Treks Peru: Choquequirao trek, 4 days
Choquequirao Inca remains, Peru
Choquequirao! Bigger & even more mysterious than Machu Picchu! With still only 10% excavated, there's already sooo much to see!
And groups can camp near the ruins, too!
Relatively few go here (some 20 People a day, against 5,000 to Machu Picchu), just because this magical place is almost not promoted.
This may be the one trek that closest resembles the classic Inca Trail.
Enjoy the Inca magic, the silence & satisfaction, after quite a tough, beautiful trek through a few different micro climates!
Just scroll for more info & itinerary.
Here, you can see some more pictures of Choquequirao trek.
Longer option: Choquequirao trek, 5 days.
Same route in higher pace, and some less time in the ruins.
Tougher trek option: Choquequirao trek, 7 days (different route).
Similar trek option: classic Inca Trail, 4 either 2 days.
Other great treks that don't go to Machu Picchu.
And groups can camp near the ruins, too!
Relatively few go here (some 20 People a day, against 5,000 to Machu Picchu), just because this magical place is almost not promoted.
This may be the one trek that closest resembles the classic Inca Trail.
Enjoy the Inca magic, the silence & satisfaction, after quite a tough, beautiful trek through a few different micro climates!
Just scroll for more info & itinerary.
Here, you can see some more pictures of Choquequirao trek.
Longer option: Choquequirao trek, 5 days.
Same route in higher pace, and some less time in the ruins.
Tougher trek option: Choquequirao trek, 7 days (different route).
Similar trek option: classic Inca Trail, 4 either 2 days.
Other great treks that don't go to Machu Picchu.
Choquequirao trek, day 1: Cusco – Cachora - Chiquiska
Choquequirao trek, Peru
We’ll pick you up from your hostel as early as 5:00, leaving towards Cachora, by private transport. We will arrive at this small town (2,800m) after about 3 hours.
Along the way we will observe diverse landscapes, belonging to different climates, until we arrive to San Pedro de Cachora. Here, we will arrange our equipment for the long walk, which will take us about 7-8 hours.
Along the way we will be able to observe a diversity of flora and fauna that beautify our walk, to finally arrive to Capuliyoc Viewpoint. From here, we will be able to observe the deepest canyon in the World: majestic Apurimac Canyon. It is here, where we will have our first lunch. We will also be able to enjoy the first sights on Choquequirao. We will continue, until we reach Chiquiska either Playa Rosalinas, where we will spend the night.
Along the way we will observe diverse landscapes, belonging to different climates, until we arrive to San Pedro de Cachora. Here, we will arrange our equipment for the long walk, which will take us about 7-8 hours.
Along the way we will be able to observe a diversity of flora and fauna that beautify our walk, to finally arrive to Capuliyoc Viewpoint. From here, we will be able to observe the deepest canyon in the World: majestic Apurimac Canyon. It is here, where we will have our first lunch. We will also be able to enjoy the first sights on Choquequirao. We will continue, until we reach Chiquiska either Playa Rosalinas, where we will spend the night.
Choquequirao trek, day 2:
Chiquiska / Playa Rosalinas - Marampata - Choquequirao
At dawn, and after breakfast, we will continue our trek. This time, we will have to ascend, to reach Marampata, for about approx. 6 hours. We will be surrounded by surprisingly beautiful nature. We will have lunch here, to after that,
immediately walk into Choquequirao (3,100m), where we will enjoy a guided visit. At the end of the visit, we will decide if we spend the night here,
in the ruins (¡!!), or in Marampata.
immediately walk into Choquequirao (3,100m), where we will enjoy a guided visit. At the end of the visit, we will decide if we spend the night here,
in the ruins (¡!!), or in Marampata.
Choquequirao trek, day 3: Choquequirao – Chiquiska - Aguada
Choquequirao adventure trail, Peru
After breakfast we will enjoy a guided excursion in the complex of Choquequirao, until lunch-time (about 12:00). After lunch, we will start to return, using the same track that we came over, descending until river Apurimac, and then to Chiquiska, where we will spend the night.
