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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
For those who prefer to explore untouched terrain, Choquequirao is the perfect option. During this trek, you may see less than a dozen, making this place a truly unique and quite retreat. Choquequirao has been nicknamed the 'Twin Sister of Machu Picchu, considered to soon become one of Peru’s hottest tourist destinations.
Highlights:
• Book with Confidence and Flexibility
• Hike off the beaten path and explore Choquequirao
• Follow the footprints of the last Incas
• Prepare Pachamanca barbecue on the last day.
• Enjoy the stunning views of the Apurimac Canyon.
What's included
Professional English speaking tour guides
Chef to prepare all meals
Pick up from your hotel
Lunch
Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.00pm
Dinner
Breakfast
Personal porter for your personal staff up to 7kgs
All transportation from the beginning to the end
(Optional) Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re happy to offer guidance.
What to expect
Day 1: CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – SANTA ROSA
6h · Admission ticket included
Departure will be from Cusco between 4:30 am-5:00 am. We’ll drive across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30 am. In this place, we will enjoy the first breakfast and start our Trexperience to one of the legendary lost city of the Incas: Choquequirao. It’s a 4-hour trek downhill from Capuliyoc (9550 ft. 2911 m) to our lunch place at Chiquiska (1893m – 6210 ft.). Along the way, we will get the first views of the Apurimac canyon, one of the deepest ones in Peru. It offers us spectacular panoramas with different landscapes from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the clouds forest.
After lunch, we continue our journey for 2 more hours down to Santa Rosa (1478mts – 4849ft.) Here we will 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.
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2: LA PLAYA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO
6h · Admission ticket included
Departure will be from Cusco between 4:30 am-5:00 am. We’ll drive across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30 am. In this place, we will enjoy the first breakfast and start our Trexperience to one of the legendary lost city of the Incas: Choquequirao. It’s a 4-hour trek downhill from Capuliyoc (9550 ft. 2911 m) to our lunch place at Chiquiska (1893m – 6210 ft.). Along the way, we will get the first views of the Apurimac canyon, one of the deepest ones in Peru. It offers us spectacular panoramas with different landscapes from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the clouds forest.
After lunch, we continue our journey for 2 more hours down to Santa Rosa (1478mts – 4849ft.) Here we will 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.
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO – CHIQUISCA
Choquequirao Inca Citadel
8h · Admission ticket included
We will wake up watching the sunrise at this magical place. After breakfast, it will be a 3-hour downhill to Santa Rosa (2230mts – 7300ft), our lunch spot. Then later, we continue down for 2 more hours downhill and 2 hours uphill until we arrive to our campsite at Chiquiska (1800m / 5905ft). This is a perfect day to enjoy the surrounding landscape from hundreds of different flowers, birds, and waterfalls 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
Day 4: CHIQUISCA – SAYWITE – CUSCO
Saywite
8h · Admission ticket included
On our final day, we will get up, have breakfast, and prepare for our last 4-hour trek uphill to Capuliyoc where we will have lunch and say goodbye to all our team that accompanied us to these expeditions. Afterward, we will take our private transportation to the archaeological site of Saywite: a great mysterious rock. You’ll have plenty of time to explore it before drop off at your hotel around 5 pm.
Distance: 8 km / 11.32 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,850m / 9,407ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
