Name: Tour Choquequirao To Vilcabamba & Machu Picchu | Visit Peru
Price: 2199.00 USD
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Meals

Breakfast x 10 Lunch x 11 Dinner x 10

Accommodation

All camping equipment (Sleeping bags to hire + Walking sticks) Accommodation in Aguas Calientes x 1 night

Flights

Domestic flights from Lima to Cusco (Return trip)

Guide

Professional bilingual guide

Hygieneprotocol

Transport

Private Transport – collection & drop-off Train tickets to Cusco

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Insurance

Private travel & adventure insurance to be taken out by traveller

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Day 1 Day 1: Cusco - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cusco - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca

Leaving at 5 am, in private transport, heading northwest towards one of the deepest canyons in Peru, the Apurimac Canyon. Passing through districts, communities, potato, corn, and aniseed plantations until we reach Saywite, an Inca model at 3,661m, 3hrs from Cusco. Continuing to the first lookout point from where you’ll begin the descent, on mountain bikes to the village of Cachora (1 hour and a half descent). Afterward, observing the mountains of the Cordillera de Vilcabamba, you’ll stop at the Cachora community at 2,920masl.

Taking a break and then continuing our adventure from here, this time in the car due to the difficulty of the terrain to do it by bicycle, and after 30 minutes you’ll arrive at the Capuliyoc lookout at 2,850 masl. Here meeting our muleteers and mules, who will carry our camping equipment, food, etc. for the expedition. Beginning our journey to the next viewpoint, where we can see and locate the citadel of Choquequirao and see the Apurimac Canyon descending to Chiquisca at 1870 m, (3hrs of descent), where dinner will be taken and setup camp here.

Hours in transport: 3-4 hrs.

Hours of descent by bike: 1 hr approx.

Hours of walking: 3 hrs

Walking distance: 8 km.

Max. elevation: 3750msnm.
Day 2 Day 2: Chiquisca - Playa Rosalinas - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chiquisca - Playa Rosalinas - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao

Leaving early at 4 am, after breakfast; and thus avoid the stifling heat in the Apurimac canyon during the walk to Choquequirao. It will take a 1 hour to descend to Rosalina’s beach at 1470m, and from there you’ll ascend for 3-4 hrs to Marampata at 2895m, where you’ll take a long break, taste the local coffee, interact with local people and learn a little more about their customs. Also, you’ll be able to observe the flight of the condor; a majestic bird that makes its appearance over the Apurimac Canyon.

Afterward, continuing for 2 hrs to our camp where lunch will be taken before spending the afternoon enjoying the spectacular views.

Walking hours: 5-6 hrs.

Distance: 12 km.

Max. elevation: 2895msnm.
Day 3 Day 3: Choquequirao Camp - Lower Sector (Paraqtepata - Pacchayoc) - Choquequirao Main Sector
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Choquequirao Camp - Lower Sector (Paraqtepata - Pacchayoc) - Choquequirao Main Sector

At 8 am your adventure begins. Today you’ll explore the 11 sectors of the archaeological park of Choquequirao and descend to the lowest sector to explore the 3 sectors below the site. Visiting the waterfalls; will take 3 hours round trip, lunch, and rest.

Then you’ll continue your adventure towards the 8 higher sections of this magical Incan Citadel. Enjoying the sunset here, returning to camp for dinner and rest. It will be a very demanding day, dedicating our time exclusively to getting to know, and learn about the Incas and the history of the site.

Walking hours: 8 hours.
Day 4 Day 4: Camp Choquequirao - Choquequirao Pass - Sector Pinchayunuyoc - Rio Blanco - Maizal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Camp Choquequirao - Choquequirao Pass - Sector Pinchayunuyoc - Rio Blanco - Maizal

At 5 am, leaving the camp to ascend to the Choquequirao pass at 3,280masl (2 hours), passing again through the main sector, and once at the pass you’ll descend to the last sector called Pinchayunuyoc at 2400masl (1 hour and a half), after exploring these Andean terraces, we continue for 1 hour and a half more until we reach the Rio Blanco at 1,846masl, where we have lunch and then continue the ascent to

Maizal at 2,989masl (3 hours).

