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If treks are part of your lifestyle, this one is especially for you. Choquequirao was one of the last Inca refuges because it is located in the middle of a canyon with a depth of more than 2,000 meters and the Vilcabamba mountain range with its snow-capped peaks 5,000 meters high.
This Tour to Choquequirao is one of the most exciting challenges, which is why you must have special preparation before doing it, the reward at the end of the journey will be the enormous satisfaction of having done it in 3 intense days of walking.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
"What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing and your passport (required). We recommend comfortable walking shoes and layers for changing mountain weather." You might also want to add: • "Sunscreen and hat recommended for high altitude" • "Small backpack for personal items" • "Camera for stunning photo opportunities"
Itinerary
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DIA 1. CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA – PLAYA ROSALINAS – SANTA ROSA We will leave Cusco early in the morning at approximately 3:00 am. then we will go to the small town of Cachora (2850m / 9350f), a pleasant place surrounded by beautiful mountains and the majestic Padreyoc glacier (5571m / 18278f). After having passed the panoramic view of Kapuliyoc (2800m / 9186f), we will continue descending towards Chikisqa, then ascend to the Marampata camp (2918m / 7332f), where we will spend the first night of our Choquequirao Tour 3 Days. Meals: lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Marampata Camp 2,913m / 9,560ft Weather: warm and sunny. Travel distance: about 15 km Walking time: 8 hours.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
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DIA 1. CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA – PLAYA ROSALINAS – SANTA ROSA At dawn, after the nutritious breakfast; We will start the walk to the citadel of Choquequirao (3033m / 9950) called the "Cradle of Gold" and we will enjoy the tranquility in this place with a guided tour. Further, we will explore this archaeological site, of which only 30% is restored, in more detail: we will visit the section of the palaces, the liturgical sources, the temple of the high priest, the section of the flames. Afterwards we will return to Marampata, where we will have our lunch. We will then return to Chikisqa, where our camp is located. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Accommodation: Chikisqa Camp 1,835m / 6,020ft Weather: warm and windy. Travel distance: about 9 km Walking time: 7 hours.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
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DIA 3. CHOQUEQUIRAO – MARAMPATA - SANTA ROSA - PLAYA ROSALINAS - PLAYA ROSALINAS - CUSCO We will start the day early with breakfast and then make a 2-hour visit to the archaeological complex. During the tour, the guide will give us some information about the place and will explain its importance to the empire. After touring and taking pictures, we will return to the camp to take our things and begin the descent to Santa Rosa. We will arrive at the place to have lunch and rest a bit before continuing the trek to Rosalina Beach and then to Cachora, where we will catch our transportation back to Cusco.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Dress code is smart casual
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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