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Choquequirao Trek 4 Days

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4 Days
Availability : Jan 18’ - Dec 19’
Cusco
Choquequirao
Min Age : 12+
Max People : 15
Tour Details

Choquequirao Trek: The site of Choquequirao is another lost city of the Incas that is hidden high on a ridge, 1,750m above the raging glacier-fed Apurimac River and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The intricacy of these majestic ruins suggests that Choquequirao was once of high importance to the Inca empire. Before a bridge was constructed over the Apruimac River, the site was remote and mostly inaccessible. Luckily for explorers this bridge can now connect them to this once hidden ancient city.

Choquequirao is by far one of the most isolated treks of Cusco; here a Hiker can still discover the nest of the Andean Condors and a house for the spectacular bear of the andes. 

Difficulty: Maximum Altitude:
Medium – Hard 3250 m / 10,660 ft

Season : Year Round
Departure Dates : On Request
Prices Start At :  $520.00
Minimum :  2 Trekkers

Note: This trek has steep ups and downs, with changes of altitude in one day of over 1,600 m/5,200 ft. We recommend at least two days of acclimatization in Cusco prior to trek departure.

Choquequirao is a Quechua word meaning “Cradle of Gold”; Choquequirao is located in the beautiful landscape of the Vilcabamba range over the Apurimac River. Because this route offers a challenging and formidable journey through diverse ecosystems of the Andes in Peru, we recommend the following: 

Wear hiking shoes for Choquequirao (sneakers could cause an accident).

 

Inca Trail Availability:

Space on the Inca Trail is subject to availability. For ecological and archeological preservation, Inca Trail permits are limited to 200 backpackers and 300 support personnel (guides, porters and cooks) per season. We recommend booking 6 – 12 months in advance of your desired travel. Permits for hiking Huaynapicchu and Machu Picchu mountain are separate from your Inca Trail permit. Both have limited availability and should be reserved at the time of your booking.

Choquequirao Location:

Choquequirao is located in the lower middle basin of the Apurimac River, approximately 1,500 meters above the riverbed and 3,100 meters above sea level. The area is considered ceja de selva, loosely translated to “the eyebrow of the jungle” to denote the transition from mountains to jungle. On this trek to Choquequirao, you will hike through  rugged mountainous terrain, covered by flora and fauna similar to the Amazon rainforest. This location is adjacent to the ecological boundary between the birth of the Amazon, the high cordilleranas of the eastern slope of the Andes and the semidesert mountainous highlands of the Peruvian Andes.

As mentioned above, the archaeological site of Choquequirao is located on a high spur of the mountain range that borders the Apurimac River. The central zone occupied by the archaeological site was purposely leveled to locate the physical infrastructure of the settlement, while the surrounding hillsides were terraced, incorporating large areas for cultivation terraces and small residential areas. Sector VIII of Choquequirao, is an area of farming terraces, whose buildings served as a support for plotting images of flames and other associated reasons.

Choquequirao is known for the twenty stone reliefs built into terrace walls. These figures were part of the structure of the wall using contrasting stones, creating unmistakable images of llamas. The type of rock used in the wall is dark grey mica-slate Heermann, while the image uses only the stone completely white calcocuarcita. 

 

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco – Chiquisca

Our journey begins in Cusco, leaving at 5:00 AM and driving four hours towards the Andean community of Cachora. Along the way, we will stop at Tarawasi, a site where Incan ceremonies and celebrations to Pachamama, Mother Earth, were conducted. From Tarawasi, we continue to Saywite. Here, we find the famous Inca rock that was believed to be a construction plan for the Tahuantinsuyo Empire (Inca Empire). At this rock we will see carvings of animals representing the main deities of Andean cosmology. We continue hiking for half an hour to Cachora (2,800 m/9,184 ft), where we will enjoy a nice lunch. After lunch, we begin a two and a half hour hike towards Abra Capuliyoc (2,750 m/9,020 ft); we rest and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Apurimac River Canyon. Afterwards, we continue descending for two hours, towards Chiquisca, where we will eat dinner and spend the night.

Day 2Chiquisca – Choquequirao Trek

We leave Chiquisca around 6:00 AM to hike for an hour to Rosalina Beach. We then cross the Apurimac River and start hiking towards Santa Rosa. This climb is a series of switchbacks up a steep slope and will take approximately two hours for people whom have physically prepare for this trek. In Santa Rosa, we have a break for 90 minutes. Afterwards we hike for two and a half hours until we reach our lunch spot in Marampata. We walk another two hours until we reach the archaeological complex of Choquequirao (3,103 m/10,178 ft), where we will enjoy some free time to explore the iconic terraces and Inca monuments. There is a great opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the canyon, where condors often are spotted while taking in the sunset.

