Choquequirao Outstanding Trekking 5 Days

TREKKING FACTS

• LOCATION: About 4 hours drive west of Cusco
• ALTITUDE: Min. 1,500 masl – Max. 3,300 masl
• TIMING: 5 days and 4 nights
• STARTING & ENDING POINT: Cusco hotel
• LEVEL: Modearte / Challenging due to steep ascents and descents.
• ADVENTURE RATING: The Choquequirao Imperial Trek is one of the better known adventure hikes around Cusco.
• DEPARTURE DATES: Any day with two people. Not available during the rainy season. (December through March)
• ACCLIMATIZATION: Minimum 2 days at altitude (recommended).
• ACTIVITIES: 5 days trekking, 4 nights in Camping tents and guided tour at Choquequirao Inca archaeological complex
• DAILY WALK: Approximately 6-8 hours

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

All departures for Choquequirao Outstanding Trekking, are guaranteed, so once you’ve booked you can be sure you’re going! This guarantee gives you the confidence to book all of your travel arrangements and simply look forward to your holiday.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Guided tour of Saiwity
• Guided trail to Choquequirao
• Viewpoint of  Choquequirao
• Viewpoint of Apurimac Canyon
• Watch the soar of the condors over the Apurimac Canyon
• Visit picturesque villages
• Guided tour of Choquequirao an Inca ruins
• Free time at Choquequirao Inca ruins for further exploration
• a Moderate trekking since it is do it in four days
• Sunrise /sunset at Choquequirao
• Scenic walks and inspiring hikes

SHORT ITINERARY FOR CHOQUEQUIRAO OUTSTANDING TREKKING

Day 1: Cusco to Cachora by car and trek to Chikisqca Camp.

We’ll leave very early from Cusco and drive for 4-hours to the small village of Cachora from where we’ll hike for 6-7 hours to the Chikisqha camp.

Day 2: Trek from Chikisqha camp to Choquequirao

It’s considered the hardest day since we’ll climb from 1,500m to 3,050m and the weather provably will be very hot; but you’ll be rewarded by splendid views on the mountains and the natural environment.

Day 3: Explore Choquequirao

Full day we’ll explore the mysterious Inca archaeological site of Choquequirao; our tour guide will lead you through the most important sectors of the Inca monument; then you’ll have free time for further exploration or you can rest. In the afternoon we’ll hike for 1:30 hours to the Maranpata camp.

Day 4: Trek down to Chikisqha camp.

Trek full day from Maranpata camp to Chikisqha camp we’ll pass the traditional holding bridge over the Apurimac River; today you’ll enjoy the stunning views of the Apurimac canyon.

Day 5: Trek from Chikisqha to Capuliyoc and drive to Cusco

We’ll start the trek very early before the sun heats very hard; the trek will last for 4 hours up to capuliyoc; From where we’ll take our car to Cusco, on the way we’ll stop in the thermal baths of CConoc.

DETAILED ITINERARY FOR CHOQUEQUIRAO OUTSTANDING TREKKING

The Choquequirao Outstanding Trekking includes trekking and exploration of the Inca Archaeological Complex of Choquequirao. The trekking start and ends in the zone of Capuliyoc, near the town of Cachora. With a plenty of time to explore this mysterious Inca ruins of Choquequirao. It is the most recommendable if you are looking for less strenuous trekking in Peru.

Day 1: Drive from Cusco to Cachora and trek to Chikisqca Camp.

Our staff will pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 am and we leave Cusco in our private transport toward the zone of Capuliyoc located at 30 minutes from the town of Cachora; the nearest town to Choquequirao. The car drive will be for approximately four hours and half, this time includes the stops along the way.

During the trip by car, we will make a stop to enjoy our breakfast admiring the wonderful views like the valley of Limatambo, the great Apu –Salkantay and Humantay a picturesque snow mountains in the Andes. We also will stop in the village of Curahuasi, where you’ll enjoy breakfast and you can purchase some items for the trek; after this we continue to the Inca archeological site of “Saiwity” where one can appreciate the model of the construction Inca Empire made on alive rock.

From “Saywite” we continue to the village of Cachora and then to Capuliyoc. After meeting our trekking crew knows as “arrieros” the horseman and the horses, we arrange our equipment on mules / horses, and then we will be ready to start a soft hike through this unknown mystery and very historically rich territory. After few minutes of walking we’ll arrive to the viewpoint of Capuliyoc (2915m) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac canyon stretching below; also the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora.

From the viewpoint of Capuliyoc the trail start to descents in a zigzag way to Coca Masana (2,330m) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Here we’ll stop for our lunch, after the lunch we’ll rest and continue the trek still down; it’s necessary to bring a high deet mosquito repellent. Finally we arrive at Chikisqha camp from where you’ll enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. Walking poles or wooden sticks are very highly recommended.

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping 2 people per tents
• Maximum Altitude: 3,000 masl Capulichayoc
• Minimum Altitude: 2,300 masl Chikisqha camp
• Distance Travelled: 14 Km
• Approximate Walking Time: 6 -7 Hours

Day 2: Trek from Chikisqha camp to Choquequirao.

Our second trekking day will start with an early breakfast; then we continue trekking down to the bottom of the canyon where we’ll find a big river called Apurimac (Means: The Speaker God) , it’s located at 1,500 m here is the lowest part of the Choquequirao Outstanding Trekking. We will cross a typical holding bridge then a forest of cactus, agaves and exotic local fruit trees. Here we start a gentle 3-4 hours gradual climb of 1,400 meters from the Apurimac River to Marampata at 2,900m. Here we stop for lunch surround by this beautiful landscape.

At Maranpata there is an option to take showers with the water of the mountains which will keep you nice and refresh; here is also where we can see for the first time, the archaeological complex of Choquequirao.

