After an early breakfast, we cross the bridge and begin a 4-hour walk until we reach Marampata, where we will stop for lunch and enjoy the view of the Inca ruins of Choquequirao. After this break, we continued our hike to the camp for our second night, located just 20 minutes from the ruins. Being so close to the archaeological site, we have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the ruins late into the night and watch the condors fly with the canyon winds.

• Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time –  Dinner.
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Minimum altitude: 2061m/6762ft
• Maximum altitude: 3100m/10170ft
• Distance: 12kms/7.5 miles
• Time: 5hrs approximately
• Difficulty: Difficult

After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent archaeological site of Choquequirao all day. There is so much to see! These ruins are three times larger than Machu Picchu and new sections are constantly being discovered hidden beneath the dense jungle. Enjoy the private guided tour and explore all the beautiful sections of the temples, terraces, palaces, the llama section and much more.

Choquequirao means “Cradle of Gold” in the Quechua language of the Incas, although this is probably not its original name. It is another “Lost City of the Incas” officially rediscovered at the end of the 20th century. It is located high on a ridge, almost 1750 meters above the roaring glacier-fed Apurimac River, and is surrounded by the imposing snow-capped peaks of Salkantay and Humantay. Excavations and restoration of the 1810-hectare site began in the 1990s, and it is estimated that only 30% of the site has been restored to date. Every day archaeologists discover new things.

After our exhaustive explorations, we will return to the same camp. Drinks and snacks will be waiting for us and we can relax before dinner. Enjoy your last night next to these magical ruins, under an incredible starry southern sky.

• Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time –  Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Altitude: 3100m/10170ft
• Difficulty: Difficult

After breakfast, we prepare to return to Cusco. The trip lasts two hours to Marmpata, with views of the Apurimac Canyon. Your guide will point out flora and fauna, and you’ll see waterfalls and rising clouds.

From Marampata, we begin the 4-hour downhill walk to La Playa, with trekking poles. Halfway through, we enjoyed fresh fruits, especially the fruit of the cactus. Then another two hours uphill to Camp Chikiska, where you might see spectacled bears, condors, and hummingbirds.

• Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time –  Dinner.
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Distance: 18kms/11 miles
• Difficulty: Difficult

After an early breakfast, you will prepare to return to Cusco. It will be a four-hour uphill walk to the end of the trek, where you will enjoy your last lunch with your tour guide, porters and muleteers.

• Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch
• Distance: 8km / 4.5m