Huacahuasi Lodge Getaway

The level of activity depends on the experiences you choose.

Options range from cultural visits and short walks to more challenging high-mountain hikes, including the Trail of 1,000 Lakes from Quiswarani to Quelquena.

Previous trekking experience is not required for the standard activities, but a reasonable level of fitness is recommended for guests choosing the more demanding routes.

Yes. Flexibility is one of the defining features of this journey.

Guests may choose between hikes and cultural experiences such as meeting Andean textile weavers, visiting local farming and sheepherding communities, learning about traditional daily life or joining a Peruvian cooking class at the lodge.

The available options vary by day and may depend on weather, logistics and group arrangements.

We recommend arriving in Cusco at least two days before departure to begin acclimatizing.

Huacahuasi Lodge is located at 3,835 m or 12,585 ft, and some optional hikes reach even higher elevations. During your first days at altitude, drink plenty of water, eat light meals, avoid excessive alcohol and limit strenuous activity.

Your guide will monitor your wellbeing throughout the experience.

Ground transportation and the meals specified in the itinerary are included from the beginning of the journey until the end of the program.

Airport transfers and accommodations in Cusco before and after the journey are not automatically included but may be arranged through your Travel Specialist.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Guests should communicate any allergies or dietary restrictions before arriving in Peru.

Yes. A Machu Picchu extension is available at an additional cost.

After the activities on Day 3, guests continue to Ollantaytambo and travel by train to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay. The following morning includes a two-hour guided visit to Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco.

The extension should be arranged in advance and is subject to train, hotel and entrance-ticket availability.