Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
from/per person:
$550.00
Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Description:
On this adventure trek you will enjoy spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, descend into a deep canyon, cross the Apurimac River, and pass through biologically diverse cloud forest ecosystems. After a visit to the citadel of Choquequirao, you return along the same route, back to your hotel in Cusco. This is our most challenging trek to Choquequirao. It moves at a steady pace through the Andes and is recommended only for the most fit. It is designed for those who have limited time for a Choquequirao trek.
Overview
Itinerary
Included
Prices
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chikisca – Playa Rosalina
Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao
Day 3: Choquequirao – Santa Rosa – Chikisca
Day 4: Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco
Highest Point: 3,050m / 10,007ft
Distance: 44km / 27.3mi
Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5
Itinerary – Choquequirao trek 4 days
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chikisca – Playa Rosalina
We pick you up very early at your hotel in Cusco and drive by private transport to the village of Cachora. In Cachora we meet our staff and drive 30 more minutes to the Capuliyoc lookout point and our trailhead. Our path continues downhill for about 6 hours to our campsite at Playa Rosalina beside the Apurimac River. This is one of the longest rivers in Peru, over 7000 km, coming from the very south of Peru all the way north to Iquitos where it joins with Amazon River. Apurimac is a Quechua word for “the God who speaks”. We can expect a warm night in the valley.
- Meals: L, D
- Maximum Altitude: 2,977m / 9,767ft
- Minimum Altitude: 1,500m / 4,921ft
- Distance: 10km / 6.2mi
- Walking time: 6 hours
Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao
We leave camp early, cross the Apurimac River, and begin our uphill trek. 2 hours of hiking will bring us to Santa Rosa where we’ll have a rest, and after another 2 hours we will arrive at Marampata. Here we will have an early lunch while enjoying a spectacular view of the Andes. After a good break and rest, we continue walking 2 more hours to Choquequirao, an ancient city of the Incas. We will enjoy the afternoon exploring this magical city, and we can even explore unexcavated Inca building remains covered with vegetation. By early evening we head down to our campsite which is located just below Choquequirao.
- Meals: B, L, D
- Maximum Altitude: 3,050m / 10,007ft
- Minimum Altitude: 1,500m / 4,921ft
- Distance: 14km / 8.7mi
- Walking time: 7 hours
Day 3: Choquequirao – Santa Rosa – Chikisca
Today, after a leisurely morning, we return to Marampata for lunch. Continuing back on the same path we came in, we once again cross the Apurimac River and climb to Chikisca where we will spend the night
- Meals: B, L, D
- Maximum Altitude: 3,000m / 9,843ft
- Minimum Altitude: 1,500m / 4,921ft
- Distance: 12km / 7.5mi
- Walking Time: 7 hrs
Day 4: Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco
It will take approximately 5 hours to climb uphill to the Capuliyoc lookout point where we began our trek. After lunch we will return to the city of Cusco.
- Meals: B, L
- Maximum Altitude: 2,977m / 9,767ft
- Minimum Altitude: 1,836km / 6,024ft
- Distance Travelled: 8km / 5.0mi
- Walking Time: 5 hrs
Choquequirao Trek 4 days; Inclusions
Services Included:
- Guide service in English/Spanish
- Private transportation from Cusco to Cachora to Cusco
- Entrance ticket to Choquequirao
- Master cook
- Food (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks)
- Vegetarian/special diet options available at no extra cost
- Cooking and dining equipment, including tents, chairs and tables
- 4-season tents (3-person capacity but used for 2 people)
- Thermarest (sleeping mattress)
- Mules and horsemen to carry our camping equipment & food
- 10 kilos of your personal gear will be carried on the mule (we provide you a duffle)
- First-aid kit
- Emergency oxygen bottle
- Pre-departure briefing
Services Not Included:
- Tips for field staff and guide
- Sleeping bag
- Extra money for souvenirs or to buy Gatorade or beer along the trail
- Emergency horse for the group (in case of injury or the need to rest), but this can be arranged for an additional fee
- Note: If you need to rent any equipment such as a sleeping bag, water-proof poncho, hiking poles, etc. please let us know in advance. We will secure them for you – no deposit required.
We Recommend That You Bring:
- Sleeping bag (-10 Cº)
- Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals
- Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
- Waterproof jacket & pants or rain poncho
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
- Sunhat & sunglasses
- Sun block
- Insect repellent
- Water bottles
- Water filter (optional – boiled water will be available at all meals)
- Personal medications
- Walking poles
- Towel
- Personal items
- Personal snacks
- Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
- Camera
- Toilet paper
- DNI/Original Passport
- Insurance card
Prices – Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
- PRICE: $550 USD per person when booking 2-3 people
- PRICE: $520 USD per person when booking 4-5 people
- PRICE: $500 USD per person when booking 6-7 people
- PRICE: $480 USD per person when booking 8-9people
- PRICE: $450 USD per person when booking 10-12people