Day 3CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK - HACIENDA SAN IGNACIO - Tambobamba

The day begins with a nice breakfast and returning to Choquequirao. We have another opportunity to experience the incredible condors of the Apurimac Canyon. Our journey continues back to Tambobamba where we will stop at the former estate, Hacienda San Ignacio, to rest and have lunch. From San Ignacio, we will follow the road to the hostel and arrive at approximately 5:30 pm. Welcome cocktail and dinner will await us before we retire for the evening.

Day 4Tambobamba - CUSCO

After breakfast, you morning is free for exploration. We can arrange a visit to the nearby processing plant of rum, or you are free to walk to the former estate of Tambobamba. An alternative could also be to play some indoor games (such as table soccer, “toad “and others) or relax in the hammocks while waiting for lunch to be served. After lunch, we will board the bus to Cusco, arriving approximately 5 hours later.

Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s professional discretion and hiker progress.

Note:

Campsites are not guaranteed and subject to change depending on allocations by the official group who controls access to the Inca Trail (Unidad de Gestión de Machu Picchu-UGM).

The Expedition Train is included in all tours (to/from Ollantaytambo). Departure times of the train can only be confirmed close to the time of the trek, if you join a group late in the day we can’t guarantee that you will travel on the same train as the rest of the group.

Departure times are subject to change depending on Peru Rail schedule and availability. If this is organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expedition train) for an increased price of $20 per person.

 

Inclusions

Trek Price Includes:

  • Professional, bilingual (English and Spanish) tour guide
  • Private transportation to and from your hotel including transportation from Cachora to Cusco
  • Accommodations: 3 nights camping, 1 night hostel in Aguas Calientes
  • Spacious, private tents
  • Sleeping mat
  • First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
  • Choquequirao Inca Site entrance fee
  • Excellent meals (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinner)
  • Food includes pancakes, omelettes, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking
  • Tea time before dinner (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
  • Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance fee to Trail and Machu Picchu - (entrance fee for Huaynapicchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are additional and separate fees)
  • Vegetarian or special diet available upon request
  • Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes (while hiking)
  • Horsemen and mules (for equipment and up to 6 kg of your personal items)
  • Transportation from Cachora to Cusco
  • Transfer to your hotel in Cusco

What You Need to Bring Inca Trail to Machu Picchu:

  • Original passport - in addition to needing to show your passport with your entrances, you will have an opportunity to stamp your passport at Machu Picchu
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended but not required)
  • Sleeping bag (also can be rented from us)
  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen (SPF 35+ recommended)
  • Insect repellent
  • Re-usable plastic or metal water container or a hydration pack such as Camelbak
  • Water (only for first 4 hours of trek, then we will provide you with previously-boiled drinking water throughout the trek)
  • Toiletries (including toilet paper)
  • Personal medication
  • Camera
  • Flashlight with spare batteries (headlamps are useful)
  • Cash in local currency (Peruvian Soles) to purchase items along the trail and tips for porters
  • Flashlight with spare batteries (headlamps are useful)
Optional Items to Bring:
  • Shorts
  • Walking sticks or trekking poles with rubber tips (rubber tips are required for archeological preservation of trails and archeological sites)
  • Bandages or moleskin
  • Sandals
  • Bathing suit for hot springs
Optional Services (Not Included):
  • Sleeping bag rental, $18
  • Breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 4
  • 1 extra horse to carry personal items, $30 per day
  • Walking sticks, $8

Machu Picchu Trekking is a licensed tour operator comprised of certified and licensed local tour guides. We are a local company with professional employees and guides who are knowledgeable in traditional (Inca Trail) and alternative (Lares to Machu Picchu) treks; all tours booked with Machu Picchu Trekking are led and staffed by Machu Picchu Trekking employees. We value your trust and never pass our valued clients onto other tour companies.

Cancellations

You may need to cancel your Inca Trail Trek due to personal emergency, illness or flight delay. Because we schedule and purchase permits well in advance of your travel, we are not able to refund you your full amount.

To be refunded (see our refund chart below), please notify us as soon as possible in writing (email). Cancellation charges in addition to the non-refundable deposit will be applied as shown below, calculated from the day written notification is received by Cusco Native. (Please consider purchasing optional travel insurance to cover emergency cancellations.)

Our refund table is as follows:

Days Prior to Start of Trek Percentage Lost of Total Trek Price
29 to 22 40%
21 to 9 20%
8 to 0 0%

In the event of partial cancellations, the remaining passenger may have to pay any remaining charges (e.g. single room supplements or double-occupancy).

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