Choquequirao Trekking 4 days

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$533

Choquequirao Trekking 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Cusco

Visiting: San Pedro de Cachora, Cachora, Chiquisca, Abancay

Tour operator:

TreXperience

Tour code:

261925

Recommended For:

Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Medium, MODERATE

Age range:

3-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, dairy free, Gluten free

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

From: $550 $533 Mid-Year Mayhem Discount: -$17

NB: Prices correct on 27-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Choquequirao has been nicknamed the ‘Twin Sister of Machu Picchu; This Incredible Citadel was built by the Incas in an impossible mountain top, overlooking the beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. Explore this amazing Inca site in a 4-day tour from Cusco with Pachamanca, camping in tents with comfortable equipment and hot showers.

Highlights

Hike off the beaten path and visit the remote Choquequirao site
Follow the footprints of the last Incas
Prepare Pachamanca barbecue on the last day
Enjoy the stunning views of the Apurimac Canyon
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Santa Rosa

Location: San Pedro de Cachora

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The departure will be from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am and drive across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30 am. After the first breakfast prepared by your chef, start the TreXperience to one of the legendary lost cities of the Incas, Choquequirao Inca Site. The first part it’s a 4-hour downhill from Capuliyoc (9550 ft. 2911 m) to our lunch place at Chiquiska (1893m – 6210 ft.). Along the way, you’ll get the first views of the Apurimac canyon, one of the deepest canyons in Peru, this part of the trek offer us spectacular panoramas with different landscapes from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the clouds forest. After lunch, continue the journey for 2 more hours to Santa Rosa (2230mts – 7300ft) where we camp for the night.

Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 miles

Hiking hours: 6 hours

Camp Elevation: 2230mts – 7300ft.

Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner

Accommodations: Camping

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 2: Santa Rosa – Maranpata – Choquequirao

Location: Cachora

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, get ready for one of the most challenging but rewarding days on this TreXperience! First, hike for 4 hours uphill to Marampata (9550 ft. 2911 m). On the way, you’ll visit sugar cane farms where locals produce “Cañazo”, a local alcoholic drink produced for centuries and delivered to cities like Cusco. Lunch is in a local house with amazing views of the mountains and the river. After lunch, ascend another 2-hour uphill to Choquequirao (3057 m / 10029 ft). A spectacular Inca Site perched in the Peruvian Andes, Choquequirao was one of the last Inca cities built in the cloud forest and abandoned during the conquest of Peru. It might have been one of the entrance checkpoints to Vilcabamba, the last capital of the Incas. in the 16th century. Our campsite today is right next to this archaeological site, allowing us to walk to these mysterious places back and forth anytime we want to relax.

Distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles

Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours

Camp Elevation: 2,866 m / 9401 ft.

Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner

Accommodations: Camping

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 3: Choquequirao – Chiquisca

Location: Chiquisca

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up with a coup fo coffee or coca tea provided by your trekking team in your tent while you enjoy the most spectacular sunrise at this magical place. After breakfast, it will be a 3-hour downhill to Santa Rosa (2230mts – 7300ft), our lunch spot. Then later, continue down for 21 more hours downhill and 2 hours uphill until the last 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: 16 km /9.9 miles

Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours

Camp Elevation: 1800m / 5905ft

Difficulty: Moderate

Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 4: Chiquisca – Saywite – Cusco

Location: Abancay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

On the final day, wake up early and enjoy the last breakfast with your team. Then, prepare for the last 4-hour trek uphill to Capuliyoc where we’ll prepare a special feast, Pachamanca underground barbecue, where we’ll different kinds os vegetables, meats, fruits, and buried underground with hot stones. After lunch, say goodbye to all our trekking team that accompanied you to this expedition. Afterward, take the private transportation to the archaeological site of Saywite: a great mysterious rock believed to be the complex irrigation system of the region. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the area, then return to Cusco, drop off at your hotel around 6:00 pm.

