Choquequirao 5 Days /4 Nights

Located to the northeast of CUSCO between the rivers of APURIMAC and URUBAMBA, Choquekiraw has a fascinating history and landscape surrounded by glaciers and mountains, home to bears, cóndores, tarántulas, etc. This region of cloud forest served as a refuge and fortress of the Inca resistance during the time of the conquest; from here they tried to regain control of TAHUANTINSUYO from the Spanish invaders. The customs and typical clothing of local people reflect a mixture of cultures. Their language and textiles, with Inca and Pre-Inca adornments are clear evidence of the influence of Quechuas, for example CHOQUEQUIRAO has identical architecture to MACHUPICCHU, PISAC, and OLLANTAYATMBO and is located in a strategic zone that was connected with all the important cities.

Day 1: Cusco-Saywite-Cachora:

An early morning start from our hotel we travel towards the CACHORA, the starting point of our hike, passing through a very colorful landscape between the plateaus, mountains, valleys and creeks. During our walk we will observe archaeological centers related to CHOQUEQUIRAO. Arriving at our starting point we have breakfast and load our equipment onto the mules. We begin our walk for approximately 90 minutes between the most important snow-capped mountains of the area before descending towards our campsite at CHIKISCA where we can take in the views of the APURIMAC River and the mountains of the VILCABAMBA range. B/L/D.

Day 2: Pampawaqcha - Rosalina Viewpoint

After breakfast, we begin our walk descending towards the APURIMAC River, approximately 4-5 hours before we reach the deepest point of the canon. We can observe two impressive geographic views, one being the snow-capped mountains surrounding us, the other of the semi-tropical valley and river known as PLAYA ROSALINA, a beautiful place to take our lunch. After lunch we begin our ascent for approximately 2 hours to our second campsite in an area with its' own micro climate, known as SANTA ROSA where we will visit local settlers which maintain Andean customs dating from the time of the Inca. B/L/D.

Day 3: Rosalina - Marampata - Raqyapata:

After a nutritious breakfast to prepare us for the challenging day ahead we continue our ascent for 2-3 hours to take in the wonderful view of CHOQUEQUIRAO at 3 577m which makes the effort of the climb worthwhile. Walking through this magical place full of energy and culture, we can appreciate the Plazas, Sacred Fountains and Towers. From the urban and agricultural sectors we can see how the Incan empire was. We make camp in CHOQUEQUIRAO. B/L/D.

Day 4: Choquequirao - Santa Rosa:

After breakfast we will go to USNU and with luck we will see the flight of the condors. Beginning our returndescent of approximately 6 hours through magnificent landscapes, our campsite is beside the APURIMAC River, at PLAYA ROSALINA, where we can enjoy a relaxing swim. B/L/D.

Day 5: Santa Rosa - Cachora - Cusco

Early in the morning we ascend approx 4 hours through forest catching views of the snow-capped peaks of SALKANTAY at 6 300m passing through CHIKISKA, CAPULIYOC look out point, arriving at CACHORA at 2:00pm to take our bus to CUSCO. B/L.

For Private Services, Please Contact Us:

• Size of group & Departures: Client specification

Shared service:

• Group size: 6 - 16 people

Tour Includes:

• Transfers: Cusco - Cachora - Cusco (private bus)
• Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups over 12 people.
• Entrance Fee: Choquequirao
• Cook: In charge of meal preparation.
• Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 6 kg/13 lbs per person).
• Porters (Inca Trail segment): Carry tents and cooking equipment.
• Personal porters (Inca Trail segment): carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 6 kg 13 lbs per person).
• Meals: 5 Breakfasts/5 Lunches/4 Dinners/morning and afternoon snacks.
• Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), sleeping mat, dinner tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.

Does not Include:

• Breakfast (day 1), usually your hotel offers this service
• Sleeping bag