Choquequirao Trek 5 days and 4 nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
CUSCO – CACHORA – CAPULIYOC – LA PLAYA
1 stop
1
Capuliyoc
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 am, to drive you across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30 am. After breakfast, start a 4-hour trek downhill from Capuliyoc (9550 ft / 2911 m) to our lunch spot at Chiquiska (1893m / 6210 ft). Along the way, you can enjoy some absolutely stunning views of the Apurimac canyon - one of the deepest in Peru, and spectacular panoramas of the different landscapes: from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. After lunch we continue our journey for another 2 hours down to Playa Rosalina (1478m / 4849ft), your tents and a hot drink will be waiting for you. Here we will have dinner and camp for the night. Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 miles Approximate Hiking Time: 6 hours Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,911 m / 9,550 ft Camp Elevation: 1,478m / 4,849 ft Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner Accommodations: Camping Difficulty: Moderate
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
LA PLAYA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO 
1 stop
2
Marampata- Choquequirao
After breakfast, You will cross a suspension bridge over the Apurimac canyon and start a 4-hour hike to Marampata ( 2911 m /9550 ft). We will stop for lunch at a picturesque spot with breathtaking views of the mountains and the river. After lunch, it's another 2-hour ascent to Choquequirao (3030m / 9940 ft). The lost city of Choquequirao is located in a spectacular place: perched in the Peruvian Andes overlooking the deep canyon. This is a very important city from the Inca empire, built towards the end of their rule. Choquequirao was probably one of the entrance checkpoints to Vilcabamba - the last capital of the Incas - and was only recently re-discovered in the early 19th century. Our campsite is located right next to the archaeological site and so you have the freedom to visit this mysterious place at any time you like and as many times as you like, whether its to enjoy the sunset, sunrise or just for some quiet 'me-time'.
8 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
EXPLORE CHOQUEQUIRAO RUINS
1 stop
3
Choquequirao Inca Citadel
We will wake you up bright and early with a nice cup of hot coca tea or coffee to witness the amazing sunrise over the mountains. After breakfast we have the entire day to explore this magnificent Inca city. Your guide will take you on a comprehensive tour - taking you to the most beautiful spots and teaching you about the history of Choquequirao and of the Incas. Choquequirao (cradle of gold) is nicknamed the twin sister of Machu Picchu, but is almost twice the size. For this reason it is expected that this largely unknown location will very soon become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America. After you have taken all the time you need to discover Choquequirao, we will return to the same campsite for dinner and to spend the night. Distance: 8 km/ 4.9 miles Approximate Hiking Time: 4 hours Highest Elevation Crossed: 3,066 m / 10,059 ft Camp elevation:2,073 m / 6801 ft Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner Accommodation: Camping Difficulty: Easy
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
CHOQUEQUIRAO – MARAMPATA – LA PLAYA – CHIKISKA
1 stop
4
Choquequirao Inca Citadel
We will wake up for a second time is this magical place. After breakfast, it is a 3 hours downhill trek to our lunch spot at Santa Rosa (2230 m / 7300 ft). We will then continue downhill for a further 2 hours, before trekking uphill for another 2 hours, until we arrive to our campsite at Chiquiska (1800m / 5905ft). This a perfect day to enjoy the surrounding landscape and nature. We will pass a wide range of different flowers and birds along the way and the sound of waterfalls can be heard in the distance. Distance: 8 km /11.32 miles Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours Highest Elevation Crossed: 3,100m/9,300 ft Camp Elevation: 1,450m/4,350 ft Difficulty: Moderate Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner Accommodation: Camping
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
CHIKISKA – CAPULIYOC – CUSCO
1 stop
5
On our final day we will get up, have breakfast and prepare for our last 4 hour trek uphill to Capuliyoc. Here we will have lunch and say good bye to our team of chefs and porters that have accompanied un on this expeditions. We will then take our private transportation to the archeological site of Saywite; a beautiful carved rock that remains a mystery to archaeologists. You will have plenty of time to explore before we return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel around 5pm. Distance: 8 km / 11.32 miles Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,850m / 9,407ft Difficulty: Moderate Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner Accommodation: Camping Difficulty: Moderate
8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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