Choquequirao 5 Day Trek

5 Day Trek from US $ 0.00
Max Altitude
Trip Length
5 Day Trek
Group Size
Min 2 Persons
Physical Level
Easy
Trip Style
LODGING TYPE

Overview

Choquequirao, which means “Cradle of Gold”, is located on the Apurimac River, fed by glaciers, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and perched on a high ridge.

It is a little visited “Lost City of the Incas”, considered the brother of Machu Picchu and three times bigger than the latter.

It was a safe haven for the Incas who resisted the Spanish after the conquest and was finally abandoned and covered by vegetation.

In this unique trek, we will travel along Inca trails, high Andean landscapes with glaciers, descend into deep canyons where condors fly and cross diverse cloud forest ecosystems.

We will also be able to spot native wildlife, such as Andean condors, diverse birds, native flora and fauna, orchids and more.

We are specialists in this area and offer frequent outings with experienced guides.

We are the only company that takes you to the hot springs of CONOC after Choquequirao Trek and explores the unique Inca ruins of Saywite.

This incredible hike also takes us to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and 7th New Wonder of the World: Machu Picchu.

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Itinerary

DAY 1:

CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – PLAYA

The exciting adventure begins at 5:00 a.m. when your guide picks you up at your hotel and you travel for the next 4 hours in our private van to Capuliyoc (2850 m / 9407 ft).

Along the way, you can enjoy picturesque views of villages, spectacular valleys and snow-capped mountains.

Once in Capuliyoc, we meet our riders and prepare all our equipment on the horses. You will only carry a small backpack with the essentials you will need on the way.

From here we can enjoy the spectacular view of the Inca ruins of Choquequirao, the Apurimac Canyon and the impressive snow-capped mountains such as Padreyoc (5,571 m / 18,387 feet).

Then, we will descend for 3 hours until we reach Chikisca for lunch.

After lunch, we will continue for 2 more hours downhill to our first campsite at Playa Rosalinas (2061 m / 6762 ft).

Hot drinks and snacks will be waiting for you there, and you will have time to settle into your tents, which are already set up, before dinner.

  • Meals included: Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time –  Dinner.
  • Accommodation:Camping facilities
  • Minimum altitude: 2061m/6762ft
  • Maximum altitude: 3100m/9300ft
  • Distance: 9kms/5.6 miles
  • Time: 5hrs approximately
  • Difficulty: Difficulty;

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

Inclusions

Included

  • Pick up at  your hotel in the morning of the trek departure
  • Private transport from Cusco to Capuliyoc (starting point of the trek)
  • Entry fee to Choquequirao and other Inca sites
  • English speaking, experienced professional guide
  • Private Guided tour in each archeological complex
  • Comfortable tents for two people in a four-person tent
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
  • 1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you’re feeling exhausted or unwell
  • All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
  • Tent for our staff to sleep in
  • First Aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
  • Horses (for equipment and personal items) and horsemen to care for them
  • 7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes and sleeping bag will be carried by our mules
  • Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes
  • Entry fee to the hot springs
  • Taxes

No Included

  • Sleeping bag adequate for temperature of minus 10°c – $20
  • Air mattresses – $20
  • Trekking poles – $15
  • Additional horses for extra personal luggage above that of the personal item allowance
  • Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters

Faqs

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?
MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER BOOKING?
*** If you cancel your Choquequirao Trek, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Yes for sure!You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number you sent to us to book your Choquequirao Trek. In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per person.We must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change. Before you change your passport keep a copy of your old one.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK?
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS ON CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK?
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you  for Altitude Sickness. For more detailed information on Altitude Sickness click this link: Altitude Sickness.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE PER GROUP?
HOW MANY COOKS/PACK HORSES FOR THE GROUP?
HIKING CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK.
IS THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK DIFFICULT? DO I NEED TO BE FIT?
WHAT ABOUT TOILETS ON THE TREK?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK?
ARE WE GOING TO BE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK?
TIPPING
ARE WE SUSTAINABLE? 

Travel Guide

Please read carefully the following information. It will help with your questions about our services and the Choquequirao 5 Day Trek!

THE BRIEFING

The briefing will take place the night before the trek at 6pm in our office.

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Of course! During the Choquequirao Trek your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.

HOW TO BOOK THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK

FIRST, to book your Choquequirao Trek, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.

Please be ready with the following information FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group:

  • Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
  • Gender
  • Passport number
  • D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
  • Nationality

SECOND, we require a deposit of US$211.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for the Choquequirao Trek.  You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment of your choice, either VISA .

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