Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca

1. Ruinas de Choquequirao
   4h
   The trip starts from your hotel in Cusco around 4:30 a.m. You will travel by private transport to the village of Cachora, where you can enjoy views of the Salkantay and Humantay glaciers.
2. 1h
   After breakfast, you will continue to Capuliyoc, where you will meet the team of cooks and muleteers who will carry your luggage.
3. 13h
   The hike begins with a 3-hour descent to Chiquisca, a small village surrounded by fruit crops. Along the trail, you will be able to admire the impressive Apurímac Valley and the majestic Padreyoc and Qoriwayrachina mountains.
   
   With a bit of luck, you will be able to see condors flying over the valley.
   In the afternoon, you will arrive at the warm Chiquisca camp, surrounded by arid mountains, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 2: Chiquisca - Playa Rosalinas - Santa Rosa - Marampata

1. 1h
   After breakfast, you will continue the ascent to Marampata.
2. 2h
   The day begins with a one-hour descent to Playa Rosalina, the lowest point in the valley.
   After crossing the footbridge, the most challenging part of the trek begins.
3. 1h
   You will have lunch in the village of Santa Rosa, and then continue for about 3 more hours zigzagging uphill to the Marampata camp.
4. 14h
   From there, you can enjoy views of impressive canyons—the deepest in the region.
   In the late afternoon, the sun paints the mountains and the Apurímac Valley in shades of orange, and at nightfall, a starry sky will accompany your dinner and your rest.

Day 3: Marampata – Choquequirao Archaeological Complex – Marampata

1. 1h
   After a hearty breakfast
2. Choquequirao Inca Citadel
   10h · Admission ticket included
   You will have the whole day to explore Choquequirao (3,050 m / 10,007 ft), located an hour from the camp.
   Together with your guide, you will tour the complex while learning about its history and architecture.
   This site, hidden among mountains and near the deepest canyon in South America, is even larger than Machu Picchu.
   It features impressive plazas, temples, and agricultural terraces that showcase Inca ingenuity.
   You can rest during a picnic lunch. Don't miss the famous white llamas carved in stone on the platforms, it is estimated that only 40% of the site is visible.
3. 14h
   At the end of the day, you will return to the Marampata camp for dinner and rest.

Day 4: Marampata - Santa Rosa - Playa Rosalinas - Chiquisca

1. 1h
   You will begin your return journey from Choquequirao, bidding farewell to the site with a last view of the canyon from Marampata.
2. 2h
   You will walk for about 2 hours to Santa Rosa through lush vegetation, where you will have lunch.
3. 3h
   Then, you can cool off in the cold waters of the Apurímac River at Rosalina Beach before ascending to Chiquisca.
4. 14h
   There, a local family will welcome you into their home, giving you the opportunity to learn more about Andean customs and traditions and their deep connection to Pachamama. After dinner, you will rest at the campsite.

Day 5: Chiquisca - Capuliyoc - Saywite Monolith - Conoc Hot Springs - Cusco

1. 2h
   On the last day, you will start early to avoid the intense sun, accompanied by the sound of the Apurímac River.
2. 4h
   Hike for approximately 4 hours to Capuliyoc, where you will say goodbye to the hiking team.
3. Saywite
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Then, you will travel by private transport to visit the famous Saywite Monolith, a sacred site with more than 200 carved figures, highly valued by the Incas.
4. 1h · Admission ticket included
   On the way back to Cusco, you will enjoy a relaxing bath in the hot springs of Conoc before lunch.
5. Cusco
   4h
   On the final stretch, you will see the snow-capped mountains that accompanied your journey for the last time.
   You will arrive in Cusco around 6:00 p.m. and be transferred to your accommodation.

Pickup details

We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco.
We pick up all travelers from their hotels between 04:30 and 05:00 am.

• Service animals allowed
• 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
• It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
• If traveling with children, they must be accompanied by an adult.
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
• Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
• Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
• Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required