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Trekking to Choquekirao

Choquekirao 4 Days & 3 Nights

DAY 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Chiquisca

We will leave Cusco (335m) approximately at 5:30am. First, we will head to the village Cachora (2850m) to meet our horsemen and the mules that will carry all the camping equipment during the expedition. Thereafter, we will continue our journey towards the pass of Capuliyoc (2800m). Here, the trek offers a beautiful view of the mythical mountain Padreyoc, of the deep canyon and of the river Apurimac. There upon, we will descend towards the canyon’s interior named Chiquisca (1930 m), where we will spend the night. Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 2: Chiquisca – Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao

After breakfast, we will descend to the Playa Rosalina (1550m). From there, we will continue heading for Marampata (2850m), where we will have a beautiful view of the archeological complex of Choquequirao (3033m). Our camping site is located 25 minutes from the settlement. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 3: Choquequirao – San Ignacio – Carmen

At sunrise, we will first visit the archeological site of Choquequirao. By now, only 30% of this golden cradle has been exposed. Thereafter, we will descend to the Apuri­mac canyon’s deepest part called San Ignacio at 1500 meters and have lunch. After that, we will ascend to our camping site in the beautiful gardens of Carmen (2000m). Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 4: Carmen – Tambo Bamba – Huanipaca – Cusco

The gardens of Carmen are situated close to the manor of Tambo, a region having been governed by landowners during the 19th and 20th century and considered to be one of the most fertile valleys to cultivate maize and a great variety of potatoes. We will pass little villages such as Pacobamba and Huanipaca (3150m) and after that return to Cusco by bus. Breakfast, Lunch.

Tour Includes:

  • Private transport from your hotel to Cachora

  • Entrance tickets to Choquequirao

  • Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)

  • High quality camping equipment (professional tents, Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent)

  • Meals during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/ vegetarian option)

  • Cook and cooking equipment

  • Horseman and mules, for all camping and personal luggage

  • Emergency horse

  • First-aid-kit and oxygen bottle

  • 24-hour-support from company owner

Not Included:

  • Sleeping Bag (you could rent with us)

What you need to take:

  • Sleeping bag

  • Backpack with rain shelter

  • Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket

  • Rain pants and lightweight pants

  • Trekking shoes

  • Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs)

  • Woolen or synthetic socks and a sweater

  • Long- and short-sleeved polos/ T-Shirts

  • Rain poncho and a hat

  • Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper

  • Camera (wrapped in plastic bag), a flash light and batteries

  • Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruits

  • Original passport and extra money in Soles

  • Since the weather can be very cold and moistly, your clothes – once gotten wet – won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change.

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