4 Day Choquequirao Trek from Cusco

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The 4-Day Choquequirao Trek is a unique adventure for travelers seeking a less crowded and more authentic alternative to Machu Picchu. Known as the “sister city” of Machu Picchu, Choquequirao is an impressive Inca site hidden in the Andes, accessible only by trekking. This challenging journey rewards you with breathtaking scenery, ancient history, and the thrill of exploring one of Peru’s hidden gems.

Over four days, you’ll hike through deep canyons, cloud forests, and high mountain passes, always guided by an experienced professional who shares the stories and secrets of the Incas. Along the way, our team provides nutritious meals, reliable camping, and full support so you can focus on the experience.

The highlight is reaching the remote citadel of Choquequirao, with its vast terraces, temples, and dramatic mountain views. More than just a trek, this journey is an unforgettable immersion into Inca history and one of Peru’s best-kept treasures

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment.
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Transportation Cusco-Cachora-Cusco.
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Pick up from the hotel.
Professional guide English / Spanish.
Camping equipment.
Day 1: Breakfast.
Day 4: Dinner.
2 walking sticks USD $20.00.
Sleeping bag, Our sleeping bags are -7°C below zero and include polar sheets. (USD $30.00).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all our passengers from their hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    CUSCO - CACHORA - CHIQUISQA

    1 stop
  • 1

    We start at 6:00 a.m. with pick up from your hotel, then we travel to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), at 10:00 a.m. approximately, from here together with porters and pack horsemen we will start our trekking. with our team of horsemen and pack horses we will begin our trek. On the way of our hike we will enjoy a view of the snowy Padreyoc (5,482 masl) and the Wayna Cachora, when we arrive to the pass of Capuliyoc (2900 masl), from here we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Apurimac Valley, after a brief rest we will descend towards the town of Chiquisqa (1930 masl) where we will have our first camp.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    CHIQUISQA - PLAYA ROSALINA - SUNCHUPATA.

    1 stop
  • 2

    After breakfast (5:00 a.m.), we will continue our hike to Playa Rosalina (1550 m.a.s.l.), then we will continue our hike uphill to Santa Rosa (2100 m.a.s.l.) where our cook will be waiting for us with a comforting lunch, then we will continue uphill to Maranpata (2850 m.a.s.l.), from here we will walk a straight road to Sunchupata, where we can camp and have dinner.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    SUNCHUPATA - CHOQUEQUIRAO - CHIQUISQA.

    1 stop
  • 3

    We start this great day with breakfast prepared by our cook and start the hike to Choquequirao where we will appreciate the sunrise, we will visit the Citadel for three hours accompanied by our guide who will explain the importance of the Inca archaeological complex and the importance of the Apurimac and Rio Blanco rivers, After the visit of Choquequeirao, we will start the return to Sunchupata until we arrive to Santa Rosa and descend to Rosalina beach, when we arrive to Chiquispa we will set up our camp for the night.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    CHIQUISQA - CAPULIYOC - CACHORA

    1 stop
  • 4

    After enjoying a delicious breakfast in Chiquisqa (06:00 a.m.), we will return by the same road to the pass of Capuliyoc, from here we will continue two hours more to the town of Cachora, arriving at 12: 00 m. approx. on the way we will appreciate exotic places of flora and fauna, as well as mountains, snow-capped mountains and the impressive Apurimac Canyon. then continue to the city of Cusco. Arriving in the afternoon to the hotel.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Aremika Travel

Tags

Hiking Tours
Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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