Choquequirao Tour to Machupicchu

5 days 4 nights tour

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The Choquequirao Wasi Camp invites you to visit one of the most remote places of the Inka empire. Be part of this experience and overcome your challenges. In this program we allocate a whole day to visit Choquequirao. All food and accommodation service It is provided by the local population helping to reactivate their economy. The Choquequirao Wasi family is a camp on the route to Choquequirao led by an official tourist guide accredited. At the same time we offer organized tours for visit this archaeological center. 100% premises of the district of San Pedro de Cachora which is the busiest and safest entrance towards Choquequirao. The 4d 3n program allows you to visit the third day all day Choquequirao during the third day, and on the fourth day one returns until Capuliyoc and direct to the city of origin. The 5d 4n program is the same as the previous one with the difference that we spent the last night in our mountain cabins with a view towards the Apurimac Canyon, one of the most highest in the world and with a view of the snowy mountains Padreyoc which is part of the central mountain range from Vilcabamba.

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Difficulty

Challenging

Tour type

Trekking

Group

16 persons

Best time

All year

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chikisca

This day the meeting point in the city of Cusco in group service is in the square joy that is on the side of the square main time between 6:30 to 7 am. Our transportation will take us for about 3 hours and half way to the archaeological park of SAYWITE where there is a stone carved by the Incas where they designed many miniature architectures like a model. In addition there are more ceremonial centers. If you leave Abancay, it is coordinated internally the meeting point at approximately 9 am to then climb up to the Saywite stone and be able visit that place. After that we will continue in the car for 1 one more hour to Cachora place Capuliyoc place where we can taste our lunch with views towards the Apurimac Canyon and the snowy Padreyoc. Then we will start with our adventure, we will begin to descend for approximately 3 hours. Going through the Cocamasana viewpoints to Chikiska place where we will have our dinner and We will spend the night there in a rural lodging that It has rooms with double beds or Marriage.

Day 2: Chikisca - Marampata

We will start the day early, after breakfast we will continue descending for 1 hour to the Apurímac river, place called Playa Rosalina, crossing the river we will begin to go up to Santa Rosa for an hour and a half 2 approx. This part the physical effort is strong and it’s about climbing even in the shadows. After a short break We will continue climbing for another hour and half to 2 hours to the town of Marampata place where we will have lunch and We will have the afternoon free to rest after having climbed 1500 meters height in 3 or 4 hours. At night dinner and we spent the night there.

Day 3: Marampata - Choquequirao - Marampata

We will try to take advantage of the early day after breakfast we head towards Choquequirao for approximately an hour and a half. Arriving at the place we will try to explore everything what you can during the day since We spent the whole day to discover this wonderful place. Lunch will be a box lunch that will bring us to it Choquequirao our muleteer, in the afternoon We will be returning to Marampata and We will spend the night there again.

Day 4: Marampata - Capuliyoc

We will start the day early going down about two hours to Santa Rosa where we will have a very typical breakfast mountain and then another hour and a half to 2 until the Apurimac River where we will take the time to take photos and rest a bit. After that we will start to climb towards Chikiska where we will have our lunch and in the afternoon we will continue with our walk to Capuliyoc for about 3 hours approx. Arriving at the camp we will have a little bonfire and we will spend our last night in the mountain cabins with a view towards the Apurimac canyon and the snow-capped mountain Padreyoc a magical night. Optional if you book the tour for only 4 days 3 nights this same day returns towards hometown.

Day 5: Capuliyoc - Cusco ó Abancay

This day is a relaxing day, we will wake up a little later and after breakfast we will go to a special place to make a ceremony of offering to the earth. After this experience we will return to camp for another experience in the extreme swing into the canyon Apurimac. Then we will return to the city originally. This last day you can visit The Thermo medicinal waters of Cconoc are visit is coordinated with the group and added a difference to the driver. (this visit not is included is optional). Lunch on this day is to suit the client. a la carte dishes for an extra cost of between 10 at 15 soles. Highest level of the hike 3000 meters above sea level. Lowest level of the hike 1500 meters above sea level.

Include

Transportation Cusco - Cachora - Cusco or Abancay - Cachora Abancay
Food during the trip
Official tourism buía English - Spanish
3 nights of stay (in case it is 4d 3n)
1 night in mountain cabins (if 5d 4n)
Pack horse and muleteer to help with extra luggage (5 kg. per person)
First aid kit
Dafort or briefcase for horse things
1 par de bastones de caminata

Not Include

First breakfast
Last Supper (tour 4d 3n)
Last lunch (tour 5d 4n)
Horse to ride
Drinks for the hike
Alcoholic beverages
Entrance ticket to Choquequirao 60 soles Adult 30 soles student (national first Sunday of each month free)
Saywite stone entrance ticket 10 soles

You must carry

On the trip it is recommended to bring personal clothing only what is necessary for 4 days, very comfortable hiking shoes with a good sole so that you do not slip (cutting your toenails).
Extra light shoes in case the trekking shoes fail
A pair of polo shirts, a pair of pants, a jacket for the cold, a hat or cap for warmth.
Bandanas that cover the face from wind, dust and heat. (we sell for 10 soles).
Swimwear in case we are going to enter the Cconoc thermal water, which is optional.
Personal towels since the camps do not have them.
Very important rain poncho, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, fruits, cookies, water.
Personal medication, bandages, knee rubs since it is a very common problem due to the difficulty of the road.
Head or hand flashlights in case of emergency if we go walking at night.
It is recommended to bring portable chargers since the energy in each camp is limited with a solar panel and it is difficult to charge cell phones.
Wi-Fi is available in some camps for an extra cost (Chikiska, Marampata and Capuliyoc).
Hot showers in each camp for an extra cost of approximately 10 soles depending on the camp.

Important

Please send us your flight arrival details (TIME / AIRLINE / FLIGHT #:/ DATE) once you book the flights,that is for your free pick up from the airport.you should send this information at least 5 days in advance.
We need all this information in order to provide you a free pick up service and with guarantee, the transfer will be waiting holding your names at the Airport with big sign of MAINTREEX.

Important

The trip itinerary may change due to weather factors and depending on the resistance of the passenger's Walk, changes in the program are subject to extra expenses assumed by the client.
If you rent a horse to ride, it only takes you uphill + not downhill (riding a horse downhill has a high risk of accidents).
The client's physical condition must be medium to good since the walk requires a lot of physical effort, this path is one of the most difficult in Peru.