What is included in the price?

Transportation to the hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora (starting point of the walk); Professional Bilingual Guide; Food 4 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 3 dinners; Cook and kitchen equipment.

How difficult is this trek?

Moderate to challenging — contact us for details.

What is included in a trek package?

Typically guides, camping equipment or lodges (route-dependent), meals on the trail, and Machu Picchu logistics. Exact inclusions vary by trek — open the itinerary or message us for your dates.

What is included in the price?

Transportation to the hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora (starting point of the walk); Professional Bilingual Guide; Food 4 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 3 dinners; Cook and kitchen equipment.

How difficult is this trek?

Moderate to challenging — contact us for details.

What is included in a trek package?

Typically guides, camping equipment or lodges (route-dependent), meals on the trail, and Machu Picchu logistics. Exact inclusions vary by trek — open the itinerary or message us for your dates.

Choquequirao Trek 5 days

Overview

Trek to the hidden Inca citadel of Choquequirao through remote Andean landscapes and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Cocamasana – Rosalina Beach

We will leave at 4:00 am from the city of Cusco to Cachora. We will arrive at approximately 7:30 am to the town of Cachora, where we will have breakfast. We will begin to organize the equipment on the horses, and then begin our walk. After 2 hours of walking we will arrive at Capuliyoc (2915 m.n.m), where we will descend to Coca Masana (2330 m.n.m), where the climate is a little warmer. We will notice the change of flora and fauna in this region. Finally we will arrive at Playa Rosalina (1550 m.n.m.) which is next to the Apurimac River where we will settle in and camp for the night. Overnight: Playa Rosalina Meals included: Lunch, dinner

Day 2: Rosalina – Choquequirao

After a good breakfast, we will be ready to continue our walk. This is considered the most impressive point of the trip. We will leave very early and begin the trip for approximately 5 more hours. Upon arriving at Raqaypata, which is next to the Chunchullumayo River, we will break for lunch. During the walk we will be able to observe the variety of orchids, wild flowers and also many birds. From Raqaypata to Choquequirao we will reach a height of 3035 m.n.m. We will walk for approximately another 2 hours until we reach the Archaeological Site of Choquequirao, where we will have the opportunity to observe the sunrise and the flight of the condor. Our camp will be near the ruins. Overnight: Choquequirao Meals included: Breakasfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Choquequirao – Raqaypata

This day will be memorable where we will dedicate ourselves to exploring all the Ruins of Choquequirao, the most important places, such as Temples, Agricultural Terraces, Military Zones, Astronomical Center and Sacred Temples. Our guide will explain to us about the history and importance of the archaeological sites. After the guided tour, we will have free time to visit the different sectors of the complex. In the afternoon we will begin our walk back to Raqaypata where we will settle in and camp. Overnight: Raqaypata Meals included: Breakasfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Raqaypata – Chikisca

After breakfast we will continue our return trip along the same route, which will be quieter because we will descend to the Apurimac River where we will have lunch. In the afternoon we will walk uphill for 2 hours until we reach Chikisca. Camping. Overnight: Chikisca Meals included: Breakasfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Chikisca – Cachora – Cusco

We will take a new path that will take us to the town of Cachora where we will take our bus to return to the city of Cusco. Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (your onw expense) Meals included: breakasfast <div class="gdlr-core-title-item gdlr-core-item-pdb clearfix gdlr-core-left-align gdlr-core-title-item-caption-bottom gdlr-core-item-pdlr" style="padding-bottom: 35px ;"

Includes

✓ Transportation to the hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora (starting point of the walk)
✓ Professional Bilingual Guide
✓ Food 4 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 3 dinners
✓ Cook and kitchen equipment.
✓ Riders and horses (carrying tents, food, and cooking equipment)
✓ Emergency horse
✓ Transfer and return from Cachora to Cusco.
✓ Tents and double thermal insulation, with capacity for 3 people
✓ Tables, chairs, cafeteria tent, kitchen tent.
✓ Oxygen balloon
✓ First aid box

Excludes

✗ Small backpack
✗ Bottle of mineral water
✗ Repellent
✗ Sunscreen
✗ Sunglasses
✗ Extra money (in soles) for any emergency
✗ Walking poles USD 10.00 per person
✗ Sleeping bag, USD 25.00 per person (support til – 10 degres).

Questions about this trip

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What is included in the price?: Transportation to the hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora (starting point of the walk); Professional Bilingual Guide; Food 4 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 3 dinners; Cook and kitchen equipment.
How difficult is this trek?: Moderate to challenging — contact us for details.
What is included in a trek package?: Typically guides, camping equipment or lodges (route-dependent), meals on the trail, and Machu Picchu logistics. Exact inclusions vary by trek — open the itinerary or message us for your dates.

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