CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS
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General description
The excursion to the Choquequirao resort is a fascinating experience and one of the most popular trips in the Cusco region. It is impressive for its spectacular natural environment, which includes valleys, snow-capped mountains and a great diversity of flora and fauna. Rest peacefully under the Inca sky and admire the majestic beauty of the Apus (mountain gods) such as Yanama, Ampay, Chokecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta, along the left bank of the Apurímac River. Located in the Salkantay mountain range, more than 3030 meters above sea level, Choquequirao is located in an area surrounded by the Apus mentioned above. During Inca times, this place was interconnected with Machu Picchu through an intricate network of trails. Known as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire," Choquequirao offers visitors the opportunity to explore a complex hydraulic system, presumably used for domestic, ceremonial and agricultural purposes. Its geographical location in relation to other religious centers of the same period suggests that it was an Inca enclave towards the valleys of the Apurímac River, with many similarities with Machu Picchu. The Road to Choquequirao had a religious and ceremonial purpose, being a pilgrimage that included rituals to honor the mountains and peaks along the route, such as the sacred Salkantay.
- DAY 1 | By bus from Cusco – Capuliyuc, Santa Rosa Baja hike
- DAY 2 | Santa Rosa Camp – Marampata – Choquequirao
- DAY 3 | Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca
- DAY 4 | Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cachora and transfer by car to Cusco
Day 1 | Cusco - Lima Tambo Ruins - Cachora – Chiquisca.
We will pick up participants from their hotels in a tourist transport that will take them for approximately 3 and a half hours to "San Pedro de Cachora" (2800 meters above sea level), a charming Andean town. From Capuliyoq, we will begin a 4-hour walk before arriving at our lunch spot. (Optionally, you can have lunch at Cocamasana), where we will continue our journey. During the tour from Capuliyoq, we will enjoy a wide variety of landscapes that cover different climates, such as the Padriyoc snow-capped mountain, as well as the diverse Andean flora and fauna that embellish our trip. We will have the opportunity to contemplate the deepest canyon in the world, the Apurimac Canyon, through which the Apurimac River flows, and we will also see the first views of Choquequirao. Then, we will continue descending to Chiquisca, where we will make a brief break. After lunch, we will begin our last stretch of the day, which will last approximately 1 hour descending towards the Palya Rosalina sector, located at about 1800 meters above sea level, near the Apurímac River, known as "the sacred river." From there, we will head to the Santa Rosa camp (1950m/6,397 feet), where we will enjoy tea, dinner and a well-deserved rest.
- Meals: Lunch, Water, Snacks, Tea time and Dinner.
- Accommodation: Camp.
- Climate: Warm.
- Duration of the walk: 17 kms/10.56 miles approximately 8 hours.
- Difficulty: Moderate/difficult section.
DAY 2 | Santa Rosa Camp – Marampata – Choquequirao
After the organic breakfast, the 3.5-hour ascent begins to the Marampata camp 3600m. that will be our place for lunch. During the hike you will be able to enjoy the splendid Apurimac canyon, the Choquequirao mountain and beautiful rugged mountains. After lunch, the walk is very gentle to reach the lost Inca city, Choquequirao, where there will be a walking tour of the area (optional camping depends on the pay to the porters), it is incredible because there are not many people who come to In this place, the guide will show you the most important places, the main square, the religious place and you can also go to the sector of the most beautiful terraces with llamas that were made on the wall with another type of rock and color. After visiting this place, we will return to our lunch place which will also be our camp. The camp is only outside the Inca site (Possibility of seeing the sunset and the condors)
- Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner
- Accommodation: Camp
- Distance: 9kms/5.59 miles Approximately 8 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate / Challenging
- Climate: Warm and Cold
DAY 3 | Marampata – Chiquisca.
After breakfast, we will continue the hike to our lunch place called Chiquisca, located at 1850 m / 6,069 feet altitude. We will walk approximately 5 hours downhill along the same path we took days before, arriving at Playa Rosalina, where we will take a short break, and then we will continue ascending slightly for 1.5 hours until we reach Chiquisca, where lunch awaits us. After eating, we will have a free afternoon, since our lunch place will also be our camp. In the afternoon, the weather is too hot and dry, making it difficult to walk in that area, so we will take a good rest, knowing that the next day we will start walking early before sunrise.
- Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner.
- Accommodation: Camp
- Distance: 18kms Approximately 6 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Climate: Warm with mosquitoes
DAY 4 / Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cachora and transfer by car to Cusco.
Today we will leave the camp very early before the first rays of the sun. After breakfast, we will walk 4 hours uphill to Capuliyoc, 2900m/9,517ft where we will have the last lunch with your expedition team. From this point we take the bus to Cusco for 3 hours to return to Cusco in the afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, snacks, water and lunch.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco (Not included)
- Distance: 10kms/6.2 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate/Challenging.
- Pre-departure information: You will meet your guide and “Choquequirao Trek” group at our office for an orientation before your trek. Here, we will provide you with the canvas bags that our Porters will carry. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM the afternoon before the trip begins. In case you cannot come at this time "let us know" to arrange another time.
- Tourist transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the morning and travel by private transportation to Capuliyoc, the starting point of the trek to Choquequirao.