Choquequirao trek, day 4: Aguada – Cachora - Cusco
Choquequirao ruins from above, Peru
After breakfast, we will get ready to continue our walk to Cachora, which will take us about 5 hours. After arriving in Cachora, we will go back to Cusco by local transport. Around 16:00 - 18:00 we will arrive in Cusco.
Choquequirao trek, 4 days: information
Map Choquequirao 4 days
Choquequirao trek, 4 days: price
$490 per person.
We also operate a Choquequirao trek of 5 days.
Discount options (please contact us)
~ You are 3 or more persons
~ You choose to do 2 or more of our (larger) tours
Included
- Pre-trek briefing in Cusco
- Pick-up from your hostel / hotel
- Transport Cusco - Cachora
- Entrance Choquequirao
- Professional guide (English - Spanish)
- Chef & cooking-equipment, dish-soap, hand-soap
- Camping-equipment (spacious tents, 1 per 2 People)
- Sleeping-mat
- Accommodation for the staff
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)(vegetarian option available), snacks, clean water & tea
- Mules with wranglers / arrieros (to carry the equipment and food)(and People, in case of emergency)
- First-aid kit
- Transport Cachora - Cusco
Not included
- First breakfast
- Last lunch
- Sleeping-bag (please bring your own, or you could rent from us, at $ 5 per day)
Partial packing-list Choquequirao trek
- Light day-pack with change of clothes: prepare for very variable temperatures.
- Rain-gear
- Comfortable shoes: waterproof would be best.
- Extra socks
- Sandals, to rest feet at camps (there are basic cold showers at most campsites on the Choquequirao-route)
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and woolen hat.
Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
- Sleeping-bag (or rent from us at $5 per day)
- Flash-light
- Camera (well-charged)
- Hat or cap, Sun-block
- Insect-repellent (30% DEET max.,. and being a CREAM)
- Toilet-paper
- Some snacks: biscuits, energy-bars, chocolate, dried fruits, etc.
- Small bottle of water
- Medicine: any special medications, paracetamol, second skin for blisters etc.
- Small towel
- Bathing-suit (if you intend on swimming in the hot springs)
- Cash: sufficient for your final lunch, tips and souvenirs
- Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card: if you have one)
- A walking-stick
NOTE: The Mule will help with only 5 pounds of each passenger’s cargo.
$490 per person.
We also operate a Choquequirao trek of 5 days.
Discount options (please contact us)
~ You are 3 or more persons
~ You choose to do 2 or more of our (larger) tours
Included
- Pre-trek briefing in Cusco
- Pick-up from your hostel / hotel
- Transport Cusco - Cachora
- Entrance Choquequirao
- Professional guide (English - Spanish)
- Chef & cooking-equipment, dish-soap, hand-soap
- Camping-equipment (spacious tents, 1 per 2 People)
- Sleeping-mat
- Accommodation for the staff
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)(vegetarian option available), snacks, clean water & tea
- Mules with wranglers / arrieros (to carry the equipment and food)(and People, in case of emergency)
- First-aid kit
- Transport Cachora - Cusco
Not included
- First breakfast
- Last lunch
- Sleeping-bag (please bring your own, or you could rent from us, at $ 5 per day)
Partial packing-list Choquequirao trek
- Light day-pack with change of clothes: prepare for very variable temperatures.
- Rain-gear
- Comfortable shoes: waterproof would be best.
- Extra socks
- Sandals, to rest feet at camps (there are basic cold showers at most campsites on the Choquequirao-route)
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and woolen hat.
Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
- Sleeping-bag (or rent from us at $5 per day)
- Flash-light
- Camera (well-charged)
- Hat or cap, Sun-block
- Insect-repellent (30% DEET max.,. and being a CREAM)
- Toilet-paper
- Some snacks: biscuits, energy-bars, chocolate, dried fruits, etc.
- Small bottle of water
- Medicine: any special medications, paracetamol, second skin for blisters etc.
- Small towel
- Bathing-suit (if you intend on swimming in the hot springs)
- Cash: sufficient for your final lunch, tips and souvenirs
- Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card: if you have one)
- A walking-stick
NOTE: The Mule will help with only 5 pounds of each passenger’s cargo.
