Description
Discover the hidden gem of Choquequirao, an ancient Incan citadel nestled in the Andean mountains. Walk through breathtaking landscapes, witness archaeological wonders, and delve into the rich history of the Incas. Our experienced guides ensure a memorable journey, blending adventure with cultural exploration. Join us on an expedition that will unveil the secrets of Choquequirao and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime!
Itinerary
Pick-up from your hotel very early in the morning heading towards the district of Curahuasi for our breakfast. Then, we proceed to San Pedro de Cachora (3 hours) and Capuliyoc, where we start the hike to Chikiska for lunch. We then descend to the Apurímac River at Rosalinas, and from there continue walking around 3 hours until we reach the first campsite at Santa Rosa Baja. On this day, we will hike for about 7 to 8 hours depending on the group’s pace.
Breakfast starts very early, followed by our hike up to the summit of the mountain to Marampata (3000 m / 9,842 ft), where we have our second breakfast and recharge our energy to continue to the summit of Choquequirao (3350 m / 10,990 ft). Here, we have lunch and rest after an 8 km hike.
We will begin the day at 6:30 am where, after breakfast we will come back to Chiquisca via the same route. Along the route we will hike down and up for arriving to Chiquisca, where we will camp overnight for our last camping site. This day will contain about 7 hours of hiking.
The day activities start at 7am for the final leg of the trip. There will be a final viewpoint that we hike up to called Capuliyoc. From here we will be able to appreciate Choquequirao archeological inca city, the Apurimac River Canyon, Padreyoc snow caped mountain, rated by many as being the most spectacular in South America. Completing the journey, where our transport will bring us back to Cusco. We will arrive back at around 3pm. The day walking will take about 3 hours.
Included / Excluded
- Professional bilingual guide
- Entrance ticket to Choquequirao
- Professional Chef
- Transfer from Cusco to San Pedro de Cachora to Capuliyoc
- Transfer from Capuliyoc to San Pedro de Cachora to Cusco
- Camp, Sleeping mat, Tents
- Briefing one day before the tour
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian option available)
- Sleeping bag
- Walking stick
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner of the final day
What to Bring?
- Walking/hiking boots
- Rain jacket
- Thermal clothing
- Lantern or head torch
- 40-liter backpack
- Mosquito repellent
- Extra battery and memory for your camera
- Extra cash +/- 300 Soles