Distance: 8 km / 4.9 miles

Approximate Hiking Time: 4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Not included

Difficulty: Moderate

What's Included

Local Taxes

All taxes Included
Fully Guided

Professional Tours during the 4 days of tour
Entrance Fees

Entrance fees to all places we visit
Airport Transfers at Destination

Complimentary airport Transfer in Cusco (on request)
Accommodation

3 Nights Camping

What's Not Included

Sleeping Bag, air mattress, trekking poles (Can be hired from us) Dinner on day 5 (When back in Cusco) Gratuities (Optional) Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended)
Tipping and Gratuities

Optional
Country Entry Visas

Requirements

Original Passport
Rain gear
Sun protection
Comfortable clothes
Extra snacks
Water container for 2 litter at least

Check out our Q&As

What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Guest must have a moderate fitness leve
When is the tour available?

This tour is available all year round except February
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

During our group tours, you will meet travelers from different countries and ages.
What is the maximum group size?

8 people
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

All our tours guides are fluent English speakers

Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Solo Travelers must pay a 35.USD as a single supplement, you can be pair up with another traveler as well (during this pandemic single supplement is mandatory)
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

Our tours are guaranteed and will depart always on the scheduled dates
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

Please visit your doctor and see what vaccines are required
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Children must be always with their parents,
Are flights included in this tour?

Flights are not included in this tour

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Georgette F

Amazing Machu Picchu Tour!

02-Jan-2021

I couldn’t have imagined a better experience! The hike itself was the highlight of my year! But the memories were made extra special by Jhony, (the coolest tour guide, very fun and great energy and full of information) and the outstanding meals!! Like, some of the best food I ate in Peru was on this camping trip. They also made special accommodations for us, and even drove us to the airport the following day. I was blown away by this company. I HIGHLY recommend this tour!!

4emilyg53

¡Tiempo increíble con Trexperience!

19-Jan-2021

Mi esposo, mis dos hijas (de 13 y 11 años) y yo acabamos de regresar de unos maravillosos 4 días en Lares Trek. Nuestro guía Vicente fue cálido, paciente y divertido. También tenía un conocimiento increíble de la historia de los lugares que visitamos en el camino y fue un recurso maravilloso para nosotros, tanto como enlace cultural y con consejos sobre otras cosas para explorar después de que finalizó la caminata. ¡Vicente fue maravilloso, pero la caminata nunca hubiera sido tan exitosa sin el Chef Lorenzo, el Chef Asistente Ramón y los Jinetes, Julian y Edison! ¡No tenía idea de que la comida podría ser tan deliciosa y tan bien preparada en un campamento! ¡La comida de Lorenzo y su presentación fueron increíbles! Ramon, Edison y Julian trabajaron incansablemente para asegurarse de que tuviéramos todo lo que necesitábamos y lo hicieron todo con una sonrisa. Recomendamos Trexperience (y específicamente Vicente, Lorenzo, Ramon, Edison y Julian!)

Luke G

Amazing!

16-Jan-2020

I can’t recommend Trexperince enough. Every aspect of the trip from beginning to end was amazing. Jhony our guide was fantastic - he was friendly, informative and made our trip feel very special. The food alone is reason enough to book with Trexperience - we saw reviews of the food and didn’t fully appreciate how good it would be - honestly some of the best food we had in peru (see pictures below)! Highly recommend going for this option, we considered loads of options and are so happy that we decided to book through Trexperience - Jhony and the team are truly amazing!

Ben B

The trek of a lifetime.

17-Oct-2019

Such an amazing experience for myself and my 2 daughters. Of course the trek itself is a must but the trekXperience team elevated our adventure to a truly memorable experience. As our guide, Oliver was knowledgeable, helpful, caring and supportive. The cook, Balvino Huaman and his assistant, Eder Huaman, did a spectacular job presenting delicious food that we very much enjoyed and could not believe how he did this in a tent kitchen! This food was served to us in style by the jovial Heber Huaman. We also enjoyed the friendly, support of Dionisii Huallaga, Julio Huaman, Alex Huaman, Ebrain, Higidro, Jorge. (I’ve listed their names because they deserve the recognition!) Without hesitation I thoroughly recommend this trip, these people, this team, and this TreXperience.

Ujaal radia

Excellent 4 day hike to Machu Picchu

12-Dec-2019

Travelled with a friend and a very good time. Trexperience organised a fantastic 4 day trek including excellent 3 course meals for lunch and dinner and a very fulfilling breakfast prepared by the very capable chief! They prepared different food everyday and also took accommodated our groups various dietary requirements. Very well organised and our guide Elvis was full of wisdom and very good when explaining the sites and hiking up the steep hills. Would recommend to everyone!

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