CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS: CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK

TOUR DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights

AVAILABILITY: Every day

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: CUSCO – CACHORA – COCAMASANA – ROSALINA BEACH

We will pick you up from the hotel in the city of Cusco at 5:00 a.m. heading to the town of San Pedro de Cachora in our tourist transport (4 hour trip). Arriving at this place, we will meet all the people who will accompany us during the 5 days of walking (cook, porters, muleteers, guide assistant). After lunch we prepare our equipment on mules and horses and then start with the walk. After 2 hours we arrive at Capuliyoc (2915 masl), where we will have a beautiful view of peaks and snows  of Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the first views of the Apurimac valley. Then we will descend towards Coca Masana (2330 masl) where the climate becomes significantly warmer; the flora and fauna begins to change. Finally we will arrive at Playa Rosalina (1550 masl) located next to the Apurimac River where we will settle, have our dinner and camp for the night. Hiking time for this day: 7 hours.

DAY 02: ROSALINA BEACH – CHOQUEQUIRAO

Early in the morning, after refreshing breakfast, we start our hike along a steep trail for an average of 5 hours. This journey is the most difficult of the excursion. We will arrive at Raqaypata which is next to the Chunchullumayo River  where we will have a well-deserved lunch. Throughout the walk we will be able to observe a variety of flora, such as orchids, wild flowers; as well as a variety of fauna, especially many birds. 

From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3035 m.a.s.l.) We will walk approximately 2 more hours until we reach the archaeological site of Choquequirao to  know it in detail and witness  the  great architectural skill that the Incas had to build this wonderful vestige. In addition, we will have the possibility to observe the incredible sunset and the majestic flight of the condor. 

For tonight and after dinner, we will camp towards the outskirts of this archaeological site. Our walking time for this day will be 7 hours.

DAY 03: CHOQUEQUIRAO – RAQAY PATA

for the third day and after breakfast, we will dedicate ourselves to explore the ruins of Choquequirao. This day  we will visit Choquequirao in detail and we will be able to appreciate the sunrise from the archaeological complex. 

The citadel of Choquequirao is a magical place full of energy and culture. It will be an opportune unit to appreciate the squares, the sacred fountains, the towers, the agricultural and urban sector. From the terraces we will observe the domains that the Inca civilization possessed, accompanied by our guide who will explain details in detail of this imposing Inca refuge and the importance that the Apurimac and Río Blanco rivers have. Then we will have free time to take pictures and visit different sectors of the archaeological complex of Choquequirao. 

In the afternoon we will return to our camp and after lunch we will have a rest time, then we will have tea time and a delicious dinner, and then go to rest and prepare for the next day.

DAY 04: RAQAY PATA – COCA MASANA

Immediately after breakfast, we continue our return hike with a steep descent towards the Apurimac River. Here we will have our lunch. On the way again we will observe beautiful snow-capped mountains and the green landscape of the area. We will ascend approximately 4 hours until we reach Coca Masana and  halfway we will have our lunch. Arriving at our destination this day we will set up camp and after dinner we will rest to make the route of the next day (2330 masl).

DAY 05: COCA MASANA – CACHORA – CUSCO

This day after packing all our belongings and having a nutritious breakfast, we will start the walk where we will appreciate the  ravine that forms the Apurimac River. Then we will take a new path that crosses the  gorge of the ravine, from where we will have one of the most impressive views of Wayna Qalli towards the ravine. Upon arrival in Cachora and after our lunch we will board our bus to finally return to the city of Cusco.

End of services.

CHOQUEQUIRAO INCLUDES:

• Pick up from the hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora, (Start of our hike).
• Tourist Transport Cusco – Cachora.
• Professional tour guide qualified for adventure.
• All income, entrance to Choquequirao.
• Meals (4 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 4 dinners.). Diet options *Vegetarian available.
• Kitchen and dining room tent.
• Muleteer and horses, to transport the camping equipment.
• Emergency horse in case someone needs help.
• Tents for 2 people.
• Tents (matras, chairs), dining tent and kitchen tent.
• Camping mat.
• First aid kit.
• Oxygen balloon.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch/Dinner on the last day.
• Sleeping bag (you can rent in our office $ 25 USD for the whole trip).

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• A backpack with a change of clothes for trekking. Recommended: Polo shirts, short shorts and some warm clothes.
• Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
•  Resistant shoes, ideal for sports.
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
• Hat or cap to protect against the sun, rain or cold.
• Sunscreen.
• Mosquito repellent.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks: cookies, energy bars, chocolates, etc.
• Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur).
• Original passport.

Optional: walking poles during the trek, must be covered with rubber.

COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:

1.- SHARED STANDARD SERVICE: the most popular trek offers visitors the most economical method for the Inca Trail and alternative Inca trails to Machu Picchu. You will join a group of hikers and others like you come from abroad, a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.

2.-PRIVATE SERVICE: special walking program just for you, we do not get together with other people, it is organized for you and offers you the possibility to choose the date of departure and the size ofthe group. All private groups include additional services, such as extra porters and horses to carry your personal equipment, among others. 

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