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Hike along paved Incan royal trails to Little Cusco, perched high above the Sacred Valley floor.
Hike along paved Incan royal trails to Little Cusco, perched high above the Sacred Valley floor.
For accommodations in Cusco's historic center with vehicle access, our tourist transport arrives as close as legally permitted. Due to Cusco's colonial pedestrian alleys, if your hotel is on a narrow stone walkway, we wait at the nearest corner (usually 1/2 to 1 block away). We coordinate with you via WhatsApp/phone in advance, and our assistant welcomes you at the vehicle.
Lodging outside the center? If your hotel or Airbnb is outside the historic center perimeter, meeting is coordinated at a central landmark (such as Plaza Regocijo).
Need dedicated walking escort right to your door or pickup outside the historic center? Select Boutique Private in the booking card above.
An isolated single-day trek traversing genuine Incan stone masonry and agricultural infrastructure. Starting at the high Andean farming hamlet of Tauca near Chinchero, the trail climbs to a windy 4,200m mountain pass before descending through a restored Incan staircase canyon into Huchuy Qosqo (“Little Cusco”). Built as a personal estate for Incan Emperor Viracocha in the 15th century, the site features rare two-story stone-and-adobe structures, extensive terraces, and sheer cliff views overlooking the Urubamba River basin.
Effective O₂ at 4,200m
Prior rest recommended
+1,148 ft vertical gain
Drive to high puna village of Tauca. Ascend gradually to a 4,200m mountain pass with sweeping views of the snow-covered Vilcanota range. Descend via paved Incan royal stairways into Huchuy Qosqo citadel. Guided exploration, followed by descent to Lamay and return transfer to Cusco.
Pre-paid services verified & delivered on route
Personal expenses & discretionary gratuities
Travelers looking for an authentic, carefully coordinated immersion into Peru's natural and archaeological treasures with a licensed local team.
Comfortable private or small-group pacing with ample photo stops and personal assistance.
Mandatory checkpoint fees, community tickets & coin-operated restrooms
Small coins needed at roadside stops.
Water and local snacks along the drive.
Independent traveler feedback verified on TripAdvisor and Google Maps.
“Amazing tour operator with incredible coordinators, collegiate guides, and mountain chefs! Did half a dozen treks and day tours around Cusco and loved all of them. Very reliable, highly recommend!”
“Working with Daspe Travel was completely seamless. From our early morning hotel pickup in Cusco to the Vistadome train tickets and citadel entrance, our guide was exceptionally punctual, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. Zero stress, everything was flawlessly organized.”
“I was looking for a trek along the Choquequirao route and contacted them. From the very start they gave me complete confidence, and I was not wrong. Of all the operators I have used across Peru, they were by far the most professional and attentive. The route is spectacular, perhaps the finest I have done. Standing up there taking in that beauty remains one of the best sensations of my life.”
Dietary accommodations, hotel upgrades or a slower photography pace? Speak directly with our local Cusco specialists.
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Direct access to verified timings, altitude benchmarks, and operational guides calibrated by our Cusco team.
San Pedro market tasting, hands-on ceviche & lomo saltado workshop, and craft Pisco Sour masterclass.
Walk across the last living Incan rope bridge, handwoven annually from native grass in a UNESCO-recognized tradition.
Pre-Incan horned stone fortress perched 1,000 meters above the Apurímac Canyon, reached via uncrowded cliffside trails.