Peru · Trekking

4-Day Choquequirao from Cusco

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 4-day trekking adventure from Cusco to Choquequirao
02 Visit the archaeological complex of Choquequirao
03 Camp near the Apurimac River and in the mountains
04 Enjoy panoramic views of the Apurimac River Canyon
05 Trek through Cachora, Chikiska, Santa Rosa, and Marampata
06 Professional guide, meals, and camping equipment included

Set out from Cusco on a challenging 4-day trek to Choquequirao, the archaeological site often described as the last refuge of the Inca Empire. This adventure combines demanding mountain hiking, remote campsites, and rewarding views as you travel through the Apurimac region toward one of Peru’s most remarkable Inca complexes.

Along the way, hike through changing landscapes, camp near the Apurimac River and in the mountains, and explore Choquequirao with a professional guide. It is an immersive experience for active travellers who want to connect with nature, local life, and the history of the Andes.

Set out from Cusco on a challenging 4-day trek to Choquequirao, the archaeological site often described as the last refuge of the Inca Empire.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cusco, Santa Rosa, Choquequirao

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

CUSCO – SAN JOSE DE CACHORA – CHIKISKA – PLAYA ROSALINAThe Bus will pick us up at the hotel at 6am and will transport us to the disctrict of San Jose De Cachora (3 hours) where we will begin the walk. This will be the first section of ascending until we reach the Chikiska zone. After lunch we will descend until our first campsite at the shores of the Apurimac River known as the Rosalinas beach. On this day we will walk for between 5 and 6 hours according to the speed of the group.Camping

Day 02

PLAYA ROSALINA – SANTA ROSA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAOAgain veru early and after breakfast, we will begin a physical day of hiking which will also be very rewarding. The path takes us to the top of the mountain to Marampata (3000m.s.n.m.) where we will have lunch and regain energy which will allow us to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3650 m.s.n.m). Here we will rest for the night hopefully witnessing a beautiful sunset from our comfortable tents. This day contains 10kms of walking.camping

Day 03

CHOQUEQUIRAO – SANTA ROSA – CHIQUISCAWe will begin the day at 5am where, after breakfast, we will visit the archaelogical complex of Choquequirao, the most important and furthest point of this excursión. After the visit and we have had time to explore, we will come back to Cusco via the same route. Along the route we will hike up to Chiquisca where we will camp overnight for our last camp spot. This day will contain about 5 hours of hiking.camping

Day 04

CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYUC – CACHORA – CUSCOThe days activities start at 7am for the final leg of the trip. There will be a final viewpoint that we hike up to called Wayna Qalli. From here we will be able to appreciate the Apurimac River Canyon rated by many as being the most spectacular in South America. Completing the journey, we arrive at the town of San Jose de Cachora where our transport will bring us back to Cusco. We will arrive back at around 5pm. The days walking will take about 3 hours.

The route