Choquequirao Trek Tour 4 days

Excursiones of several days Memorable walks

About this tour

  • Start: With the pick up at the door of your hotel.
  • Duration: 4 days.
  • Type of transport: Spacious minivan full equipment.
  • Tickets included (no queues): Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.
  • Tour guide: In English and Spanish (shared service).
  • Porters: Team of muleteers on horseback (5 kilos per tourist allowed).
  • Feeding. Team of cooks (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
  • Lodging: Camp 3 days with all the necessary equipment.
  • Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
  • Immediate confirmation.
  • Option to cancel the tour up to 3 days before (under penalty).

Description

  • Hike to Choquequirao, considered the sacred sister of Machu Picchu. This is because it is also a large citadel that has a particular beauty. The trip will start from Cusco and 3 nights will be spent under the camp. The second day it is already possible to visit Choquequirao knowing each of its enclosures and Inca constructions.
  • Currently, Choquequirao is still a space little explored by tourists, so there is a certain mysticism and magic in the route as well as in each of its buildings. Make this trip with all the comfort, pick up from your hotel, porters service, cooks and camping with an expert guide on the route.

This is the experience

  • The hiking experience or trekking route to Choquequirao is a must do. Especially if you like hiking trails. Machupicchu Terra, offers services from the beginning of the adventure.
  • The day before the tour you will be able to meet with the guide, who will explain the itinerary to be followed, recommendations for the route, the equipment you should consider bringing and even answer any questions you may have.
  • On the day of the tour, we will pass by your hotel and the entire tour group and then we will travel to Cachora, a small camp where we will begin our trekking and this 4-day adventure.
  • The first day we will spend last night near the community of Santa Rosa, of course during the hike we will have lunch and before resting an exquisite dinner.
  • During all the days we will have the required food and on the second day we will be able to do the Choquequirao tour. This tour will be accompanied by our tour guide.
  • To return we will follow the route from Marampata to Playa Rosalina and arrive at Chiquisca camp, where we will spend the night on the third day. From this point, we will continue with a hike through the natural canyons and hopefully see a condor. Finally, from Cachora, we make the trip to Cusco, where we will leave you at the door of your hotel.

Prices

Prices per person – Tour Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Number of passengers2345678 to more
Price690 USD560 USD480 USD430 USD400 USD380 USD360 USD
*Prices are per person, the tour is carried out from 2 visitors to more.

Itinerary

Day 1:

  • We begin with the pick up from the door of your hotel in Cusco. The minivan, our transportation, will begin its journey towards Cachora. Located at 2903 meters above sea level.
  • In Cachora, you can find a small camp where it is time to prepare your belongings to begin the hike.
  • In Cachora the guide also introduces us to the support team, porters and cooks, who will accompany us during the route.
  • The first section to follow is from Cachora to Chiquisca, the point where we will also have our first lunch.
  • The day’s hike will end after crossing the landscapes of the Apurímac River until reaching the Santa Rosa camp.
  • In Santa Rosa a camp and our food will be waiting for us.
  • NOTE: The day before the tour, the guide will meet with the tourists to give them all the required information. This briefing will take place at 6:00 p.m.

Day 2:

  • The activities of the second day will begin early. This day we will hike to the community of Marampata, which is located near Choquequirao.
  • The time to get to Marampata is approximately 2 hours. The route.
  • In Marampata, you leave your belongings and, without any loads, you begin the journey to visit Choquequirao.
  • The tour of the Inca citadel of Choquequirao is carried out with our professional tour guide.
  • We will visit all the Inca buildings and attractions such as the Llama Sector, the Ceremonial Ushnu and the Religious areas. The entire tour lasts between 2 and 3 hours.
  • To spend the night, it is recommended to make the return trip to Marampata to spend the night.

Day 3:

  • After an exquisite breakfast from our cooks, it is time to begin the return to Chiquisca.
  • The walk will be arduous until you reach the Playa Rosalina campsite.
  • Rosalina Beach is a campsite located very close to the Apurímac River.
  • In addition, from this point you can appreciate beautiful landscapes.
  • Those who wish can take a refreshing dip in the waters of the Apurímac River.
  • After this activity, the walk continues to Chiquisca where you will spend the night.
  • On this day you can appreciate beautiful landscapes of the natural canyons and with luck you can even see the flight of the condors.
  • During the evening we will have a nice dinner before resting.

Day 4:

  • On the fourth day you can enjoy an exquisite breakfast before returning to Cusco.
  • This last section is one of the somewhat demanding walks because it is on a slope.
  • The first destination of the last day of this incredible adventure will be Capuliyoq.
  • In Capuliyoc we will have lunch and we will also say goodbye to the team of porters and cooks.
  • After that, it is finally time to make the journey on foot to the Cachora Camp.
  • In Cachora, the transport that will take us to Cusco will be waiting for us. In Cusco, we will arrive at our hotels.
  • The tour will end at night.

Includes

  • Pick up from the hotel.
  • Transport to the beginning of the walk in Capuliyoc.
  • Hiking equipment.
  • Camping equipment (does not include sleeping bag or trekking poles).
  • Team of muleteers on horseback (can carry up to 5 kilos of tourist luggage).
  • Team of cooks (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • Tour guide service in English and Spanish.
  • First aid kit.
  • Entrance to Choquequirao.
  • Breakfast on day 1. Dinner on day 4.
  • Sleeping bag, trekking poles.
  • Tips.

What to bring?

  • Passport (or identity document).
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Trekking poles.
  • Hat or cap.
  • Comfortable clothes for walks.
  • A coat.
  • Raincoat.
  • Snacks and extra drinks.
  • Comfortable shoes for trekking.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Mosquito repellent.

Where does the tour start and end?

  • The tour begins with the tourist’s pick-up at the door of their hotel -valid only for hotels in the historic center of the city- (most tourist hotels are there). If your hotel is not there, the transport will pick you up at some central place in the city, such as a square.
  • The tour ends with the final transfer to the tourist’s hotel door in the historic center of Cusco.

How to prevent altitude sickness?

  • Altitude sickness or soroche can cause you some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue or nausea. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before your visit.
  • To reduce the symptoms, try to acclimatize one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. Drinking coca leaf infusions (a natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option.

Group or private services

  • The information described applies to shared services (for a varied group of tourists). If you want a private service (for your own group of family or friends) contact us at info@machupicchuterra.com.

Gallery Tour Choquequirao 4 days


Frequent questions

Why few people visit Choquequirao?

Choquequirao is as incredible as Machu Picchu. However, unlike this one, there are no train or bus routes to get there. It can only be reached after 2 days of walking. To return you must also walk again for another 2 days. That is why few people visit Choquequirao. If you are lucky enough to go, you will have almost the entire archaeological site to yourself.

When is a good time to go?

The days of dry weather (between the months of April to October) are ideal for doing this tour. On those days it does not rain much so it is easier to walk and you can better see the beautiful landscapes around. January, February and March are the rainiest months of the year. Even so, any day is a good opportunity to get to know Choquequirao.

How are the camps?

The camps are clean, spacious and comfortable. They have bathrooms and a dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything is included in the tour.

Can I go with children or older adults?

The tour is a bit demanding since steep slopes are ascended. If you go with children (preferably over 8 years old) it is recommended that they like walks and sports. Seniors must be in good physical condition to do this route.



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