Choquequirao Trek – 4N / 5D

Conquer the steep trails to explore Choquequirao, Peru’s magnificent hidden Inca fortress.

DURATION

4 Nights / 5 Days

LOCATION

Machu Picchu

MAX ALTITUDE

3,100 m.s.n.m.

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

Choquequirao Trek – 4N / 5D

The tour begins at 04:00 AM with a minivan drive from Cusco to Capuliyoc, followed by a downhill hike past Chiquisca to camp at Playa Rosalina. On day two, you will conquer a steep ascent through Santa Rosa and Marampata to camp right next to Choquequirao. Day three features a comprehensive guided exploration of the archaeological site’s temples, llama terraces, and ritual platforms. On day four, you will trek back down to the Apurímac River and return to Chiquisca for your final night. Finally, on day five, you will hike up to Capuliyoc pass before driving back to Cusco.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc– Playa Rosalina

Very early at 04:00 am we will pick you up from your hotel and then drive 4 hours in our minivan to Capuliyoc (2,800 m.a.s.l. or 9,184 feet). On the way, there are spectacular views of villages, valleys, and snowy mountains. Once we arrive, we will meet our staff (muleteers with their horses) who packed all our equipment in the horses. From here, we can enjoy the spectacular view of the Inca city of Choquequirao, the Apurímac canyon and the impressive snowy mountains such as Padreyoc, Qoriwayrachina, Pumasillo, then we will walk downhill for 3 hours to Chiquisca (1,800 m.a.s.l. or 5,904 feet), for lunch. After lunch, we continue for 2 more hours downhill to our first camp at La Playa Rosalina’s.

Time: 5 hours of descent approximately.

Minimum altitude: (1800 m.a.s.l. or 5,904 feet), Rosalina Beach.

Maximum altitude: (2,800 m.a.s.l. or 9,184 feet) in Capuliyoc Pass.

Distance traveled: 12 km from Capuliyoc – Rosalina Beach.

Climate: temperate: Warm.

Overnight in Playa Rosalina

Camp site.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao

After breakfast we will continue our way to Choquequirao, we will cross the bridge and walk for 2 hours to get Santa Rosa Village to take a rest, then we will continue along a narrow road the next 3 hours until we reach Marampata (2,900 m.a.s.l or 9,512 feets) where we will have lunch while we enjoyed the view that this beautiful place offers once again. After lunch, we will walk for 2 more hours to the camping area of our second night, just 20 minutes from the archaeological zone.

Time: 7 hours (approximately).

Accommodation: Camping.

Minimum altitude: 1500 m.e.s.l. or 4,875 feets Playa Rosalina.

Maximum altitude: (2,900 m.a.s.l or 9,425 feets) Camp Choquequirao.

Difficulty: Demanding.

Overnight in Choquequirao

Camp site.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon tea time – Dinner.

Day 3: Choquequira

During the morning our guide will take you through the agricultural terraces and the waterfall will tour each of the archaeological sectors explaining the history and importance of the site, then we will return to the camp to eat a delicious lunch prepared by our chef. After lunch, we will visit the terraces of the restored llamas about 300 meters (1000 feet) below the main structures such as; the house of the Inca, main temple, temple of water, in the afternoon we will begin the walk back visiting the house of the priest and the platform of the sacrifices and the rituals, hoping to be able to observe again the condors on their return to their homes.

Climate: Temperate-cold.

Distance traveled: Approximately 8 km.

Walking time: 5 hours (approximately).

Overnight in Choquequirao

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca

After breakfast, we will start our way back that will be much easier and quieter first to reach Marampata and then begin the descent to Santa Rosa and then reach the banks of the Apurimac River (1500 m.a.s.l. or 4,875 feets), in this place our lunch will wait for us. After lunch we will continue the walk for two hours until we reach Chiquisca (1,800 m.a.s.l. or 5,904 feet); In this place, we will set up our last camp for the night.

Warm weather.

Distance traveled: Approximately 12 km.

Walking time: 6 hours (approximately).

Overnight in Chiquisca

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5: Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco

Breakfast at the Hotel

We will begin our day early with the ascent to the Capuliyoc pass (2,800 m.a.s.l.), from where we can appreciate the great Apurimac Canyon again and say goodbye to Choquequirao. After a well-deserved rest and a light lunch, we will say goodbye to the muleteers and begin our return trip by minivan to Cusco.

Climate: Warm and sunny.

Distance traveled: approximately 6 km.

Walking time: 4 hours.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch .

Trip Details

Duration 4N / 5D

Activities Hiking – Adventure

Difficulty Moderate to challenging

Hiking distance 64 KM / 40 miles

Minimum height 1500 m.s.n.m. (Cachora town)

Maximum height 3100 m.s.n.m. (Choquequirao)

Destinations Choquequirao

Tour language English, Spanish

Accommodation 04 nights camping

Meals 04 breakfast, 4 lunch, 04 tea time, 04 dinners

Starts / Ends Cusco – Cusco

IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization

Services Included

The services Included

Transportation: From Cusco to the beginning of the trek (Capuliyoc).
Entrance tickets to Choquequirao.
Bilingual professional guide.
Personal tents: 2 people in each tent to allow for greater comfort.
Inside the tents: mat.
Accommodation: 4 nights in tent (camping).
Horses: to carry the camping equipment and all your personal luggage (7 kilos per person).
Cook: Responsible for preparing all meals throughout the trip.
Meals.
First aid kit.
Transportation: Return from Choquequirao to Cusco.

Not Included

Breakfast on the first day.
Dinner the last day.
Trekking sticks.
Sleeping bags.
Riding horses.
Extra expenses: Mineral water. beer, coke, etc.
Travel insurance.
Tip

Group Service

USD $620.00 per person

Private Service

1 - 2 people

USD $980.00 per person

3 - 5 people

USD $880.00 per person

6 - 8 people

USD $820.00 per person

9 + people

USD $620.00 per person

Discount

Children 17 years old and under – $40USD off

* To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport

Additional Options

Sleeping Bags: USD$25.00

Trekking Poles: USD$15.00 (1 pair)

Prívate Tent: USD$40.00

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Small backpack

Large backpack

Warm clothes - Including jacket, fleece, thermal clothes for sleeping, gloves, scarf

Rain clothes - Jacket and trousers, poncho, hat

Swimsuit

Small towel

Strong, waterproof trekking boots

Walking poles

Sandals

Flashlight

Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions

Suncream, moisturiser

Insect repellant - Min 20% DEET

Toilet paper

Personal first aid kit

Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc

Water bottle

Cash in Soles/$USD

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Choquequirao Trek – 4N / 5D

Choquequirao Trek – 4N / 5D

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc– Playa Rosalina

Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao

Day 3: Choquequira

Day 4: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca

Day 5: Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco

Trip Details

IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization

Services Included

The services Included

Not Included

Group Service

Discount

Additional Options

How to book

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