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Choquequirao Trek 4D/3N

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Tour Details

Choquequirao is located in the foothills of the Salkantay mountain range, at 3030 meters above sea level along the mountain chain and surrounded by the Yanama, Ampay, Chokecarpu, Pumasiyo and Panta Apus, on the left bank of the Apurimac River. In Inca times, it was linked to Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails. There are many reasons to visit them: The fantastic nature with valleys, snow-capped mountains and the great variety of plants, birds and animals.

Included:

  • Services include:

     

  • Instead of sleeping in small tents, we set up our 4-person 2-person tent for extra comfort.

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (4x Breakfast, 4x Lunch, 3x Dinner).

  • Professional cook and cooking equipment. Dining tent and kitchen tent for the cook to prepare your meals on the spot.

  • Our meals can be adapted to any dietary requirements, such as vegetarian or vegan. Let us know in advance if you have certain preferences, so we can plan ahead.

  • A cup of hot Mate de Coca every morning.

  • Boiled water provided for drinking water at the campsites (which you can carry in your own reusable water bottle).

  • Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to Capuliyoc (day 1).

  • Private transportation back on day 4 (Capuliyoc – Cusco)

  • Professional English/Spanish speaking guide, plus an assistant guide for groups over 12 years old.

  • Horse and horsemen, carrying camping equipment, food and cooking utensils.

  • All our trekking guides have a minimum of 3 years guiding experience and are certified. They carry a first aid kit, as well as an extra oxygen bottle in case of emergencies.

  • We provide duffel bags at your briefing for your personal items (up to 5 kg per person).

  • Sleeping bag included.

  • Briefing: you will have a meeting with your guide in our office to go over all the details about your tour.

  • The orientation will be between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at our office in Cusco the day before departure.
    Entrance to Choquequirao site

Not included:

    • Dinner on the last day.
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. This itinerary does not
    • include the visit to Machu Picchu. Consult our other trekking tours if you wish to visit Machu Picchu.
    • Trekking poles (additional $20.00 per person).
    • Tips for your guide, cook and porters.
    • Domestic or international flights.
    • Travel insurance.Otras actividades no mencionadas en este itinerario.
       
     

Recommendations:

  • Bring with you:

     

  • Original passport (and International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if applying for this option).

  • Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented at our offices)

  • Walking boots

  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho

  • Fleece warm-up jacket, hat and gloves

  • Polo shirts or t-shirts

  • Comfortable pants

  • Sun hat

  • Sunscreen cream (factor 35 recommended)

  • Reusable plastic bottle or metal water container or camel bags.

  • Water (only for the first 4 hours of trekking, then we will give you previously boiled water)

  • Insect repellent

  • Hygiene items

  • Personal medicines

  • Camera and films

  • Flashlight with spare batteries (headlamps are useful)

Itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO – CAPULILLOC – CHIQUISCA – PLAYA ROSALINA

Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive for approximately 3 hours to the village of Curahuasi, where we will have a hearty breakfast. Our transportation will take us to the Capulilloc pass and on the way you will observe beautiful views of Apu Salkantay and Apu Veronica. The hike begins with a 4-hour descent, which brings us closer to the roaring Apurimico River. In Chiquisca we will have time to rest and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our chef. Then we will continue our hike until we reach our campsite at Playa Rosalina, where we will spend the night, enjoy a delicious dinner and a hot tea.

Day 2: ROSALINA BEACH – SANTA ROSA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO

Early in the morning, our team will wake you up with a cup of hot coca tea. Today will probably be the most challenging day of the trek. We begin our hike with a tough 3-hour climb, where we will catch a glimpse of the first ruins of Choquequirao. Passing through the rural villages of Santa Rosa and Marampata, we will arrive at our campsite near the ruins for lunch and a short rest. After lunch, we will finally visit the archaeological site of Choquequirao, which literally means “Cradle of Gold” and used to be the control gate between the Amazon and the city of Cusco. The sacred site of the Incas is full of ruins, its buildings and terraces are hidden under the top of a flattened hill, leveled several hundred years ago and surrounded by stones to create a platform. Our guide will explain more about the history and importance of the Inca citadel, and you will have plenty of time to explore this incredible site on your own. Later, we will return to our campsite and have dinner.

Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO – SANTA ROSA – CHIQUISCA

After an early breakfast, we will leave our beautiful Marampata camp and begin our descent towards the Apurimac River and Rosalina beach (1520 m/4986 ft). From there we will continue walking uphill until we reach our camp at Chiquisca (1950 m / 6397 ft), where we will spend the night.

Day 4: CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYOC – CUSCO

On our last day, we will follow the trail along the canyon walls and towards the Capuliyoc pass, enjoying spectacular views of the mountains. Upon arrival at Capuliyoc, we will have a delicious lunch and take our transportation back to Cusco.

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