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Choquequirao Trek 5 days Premium

Name: Choquequirao Trek 5 days Premium
Brand: Howlanders
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Discover the Inca city of Choquequirao in a more comfortable, private and exclusive way

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Discover the Inca city of Choquequirao in a more comfortable, private and exclusive way

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Cusco

5 days

Spanish and English

Starts: Pickup at your hotel in Cusco around 6:00 AM

Ends: Drop off at your hotel in Cusco around 7:00 PM

Free cancellation!

Briefing

Throughout this five-day tour, you can enjoy the spectacular mountain range of the Andes and the magnificent ruins of Choquequirao. This is an ancient Inca city that is located on the Apurímac river canyon, which is considered "the hidden Machu Picchu". If you love adventure and prefer to escape from places with many tourists, then this is the perfect place for you. During this trek, you will cross diverse landscapes that will offer amazing views that will leave you speechless; an experience that you will never forget.

Tour details

Included

Private group
Bilingual guide
Four person tent for two travelers (with mattress
sheet
and pillows)
Mules to carry luggage up to 8 kg (approx. 17 lbs) per person
Oxygen bottles and first aid kit
Portable toilet
Waterproof bag to protect backpack
Chef to prepare meals during the trek

Not included

Sleeping bag (rent for $20 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 - Cachora - Chiquiska

Difficulty: High - 19 Km (6 hours) Initial altitude: 2.900 masl Maximum altitude: 2.941 masl

A challenging trek awaits on the first day. The first stop will be in the town of Cachora, at the entrance of Apurímac canyon. From the beginning of the hike, you can find impressive sceneries of the mountain range and glaciers. If the sky is clear, you can see the magnificent Choquequirao from the distance.

After which, we will start the descent on a steep and exciting slope. While walking to the bottom of the Chiquiska valley, a gorgeous green landscape near the Apurímac river can be seen. You will have plenty of time to soak in the beauty of all the greenery because this is where we will spend the night.

DÍA 2 Chiquiska - Choquequirao Camp

Difficulty: high - 14 km (8 hours) Initial altitude: 2.847 masl Maximum altitude: 3.100 masl

After breakfast, the day starts with climbing to the Choquequirao camp located at 2,847 meters above sea level. This ascent can be difficult because of the steep slope, but it's greatly rewarded by the beautiful views of the scenery. From the top of the Marampata mountain, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the breathtaking valley that forms the Apurinac river.

The descend will continue until camp reached, where you can either rest or go to Pacchayoq. This is where you have the chance to see the old canals to channel water. These canals were built by the ancient Incas, as well as ceremonial rocks and other archaeological remains. Afterwards, we will return to the camp for dinner and rest.

DÍA 3 Choquequirao Camp - Choquequirao Fortress- Choquequirao Camp

After having breakfast at the camp, we will walk towards the ruins of Choquequirao, while enjoying the panorama that surrounds. If we are lucky, you can see condors flying over our heads. The rest of the day is spent in the fortress, first with your guide, who will take you and the group on a guided tour, then you will have free time to explore and discover on your own.

DÍA 4 Choquequirao Camp - Chiquiska

Difficulty: high - 19 Km (9 hours) Initial altitude: 2.847 masl Maximum altitude: 2.941 masl

Day four is considered to have the hardest and most exciting trek of the trip. It will take place at the camp in Chiquisca. Although it can be hard, the outcome is more than worth it. With its incredible, evolving, and natural sceneries being the highlight on this journey. The awe-inspiring views of rural nature will leave us speechless and make us forget the physical demands of the hike.

DÍA 5 Chiquiska - Capuliyoc

Early in the morning, we will start the climb to Capuliyoc, while enjoying the incredible views of the Apurímac canyon. To end the day, there will be a two-hour tour to return to the city of Cachora, transferring back to Cusco and putting an end to one of the most incredible treks in Peru.