Walking hours: 7 hours

Distance: 18 km approx.

Max elevation: 3,280msnm
Day 5 Day 5: Maizal - Minas Victoria - Paso San Jose - Yanama
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Maizal - Minas Victoria - Paso San Jose - Yanama

Leaving at 7 am towards the San Jose pass at 4,430masl, 3 hours of gradual ascent passing by the Victoria mines in the southern sector, to then arrive at the pass. From there you’ll be able to see the extensive Vilcabamba mountain range and its peaks over 5,000masl, which rise imposingly, and after a rest and photos, you’ll descend for 2 hours to the Quechua community of Yanama at 3,550 masl.

Walking hours: 5 hours.

Distance: 11km.

Maximum elevation: 4,430m.
Day 6 Day 6: Yanama - Quelcca Machay Cave - Inca Machay Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Yanama - Quelcca Machay Cave - Inca Machay Camp

On this day the excursion will take us between 4 to 5 hours to arrive at Quelcca machay at 3,620masl, where we will have lunch and then continue for 1 hour more of gradual and calm ascent, until arriving at the camp of Inca machay at 3,920masl, from where we will see the Chuquitakarpo pass and the Inca road that goes towards Vitcos and Vilcabamba.

Walking hours: 5 hours.

Distance: 14km

Maximum elevation: 3920m.
Day 7 Day 7: Inca Camp Machay - Inca Trail Chuquitakarpu - Paso Chuquitakarpu - Huancacalle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Inca Camp Machay - Inca Trail Chuquitakarpu - Paso Chuquitakarpu - Huancacalle

8 am leaving for the Chuquitakarpo pass through a longer and more beautiful Inca road with incredible views. It will take us 3 hours to reach the pass at 4,620 masl, and then descend by another sector of the Inca trail that is well preserved and you’ll see on the way tambos or resting places for the chasquis or royal messengers of the Inca. After 2 hours stop for lunch at 3,850 masl, and then continue for 2 more hours to Huancaccalle at 2,920 masl.

Walking time: 7 hours.

Distance: 14 km.

Maximum altitude: 4,620masl.
Day 8 Day 8: Huancacalle - Vitcos - Yuraqrumi - Paso Pumachacca - Paso Azutina - Inca Wasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Huancacalle - Vitcos - Yuraqrumi - Paso Pumachacca - Paso Azutina - Inca Wasi

On your last day of hiking, you’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, you’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 night’s sleep for an early start to see Machu Picchu at dawn.

Overnight: Aguas Calientes

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Inca Wasi - Racachacca - Hatunpampa - Paso Yanacocha - Paso Tullu Ccasa - Lacocha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Inca Wasi - Racachacca - Hatunpampa - Paso Yanacocha - Paso Tullu Ccasa - Lacocha

It takes about 1 hour to descend to Racachacca (3,500 m.a.s.l.), and then ascend for 1 hour to Hatunpampa (3,970 m.a.s.l.). Then continuing for another hour of gradual ascent to one of the lagoons, for lunch (4,230 m.a.s.l.), with incredible views of the snow-capped mountains, and Andean landscapes. Then you’ll continue for 1 hour more to the Yanacocha pass (4,480 masl), and discover part of an Inca trail near the Yanacocha Lagoon and from there we will be 45 minutes to the Tullu ccasa pass (4,520 masl), and then descend for 30 minutes to the Laccococha Lagoon (4,420 masl), where you’ll rest for the night.

Walking hours: 5-6 hours

Distance: 12 km.

Maximum height: 4,480m.
Day 10 Day 10: Laguna Lacco Cocha - Paso Mojon - Escalada Del Nevado 5,100 - Mutuypata - Yanatile - Santa Teresa - Cocalmayo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Laguna Lacco Cocha - Paso Mojon - Escalada Del Nevado 5,100 - Mutuypata - Yanatile - Santa Teresa - Cocalmayo

Today you’ll have the option of mountain climbing, level PD, on the French scale. There will be 2 groups and 2 guides for such expeditions.

