CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 DAYS

Known as the "the lost city of inca culture," the Choquequirao is preferred by serious hikers who enjoy a off the beaten track adventure. Enjoy the solitude and mystery of the region’s most difficult trek. The ancient city of Choquequirao, which is only accessible by foot, offers a chance to see unspoiled archaeological ruins and witness the elusive condors in flight. At over 2,900 meters tall, the challenging hike is sometimes called “Machu Picchu’s sister,” but remains undiscovered by most tourists who visit the region. The steep ascents and descents through the Apurimac canyon provide glimpses of contrasting landscapes dominated by snowcapped peaks, cliff sides covered in cactus, and lush rainforest vegetation.

TIME TOUR

4 Days

TYPE

Camping, hiking, visit archeological places.

PRICE

$ 460

ITINERARY

The name Choquequirao means “Cradle of Gold.” Located above the raging, glacier-fed Apurimac River, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and seated on a high ridge, Choquequirao is a remote and rarely visited ¨lost city of the Incas¨.  The Inca archaeological site is considered, the sister to Machu Picchu, it is less known but 3 times larger than Machu Picchu.  It was one of the last refuges, for those Incas who continued to resist Spanish occupation after the conquest.  The site was eventually abandoned and became covered by dense cloud forest vegetation and to this day archeologists continue to discover new sectors of the city.

On the adventurous Choquequirao trek of 4 days we hike through high Andean landscapes with majestic glaciers, descend into deep canyons where the condors fly and pass through biologically diverse cloud forest ecosystems. You will also see native animals such as Andean Condors, birds, native flora and fauna such as numerous varieties of orchids and so much more. We are specialists in this amazing route and offer the most frequent departures with experienced and professional guides.

DAY 1: CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA

At 5am, we pick you up at your hotel, and drive for the next 3 hours in our private van to Cachora (2,850m/9,407ft). Along the way, there are spectacular views of villages, valleys and snow-capped mountains. Once at Cachora we meet our horsemen and pack all of our equipment onto the horses.
After enjoying a boxed breakfast, we start walking to Capuliyoc where we enjoy great views of Apurimac Canyon, snow-capped mountains such as Padreyoc (5,571m/18,387ft) and the Choquequirao site from a distance and have lunch.  After lunch, we descend for two hours to our first campsite at Chiquisca (1,900m/6,270ft), where we spend the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Camping facilities
  • Minimum Altitude: 1900m/5700ft.
  • Maximum Altitude: 2850m/9400ft.
  • Distance: 18kms/11 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.

DAY 2: CHIQUISCA – MARANPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO

After an early breakfast, we descend to the magnificent Apurimac River (1,550m/5,117ft) and then walk uphill to the rural village of Maranpata(2,850m/9,350ft) where we have lunch while enjoying the spectacular views of the archeological site of Choquequirao (3,150m/10,397ft).  As we trek, we walk through a myriad of flora and fauna to the magnificent archeological site of Choquequirao. When we arrive, there is a private guided tour for us in the afternoon. During the tour, we will explore all the important sections, such as the palaces, temple, ritual water fountains, amazing Usnu (ceremonial platform), agricultural terraces, llama’s section and much more. Finally, we head back to our second campsite located just 20 minutes from the Choquequirao ruins, where we will have tea and dinner

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Camping facilities
  • Minimum Altitude:1,550m/5,117ft
  • Maximum Altitude3,150m/10,397ft
  • Distance: 14kms/9 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO – CHIQUISCA

After an early breakfast, we explore some of the stunning sections of Choquequirao ruins and then head back towards the rural community of Maranpata for lunch. Afterwards we descend to the magnificent Apurimac River (1,550m/5,117ft) for three hours. Finally, we walk up a moderate hill for one hour to our third campsite at Chiquisca (1,990m/6,270ft)

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Camping facilities
  • Minimum Altitude: 1,550m/5,117ft
  • Maximum Altitude: 1,990m/6,270ft.
  • Distance: 14kms/9 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

DAY 4: CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYOC – CUSCO

After a delicious breakfast, we walk up a moderate difficulty hill towards the Capuliyoc pass. Once there we can enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the Apurimac Canyon. Then we walk for two more hours towards Cachora (2,850m/9,407ft) for lunch. Afterwards we take our private transport to the archeological site of Saywite having plenty of time to explore it. Finally, our private transport will take us back to Cusco to your hotel, arriving in the evening, arriving around 8pm.

