Choquequirao

Day 1: Cusco to Chiquisca

We leave Cusco at 6.00 am in our private transport and drive towards Cachora, an Andean community located 4-5h from Cusco at 2800m/9184ft, the starting point of the trek where we meet our horsemen and horses. We start our hike climbing for two and a half hours towards the Abra Capuliyoc at 2750m/9020ft, where may we enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Apurimac River Canyon. We then continue descending for two more hours towards Chiquisca, where we set our camp and spend the night. Meals: L, D

Day 2: Chiquisca to Choquequirao

We leave Chiquisca as early as 6.00am to go down to Rosalina Beach, which will take about one hour. We then cross the Apurimac River and start climbing towards Santa Rosa, zigzagging up a steep slope. This climb will take an approximated 2h, and it is important that we leave early so that the heat does not make it more difficult than it has to be. In Santa Rosa, we make a half an hour break, where those who wish may try Cambray, a local sugar cane extract. Afterwards, we continue our hike slowly climbing for two and a half hours until we reach our lunch spot in Marampata. From here we walk another two hours until we reach the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, located at 3103m/10178ft, where we will set up camp and enjoy some free time to explore the terraces and buildings. When the sun starts to set, you might want to sit and contemplate the canyon, where condors are sometimes spotted. Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Choquequirao

Today we enjoy a complete guided tour of the Choquequirao complex: we will visit the high parts (Hanan), and the lower parts (Urin), and some areas that are still covered in wild foliage and ready to be restored into the way it was when the Incas owned it. We will have the full day to explore the site and relax, enjoying the spectacular views that surround the area. Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Choquequirao to Rosalina Beach

This morning we start our walk back towards Santa Rosa, where we have lunch. We then continue descending for another 2 hours until we reach Rosalina Beach at 1450m/4756ft, where we might have time to take a refreshing dip in the waters of the Apurimac River. We camp and dine here. Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Rosalina Beach to Cachora

We leave camp after breakfast to start the two to three hour climb to Chiquisca, to then make our way back to the Abra Capuliyoc, close to which we have our lunch. In the afternoon, we continue on our two-hour return route to Cachora, where a private transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Estimated arrival time around 9.00pm. Meals: B, L * Departure and arrival times are approximated. ** Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria and the group progress

What is included

» Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to Cachora, starting point of the trek
» Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field
» One foamy sleeping pad per person
» Dining tent with tables and chairs
» Kitchen tent
» Toilet tent
» English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
» Chef and cooking equipment
» Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
» 1 emergency horse every 6 persons
» Accommodation for all our staff
» Meals (04B, 05L, 04D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian menu is available at no extra cost
» Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
» First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
» Private transport from Cachora to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

What is not included

» Breakfast on the first day
» Dinner on the last day
» Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.