Group 1: Departure – 5 am. Group 2: Departure – 2 am. G 1: This day we will leave early to see the sunrise from the Mojon pass (4,500 masl), and be able to enjoy the incredible views of the Wakaywillke or Veronica mountain (5919 masl), and the Machu Picchu mountain. It’ll take almost 1 hour to reach the pass, and then you’ll descend for 2 hours; see Salkantay mountain (6,272 masl), and then continue descending to Mutuypata (3,600 masl), 1 hour, where you’ll have lunch. Then continuing descent for 2 more hours, over sections of an Inca trail eroded by the use of mules and cloud forest growth, until you reach the end of the trail.

From there you’ll take a local transport for 1 and a half more hours to finally reach the thermal waters of Cocalmayo, passing through Yanatile and Santa Teresa.

Group 2: You wake up 1 am, to leave 2 am, previous breakfast and arrive to the glacier in 1 hour and a half and from there you’ll climb an ice wall of 50 meters, and 55 degrees of inclination, this will be the only technical part, and then you’ll cross for 2 hours until the east summit of the Nevado 5100, and then descending for 1 hour until you leave the glacier and rappel to the wall and reach group 1 in Mutuypata, where you’ll have lunch and continue together until the thermal waters of Cocalmayo.

Walking hours: 5 hours

Distance: 11 km.

Maximum height: 4,500 meters.
Day 11 Day 11: Santa Teresa - Lucmabamba - Llacatapata - Ahobamba - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Santa Teresa - Lucmabamba - Llacatapata - Ahobamba - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes

After breakfast, a mode of local transport will take us to Lucmabamba (1,950 masl), 35 minutes from Santa Teresa. From there we will begin the 2 and a half hour ascent along a restored Inca trail until reaching the archaeological site of Llactapata, located at (2,620 masl), from where we will see the mountains of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and snow-capped mountains such as Salkantay, Veronica and Palqay. Then we will descend for 2 hours to the Ahobamba valley, at (2,040 masl), and go to the hydroelectric plant, (2,030 masl), where you’ll take lunch. Continuing for 3 hours to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,020 masl).

Walking hours: 8 hours.

Distance: 19 km.

Maximum height: 2,620 masl.
Day 12 Day 12: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Leaving Aguas Calientes, you’ll head towards Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. The walk will take 1 hour and a half or 25 minutes by bus (optional) Our guided tour will be 3-4 hours, where you’ll have an introduction to the Incan site of Machu Picchu. Then you’ll visit the main attractions of Machu Picchu, where you will have some free time before returning to the town of Aguas Calientes, to board the train to arrive at either Ollantaytambo or Cusco.

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Choquequirao To Vilcabamba & Machu Picchu

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Itinerary of your trip Choquequirao To Vilcabamba & Machu Picchu

Day 1: Cusco - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca

Day 2: Chiquisca - Playa Rosalinas - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao

Day 3: Choquequirao Camp - Lower Sector (Paraqtepata - Pacchayoc) - Choquequirao Main Sector

Day 4: Camp Choquequirao - Choquequirao Pass - Sector Pinchayunuyoc - Rio Blanco - Maizal

Day 5: Maizal - Minas Victoria - Paso San Jose - Yanama

Day 6: Yanama - Quelcca Machay Cave - Inca Machay Camp

Day 7: Inca Camp Machay - Inca Trail Chuquitakarpu - Paso Chuquitakarpu - Huancacalle

Day 8: Huancacalle - Vitcos - Yuraqrumi - Paso Pumachacca - Paso Azutina - Inca Wasi

Day 9: Inca Wasi - Racachacca - Hatunpampa - Paso Yanacocha - Paso Tullu Ccasa - Lacocha

Day 10: Laguna Lacco Cocha - Paso Mojon - Escalada Del Nevado 5,100 - Mutuypata - Yanatile - Santa Teresa - Cocalmayo

Day 11: Santa Teresa - Lucmabamba - Llacatapata - Ahobamba - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes

Day 12: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

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