Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Descripción:
Choquequirao, also known as the “Cradle of Gold,” is located on the Apurimac River, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and perched on a high ridge. It is a remote and rarely visited “Lost City of the Incas.” This Inca archaeological site is considered the sister site of Machu Picchu. While it is less known and less visited, Choquequirao is three times larger than Machu Picchu. It served as one of the last refuges for the Incas who resisted Spanish occupation after the conquest. Eventually, the site was abandoned and became covered by dense cloud forest vegetation. To this day, archaeologists continue to uncover new sections of the city.
Day 1: Cuzco - Cachora - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca.
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. and travel in our tourist transportation for approximately 4 hours until we reach the town of Cachora (2800 m / 9,186 ft). Once there, you can enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast (not included) before heading towards Capuliyoc (2915 m / 9,563 ft). At this location, we will have lunch with a panoramic view of the Apurimac Valley and the snow-capped mountains of Vilcabamba. Our guide will also point out Choquequirao in the distance and the path we will take through the impressive Apurimac Canyon. We will then descend towards Chiquisca (1,900 m / 6,233 ft) for approximately 3 to 4 hours, where we will set up our first camp and conclude the day with dinner.
Day 2: Chiquisca - Playa Rosalinas - Santa Rosa - Marampata.
On our second day, we will start with an early breakfast at the campsite and begin the hike as the sun rises to avoid the heat along the sunny trail in the Apurimac Valley. After 3 hours and crossing the Apurimac River, we will reach Santa Rosa, where you can take a refreshing short break. We will then continue uphill for 2 more hours until we reach Marampata (2,850 m / 9,350 ft), where a delicious lunch awaits us. In the afternoon, we will explore Marampata and learn about agriculture and the Andean way of life. We will spend the night at the second campsite and enjoy a satisfying dinner.
Day 3: Marampata - Choquequirao - Marampata.
We will enjoy an early breakfast in the morning before hiking for 1.5 hours to the majestic Inca city of Choquequirao (3,035 m / 9,957 ft). We will spend the whole day exploring the archaeological site, including different buildings, the main square, agricultural terraces, and the famous terraces with llamas. In the afternoon, we will return to Marampata where a delicious dinner awaits us. We will have a good rest to prepare for the next day.
Day 4: Marampata - Santa Rosa - Chiquisca - Capuliyoc.
included
- Pre-departure briefing.
- Hotel pick-up in the morning and transfer by private transportation to Cachora, the starting point of the trek.
- Entrance ticket to Choquequirao for visitors and agency staff.
- Tents.
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Cook and kitchen equipment.
- Horses and muleteer for the equipment (tents, food, and other gear).
- 1 emergency horse.
- Meals (03B, 04L, 03D). Vegetarian menus are available.
- First aid kit and oxygen.
- Private transportation from Cusco to Cachora.
not included
- Unmentioned meals.
- Dinner on the last day.
- Travel insurance.
- Sleeping bag (USD $25 for rental).
- Other services not mentioned in the program.
Our Tripadvisor Reviews
ExcellentBased on 12 reviewsVerifiedpilar L2024-06-06Experiencia inolvidable "Tuve la suerte de contar con el increíble guía turístico Herber durante mi viaje a Perú. Su profundo conocimiento histórico y cultural, combinado con su amabilidad y entusiasmo, hizo que cada tour fuera una experiencia inolvidable. Recomiendo a Herber a cualquiera que quiera descubrir los secretos mejor guardados de la ciudad. ¡Gracias, Herber, por hacer de mi viaje una aventura inolvidable!"VerifiedSergio b2024-05-16Great with him An exceptional guide and an excellent person, the trip under his guidance multiplied interest and fun. I would without a doubt recommend working with him. Fantastic treatment and information. Out of 10 everything.Verifiedpatricia g2024-05-15Cusco travel, don't hesitate. Peru is a country that you love in every aspect, salkantay, mountain colors, Cusco, Amazon... But what makes all this really incredible is the human team of Cusco travel, cooks, muleteers, drivers, headed by the guide HERVER, excellent professional and better person, I would choose you a thousand times more.VerifiedJosé Carlos G2024-05-15Learning and adventure You have it all in Peru and with Herber it becomes super enjoyable and interesting. A guide of 10. A true connector with Pachamama. Thank you Shaman.VerifiedAna M2024-05-15Mountain, culture and gastronomy Without a doubt highly recommended. Very good professional... highly qualified in Inca history... and in terms of mountains ⛰️🏔️ culture and gastronomy... The tours were organized in detail and their kitchen equipment was a 10. I have fallen in love with this country thanks to him. I will be back.VerifiedJuan Diego S2024-05-13Great supplier and person We have made a full pack with Cuzco travel for 14 days. Including culture, Trekking, MachuPicchu and jungle in Puerto Maldonado Really, in my case we will continue working together and we will make everything grow in a respectful way and enjoying more travelers.VerifiedBorja G2023-10-02Pedro An unforgettable experience!!! Accompanied by our beloved guide and now friend Herber. A close and endearing person with a lot of knowledge. Where we have been protected and accompanied by him and his team like a big family, Nothing has been missing on this trip. An experience that has marked a before and after for me. I would definitely repeat it with this great team. Thank you Herber for your kindness, attention and good sense of humor.VerifiedLaura B2023-09-13Great tour with wonderful views and awesome guide Had such a good time on this tour, the views are amazing, the food is good and I found the walk up to the top very manageable, even with the altitude. What really made it a great tour though was Marco, our guide, who was so knowledgeable, kind and funny - our driver was also lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone considering rainbow mountain!VerifiedDjango S2023-09-13Vinikunka tour full day Ee booked the tour with our hostel and for 30€ it was absolutley worth it. Our guide marco antonio was very helpfoul an had such good authentic vibes. Incredible. Recomendation.VerifiedSilvia I2022-09-15Altamente recomendado si buscas un buen guía de turismo Herber tiene todas las cualidades de un guía de excelencia: calidez en el trato, amabilidad e increíble conocimiento de cada lugar visitado.