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Choquequirao Trek 4 days

Discover the most demanding and unknown route to the other Machu Picchu

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Cusco

4 days

Spanish and English

Starts: Pick up at your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 AM

Ends: Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco at 9:00 PM

Free cancellation!

Briefing

During this four-day tour, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent ruins of the Inca city Choquequirao, known as "the hidden Machu Picchu". This historic place is located on the Apurímac River canyon, considered to be the one of the most spectacular locations in South America. This experience includes enthusiastic local guides that are passionate about showing these amazing landscapes. There will be unforgettable adventures through a less touristy trekking routes of the Andes and ending each day sleeping in campsites. This trips allows for a different, more personal adventure. It explores one of the few places in the world that remains hidden in tourism, this tour of Choquequirao is the best option for you.

Tour details

Included

Bilingual guide
Access ticket to Choquequirao
Chef to prepare meals during the trek
Two-person camping tent (mattress - sheet - pillows)
Mules to carry luggage up to 5 kg (11 lbs) per person
Oxygen bottles and first aid kit
Portable toilet
Waterproof bag to protect your backpack
Private bus to and from locations (Cusco and Cachora)

Not included

Sleeping bag (rent for 50 soles)*
Individual camping tent (rent for $30 USD)*
Breakfast on the first day
Dinner on the last day

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

DÍA 1 Cusco - Cachorra - Cocamasana- Rosalina Beach

Difficulty: Moderate - 9 Km (Capulilloc - Playa Rosalina) Initial altitude: 2780 masl Maximum altitude: 3030 masl Playa Rosalina campsite altitude: 1540 masl

In the morning, transportation will pick you up at the hotel to go to the town of Cachora, where breakfast will be provided. After breakfast, equipment for the hike will be distributed. Only one backpack should be carried per person, so be sure to pack your necessities.

After two hours of trekking, we will arrive at Capuliyoc, which has an altitude of 2,910 meters. From here, you will see that the views of the Wayna Cachorra, and the Padriyoc mountains, and the Apuriac Valley are truly inspiring. After the descent to Coca Masana begins, you can start to see the changes in wildlife and climate. Day one will finish in Rosalina Beach, where you will spend the night in your tent under the stars.

DÍA 2 Rosalina Beach - Choquequirao

Difficulty: High - 15 Km (Playa Rosalina - Choquequirao) Initial altitude: 1540 masl Maximum altitude: 3030 masl Choquequirao campsite altitude: 3030 masl

Day two will start with a breakfast and preparation of a five-hour ascent to Rayanpata. We will stop to eat lunch and rest by the Chunchullymayo river, then continue our trek towards Choquequirao During those two hours of the trek, you will have the chance to observe a great variety of precious orchids and different species of birds flying around us. You will then be able to see the magical sunset in Choquequirao as you set up camp to spend the night.

DÍA 3 Choquequirao - Rayampata - Chiquisca - Cocamasana

Difficulty: High - 14 Km (Choquequirao - Cocamasana) Initial altitude: 3030 masl Maximum altitude: 3030 masl Cocamasana campsite altitude: 2030 masl

After visiting the impressive archaeological ruins of the Inca city in Choquequirao, we will continue the descent to the Apurimac river. This is where we will stop to eat lunch. Afterwards, the trek will continue with hiking a four-hour ascent to the Coca Masana camp, where we will spend the night.

DÍA 4 Cocamasana - Cachora - Cusco

Difficulty: Easy - 10 Km (Cocamasana - Capuliyoc) Initial altitude: 2030 masl Maximum altitude: 2780 masl

The last day of the trek, you will start to see the stunning landscape that the Apurimac river canyon offers us. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful in South America. Then we will cross the canyon gorge. From there, you can enjoy incredible views of the Waynaqally. After being captivated by the unique scenery, we will arrive at the town of Cachora. We will take transportation that will bring you back to Cusco.