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Trekking Choquequirao 4 days

Description of Choquequirao

Choquequirao, lost city where the Incas took refuge from 1536. Located in the Vilcabamba Valley – The convention in the rain forest at 3300 m.s.n.m. This archaeological center is considered as important as Machupicchu. The journey begins in the city of Cusco. After 145 km of paved road and 10 of unpaved road, we reach the town of Cachora, where the 32 km road begins, surrounded by impressive landscapes. On the route we can also appreciate the flora and fauna of the Apurímac Canyon, the deepest in the world, until reaching the “Cradle of Gold” of the Incas.

Tour Description

FIRST DAY - Cusco - Cachora - Chiquispa

We leave Cusco at 06:00 a.m. to the town of Cachora (3100 masl) at 10:00 a.m. Here we will meet the horses and the muleteers, from this place we will begin our walk along a gently sloping path, in the On the way we will have the first views of the snow-capped Padrayoc (5,482 m) and Wayna Cachora, on the way we will have a brief rest at the Capuliyoc pass (2,900 m.s.n.m) from which we will have a panoramic view of the Apurímac valley, then we descend appreciating the beautiful landscape of warm climate until arriving at Chiquisqa (1930 m.s.n.m) here we will have our first camp. (Lunch and dinner).

SECOND DAY - Chiquisca - Rosalina Beach - Sunchupata

After breakfast (05:00 hrs), we will continue our walk towards Rosalina beach (1550 m.s.n.m), we will go up the slope towards Santa Rosa (2100 m.s.n.m) place of our lunch, this journey is the most arduous, then We ascend to Maranpata (2850 m.s.n.m), a gentler climb, during this journey you will be able to appreciate the entire path of the first day and the vegetation of the area, we will travel a straight stretch towards Sunchupata, here we will have our dinner and camp; from this point it is one hour to Choquequirao. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

THIRD DAY - Sunchupata – Choquequirao – Chiquisqa

Very early after breakfast we go to Choquequirao to appreciate the sunrise, we will visit the citadel for three hours always accompanied by the guide who will accurately explain about this important Inca refuge and the importance of the Apurimac and Rio Blanco rivers so we can also appreciate the Vilcabamba mountain range, after the guided tour we will begin the return to Sunchupata and descend to Santa Rosa, Rosalina beach, later we will go to the town of Chiquisqa here we will camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

FOURTH DAY - Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cachora

After a fortifying breakfast in Chiquisqa (06:00 hrs) we return along the same path until we reach the Capuliyoc pass, two hours away from the town of Cachora, this is a much smoother stretch and we will be arriving around 12:00 hrs approx. During the journey we will appreciate the exotic flora and fauna of the place, as well as views of imposing snow-capped mountains and the impressive Apurimac canyon. and then continue to the city of Cusco. Arriving at the hotel in the afternoon. End of our services.

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK PRICES - 2024

US Dollars Peruvian Soles
2 passengers 510 Per person
3 passengers 470 Per person
4 passengers 420 Per person
5 passengers 350 Per person


Important - Prices do not include VAT (IGV) for Peruvian passengers.

THE TOUR SERVICE INCLUDES

  •   Pick up from the hotel, transportation to Cachora.
  •   Professional English / Spanish guide throughout the tour.
  •   03 breakfasts
  •   03 lunches
  •   03 dinners
  •   Camping equipment
  •   Entrance to Choquequirao
  •   Horses (That will carry the tents, food, kitchen equipment).
  •   Transport Cusco-Cachora-Cusco.

The tour DOES NOT INCLUDE

  •   Does not include sleeping bag
  •   First breakfast
  •   Last Lunch
  •   Tipping

WE RECOMMEND BRINGING THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

  •   5 changes of clothes between garter belt and warm.
  •   Flashlight.
  •   Bottle of water.
  •   Camera or video camera (Optional).
  •   Sunglasses, sunscreen, caps or hats, mosquito repellent.
  •   Purifying pills.
  •   Snacks.

Requirements to Reserve

  •   Tour start date.
  •   Names (as it appears in the passport)
  •   Surname.(as it appears in the passport)
  •   Scanned passports or Identity Cards (Required)
  •   Bring a copy of the Migration card (TAM) which will be given to you upon entering Peru
  •   Nationality.
  •   Passport number.
  •   Date of Birth.
  •   Name of your hotel in Cusco
  •   Phone numbers to contact them
  •   Payment of 50% of the cost of the tour.
  •   The prices are promotional and for cash payments, paying by credit card will incur a surcharge of 8% of the total.
  •   Minimum passport validity of 6 months.

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