Choquequirao Trek

Duration

5 Days - 4 Nights

Package Type

Trekking

Activity Level

Low

Price From
$561 - $867
  • Destination:
  • Duration:
    5 Days – 4 Nights
  • What included:
    Pre-information night before of your Trek by your guide
    Official English speaking guide(2 guides for groups over 8 people)
    English speaking guide (2 guides for groups over 8 persons)
    Private transport Cusco to Cachora and return to Cusco
    Entrance to Choquequirao ruins (one time)
    Horses to carry food and camping gear and backpacks
    Experienced cook & Cooking equipment
    Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit)
    4 capacity tent – 2 persons per tent with plenty space
    Sleeping mattress
    All meals on the trail ( Vegetarian optional )
    Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast
    Return by private van from Cachora to Cusco
    Kitchen and dining tent with camp tables and chairs
    Tents and food for our camp staff
    Government sales tax ( 18% As known IGV )
    First aid kit and oxygen bottle
    South Adventure Peru Tours gift (Private VIP Service only
  • What is not included:
    Alcoholic and soft drinks
    Lunch and dinner on Day4
    Breakfast on the first day ( will provide at Hotel )
    Extra horse to carry your personal stuff
    Extra horse cost (12 K $160 ) ( 9 K $ 80 )
    Sleeping bags ( For rent $ 20 for whole trip )
    Tips for the guides, cooks, porters. It`s a tradition
    Energy snack will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits.
    Personal expenses
    Emergency horse to be ride in case you feel sick or tired.
    Laundry service
    Phone calls in case of emergency)

Choquequirao: Considered as the last Inka refuge which resisted per decades to the Spanish conquerors. It is located in the canyon of the Apurimac River to an altitude of 3.030 m above sea level. In a strategic geographical area between andean mountains and the edge of the jungle, although, it is difficult to access here it is not impossible and above all it is a challenge and an exciting experience for those who enjoy adventure.

Choquequirao Weather:

  • Dry season (April – November)
  • Day temperature 20ºC/35ºC Night temperature 5 ºC/10ºC
  • Wet season (December – March)
  • Day temperature 17ºC/22ºC Night temperature 0 ºC/7ºC

We take small groups, Why? The principal reason to take small groups in the trail , is to provide personalized service, in a small group is easy to keep walking together and enjoy the nature of the trail, there is a possibility to make friend and share experiences, interacting more closely with each other. Wherea larger groups from (10 – 16) people it trend to split into factions. Moreover, in larger groups tends to be a sizeable difference often over onehour in a section of the trail between the fastest andslowest member, what makes more difficult for the guides, cooks and porters to make their effective labors. In small groups, people are more likely to arrive at roughly the same time to hear the guides explanations. Also our porters are given the same food as the tourists. In larger groups agencies often provide inferior food for the porters. Smallgroups require less space in campsites and this enables the guide to select better locations. In small groups the guide, cook and porters have a more intimate relationship with the tourists and are better able to meet individual needs and attend to environmental issues such as waste disposal, contamination, etc. as the group will be together more of the time. Because of these reason in our standard service we take small groups, only in a group of friends and delegations we manage larger group. So choose small group.

Extra horse to hire.- Horses can carry up to 120Kg = $160 USD for the full duration of the tour ($40 USD per day). Each horse comes equipped with saddle and assistant who will provide food and care the horse every day…. Riding a horse you will need to carry a daypack with your Camera, bottle of water, snacks, a fleece or something warm and a poncho in case of rain (unlikely in Dry season but as a precaution). Your bag will be waiting for you in your tent at campsites

What are the benefits of doing a private tour? One of the main reasons why the private option is sought after is because you do not need to worry about which dates we have departures set for or if our departures have enough space…Your only concern is whether or not there are permits available (This is in case of Inca Trail) you can choose almost any date that you want if permits are available… In addition to the convenience and flexibility in booking, the private option provides a more personal trip experience for your group. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel….The guide will focus all of his energy and attention on your group. You can also be more specific about the foods that you would like to be served during the trek. It is a truly wonderful experience to go on such an amazing journey with only your friends and loved ones. Ask at South Adventure Peru Tours how you can arrange your own private tour.

