Adventure Trek to Choquequirao - Inca Trail Explorer

Adventure Trek to Choquequirao 4 Days and 3 Nights

4 Days and 3 Nights

Max 12 people

Moderate

Expert Guide

Program

We leave from Cusco early in the morning by private transport.

Approx. at 5:30 am.

We will arrive after 2 hours we reach Curahuasi town, where you can order your breakfast (first breakfast is not included).

Then we continue for 2 more hours till Capuliyoc (3,200 masl/10498 feet), which is the trailhead, where we meet the rest of our trekking team (Horseman with horses).

Afterwards we descend through the eastern slopes of the Andes to reach Coca Masana (2,330 masl/7644 feet), where we take a rest on the way we get our first views of the Apurímac Valley stretching below and of the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora (5,482 masl/17985 feet).

Temperature becomes higher and the flora and fauna begin to change.

Then we continue for two-hour trek downhill to Chiquiska (1,750 masl/5741 feet).

Then we continue walking down till Playa Rosalina (Rosalina Beach) at 1,550 masl/5085 feet, where we will have our delicious lunch.

After that we cross the Apurímac River, to walk uphill until to get our first campsite (Santa Rosa = 1800 masl/5905 feet).

Distance traveled: 12 km = 7,4 miles

Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hours

Again, we get up very early to start, after the breakfast, our walk to reach Choquequirao after midday.

We will reach the archaeological site and we get to know it step by step, the great ability and intelligence which had the people who constructed this vestige which makes us seeing again the glorious time of Inca empire.

Admiring the beauty and with our heads full of ideas, we observe dauntless the condors flying, which around 3:00 pm. appear in area of Choquequirao when they fly to higher zones.

Later we take an itinerary to the Marampata campsite where we camp and after dinner we spend the night here.

Distance traveled: 09 km = 5,5 miles

Approximate walking time: 8 to 9 hours

This day we will wake up and have breakfast then we will continue our journey, we will head towards Chiquisca descending along the same road to Santa Rosa to the beaches of the Apurímac River (Playa Rosalina) at 1550 masl/5085 feet.

Today we reach Chiquisca for lunch and after lunch we continue walking up until to get Cocamasana where we will spend the night.

Distance traveled: 17 km = 10,5 Feet

Approximate walking time: 9 hours

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we continue to climb about 3 hours more to Mirador Capuliyoc where we can once again appreciate the majestic Padreyoq snow cap decorating the Apurímac canyon.

Here also in Capuliyoc, we will have our last lunch, after which we will finally take our private transport to bring us back to Cusco on returning to Cusco before 5:00 pm. or 6:00 pm.

Distance traveled: 04 km = 2,4 miles

Approximate walking time: 3 hours

Inclusions

Not Included

Entrance fees to Waynapicchu Mountain or Mountain Machu Picchu

It has an extra cost of 70 dollars per person

Sleeping bags

You can rent from us which cost 20 dollars for a professional one, which can support until -15 degrees Celsius or 5 degrees Fahrenheit

Walking sticks

You can rent from us which cost 15 dollars for a professional black diamond pair

Mineral water (you can buy bottle of mineral water in Ollantaytambo)

Tips for the team (Is not obligatory but if you wish to do it, it will be welcome)

FAQS:

What is the climate like in Choquequirao?

The archaeological site of Choquequirao sits at an altitude of 3,033 meters above sea level.

The climate is temperate, with cool nights.

Visitors, however, don’t stay in the Inca compound after sunset.

Additionally, the trail leading to the top of Choquequirao can be warm due to the proximity to the Apurímac Canyon.

Temperatures at the site range between 5ºC and 25ºC.

Is it advisable to do the tour without a travel agency?

It’s not recommended to do the tour without a travel agency.

Given the complexity of the route, the most comfortable option is through a formal and authorized travel agency like VACATIONS IN PERU.

This is due to the difficulty level of the journey, the need for provisions, and the importance of having a guide explaining the knowledge, history, and traditions of Choquequirao.

Are there risks when trekking to Choquequirao?

Though the trail demands good physical condition due to the lack of transportation, assessing the level of risk when trekking to Choquequirao is crucial, considering the steep sections.

However, visiting during the dry season (from April to October) is suggested to avoid complications with rain.

What is the route to reach Choquequirao?

To reach Choquequirao from Cusco and Abancay, you must head to the town of Cachora.

From there, it’s a one-day uphill hike to the archaeological site.

The return journey follows the same path.

At what altitude is Choquequirao located?

Choquequirao is situated at an altitude of 3,033 meters above sea level.

What wonders can be seen in Choquequirao?

At Choquequirao, you can admire Incan constructions as impressive as those in Machu Picchu.

These include the Main Plaza, Colcas, Inca Cemetery, Kallankas, Ushnu, Andenes, and more.

It’s important to note that Choquequirao is still in the process of excavation, with an estimated 30% of the original Inca compound valorized to date.

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