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CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 5DAYS/4NIGHTS.


The Tour Trek to Choquequirao Introduction:


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Introduction: On this trek you will have the opportunity to discover this amazing place steeped in ancient history and tradition. In 1910, Hiram Bingham, the famous American explorer of the time, acknowledged the importance of Choquequirao as an archaeological treasure, before continuing on to discover Machu Picchu in 1911. Choquequirao, in the Quechua language means "cradle of gold". Situated deep within the Andes in the untouched and unspoiled Vilcabamba mountain range at an altitude of 3035 meters, the site commands unprecedented views both of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and the mighty glacier-fed Apurimac River far below.

Duration of the trek: 5 Days / 4 Nights.

Estimated walking time: 7 to 8 hours.

Distance of the trek: 32 Km.

Level of difficulty:  

Season:: : From January to December.

The maximum height: 4,200 m (13,776 ft).


Itinerary:


operator tours cusco DAY 1: CUSCO/ CHIQUISCA CAMPSITE.

We will leave Cusco at around 6:00 a.m. driving through Apurimac valley it towards Cachora village (2,800 m.a.s.l) (9,186 ft) where we get ready every thing putting all the our equipment on horses and mules so after to have a lunch on this village we start to walk for two and a half hours towards Capuliyoc pass (2750 m.a.s.l) (9,022 ft) from where we enjoy beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. After to spent enjoy a nice moment over Capuliyoc view point we go down until Chiquisca campsite (1950 m.a.s.l) (6,397 ft) where we spend the night. The weather condition is really warm. Actually; weather conditions is the reason of the existence of lot of mosquitoes in the route so we resolve this situation with a good mosquitoes repellent.


operator tours cusco DAY 2: CHIQUISCA/ CHOQUEQUIRAO.

This day we continue going down to Playa Rosalina (1500 m.a.s.l.) (5,085 ft) where is really warm!! So it descends takes one hour then once there we cross the Apurimac river climbing up toward Santa Rosa, zigzagging up a steep slope today will be a little hard because we have to go up from 1550 m.a.s.l (5,085ft) to 3,035 m.a.s.l (9,957 ft) where is located the Camping site of great Choquequirao.


Peru Travel Tours DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO

This day is special because is dedicated only to exploring the area of the archeological site of Choquequirao getting a guided tour in the complex so afterward you will have plenty of time to explore by your self the area and of course you will have enough time to visit the high part called Hanan and lower parts called Urin appreciating the terraces built nearly of Apurimac river.


Tous Peru trek DAY 4: CHOQUEQUIRAO / CHIQUISCA.

After a nice day visiting Choquequirao area we will go down again taking the same trail until Apurimac River where we will take a refreshing dip in the waters of this river. Afterward we will have the lunch in Playa Rosalina taking a siesta there for around 1 hour then we will start to go up until Chiquisca campsite (1950 m.a.s.l) (6,397 ft).


Tous Peru trek DAY 5: CHIQUISCA / CACHORA / CUSCO.

We will leave as early as 5:00a.m. Climb up until Capuliyoc pass where we will start to descend until Cachora village. Once there we have last lunch enjoining this with the stuff cooks, muleteers and every one who made possible this nice journey. Finally we will drive in direction to Cusco aarriveing there at around 05:00 p.m.

Hike Peru cusco The tour includes:

  • Pick up at hotel in Cusco
  • Bus from Cusco to Cachora town.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide (2 guides for groups over 09 people).
  • Horses to carry the equipment (meals & camping equipment).
  • Cook & meals (04 breakfasts / 04 lunches / 04 dinners).
  • Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, tables and seats kitchen tent and dinner tent).
  • First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
  • Entrance fees to Choquequirao.

Machupicchu peru optional items:

  • Breakfast on first day and meals on last day in Cusco.
  • Tips for the guide, cook and porters.
  • Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office U$ 03 per day).
  • Horses to carry your personal items 15 kilos ($ 25 per day).

Andean Trek cusco Recommendations things to bring:

  • Backpack and sleeping bag.
  • Hiking shoes or boots
  • Rain coat or poncho.
  • Warm clothes.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Sun block, sun glasses and hat.
  • Water bottle.
  • Water purifying tables.
  • Flash light and knife.
  • Towel and toilet paper.
  • Snacks (chocolates, candies, cookies and others).
  • Personal Medical Kit.
  • Extra national currency (soles).
  • Original passport (if you are student don't forget the ISIC Card).

Price :

US$ 335 per person (adult). US$ 20 Discount for student with INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARD (ISIC)

Minimun: 02 persons to start the trek .

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