Choquequirao Trek 4 Days

Itinerary – Choquequirao trek 4 days

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chikisca – Playa Rosalina

We pick you up very early at your hotel in Cusco and drive by private transport to the village of Cachora. In Cachora we meet our staff and drive 30 more minutes to the Capuliyoc lookout point and our trailhead. Our path continues downhill for about 6 hours to our campsite at Playa Rosalina beside the Apurimac River. This is one of the longest rivers in Peru, over 7000 km, coming from the very south of Peru all the way north to Iquitos where it joins with Amazon River. Apurimac is a Quechua word for “the God who speaks”. We can expect a warm night in the valley.

Meals: L, D
Maximum Altitude: 2,977m / 9,767ft
Minimum Altitude: 1,500m / 4,921ft
Distance: 10km / 6.2mi
Walking time: 6 hours

Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao

We leave camp early, cross the Apurimac River, and begin our uphill trek. 2 hours of hiking will bring us to Santa Rosa where we’ll have a rest, and after another 2 hours we will arrive at Marampata. Here we will have an early lunch while enjoying a spectacular view of the Andes. After a good break and rest, we continue walking 2 more hours to Choquequirao, an ancient city of the Incas. We will enjoy the afternoon exploring this magical city, and we can even explore unexcavated Inca building remains covered with vegetation. By early evening we head down to our campsite which is located just below Choquequirao.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude: 3,050m / 10,007ft
Minimum Altitude: 1,500m / 4,921ft
Distance: 14km / 8.7mi
Walking time: 7 hours

Day 3: Choquequirao – Santa Rosa – Chikisca

Today, after a leisurely morning, we return to Marampata for lunch. Continuing back on the same path we came in, we once again cross the Apurimac River and climb to Chikisca where we will spend the night

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude: 3,000m / 9,843ft
Minimum Altitude: 1,500m / 4,921ft
Distance: 12km / 7.5mi
Walking Time: 7 hrs

Day 4: Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco

It will take approximately 5 hours to climb uphill to the Capuliyoc lookout point where we began our trek. After lunch we will return to the city of Cusco.

Meals: B, L
Maximum Altitude: 2,977m / 9,767ft
Minimum Altitude: 1,836km / 6,024ft
Distance Travelled: 8km / 5.0mi
Walking Time: 5 hrs

Choquequirao Trek 4 days; Inclusions

Services Included:

• Guide service in English/Spanish
• Private transportation from Cusco to Cachora to Cusco
• Entrance ticket to Choquequirao
• Master cook
• Food (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks)
• Vegetarian/special diet options available at no extra cost
• Cooking and dining equipment, including tents, chairs and tables
• 4-season tents (3-person capacity but used for 2 people)
• Thermarest (sleeping mattress)
• Mules and horsemen to carry our camping equipment & food
• 10 kilos of your personal gear will be carried on the mule (we provide you a duffle)
• First-aid kit
• Emergency oxygen bottle
• Pre-departure briefing

Services Not Included:

• Tips for field staff and guide
• Sleeping bag
• Extra money for souvenirs or to buy Gatorade or beer along the trail
• Emergency horse for the group (in case of injury or the need to rest), but this can be arranged for an additional fee
• Note: If you need to rent any equipment such as a sleeping bag, water-proof poncho, hiking poles, etc. please let us know in advance. We will secure them for you – no deposit required.

We Recommend That You Bring:

• Sleeping bag (-10 Cº)
• Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals
• Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
• Waterproof jacket & pants or rain poncho
• Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
• Sunhat & sunglasses
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Water bottles
• Water filter (optional – boiled water will be available at all meals)
• Personal medications
• Walking poles
• Towel
• Personal items
• Personal snacks
• Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
• Camera
• Toilet paper
• DNI/Original Passport
• Insurance card