7 days tour

Choquequirao To Machu Picchu

$ 1,299 .00 USD

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Choquequirao To Machu Picchu

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Camping - x4 person tents (used for 2 people)

Transport

Private Vehicle for collection & drop-off to Hotel

Meals

Meals as detailed in the itinerary

Others

A pre-trek briefing will take place the evening before your scheduled departure

Guide

Professional bilingual guide - English / Spanish

Not included:

Flights

International Flights excluded Domestic Flights excluded (can be added to trip plan on request)

Optional

Huanya Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets can be included on request)

Insurance

Travel & Adventure Insurance is the responsibility of the travellers

Others

Tips for crew

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Itinerary of your trip Choquequirao To Machu Picchu

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chikiska
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chikiska

      Drive from your hotel in Cusco to the rustic Cachora village where your trek will begin. After having lunch, start your trek by following a switchback trail down into the Apurimac canyon. Youโ€™ll stay the night in Chikiska, a small mountainside settlement with beautiful views down into the Apurimac valley.

      •     Accommodation: Camping
      •     Overnight: Chikiska
      •     Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Chikiska To Choquequirao
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Chikiska To Choquequirao

      Depart from your campsite at Chikiska and continue your trek across the Apurimac River and pass through the communities of Santa Rosa and Maranpata. The steep path passes through territory which can get humid and hot depending on the season. One of the more strenuous days, with dramatic views of the canyon as you approach the ruins of Choquequirao. In the evening, we will arrive at our campsite, located right near the ruins of Choquequirao.

      •     Accommodation: Camping
      •     Overnight:Choquequirao
      •     Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Explore Choquequirao
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Explore Choquequirao

      After breakfast at your campsite, head out to visit the ruins. With few other tourists around, explore the main plaza, ritual bath, and inlaid stone llamas at the ruins of Choquequirao. The site sits atop a hill rising 1,600m above the Apurimac and was hidden from the Spanish for centuries until Bingham stumbled upon it before Machu Picchu. The site is yet to be completely excavated, with much of it still shrouded by jungle and cloud forest. In the evening, return to your campsite near the Choquequirao ruins.

      •     Accommodation: Camping
      •     Overnight: Choquequirao
      •     Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Choquequirao To Maizal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Choquequirao To Maizal

      Get ready for the toughest day of the trek. Youโ€™ll start by trekking 1,400m downhill from your campsite near Choquequirao to the newly uncovered ruins of Picha Unuyoc, then down to Rio Blanco where you can dip your feet in the refreshing water. Youโ€™ll then climb 1,200m back up to Maizal, a beautiful campsite at 3,000 m.


      •     Accommodation: Camping
      •     Overnight: Maizal
      •     Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


  • Day 5 Day 5: Maizal To Yanama, Then Drive To Lucmabamba
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Maizal To Yanama, Then Drive To Lucmabamba

      Depart from your campsite in Maizal and hike past long-lost silver mines through the Abra San Juan mountain pass to the highest point of the trek at 4,150m. From here, youโ€™ll have breathtaking views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba range, then youโ€™ll descend down to the village of Yanama before driving over the Totora pass to the village of Lucmabamba.


      •     Accommodation: Camping
      •     Overnight: Lucmabamba
      •     Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


  • Day 6 Day 6: Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes

      On your last day of hiking, youโ€™ll walk from your campsite in Lucmabamba through fields and cloud forests along an imperial Inca trail. Llactapata is a small, beautiful set of ruins hidden in the wilderness with a view across to Machu Picchu. From here, youโ€™ll continue down to the Hydroelectric power station, where you can either take a train or hike to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Be sure to get a good nightโ€™s sleep for an early start to see Machu Picchu at dawn.


      •     Overnight: Aguas Calientes
      •     Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


  • Day 7 Day 7: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

      Get an early start to beat the crowds and get the best views of the ancient ruins. From Aguas Calientes, itโ€™s an easy 25-minute bus ride up to the Machu Picchu ruins. This 15th-century Inca citadel is located at 7,970ft (2,430 m) and is a masterpiece of engineering that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Incan Emperor Pachacutec and his royal court. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Built as a seasonal residence for the Inca family, Machu Picchu was rarely home to more than 800 people, and during the royalsโ€™ absence, a mere 100 servants would remain at the site to maintain the grounds. Machu Picchu was abandoned 100 years after construction due to the Spanish conquest and remained largely hidden to the outside world until the early 20th century. Your guide will lead you around the site and explain the different buildings and curious corners of the building complex. Approximately one-third of the site has been reconstructed into its original structure, giving visitors a sense for the grandeur and artistry of the original citadel. After the tour, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, transfer to a vehicle for your transfer back to Cusco.

      •     Overnight: Cusco
      •     Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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