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
  • Minimum Altitude: 1,990m/6,270ft.
  • Maximum Altitude: 2,850m/9,407ft
  • Distance: 16kms/10 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate

IT INCLUDES
  • Pick-up at your hotel the morning of your trek
  • Private transport from Cusco to Cachora (starting point of the trek) and Cacchora to Cusco
  • Entry fee to Choquequirao and other Inca sites
  • English speaking, experienced and professional guide
  • Comfortable tents with two people in a four-person tent
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
  • 1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you’re feeling exhausted or are ill
  • All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen and toilet tent
  • Tent for our staff to sleep in
  • First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
  • Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
  • Basic foam sleeping mattresses
  • Private Guided tour at each archeological site
  • 5 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes and sleeping bag will be carried by our mules
  • Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes

NOT INCLUDED
  • Sleeping bag adequate for temperature of minus 10°c
  • Air Mattresses
  • Trekking Poles
  • Additional horses for extra personal luggage above that of the personal item allowance
  • Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of AMAZON TRIP PERU

RECOMEDATIONS
  • Long sleeved T-shirt and long pants.
  • Camera with extra batteries.
  • Warm cloths (for misty mornings on the river)
  • Water bottle or Canteen.
  • Sandals, bath suit clothes, towel day pack.
  • Rain gear, Hat or cap.
  • Mosquito Repellent minimum of 30-50% DEET
  • Sun block, After bite.
  • Flash light or torch with extra batteries.
  • Extra money.

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SOME FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator, that incorporates the universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know, understand and respect native communitys and its people.

Of course! During  your trek or tour your primary luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel. Both are free! But is better stored in your hotel because sometimes you will be late and office is already closed to pick up your suit case.

Our Tents:

Enjoy a good night sleep in our 4 season igloo waterproof, spacious and professional EUREKA tent. All our tents are 4 person tents.  ONLY 2 people will sleep in each, leaving lots of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bag. They also include a little vestibule in front, giving you some extra outdoor space to leave your boots and walking poles so you don’t have to bring the dirt inside.

Absolutely! Included in our packages is picking you up and dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!  Also, if you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before your trek (if your are doing the Machupicchu), we will pick you up there.

Tipping

If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary to you, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the Tour.  It inspires excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many aAmazon Trip Peru Destinations. Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you feel, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

The maximum group size is 10 persons. Usually our groups are between 4-10 persons. Amazon Trip Peru specializes in SMALL and PRIVATE groups and provides personalized services.

In general, if you exercise regularly and spend 1 to 2 days in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley. You will acclimate normally!

The recommended remedies for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you  for Altitude Sickness.

The weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee.  You will have many different varieties of weather as you pass through the numerous microclimates and it will depend on the location. We highly recommend you dress in layers to adapt to the climate changes.

Huayna Picchu – The hike to the summit is approximately 45 minutes, along narrow and steep Inca stairs. Once at the top, you get to see the Citadel of Machu Picchu and its surrounding hills and valleys. This is the famous peak in the background of every iconic Machu Picchu photo. Summiting Huayna Picchu is always a top item on most Machu Picchu visitor’s lists which means that you usually need reserve this hike months in advance. Only a certain amount of people are allowed to hike this mountain each day (currently 400). Along this trek you’ll see breathtaking views of the Machu Picchu ruins. The limited number of tickets is a restriction set forth by the ministry of culture in Cusco. This is completely out of our hands unfortunately. Tickets for this mountain are non-transferable.

Yes! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number you sent to us to book your Inca Trail Machu Picchu permit, entrance to Machu Picchu, train ticket or other entrances and reservations depending on your choice of trek.

In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per person.  We must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change.  Before you change your passport keep a copy of your old one.

If you do not wish to pay this fee you will need to bring both passports to Peru with you.  You can enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both passports, old and new to be to enter the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu or the train.  If you do not have both you will not be allowed to enter the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu or get on the train.

YOUR PASSPORT MUST BE VALID FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS FROM THE DAY YOU ENTER PERU! Most airlines will not let you bord your flight if your passport has less than 6 months left from the date you enter Peru.

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