6 Days Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trek
Trek Clásico a Choquequirao – 6 días
🔥 Epic Journey | Breathtaking Landscapes | Incan History
The Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trek (6 Days) is an epic journey that connects two of the most spectacular Inca sites in Peru. This challenging and rewarding trek takes you through diverse landscapes, from deep canyons and cloud forests to high Andean passes, culminating in the majestic Machu Picchu.
🏔️ Why Choose This Trek?
✅ Explore Choquequirao, a majestic Incan city larger than Machu Picchu
✅ Hike through spectacular mountains, canyons, and cloud forests
✅ Enjoy a remote and peaceful trek, away from the crowds
✅ Led by expert bilingual guides with full camping support
✅ Savor delicious Andean meals along the way
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Location: Cusco, Peru
Difficulty: High
Distance: Approximately 64 km (round trip)
Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (Choquequirao)
Accommodation: Camping
6-Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chikiska – Playa Rosalina
Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao Ruins
Day 3: Choquequirao – Rio Blanco – Maizal
Day 4: Maizal – San Juan Pass – Yanama
Day 5: Yanama – Totora – Lucmabamba
Day 6: Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picch
Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chikiska – Playa Rosalina
Early morning drive (4–5 hours) from Cusco to Capuliyoc (2,850m)
Hike down into the Apurímac Canyon, with stunning views
Pass through Chikiska before reaching Playa Rosalina (1,500m) for the first campsite
Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao Ruins
Cross the Apurímac River and ascend to Marampata (2,900m)
Hike to Choquequirao (3,050m), one of the largest and least visited Inca cities
Explore terraces, temples, and ceremonial plazas
Camp near the ruins
Day 3: Choquequirao – Rio Blanco – Maizal
Trek towards the remote Pinchaunuyoc terraces
Descend to Rio Blanco (1,900m) and cross the river
Climb to Maizal (3,000m) and camp in a scenic location
Day 4: Maizal – San Juan Pass – Yanama
Ascend through cloud forests and high-altitude landscapes
Cross the San Juan Pass (4,200m), enjoying spectacular views
Descend to Yanama (3,500m), a small Andean village
Camp with breathtaking mountain scenery
Day 5: Yanama – Totora – Lucmabamba
Morning transport or hike to Totora
Continue through lush coffee and banana plantations
Reach Lucmabamba (2,000m), close to the Inca Trail’s last section
Camp in a tropical setting
Day 6: Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
Hike up to Llactapata ruins, offering the first views of Machu Picchu
Descend through cloud forests to Hidroelectrica
Walk or take a train to Aguas Calientes
Optional visit to Machu Picchu in the afternoon (or the next morning)
- Private transport from Cusco to Cachora trail head
- Transport from la Playa to Santa Teresa (for all camping and personal luggage)
- The north face or Eureka tents- 2 persons
- Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes
- Entrance fees to Choquequirao
- Entrance fees to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- High quality camping equipment, tents are big enough for 2 persons. Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent)
- Meals during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / option vegetarian
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horseman and mules, for all camping equipment and customer’s luggage (Up to 8 kg)
- Emergency horse over 6 persons
- First-aid kit and oxygen bottle
Not included :
- Sleeping bag
- Day 1: Breakfast
- Lunch and Dinner on the last day
- Walking Sticks: you can hire from our company
- Inflatable mattresses
- Tips: Please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish
Recommendations to bring :
★ Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
★ Valid Student ID card (if student booking)
★ Good quality walking boots or shoes
★ Good quality sleeping bag for cold temperatures
★ Trekking poles – can be rented at agency
★ Sandals for down time (very important)
★ Baselayers of varying temperatures, especially for the night
★ Thermals, gloves, scarves, wooly hat
★ Good quality trekking socks to avoid blisters
★ Raincoat or long poncho (for rainy season)
★ Waterproof trousers (for rainy season)
★ Long sleeve shirts
★ Long trousers
★ Shorts suitable for hiking
★ Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
★ Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the trail
★ Headlamp/Torch (very important)
★ Insect repellent
★ Sunscreen, Sunglasses
★ Medicine/personal effects (eg. contact lense liquid)
★Personal First Aid Kit
★ Camera or phone camera
★ Portable battery charger
★ Toilet paper (not usually found on trail)
★ Small travel towel
★ Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
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The Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trek (6 Days) is an epic journey that connects two of the most spectacular Inca sites in Peru. This challenging and rewarding trek takes you through diverse landscapes, from deep canyons and cloud forests to high Andean passes, culminating in the majestic Machu Picchu.
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