HIGHLIGHTS of TOUR

  • Fantastic trip by private transport until the starting point of the hike
  • Landscape in the mountain
  • Awesome views along the hike
  • Variety of wild animals even Condors
  • Comfortable transport fo the round trip
  • Ruins of Choquequirao

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

  • Original passport to be showed in the park control
  • Original and valid International Student Card (ISIC), only if you booked the trek as student.
  • Hiking boots (waterproof)in the dry season only sneakers
  • Sleeping bag -15ºC (can be hired from our office for $20 USD for whole trip)
  • Long pants or slacks / A Daypack for your personal stuff
  • Long-sleeved shirts to prevent you from the sunburn.
  • T-shirts and thermal underwear can be worn
  • Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
  • One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire horses)
  • Warm clothes , layers for variable temperature
  • Sweaters and a jacket / Rain wear or poncho for the rainy season December – March
  • Camera with extra batteries and flash light and extra batteries
  • Snack (dried fruits, chocolates, etc).
  • Insect repellent to protect you from mosquitoes along the Trail
  • Hat and sun block to protect you from the sun.
  • Personal toilette items and personal medical kit.
  • Water and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies)
  • Water purifying tablets optional
  • Extra money for drinks and tips
  • Band-Aids, cotton, bandages, alcohol, tablets for stomach troubles, medicines to avoid altitude sickness.
  • Oxygen for the highest mountain
  • Sun block (sun protection cream)
  • Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
  • Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
  • Walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order to walk inside Machu Picchu).
Day 1 – Cusco – Cachora – Coca Masana – Playa Rosalina (B-L&D)

We leave Cusco at 6:00 am in the morning for the 4 hour drive to Cachora in our private transportation. On the way we will make a stop to enjoy our breakfast admiring the wonderfull and amazing Limatambo Canyon, on right top the great Apu –Salkantay and Humantay Mountains, then we will continue to the little village of Cachora, after meeting our expedition portarage support know as arrieros we arrange our equipment on mules / horses we will be ready to start a soft hike through this unknow mystery and very rich historically territory. It is a 3 hour hike to Capuliyoc (2915m) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. We then descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change, essential to bring a high deet mosquito repellent. Finally we arrive at Playa Rosalina (Rosalina Beach) at 1550m beside the raging “The Speaker God “Apurimac River”.

Day 2 – Rosalina Beach – Choquequirao (B-L&D)

This is considered the hardest of the 5 days trek, but views around this place is really fantastic which is the combination of high cloud forest and Ceja de selva region of Cusco, After an early breakfast to climb a steep trail. It is a 5 hour hike to Raqaypata beside the Chunchullumayo River where we will have a late lunch and a much deserved rest. Along us way we will observe many orchids and wild flowers as well as many birds. From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3035m) is a 2 hour hike. We will arrive at the archaeological site in time to enjoy the sunset and maybe the opportunity to see a Condor flying nearby. Our campsite will be just outside the ruins.

Day 3 – Choquequirao – Raqaypata (B-L&D)

Today is dedicated to exploring this incredible sacred town of Choquequirao peacefull and special site, Retreat of the Novility and Priests and high class Incas taken from the Holly Cusco, to be near the nature and divinities as mountains and offer rituals. Here you will see more elaborated buildings and integrity of the inca architecture, strong platforms called as andenes , for planting or adorning with exotic plants and wild bromelias and orchids , same as a top located guard-houses to protect the area, with a surprising water-chanel acuadect system. Our guide will explain the history and importance of the site. After you will have free time to visit the many sectors of the complex and take nice post-cards pictures. Late in the afternoon we will start the return trek and camp the night at Raqaypata, with a lot of luck we can observe the really impressive Fligh of Condors around this valley.

Day 4 – Raqaypata – Coca Masana (B-L&D)

After breakfast we continue our return trek with a steep descent towards the valle visiting little villages on the way where we can interact with the very friendly locals mestizos who most dedicate their time farming and cattling cows and sheeps then we will stop in a nice mirador of Apurimac River where we will stop and have lunch. In the afternoon we will climb for approximately 4 hours to our final campsite at Coca Masana, again a lot of mosquitos in this area Walking poles or wood stick and insect repellent are very recommended.

Day 5 – Coca Masana – Cachora – Cusco (B)

After a 3 hour climb we reach Capuliyoc. From then on it is a fairly flat trail back to the village of Cachora. We will say goodbye to our friendly Arrieros and take the bus back towards Cusco. We will stop at the archaeological site at Saihuite, a chance to rest and have lunch. A further 4 hours by bus bring us back to Cusco.

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