Itinerary – Choquequirao Trek 5 days

 

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chikisca

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. After a good lunch enjoying the amazing view of the Apurimac Canyon, we will descend for about 5 hours to our campsite at Chikisca.

 

• Meals: L, D
• Maximum Altitude: 2,977m / 9,767ft
• Minimum Altitude: 1,836m / 6,024ft
• Distance Travelled: 8 km / 5.0 mi
• Walking Time: 5 hrs

 

Day 2: Chikisca – Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata

After breakfast we will continue downhill for around one hour to reach the Apurimac River. This is one of the longest rivers in Peru, over 7000km, 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). After crossing the Apurimac, we 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.

 

In Marampata we will have lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon visiting the local family land and sharing their daily activities. Depending on the season, you may help harvest some food which will be used to prepare the remaining meals on our trek. This is a wonderful way for us to support the local families who live near Choquequirao. We will camp overnight in Marampata.

 

• Meals: B, L, D
• Maximum Altitude: 2,914m / 9,560ft
• Minimum Altitude: 1,500m / 4,921ft
• Distance Travelled: 9 km / 5.6mi
• Walking Time: 6 hrs

 

Day 3: Marampata – Choquequirao

Two hours of hiking will take us to the principal archaeological complex of Choquequirao. We will visit and explore the Usnu, Priests House, Llamayoq, (stoned llama figures designed into farming terraces) and the Administrative Sector. We will have the whole day to explore and learn about the Inca people of Choquequirao, the remote city of the Incas. With your native certified guide, you will explore every area of this magical city. Only an estimated 50% of this Inca city has been excavated and restored, so the site is continually expanding as new areas are discovered. Late in the afternoon we will head to our campsite located just below Choquequirao.

 

• Meals: B, L, D
• Maximum Altitude: 3,050m / 10,007ft
• Minimum Altitude: 2,914m / 9,560ft
• Distance Travelled: 7km / 4.3mi
• Walking Time: 7 hrs

 

Day 4: Choquequirao – Santa Rosa – Chikisca

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 5: 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: 1,836m / 6,024ft
• Distance Travelled: 8km / 5.0mi
• Walking Time: 5 hrs

Choquequirao Trek 5 Day; Inclusions

 

Services Included:

 

• Guide service in English/Spanish
• Private transportation from Cusco to Cachora to Cusco
• Entrance ticket to Choquequirao
• Master cook
• Food (4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 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 5 Day

 

• PRICE: 640 USD$ per person when booking 2-3 people
• PRICE: 570 USD$ per person when booking 4-5 people
• PRICE: 540 USD$ per person when booking 6-7 people
• PRICE: 520 USD$ per person when booking 8-9 people
• PRICE: 500 USD$ per person when booking 10-12 people