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5-Day Trek To Choquequirao Archaeological Complex From Cusco

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Archeology

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Drive from Cusco to Capuliyoq and embark on an exciting trek to the historical Archaeological Complex of Choquequirao. Pass through beautiful snow-capped peaks and reach Rosalinda Beach before heading to Marampata. Next, explore the highlights of the Archaeological Site of Choquequirao and learn the importance of this lost city of Incas. Also, take baths in the Apurímac river and the hot springs of Cono.

Highlights
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Choquequirao, “Sister City” of Machu Picchu
  • Pass the recently discovered ruins of Picha Unuyoc
  • Descend to the Río Blanco for a refreshing swim in the river
  • Take a healing bath in the hot springs of Cono
  • Day 1: Cusco - Capuliyoc - Rosalinda Beach. expand_more
    • At 4:30 am, our guide will pick you up from the hotel, and in our private mobility, we will travel to Capuliyoq, located at 2850 masl (9407 ft). 
    • From here, we will pack and start our walk with our riders and horses. You should only carry a small backpack with the essentials for the road.
    • Throughout the journey, we will be able to enjoy beautiful and picturesque landscapes surrounded by mountains, snow-capped peaks, and farm fields. From here, we will see the snowy Padreyoc at 5571 meters above sea level.
    • From Capuliyoc, we will begin the descent to Chikisca, where lunch awaits us. 
    • In the afternoon, we will continue to Playa Rosalinda at 2061 masl (18387 ft), where we can set up our first camp. And then enjoy a delicious dinner.
  • Day 2: Rosalinda Beach - Maranpata - Choquequirao expand_more
    • We will have breakfast in the dawn and then start our walk of approximately 4 hours to Marampata, where a delicious lunch awaits us. Enjoy a beautiful view of Choquequirao. 
    • After lunch, about 20 minutes away, our second camp is located very close to the Choquequirao Archaeological Center.
  • Day 3: Choquequirao expand_more
    • After breakfast, together with our guide, we will visit the Archaeological Site of Choquequirao, known as the sister of Machu Picchu, for the whole day. Choquequirao is three times bigger than Machu Picchu and is the other lost city of the Incas, discovered in the 20th century. It is located 1750 meters above the Apurimac river, surrounded by snow-capped mountains like Salkantay and Nevado Humantay.
    • After the tour, we will return to our camp, where lunch and drinks await us.
  • Day 4: Choquequirao - San Ignacio - Villa De Loros expand_more
    • After breakfast, we will start downhill until we reach the Apurímac river, then the next destination San Ignacio, where we’ll have lunch and enjoy beautiful landscapes. 
    • Then we will continue uphill to Villa Maria de Los Lobos, where we’ll install our camp.
  • Day 5: Villa De Loros - Saywite - Cusco expand_more
    • After Breakfast, we will leave for the archaeological center of Saywite.
    • Continue to the hot springs of Cono and relax the body with its thermal medicinal waters.
    • After lunch in Cono, we will start the return trip to the city of Cusco and drop off at the hotel.
What's Included
  • Picking up from the Hotel and transport to Capuliyoc.
  • Transportation from Villa María de Loros to Cusco.
  • Entrance tickets to Choquequirao and other Inca sites.
  • Experienced English / Spanish professional guide.
  • Private guided tour in each archaeological complex.
  • Accommodation in comfortable double tents.
What's Excluded
  • Sleeping bag for temperatures of minus 10 ° C – 20 USD.
  • Air mattresses – 20 USD.
  • Walking poles – 15 USD per pair.
  • Additional horses for additional personal luggage on top of the personal items allowance.
  • Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters.
What to bring
  • Original passport (the same one that was used to book the trip).
  • Medium backpack of 30 or 40 litres.
  • Refillable water bottle or canteen.
  • Comfortable hiking boots.
  • Flashlight.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Shorts.
  • Warm clothing.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Raincoat or waterproof poncho.
  • Waterproof gloves.
  • Leisure footwear for camping.
  • Quick-dry towel.
  • Portable battery charger/Personal hygiene items.
Meeting Point

Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 10 USD 499 Per Person

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USD 499 / person