Description

Choquequirao trek – 4D/3N

Price Includes

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).

Price Excludes

Sleeping bag.
Walking stick.
Breakfast on the first day.
Dinner of the final day.

We suggest bringing

1 and a half liters of water (per person
at least!).
Bottle of water.
Camera with extra batteries and film.
Hat or cap.
Insect repellent.
Lantern.
Lightweight backpack.
Long and short pants.
Long sleeve shirt.
Medical or personal items.
Plastic bags.
Rain coat.
Some cash in small bills.
Strong walking shoes or tennis shoes.
Sunblock with a UV factor of at least 40.
Sunglasses
Sweater and thick jacket.
Toilet paper.

Calendar & Prices

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November 2023

$645.00

645

General price: Adult (18+ years) $645.00 / ticket | Youth (13-17 years) $645.00 / ticket | Children (0-12 years) $645.00 / ticket

$645.00

645

General price: Adult (18+ years) $645.00 / ticket | Youth (13-17 years) $645.00 / ticket | Children (0-12 years) $645.00 / ticket

$645.00

645

General price: Adult (18+ years) $645.00 / ticket | Youth (13-17 years) $645.00 / ticket | Children (0-12 years) $645.00 / ticket

$645.00

645

General price: Adult (18+ years) $645.00 / ticket | Youth (13-17 years) $645.00 / ticket | Children (0-12 years) $645.00 / ticket

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

General price: Adult (18+ years) $645.00 / ticket | Youth (13-17 years) $645.00 / ticket | Children (0-12 years) $645.00 / ticket

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

Wed

Thu

General price: Adult (18+ years) $645.00 / ticket | Youth (13-17 years) $645.00 / ticket | Children (0-12 years) $645.00 / ticket

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Thu

The Bus will pick us up at the hotel at 5 am and will transport us to the Curahuasi district for our breakfast. After breakfast will continue driving the same bus until San Pedro de Cachora (3 hours) and Capuliyoc, where we will begin the walk. This will be the first section of descending, until we reach the Chikiska zone. After lunch, we will descend until Rosalinas breach of the Apurimac River, from this zone will continue walking up approximately 3 hours for arrive at the first campsite at Santa Rosa Baja. On this day, we will walk for between 7 and 8 hours according to the speed of the group.

Day 2:Santa Rosa Baja - Marampata - Choquequirao

Again, very early and after breakfast, we will begin a physical day of hiking which will also be very rewarding. The path takes us to the top of the mountain to Marampata (3000 m.a.s.l.) where we will have our second breakfast and regain energy which will allow us to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3350 m.a.s.l.). Here we will our lunch, rest for the day hopefully witnessing a beautiful sunset from our comfortable tents. This day contains 8 km of walking.

Day 3:Choquequirao - Santa Rosa - Chiquisca

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.

Day 4:Chiquisca - Capuliyoc - Cusco

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.

Questions & Answers

What is Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is an archeological center that preserves the remains of an Inca city, built in a green environment of mountains and rivers, a mystical and mysterious place; in addition, it is a patrimony of humanity and one of the most desired destinations in the world.

It is located at 2,400 m. a. s. l. in a cloud forest between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest of Peru.

How to get to Machu Picchu from Lima?

To get from Lima to Machu Picchu you must travel to the city of Cusco by plane or bus.

When to go to Machu Picchu?

It is possible to go all the year, the minimum temperatures vary between 8 ºC and the maximum around 20 ºC.
There are 2 seasons in Machu Picchu: the dry season and the rainy season. The first one takes place between April and October, it is characterized by little rain and a sunny climate. The rainy season runs from November to March and is characterized by constant rains.

How much luggage can I take on the train?

On trains to Machu Picchu you can only take hand luggage that should not exceed 5 kilos (11 pounds).

Can Machu Picchu be visited by people of any age?

Yes, it can be visited by people of all ages. However, in order to ascend Huayna Picchu mountain, it can only be visited by people older than 12 years old.

From what time can I enter Machu Picchu?

Public access is from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What to see in Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is home to almost 150 amazing constructions, these are some of the places that stand out:

• The Temple of the Sun.
• The Intihuatana.
• The Temple of the 3 Windows.
• The Temple of the Condor.
• The Hall of Mirrors.
• The Ladder of the Fountains.
• Huayna Picchu Mountain.
• The Temple of the Moon.
• The Door of the Sun (Intipunku).
• The Main Square.
• The Royal Tomb.
• The Sacred Rock.