Trek Choquequirao 4 Days - 3 Nights + 2 Nights in Cusco

Day 01: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca

We will leave early in the morning heading northwest of Cusco (3350m / 10991f) in the direction of Cachora (2850m / 9350f). Cachora is surrounded by mountains, one of them the snow-covered Padreyoc (5571m / 18228f). On this place we will meet with the carriers and the mules who will be carrying all the camping equipment during the expedition. The beginning of the walk will have some ecological differences and we will pass the mystic Padreyoc going through the pass of Capuliyoc (2800m / 9186f). From Capuliyoc we will have a spectacular view on the canyon of the Apurímac and a part of the archeological complex of Choquequirao, and we will have a short rest there and be able to observe the way we came which looks like a stream on the edge of the mountain up to our camping place called Chiquisca (1930m / 6332f).

Hiking time: 7 hours in a warm climate.

Day 02: Chiquisca – Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao

After having enjoyed our breakfast, we will descend for about one hour to La Playa Rosalina (1550m / 5085f). From here we will go up in the canyon, in a warm climate, to the town of Marampata (2850m / 9350f), from where we will have a beautiful view on the archeological complex of Choquequirao. The sunset in Choquequirao is mysterious together with a real Andean symbol ´the Condor´, which will descend from the highest mountains of Vilcabamba all the way down to the archeological complex of Choquequirao (3033m / 9951f), where our campsite will be.

Hiking time: 7 hours in both cold and warm climates.

Day 03: Choquequirao – San Ignacio – Carmen

We will see the sunrise over Choquequirao, accompanied by a professional guide who will tell about history and the recently found excavations. At the moment Choquequirao holds many ancestral secrets, because now only 30% of the ruin is restored. It is a very important project that between now and 10 years it will show ´the Gold cradle´ before the eyes of the world and we will get a lot of knowledge about the specific function of Choquequirao, which is now a big mystery. After this visit we will leave to go down route pretty different from the ones walked before. Going through this new pass we will have some impressive views, for instance at the canyon of Apurimac, in its´ greater length, and a lot of flora and fauna. We will go through a height difference of 1500 meters (4921f) between Choquequirao and Playa San Ignacio. And we will ascent to our camping place at a paradisiacal place known as Carmen Huerto (2000m / 6562f)

Hiking time: 5 hours

Climate: reasonable climate with mosquitoes.

Day 04: Carmen – Hacienda Tambo bamba – Huanipaca

The Carmen Orchard, which is next to the Tambo bamba property, was ruled by landowners in the years of the colonization. They were very rich in cultivating their agricultural products, cattle ranches etc. Tambóbamba (2500m / 8202f) at the moment offers much natural wealth if different areas, from agriculture and cattle ranching, hereby preserving the tradition and knowledge of our Andean ancestors. On the route we will be visiting communities like Pacobamba and Huanipaca (3150m / 10335f). From Huanipaca we will have the most impressive view of the glacier chain ´Sacsarayoc´, located in the region of Vilcabamba ´The last shelter of the Incas´. The next thing will be the transport back to the city of Cusco.

Hiking time: 5 hours

Climate: moderate warm

Important

The following add-ons may be available at an additional cost:

• Travel insurance.
• Pre and post tour accommodations in Cusco, Lima or any other town. Ask us for details.
• Additional tours.

You Should Bring:

• Backpack, Sleeping bag.
• Strong, comfortable footwear.
• One complete change of clothing.
• Sweater and jacket (something warm).
• Water bottle.
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, Sun block (sun protection cream), Insect repellent.
• Toiletries, towel and toilet paper.
• Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc.
• Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
• Swimsuit.

If you have any question about the private service to Choquequirao & Huanipaca,

please communicate it with our personnel for more detailed information.