PASO HUALLA  HUALLA (4800masl) QORI ÑACCHA 5000masl KIKO KUCHO 4000masl.

We will wake up early(5:00am) and jump aboard our bus for the 2 hour ride to Chectacucho. This is where our trek starts. We will meet up with our Qeros Indian guides, who will have llamas ready to carry our backpacks, and saddle horses in case you want to ride. We will head up to the Qoriñaccha (5000masl). It should take us about 3 hours to cover the 5 klicks. When we get to the top, we will be surrounded by high mountain lakes and wild birds and vicuñas. There will be snow-capped peaks all around us. We will stop for a meditation and the papacho will offer coca to the apus. Then we head down for the next 3 hours until we arrive at QORI ÑACCHA MOUNTAIN, where we will pitch camp at 4000masl

Distance :

Chectacucho -Qori ñaccha Pass:6klm

Qori ñaccha paso – Kiko kucho camp :5klm
 

DAY 3 : KIKO KUCHO CAMP 4000masl-. PASO PUCA ORCCO4300masl. – AYLLU CHARCAPATA 3900masl

On this 3rd day, we will wake up with the first rays of the Sun. After breakfast, by 7:00am, we’ll be hiking up toward PUCA ORCCO (4300masl). It is a 4 hour walk. Now we will be in Qeros territory. We can head down hill now for the 3 hour trek to the CCOLPA CUCHO (4100masl) and CHARCAPATA (4000masl) communities. There we will set up camp and visit friends. There is a school here called Munay Tika. It is so far from anything that the kids always run out of pencils and pens. So it would be great if you remember to bring some along to give to the children. The lifestyle here is very peaceful. Nature is dominant in the life of these farmers, shepherds, and weavers. In the evening there will be an optional lecture all about the coca leaf. And the chaman will offer thanks to Pachamama. (Mother Earth).

Distance :

Kiko kucho (camp)-Paso puca orcco(trek):7 klm

Paso puca orcco –charcapata(trek):8klm
 

DAY 4 : AYLLU COMMUNITY CHARCAPATA(3900masl)-CCOCHAMOCCO—CHULLUPAMPA

After breakfast around 7:00am, we will stop by the school and meet the kids. At 9:00am we will start hiking up to the village of CCOCHA MOCCO (4400masl.). We will arrive there by lunchtime and we’ll eat lunch with the women and children of the village. After lunch we have a downhill trek to the village of Chalmachimpana, and then on to our campsite at Chullupampa. There we will share supper with the Qeros Indians in Qeros style.

Distance :

Ayllu charcapata –cocha mocco(trek):9klm

Cocha mocco-chullupampa(trek):10klm
 

DAY 5 : CHULLUPAMPA- COMMUNITY TANTAÑA4100 mas-PAUCARTAMBO-OLLANTAYTAMBO

After an early breakfast we will hike for 45 minutes to the village of Tantaña, where we can check out the handicrafts manufactured by the local people. Mostly you will see intricately patterned textiles made of alpaca and vicuña. It‘s also a great way to get to know the local folks. We can stop by their homes and make some friends. At 9:00am, we’ll start our uphill trek to the beautiful WILLKA KUNCA PASS(4800masl.) This is the last high mountain pass on our trek, and when we reach the highest point, we will once again meditate and offer coca to the apus, while the condors fly by and the world stands still. Then we head down for about 3 hours to klm. 16 of the nearest roadway, where our bus will be waiting for us. Then we’ll ride in style to Ollantaytambo via CHUA CHUA and PAUCARTAMBO. It is about a 4 hour ride. When we reach Ollantaytambo, we will check into our hotel and take a hot shower.

Distance :

Tantaña - Willka kunka pass (trek) :4klm

Willka kunka pass –kallakancha (trek) :10klm

Kallakancha –paucartambo –ollantaytambo(bus total).:144klm

 

DAY 6 (OPCIONAL): MACHUPICCHU-ARQUEOLOGICAL-SITE

The next morning the first train leaves at 6:40am and we’ll be on it. We will reach Aguas Calientes in an hour and 40 minutes. Then we will catch the bus for the 15 minute ride up to Machu Picchu. Perhaps you might want to climb up Huayna Picchu. Then you can explore the entire complex with your guide. In the late afternoon we will catch the 5:00pm train to Ollantaytambo, and then travel by bus to Cusco.

Total distance of trek :58klm

maximum altitude : 5000 masl

 

INCLUDED:

• Transportation by bus : Cusco – ocongate -chectacucho - and return via private bus.

• Professional guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua

• Assistant guide for groups of more than 12 people.

• Local guide from the Qeros tribe

• Ticket tren ollanta mapi ollanta

• Ticket tren ollanta mapi ollanta

• Hospedaje 1 night(mapi)

• Professional cook, in charge of food preparation

• Meals- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

• Plus snacks

• Porter to carry the equipment and food
 

NOT INCLUDED

• Sleeping bag

• breakfast the first day
 

ADICIONALES CHARGES :

• Saddle horses

• Ceremonies to Pachamama

• Spiritual Incan initiations with Qeros chamans which take place at specific locations

• SESSION OF DRINKING SPIRITUAL MEDICINAL PLANTS

• Friendship with the Indians, or gift in case you are invited to become the godparent to one of their children

• Lecture on the coca leaf

 

NOT INCLUDED  

ENTRANCE MACHUPICCU

BOLETO TURISTICO

Sleeping bag

breakfast the first day

 

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

 

• Saddle horse if you choose to ride one
• Ceremonies to Pachamama
• Incan spiritual initiations with the Qeros chamans, which take place at specific locations
• SESSION OF DRINKING SPIRITUAL MEDICINAL PLANTS
• Friendship offerings to the Indians you meet, or if you are asked to become the godparent of a child
• LECTURE ON THE COCA LEAF
• SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONS

 

SHARED SERVICE

Size of group: min. 4 max. 16 Mayo 

• Departure dates: every Wed. and Fri. during the rainy season and during spring depending on the cycle of the moon.