CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 Days/3 Nights

Overview

 

• The trek to the Choquequirao royal Inca site will create unforgettable memories as you hike along the majestic Apurimac Canyon trail with stunning views of snow-capped mountains and come in contact with the biodiversity of flora and fauna at different elevations. The most common animals are spectacled bears and condors. There will be plenty of time to hike and observe the wilderness as you enjoy the trek to the lost city of the Inca, a remote archeological site seldom visited by tourists. The remote location of the Choquequirao archaeological site is beautiful, mysterious and charming. This trek package starts from the Choquequirao Guest House located in the heart of Cachora, a quaint Quechua village. Treks are customized for small private or shared groups and we provide all food and lodging along the Choquequirao trek, including staying with a host family each night. Our trek is unique as it is organized by local tour guide and you will experience Quechua culture first hand. The Choquequirao 4 days trek include two nights in our Choquequirao Guest House (hotel) with breakfast included. The guest house is owned and operated by a Quechua family that has lived in Cachora or Choquequirao for 5 generations, since the 1860’s. Transportation from Cusco or Abancay is not included with the 4-day package (we can arrange a transfer to Cachora for an extra fee or you can look at our map and arrive on your own).

Day 1: Cachora- Capuliyoc- Chikisca – Playa Rosalina- Santa Rosa

 

• The beginning of our adventure to Choquequirao starts with a good breakfast at our guest house and after breakfast we will pack our gear for the trek. Local transport will take you to the Capuliyoc trailhead, at this point your guide will show you a visual sighting of Choquequirao. We will hike for about 4 hours and arrive at Chikisca for lunch, a nice place to take a break and refresh with some cold drinks offered by a local family. After lunch, will hike one more hour to Playa Rosalina then  uphill by 2 more hours to Santa Rosa  where we spend our first night in a local lodge. We will be low in the valley and temperatures will be warmer.

 

• Meals: B, L, D
• Maximum altitude: 2,950 m/9,678 ft
• Minimum altitude: 2,000m/6.561 ft
• Walking distance: 14 km/8.69 ml
• Walking time: 6 to 7 hours

 

Day 2: Santa Rosa – Marampata- Choquequirao - Marampata

 

• On our second day, we will begin with an early breakfast at the campsite (Thought guests were staying with a family?) and start hiking as the sun rises in order to beat the heat on the sunny trail along the Apurimac valley. In 2 hours we will arrive at  Marampata where you will take a refreshing break and try local Chicha (royal drink of the Inca), or another beverage, and snack. After your break with a local family,  we keep walking to choquequirao, we arrive around 10 am, we explore choquequirao the rest of the day, our lunch will be pack lunch we will get from our family from Marampata.  Later in the afternoon  around 4pm we return to marampata.  We will stay overnight in a local lodge, with dinner and hot shower.

 

• Meals: B, L, D
• Maximum altitude: 3,080 m/10,104 ft
• Minimum altitude: 2,000 m/6.561 ft
• Walking distance: 13 km /8.07 ml
• Walking time: 8  hours

 

Day 3: Marampata – Santa Rosa – Playa Rosalina- Chikisca

 

• We will enjoy a good breakfast early in the morning before hiking 2 hours to Santa Rosa then another 2 more hours to playa rosalina. We will  have a  short break before to start our uphill hike by 1 hour to chikisca.
• Chikisca is our lunch place and also we spend the night here. You can enjoy your afternoon  having a relaxing time  at the swimming pool, with spectacular views and some cold drinks..  ( bring you swimming suit)

 

• Meals: B, L, D
• Maximum altitude: 2,950 m/9,678 ft
• Minimum altitude: 1,500 m/4,921 ft
• Walking distance: 10km / 6.3ml
• Walking time: 5 to 6 hours

 

Day 4: Chikisca- Capuliyoc- Cachora

 

• After a good night’s sleep and an early breakfast, we will pack our gear to hike back to Capulitoc. Following the same trail out. We will hike up the canyon to Capuliyoc where our local transport will be waiting to drive us to the Choquequirao Guest House in Cachora. We will have a good lunch to celebrate the end of the trek and our successful visit to Choquequirao. After lunch you go back to to Cusco or to Abancay.

 

• Meals: B, L,
• Maximum altitude: 2950m/9,678 ft
• Minimum altitude: 1,500m/4,921 ft
• Walking distance:  8 km / 4.97
• Walking time: 4 to 5 hours