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Choquequirao is a captivating expedition that will take you into the Peruvian Andes and culminate in the stunning Inca site of Choquequirao. Considered the "sister city" of the iconic Machu Picchu, Choquequirao remains a hidden gem that offers an authentic and off-the-beaten-beaten-path experience to those who seek it. This challenging hike will take you through diverse landscapes, ranging from high mountain passes to lush cloud forests and green valleys, including the Apurimac Canyon with its breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and towering mountains.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
The transfer will pick them up in the lobby of your accommodation, the transfer will wear a black jacket and cap with our company logo. You will also communicate with the passenger before the tour.
The pick-up will be at Plaza de Armas, in the center of the fountain, where the statue of the Inca is located, to locate the transfer, this will wear a black jacket and a hat with the logo of the agency, also communicate with the passenger before pick-up.
Itinerary
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1Capuliyoc
We start our adventure with hotel pickup or at the designated meeting point in Plazoleta Regocijo (Cusco) before 6:00 to 6:30 am, then we will leave for the town of San Pedro de Cachora, towards Capuliyoc in a journey of approximately 4 hours, where our hike will begin. Here we will have lunch overlooking the Apurimac Canyon and snowy Padreyoc before we begin our adventure. We will see Choquequirao in the distance, much of the way to go and the impressive Apurimac Canyon.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
We will descend for about 3 or 4 hours, passing through the viewpoints of Cocamasana until we reach Chikiska, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a rural hostel with double or twin rooms. The weather here is warm and there are mosquitoes. There are cold showers and shared bathrooms.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
On our second day, we will start with an early breakfast at camp. After breakfast, we will continue descending for about an hour to the Apurimac River in a place called Playa Rosalina. Crossing the river, we will begin the ascent to Santa Rosa, which will last approximately two hours. This part of the hike requires significant physical effort, as we will be climbing while we have some shade.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Upon arrival in Santa Rosa, we will take a short break before continuing to climb for another two hours to reach Marampata, where we have a well-deserved lunch. We will have the afternoon free to relax after ascending 1,500 meters, quite a challenge! Here we will explore Marampata and learn about agriculture and the traditional Quechua lifestyle. In the evening, we will enjoy a comforting dinner and then rest in cabins at 2,970 meters altitude. We will have cold showers and shared bathrooms.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
The city in the skies, Choquequirao! A day of exploration and discovery awaits. After a copious breakfast before dawn, we will leave for this ancient Inca citadel. A walk of one and a half hours (about 4.5 km) will lead us to this impressive archaeological site. We will spend the day exploring its highlights: the flame terraces, the central square (3,068 m), the Hanan sector (3,136 m), and much more. We will also see some unexcavated remains still covered by vegetation. Here we will enjoy a country lunch with a 360o view that mixes culture and nature.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6
After exploring the remarkable ruins of Choquequirao, we will begin our journey back along a rocky path with some challenging slopes towards Marampata, where the mountainous terrain offers us panoramic views once again.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
From Marampata, we will descend along a similarly rocky path, with a steep slope, towards Santa Rosa, where lush nature and tranquility reward us after the day’s effort. Here we will enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night in cabins with double beds. We will have cold showers and shared bathrooms.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
8
On this last day, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing our descent down a winding and rocky road to the Apurimac River. We will rest here to enjoy the views of the river, then begin the ascent, passing once again through the hamlets of Chiquisca and Cocamasana, where shade and refreshing drinks will provide a relief from the heat of the day as we head towards Capuliyoc.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Capuliyoc
Along the way, we will appreciate the beauty of the forests at different altitudes, accompanied by immense views of the mountains, gradually reaching the viewpoint of Capuliyoc. Here, we will have a broad perspective of the entire route we have travelled over the last four days, a memory etched in our minds, with spirits full and bodies exhausted, but deeply rewarded by the experiences of the journey. In Capuliyoc, we will enjoy a well-deserved lunch and rest, surrounded by the magnificent Apurimac Canyon and the imposing mountains.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)
Finally, we will board our transportation for the return journey of 4.5 hours to Cusco. The tour ends at the Plaza Regocijo.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
CUSCO - CAPULIYOC - CHIKISCA
CHIKISCA - APURIMAC RIVER - SANTA ROSA - MARAMPATA
MARAMPATA - CHOQUEQUIRAO - SANTA ROSA OR CHIKISKA
SANTA ROSA - CAPULIYOC - CUSCO
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 a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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