From Marapata 2 hours of easy hike will take us to the archaeological complex of Choquequirao located at 3,050 m. along the trekking  we’ll see a variety of plants, orchids and different types of flowers. As soon as we arrive to this Inca complex we will visit the farming terraces of Paqchayoc and the house of the waterfall, then we will return to our camping set near Choquequirao Inca complex. Second camping here where you can taste “Kambry Aqha” a local cognac made from sugar cane.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping 2 people per tents
• Maximum Altitude: 3,050 masl Choquequirao
• Minimum Altitude: 1500 masl Playa Rosalina
• Distance Travelled: 17 km
• Approximate Walking Time: 7- 8 Hours

Day 3: Explore Choquequirao and in the afternoon trek to Maranpata camp.

Today is our third day of the trek and our destination is exploring the Inca archaeological of Choquequirao; full day will be dedicated to explore this magnificent Inca monument. We will have guided tour of the Choquequirao once inhabited by Incas; the tour includes the recently rediscovered Llama Sector.

You will be taken to the ceremonial water fountains – the best place in Choquequirao to see condors and snow covered peaks around. After enjoying lunch in this beautiful scenery you will have free time to explore by yourself; the lunch will be served here. At the scheduled time around 3pm we’ll walk down to  Maranpata, dinner and beautiful sunset can be observed here; overnight in Maranpata camping.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping 2 people per tents
• Maximum Altitude: 3,300 masl Choquequirao
• Minimum Altitude: 3030 masl Maranpata
• Approximate Walking Time: 2 Hours

Day 4: Trek down to Chikisqha camp.

Our destination of to day is Chikisqha camp. Today, the trail takes us through the Apurimac canyon with presence of large quantity of flora and fauna; we also will cross over the traditional suspension bridge. The trail crosses several small streams. The hike of today is warm and provably dusty o slippery with some difficulties to cross. From the base of the valley, a steep rocky trail will take us to the camp of Chikisqha from where you can enjoy the splendorous nature including the Apurimac Canyon

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping 2 people per tents
• Maximum Altitude: 3,030 masl Cocamasana
• Minimum Altitude: 1500 masl Playa Rosalina
• Distance Travelled: 14 km
• Approximate Walking Time: 7- 8 Hours

Day 5: Trek from Chikisqha to Capuliyoc and drive to Cusco

Today is our final day of the trek and our destination is return to Cusco. After early breakfast we continue with 3 hours climb to the viewpoint of Capuliyoc. From then on it is a fairly flat trail back to the village of Cachora. We will say goodbye to our “arieros” horseman, cook and guides and take the bus back towards Cusco.

On the way to return to Cusco we’ll stop in the thermal baths of “CConoc”, wher you can relax you muscles after this had but wonderful trekking; “Cconoc” is a very nice thermal baths located in the bank of the Apurimac River; in “Cconoc” we spent a time of 30 minutes which is enough for a great time.

From Cconoc we continue the return to the city of Cusco, where we’ll arrive at 6:00 pm and then you’ll transferred to you hotel. Optional you can continue to Ollantaytambo for the night and the next day early train to the town of Aguas Calientes and explore the iconic Machupicchu. For this please let as to known at the time of booking.

• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Cusco
• Maximum Altitude: 3,000 masl Capulichayo
• Minimum Altitude: 2,300 masl Chikisqha camp
• Distance Travelled: 14 km
• Approximate Walking Time: 3 – 4 Hours

ITINERARY NOTES:

The times cited in the Choquequirao Outstanding Trekking itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group and the guide can change lunch spots and campsites, depending on the progress of the group.

CHOQUEQUIRAO OUTSTANDING TREKKING INCLUDES

• Pre-trek briefing one night before the trek
• Pick-up from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
• Transport from Cusco to Capuliyoc, the trailhead in private car and the returning way
• Entrance fee to Choquequirao Inca archaeological site
• English-Quechua-Spanish speaking professional guide (you will have an assistant guide for groups over 8 people)
• Tents – 2 people in a 4-person capacity tent which allows for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks.
• Air mattress for a greater comfort during the trek
• Chef and cooking equipment (Assistants are provided for large groups)
• Toilet tent
• Meals as specified in the program (optional vegetarian food). Our professional Chefs prepare meals that incorporate elements of the western diet and also traditional Peruvian delicacies (Please communicate with your guide/chef during the trek if you have a preference for certain types of dishes). Salads, if served, are washed in boiled water.
• Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen. They carry camping gear, food and
• kitchen gears. We provide duffel bags at your briefing for your personal items and sleeping bag (up to 6 kg per person).
• 1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill
• Dining tent with camp tables and chairs & kitchen tent for the chef to prepare meals
• Tents for our staff to sleep in
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

EXCLUDED

• Breakfast on the first morning in the town of Cachora
• Dinner on the last night upon your arrival to Cusco
• Sleeping bags – if you haven’t got a sleeping bag or you don’t want the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you, then we have sleeping bags for hire.
• Tips for the guide, chef and horseman

YOU SHOULD BRING

• A light daypack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek – prepare for a vast range of changes in temperatures.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be bought for about $1 in Cusco.
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended. Extra socks are a must.
• Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath in the evenings if you wish to carry them.
• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf.
• Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
• It you get hot in the Apurimac Canyon; you should also be prepared for hot conditions on this trek.
• Sleeping bag (we can hire these to you)
• Torch/ Flashlight and spare batteries
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
• Sunblock
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported.
• Toilet paper, pack in & pack out
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning
• We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
• Your own medical kit with special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters and more
  Small towel or sarong
• Cash – sufficient for tips and souvenirs, or any drinks or snacks you might want to buy along the way.
• Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card) if you have one
• Walking sticks or poles (we can hire these to you).
• Binoculars (if you have them)

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