Choquequirao 4 days

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

Choquequirao is considered as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire". The oldest reports assign to Juan Arias Diaz as one of the first explorer that arrive in the zone in 1710, Hiram Bingham explored also this area in 1910. Arriving at Choquequirao is an extreme adventure which starts from Cusco by bus to the town of Cachora (Apurimac) this trip demand 4 days hiking along the way we can enjoy and live in tune

with nature and discover the original type of living from local people.

What's Included

5kg, of your baggage the horse will carry.
Horses and horse man.
Briefing one day before the tour.
First Aid Care.
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Tourist bus round trip.
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners ( vegetarian option available)
Professional guide during 4 days.
All camping equipments.
Horse riding or carrying
Breakfast on the first day
Dinner of the final day
Purifying tablets.
sleeping bag
walking poles

Meeting and pickup

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

We can pick up from any hotel near to the main square.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    CUSCO – SAN JOSE DE CACHORA – CHIKISKA – PLAYA ROSALINA

    1 stop
  • 1

    The Bus will pick us up at the hotel at 6am and will transport us to the disctrict of San Jose De Cachora (3 hours) where we will begin the walk. This will be the first section of ascending until we reach the Chikiska zone. After lunch we will descend until our first campsite at the shores of the Apurimac River known as the Rosalinas beach. On this day we will walk for between 5 and 6 hours according to the speed of the group.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    PLAYA ROSALINA – SANTA ROSA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO

    1 stop
  • 2

    Again veru early and after breakfast, we will begin a physical day of hiking which will also be very rewarding. The path takes us to the top of the mountain to Marampata (3000m.s.n.m.) where we will have lunch and regain energy which will allow us to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3650 m.s.n.m). Here we will rest for the night hopefully witnessing a beautiful sunset from our comfortable tents. This day contains 10kms of walking.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    CHOQUEQUIRAO – SANTA ROSA – CHIQUISCA

    1 stop
  • 3

    We will begin the day at 5am where, after breakfast, we will visit the archaelogical complex of Choquequirao, the most important and furthest point of this excursión. After the visit and we have had time to explore, we will come back to Cusco via the same route. Along the route we will hike up to Chiquisca where we will camp overnight for our last camp spot. This day will contain about 5 hours of hiking.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 4

    CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYUC – CACHORA – CUSCO

    1 stop
  • 4
    Cusco Cathedral

    The days activities start at 7am for the final leg of the trip. There will be a final viewpoint that we hike up to called Wayna Qalli. From here we will be able to appreciate the Apurimac River Canyon rated by many as being the most spectacular in South America. Completing the journey, we arrive at the town of San Jose de Cachora where our transport will bring us back to Cusco. We will arrive back at around 5pm. The days walking will take about 3 hours.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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 Conde Travel

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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