- Choquequirao trek adventure tourism guide: English-speaking tourism guide, professional with tourism certification. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion for teaching others about their heritage. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings along the entire route, including leading your group in ancient ceremonies! He or she will keep you safe, healthy and comfortable on your walk so you can enjoy your time and will make sure you are safe and happy
- Night 1: Enjoy the first night at the Santa Rosa camp on the route to Choquequirao and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents sleep 4, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. It also includes a small vestibule at the front, giving you extra outdoor space to leave your boots and poles so you don't have to bring dirt
- Night 2: Enjoy the second night in Marampata on the Choquequirao route and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents sleep 4, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a small vestibule at the front, giving you extra outdoor space to leave your boots and poles so you don't have to bring dirt.
- Night 3: Enjoy the third night at the Chiquisca camp on the Choquequirao route and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents sleep 4, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a small foyer in the front, which gives it a little more.
- Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs and cooking equipment (all carried by our porters and horses).
- Entrance ticket to the Choquequirao trail.
- 1 duffel bag: You can store your personal luggage, up to 5 kg (11.02 lb), including your sleeping bag; This bag will be carried by our horses during the 4 days.
- Professional Trekking Chef: A professional chef specializing in on-trail cooking, with an assistant, will prepare all your delicious meals throughout our journey on the road to replenish your energy every day. You will never go hungry!
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no additional cost) Please note that the first breakfast and the last lunch are not included"
- Boiled water: From your first lunch to your last breakfast, Inka Trail Expeditions will supply all the water you need. This water will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before being distributed. You must supply your own water bottles. We recommend bringing around 3l. You can fill your bottle with water after each meal.
- Wake up with tea: Every morning at camp, you'll wake up to a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent to warm from the inside out before you start your day.
- Tea time every day during the walk: Every afternoon before dinner, the cooks will give our tea time popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hot water, etc After a long day of hiking, you won't have to wait until dinner to relax, warm up, and enjoy a bite to eat!
- Medical kit and oxygen bottle: Our team will bring a first aid kit, which includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
- Transfer back to Cusco: Private tourist transportation from Capuliyoc to your hotel in Cusco (Day 4)
- 24-hour guest service: We have a telephone service available 24 hours a day to facilitate communication and preparation with the agency leading to your trip.
Camps
Note: It is not common for camps, cabins or hotels to change after confirmation. However, it may vary according to government regulations and authorizations, also due to adverse weather conditions and perhaps due to the physical condition of our visitors: any change in this matter ITEP will inform you in advance and as soon as possible.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Pre-departure information: You will meet your guide and “Choquequirao Trek” group at our office for an orientation before your trek. Here, we will provide you with the canvas bags that our Porters will carry. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM the afternoon before the trip begins. In case you cannot come at this time "let us know" to arrange another time.
- Tourist transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the morning and travel by private transportation to Capuliyoc, the starting point of the trek to Choquequirao.
- Choquequirao trek adventure tourism guide: English-speaking tourism guide, professional with tourism certification. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion for teaching others about their heritage. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings along the entire route, including leading your group in ancient ceremonies! He or she will keep you safe, healthy and comfortable on your walk so you can enjoy your time and will make sure you are safe and happy
- Night 1: Enjoy the first night at the Santa Rosa camp on the route to Choquequirao and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents sleep 4, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. It also includes a small vestibule at the front, giving you extra outdoor space to leave your boots and poles so you don't have to bring dirt
- Night 2: Enjoy the second night in Marampata on the Choquequirao route and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents sleep 4, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a small vestibule at the front, giving you extra outdoor space to leave your boots and poles so you don't have to bring dirt.
- Night 3: Enjoy the third night at the Chiquisca camp on the Choquequirao route and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents sleep 4, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a small foyer in the front, which gives it a little more.
- Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs and cooking equipment (all carried by our porters and horses).
- Entrance ticket to the Choquequirao trail.
- 1 duffel bag: You can store your personal luggage, up to 5 kg (11.02 lb), including your sleeping bag; This bag will be carried by our horses during the 4 days.
- Professional Trekking Chef: A professional chef specializing in on-trail cooking, with an assistant, will prepare all your delicious meals throughout our journey on the road to replenish your energy every day. You will never go hungry!
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no additional cost) Please note that the first breakfast and
Camps
Note: It is not common for camps, cabins or hotels to change after confirmation. However, it may vary according to government regulations and authorizations, also due to adverse weather conditions and perhaps due to the physical condition of our visitors: any change in this matter ITEP will inform you in advance and as soon as possible.
PRICES
- 2 Trek Poles (Includes rubber tips) $15.00 USD
- Saddle horse (Rise only) $35.00 USD
- Sleeping bag $25.00 USD
Essential elements
- Original passport (and valid student ID if applicable).
- Hiking boots/shoes.
- Hiking socks.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm clothing, hat and gloves.
- Casual mountain clothing for the afternoons.
- Short or long sleeve shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 recommended).
- Reusable plastic or metal bottles, or a hydration bladder.
- Insect repellent.
- Personal hygiene items or day backpack.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and video camera.
- Flashlight with extra batteries.
Additional items to bring
- Shorts.
- Trekking poles (with rubber tips).
- Bandages and dressings.
- Sandals.
- Swimsuit for the hot springs.
- Extra money for personal expenses, tips (200 new Peruvian soles are recommended for additional expenses).
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