5 days tour

Choquequiraw Trek

$ 1,285 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Choquequiraw Trek

This tour includes:

Optional

Rentals are for the whole trek! and can be paid for at the briefing in cash in USD. Sleeping Bag $20 USD per person / made specifically for the climate of Choquequiraw trek Air Mattress $20 USD per person / moisture-proof and warm mattresses for a comfortable night Walking Poles $15 USD a pair / Professional extendable poles for your hiking comfort Personal tent $30 USD / necessary for single trekkers only!

Others

Informative briefing on the evening before the tour begins at your hotel in Cusco. Entry fee to Choquequirao Private Guided tour in each archaeological comple Comfortable tents for two people in a four-person tent 1 emergency horse which can be ridden if youโ€™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) including horsemen 7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes and sleeping bag will be carried by our mules

Hygieneprotocol

Mandatory use of face mask for travelers in all public areas. Mandatory use of face mask for guides in all public areas. Face mask provided for travelers Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff Transport vehicles regularly disinfected Requirement for guides to wash their hands regularly Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature checks for travelers at the beginning of the experience Paid stay at home policy for staff with symptoms Contact card payments for tips and extras Guides must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Travelers must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Guide

English speaking, experienced professional guide

Transport

Private transport from Cusco to Capuliyoc (starting point of the trek) and from Capuliyoc to Cusco

Meals

Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)

Accommodation

Campsite: thanks to the perfect organization of our cook(s) and muleteer(s), you will be able to rest after a good day of hiking! Are you sure! We have a kitchen tent, a dining tent, a bathroom tent. For two people, we provide a 3-person tent for added comfort. We also put at your disposal a comfortable mattress and a basin with hot water at the beginning and end of the day for your toilet; and of course, we prepare hot and complete meals for you.

Not included:

Insurance

not included

Flights

not included

Others

Travel insurance Breakfast on the first morning Dinner on the last night Sleeping bag adequate for temperature of minus 10ยฐc The personal equipment that you will need for camping out, such as your sleeping bag and walking sticks. These can be rented at the agency. Trekking Poles Additional horses for extra personal luggage above that of the personal item allowance Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of The Lands of the Incas

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Itinerary of your trip Choquequiraw Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cusco โ€“ Capuliyoc โ€“ Playa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cusco โ€“ Capuliyoc โ€“ Playa

      At 5:00 am, we pick you up at your hotel and then drive you for 4 hours in our private van to Capuliyoc (3100mt/10,170ft). Along the way there are spectacular views of villages, valleys, and snow-capped mountains. Once there we meet our horsemen and pack all of our equipment onto the horses. From here, we can enjoy the spectacular view of Choquequirao Inca ruins, the Apurimac canyon and the stunning snow-capped mountains like Padreyoc (5,571m/18,387ft). Then we hike down for 3 hours to Chikisca for lunch. After lunch we continue on for 2 hours downhill to our first camp at la Playa Rosalinas.

      Itโ€™s included

      Local English-speaking guide. 

      Tickets for visits

      Lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner

      Camping, tents

      Distance 12kms

      Private vehicle

  • Day 2 Day 2: Playa โ€“ Maranpata โ€“ Choquequirao
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Playa โ€“ Maranpata โ€“ Choquequirao

      After an early breakfast, we cross the bridge and hike for the next 4 hours all the way up to Marampata where we will have lunch enjoying the view of Choquequirao Inca ruins. After lunch we walk to our second eveningโ€™s campsite, just 20 minutes from the ruins. Being so close to the ruins, we can enjoy our view of the ruins into the late evening and watch for condors flying about.

      Itโ€™s included

      Local English-speaking guide. 

      Tickets for visits

      Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner

      Camping, tents

      Distance 13kms

  • Day 3 Day 3: Choquequirao
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Choquequirao

      After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent archeological site of Choquequirao for the entire day. Enjoy the private guided tour and explore all of the beautiful sections of the temples, terraces, palaces, the llamasโ€™ section, and much more. We will return to our same campsite for tea and spend the night.

      Choquekirao it is located high on a ridge spur almost 1750 meters above the raging glacier-fed Apurimac River and is surrounded by the towering Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped peaks. Excavations and restoration of the 1810 hectares site began in the 1990s, and it is estimated that only 30% of the site has been restored to date. Every day archeologists are finding new things.

      Itโ€™s included

      Local English-speaking guide. 

      Tickets for visits

      Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner  

      Camping, tents

  • Day 4 Day 4: Choquequirao โ€“ Chiquisca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Choquequirao โ€“ Chiquisca

      This morning we say goodbye to the Choquequiraw ruins, and have a chance to spot condors soaring through the morning air as we make our way back along the choquequirao trail. Following the edge of the Apurimac canyon, we first descend to the river 1520m/4986ft, and then continue hiking up to our campsite at chiquisca 1950m/6397ft. If you have a good pace or if you have added the Machupicchu trek extension, we may camp instead at Cocamasana 2450m/8038ft

      Itโ€™s included

      Local English-speaking guide. 

      Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea time and dinner

      Camping, tents

      Distance 14kms

  • Day 5 Day 5: Chiquisca โ€“ Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Chiquisca โ€“ Cusco

      This morning we finish our Choquequiraw hike with a 3 to 4 hours climb upwards to Capuliyoc. When we reach our destination, weโ€™re once again rewarded with spectacular views. Our car will be waiting here to pick us up to start the 5-hour drive back to Cusco. We will have lunch in route, arriving back to your hotel in Cusco.

      Itโ€™s included

      Local English-speaking guide. 

      Breakfast and lunch

      Distance 8kms

      Private vehicle

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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 60

Age range allowed for this experience.

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