Choquequirao Trek Peru 4 Days

Choquequirao Trek Peru 4 Days

Day 1. – Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska

Choquequirao Trek Peru 4 days will start with a pick up from your hotel at about 5:00 am, and travel by bus for about 4 hours to the Starting point of the trek Capuliyoc, where we will meet our horse and mule wranglers. They’ll load up the equipment and food and we’ll begin our trek.

Peru’s Choquequirao Trek goes in the mountainside, heading towards the Apurimac Canyon, a deep canyon carved by the river. The scenery is dramatic and you’ll see many unusual plants. Late in the afternoon, we’ll arrive at one of two possible campsites, Chiquiska or La Playa Rosa Linda.

Distance: 17km / 10.5 miles
Meals: lunch – dinner
Accommodation: Tents (2 people per tent).

Day 2. – Chiquiska – Marampata – Choquequirao

Today we wake up very early again to have a filling breakfast to start our Choquequirao trek to cross the Apurimac River. Following the river, we have a steep ascent through a thick cloud forest towards our destination for about 4 hours.

We will have a substantial lunch after this morning’s tough climb and then take a well-deserved rest. We’ll arrive at the archaeological site of Choquequirao. You’ll have free time to explore, look for native animals, maybe even see a soaring condor, and appreciate the panoramic views across the Apurimac River canyon. We’ll camp close to Choquequirao, the same as the Incas did in the past.

Distance: 14 km/12 miles
Accommodation: tents (2 people per tent)
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner

Day 3. – Choquequirao Trek Peru – Private Guided Tour – Playa Camp

After an early-morning breakfast, you’ll have about a 2-hour guided tour of Choquequirao. Our Choquequirao trek tour guide will explain about its history and function during the Inca culture. We’ll return by the same trail to our campsite at La Playa.

Distance: 14 km/8.6 miles
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: Camping (2 people per tent).

Day 4. – Playa – Cachora – Cusco

Enjoy the last breakfast and start hiking very early to avoid the hot sun during our steep ascent to Capuliyoq. From here, we’ll see the most spectacular Andean landscape and parts of the trail we hiked. In the end, a private vehicle will take us back to Cusco. We will arrive around 8:00 pm to Cusco and drop you off at the hotel.

Distance: 34km/21.13miles
Meals: breakfast

Trip Level:

Very Dificult

TOUR DETAILS:

Length: 4 days 3 nights

PRICE FROM:

$705.00

Lodging:  Campsites

Meals: 3 breakfast, 4 lunch, 3 dinner

Activity: Cultural Tours, Trekking Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

Exceptional private guided tour of Choquequirao, the Cradle of Gold.

Beautiful viewpoints looking down along the river

Enjoy the beautiful landscapes, flora, and fauna.

TOUR MAP 

Choquequirao Trek Includes:

• Pre-departure briefing at our office or hotel.
• Collection from your hotel the morning of the trek departure.
• Tourist transportation from Cusco to the trailhead.
• Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.
• Professional English-speaking guide.
• 4-person tent for 2 people so, you’ll have plenty of space.
• A foam mattress to put under your sleeping bag.
• Cook and cooking equipment.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (vegetarian option upon request).
• Horse wranglers & horses for carrying camping equipment, food, etc.
• Duffel bags for your personal belongings (maximum 7kg/15lbs per person).
• Dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
• First aid kit.
• Emergency horse.
• Transportation from Cachora to Cusco.

Choquequirao Trek Excludes:

• Breakfast on the first morning.
• Dinner on the last day.
• Sleeping bags (can rent them from us).
• Tips and gratuities for your trekking team (guide, cook, and horse wranglers).
• Travel insurance.
• Emergency horse
• First Aid Kit

Daypack packing list

• Original Passport ( the same you have used for booking your trek)
• Good daypack (25 to 30L)
• Water 1 to 2 liters of water
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Polar or sweater for early mornings and evenings
• Rain jacket
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Toiletries kit
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
• Personal Medication (we carry a Basic first Aid kit).
• Sunblock minimum 30 SPF (it’s easy to burn at high elevations).
• Insect repellent (minimum 20% Deet recommended).
• Torch/ Flashlight with extra batteries
• Camera, with extra batteries.

Duffel bag Packing list:

• Bathing suits and sandals.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Money for souvenirs, snacks, and tips
• Toiletries kit.
• Warm clothes, including jackets, fleeces, and gloves.
• Sleeping bag (it can be rented from us).
• Sandals or flip-flops to relax your feet and for hot springs.
• Walking sticks or poles (it can be rented from us).
• Snacks.

Choquequirao Campsites

Day 1,2,3