Choquequirao Trekking in 5 days

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Summary

Previous day:  Meeting with the tour guide to explain the trekking. Day 1: Cusco - Cachora – Marampata (L, D)  5.00 a.m. We left Cusco in a private mobility that will take us until the little town of Cachora. There our carriers and mules for the load will be waiting for us. We’ll be walking approximately 7 hours, lowering the tube of the Apurímac until Chiquisca to 1800 meters. After crossing the bridge the ascent of approximately 5 hours begins, until arriving at Maranpata where we will encamp. Day 2: Choquequirao (B, L, D) After a succulent breakfast we began our way for couple of hours until Choquequirao where we will encamp. We will visit the archaeological complex of Choquequirao. Day 3: Choquequirao - Santa Rosa - Chiquisca (B, L, D) In the morning after the breakfast we are going to begin the reduction until Santa Rosa, where we will have lunch. Approximately 6 hours during the day until Chiquisca. Day 4: Chiquisca - Cachora - Cusco (B) After the breakfast we began the ascent of 3 hours plus 2 hours walk more in plane until Cachora, where a private transport will be waiting to return us to Cusco, arriving at 6.00 p.m.

Tour info

Duration
1 day - 4 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Choquequirao is located in the Southeastern part of the Cusco city, between the department of Cusco and the department of Apurímac; this is a magnificent variant to know instead of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In a long five days walk, mountains with variety of flora and fauna will be combined. The ruins have been cleaned today partially by COPESCO, the governmental institution responsible for the tourism in Peru. In the route to Choquequirao, climate is varied, from inter Andean warm zone, to forest eyebrow.   The Choquequirao name means “Gold Cradle”, and this city is considered, like sister of Machu Picchu by its similarities. Both are to 1500 meters over a river: Choquequirao - river Apurímac and Machu Picchu - Urubamba River. It was an administrative and religious center. It covers more than 8 hectares and only a single third have been discovered. The archaeologists discover more every day.

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What’s included?

  • Spanish/English Professional guide and assistance

  • Private Transport Cusco – Cachora - Cusco

  • Muleteer & Mules to take the luggage

  • Mules to take the personal luggage, maximum 6 Kg.

  • Cooker and assistance

  • Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tents, tables and camp stool

  • All the feeding in the route (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea time and snacks)

  • Doubles tents, comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season

  • Matras (insulating long cushions to sleep)

  • Accommodation for our guides, cook and porters

  • First-aid kit

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Snacks

  • If you want to ride a horse during the entire long walk, you can rent it by USD 120 per all the trekking (You couldn’t ride in descent). Since 2 or more horse the price is USD 100 per horse.

  • Rent of Sleeping -10ºC = USD 20 per all the trekking

  • Rent a pair of walking sticks = USD 10 per all the trekking

  • If you want to sleep along in the tent you have to add + USD 20 per person

  • Tips for the tour guide and carriers

  • The breakfast on the first day and the last lunch in Cachora

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1-4 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Santu Tour Operator - Day Tours

About operator:

Santu Tour Operator is a tourism agency specialized in providing tailored packages for each client and also alternative tourism: Trekking and Expeditions, Rural Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Unconventional Tourism

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