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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview
Embark on the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days and discover one of Peru's best-kept archaeological treasures. Hidden in the Vilcabamba Valley, Choquequirao was an important Inca city surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Starting from Cusco, this trek leads through the impressive Apurímac Canyon, combining stunning natural beauty with a unique cultural experience.
What's included
Choquequirao Archaeological Site Entrance Included
All Camping Gear Provided, Including Tents, Mattresses, and Sleeping Bags
Lunch
Dinner
Professional Trekking Guide
Dinner Served on 3 Evenings
Comfortable Private Transportation Throughout the Tour
All Entrance Fees and Applicable Taxes Covered
Breakfast Provided on 3 Days
Complimentary Pickup from Your Cusco Hotel
Lunch Provided on 3 Days
Breakfast on Day 1, Plus Lunch and Dinner on the Final Day
Drinking Water and Light Snacks
What to expect
Day 1: From Cusco to the Heart of the Apurímac Canyon
8h
We pick you up from your hotel in cusco and leave at 6:00 a.m. until the town of Cachora (3100 m) at approx. 10:00am. There we pack de equipment in horses and it is at this point where we begin our Trek down in a gently sloping trail, this day the trekking is not more than 5 hours and the temperature at the beginning is around 15°C (60F) and at the end of the trip will be around 25°C (77F), on the road you will have the first views of the snow-capped Mountain of Padrayoc 5482 m (17980 FASL) and Wayna Cachora, the tour will have a short break at the pass of Capuliyoc 2900 m (9500FASL) from which we will have a panoramic view of the Valley of Apurimac, then descend to appreciate the beautiful scenery of climate warm up to beach of the river in the bottom of the canyon 1550 m (5080 FASL) there we will have our first camp. (Lunch and dinner included).
Day 2: Ascending the Canyon Toward Choquequirao
6h
After breakfast (5:00 am), we will continue our Trek walking up to Choquequirao, we will be climbing the slope direction to Santa Rosa 2100m (6890FASL) place to have lunch, this journey is the hardest, this day the trekking is not more than 6 hours and the temperature at the beginning is around 22°C (72F) and at the end of the trip will be around 18°C (65F), then we climb to Maranpata 2850 m (9350FASL) the edge of the canyon and the end of the steep part, during this journey you will see all the road on the first day and the vegetation that exists in this place then we will continue the trekking to the Choquequirao camping area so close of the ruins. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 3: Discovering the Second Largest City of the Inca Empire
Ruinas de Choquequirao
6h
After breakfast we go ahead to Choquequirao to appreciate the sun rise, visit the Citadel could takes around 4 hours, this is a big city with temples and areas apart one from each other, always accompanied by the guide who rightly explains about this important Inca refuge and the importance of the Apurimac and river thus will also appreciate the Vilcabamba range, at midday we return to the camping area to have lunch and to continue the trekking down into the canyon to set up the new camping in the beach of the river. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 4: Ascending from the Canyon and Returning to Cusco
Cusco
7h
After breakfast in the bottom of the canyon (06:00 AM) return by the same road until you get to the edge of the canyon and here are two hours more a little bit flat until the town of Cachora this is a much smoother stretch and at 12:00 m will be arriving approx., on the way We will appreciate the flora and fauna exotic place, as well as views of snow-capped mountains and the impressive Canyon. And then we will return by car to Cusco, and it will takes 3hours reaching the hotel in the afternoon. End of our services.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
You can send us the details of your hostel in Cusco when you can, at least 24 hours before the start tour day. We will pass by your hotel between 5:30 to 6:00 am to pick you up, you can wait for us at the reception of the hotel drinking a good tea.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
