Classic Trek to Choquequirao – 4 Days
Trek Clásico a Choquequirao – 4 días
Choquequirao Trek: The Lost Inca City – 8 Days of Adventure
🔥 Epic Journey | Breathtaking Landscapes | Incan History
Join us on an exciting 4-day, 3-night trek to Choquequirao, the breathtaking “Cradle of Gold” hidden deep in the Andes. This challenging yet rewarding adventure is perfect for those seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience.
🏔️ 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: 4 days / 3 nights
📍 Location: Cusco, Peru
🎒 Difficulty: High
🚶♂️ Distance: Approximately 64 km (round trip)
🗻 Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (Choquequirao)
🏕️ Accommodation: Camping
📆 4-Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chiquisca – Santa Rosa
Day 2: Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao (exploration)
Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Playa Rosalina – Chiquisca
Day 4: Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco.
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Playa Rosalina
- Early departure from Cusco to Cachora (2,900 m).
- Trek begins towards Capuliyoc (2,850 m), with stunning views of the Apurímac canyon.
- Steep descent to Playa Rosalina (1,550 m).
- Overnight at the campsite.
Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao
- Challenging ascent to Marampata (2,850 m).
- Hike to the campsite near Choquequirao (3,050 m).
- Afternoon to explore part of the archaeological site.
Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Playa Rosalina
- Early departure from Cusco to Cachora (2,900 m).
- Trek begins towards Capuliyoc (2,850 m), with stunning views of the Apurímac canyon.
- Steep descent to Playa Rosalina (1,550 m).
- Overnight at the campsite.
Day 4: Playa Rosalina – Capuliyoc – Cachora – Cusco
- Final ascent to Capuliyoc.
- Trek back to Cachora, then transport to Cusco.
- 6:00pm Briefing at your hotel in Cusco the night before the trek
- Pick up from hotel in Cusco
- Private transport from Cusco to Cachora
- Professional English/Spanish
- speaking tour guide
- Entrance ticket to Choquequirao
- Food : 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (All prepared by our chef)
- Vegetarian/vegan and special diets requested
- Vegetarian/vegan and special diets requested
- All camping equipment: 2 person tents (with enough space for belongings)
- Inflatable camping mattress and pillows
- Dining and cooking tents with tables and chairs
- Oxygen and first aid kit
Not included :
- Food not included in the itinerary
- Dinner on day 4
- Sleeping Bag : Can rent from agency : $ 25 USD for entire trip
- Trekking Poles : Can rent from agency : $ 20 USD for entire trip
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide, porters and chef
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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