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Explore the remote and awe-inspiring Choquequirao ruins on this 4-day trek from Cusco, delving into ancient Inca history amidst stunning Andean landscapes.

Highlights

• Choquequirao Ruins
• Scenic Landscapes
• Cultural Immersion

Description

Day 1: Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive for approximately 3 hours to the village of Curahuasi, where we have a large breakfast. Our transportation will take us to the Capulilloc pass and on the way you will observe beautiful views of Apu Salkantay and Apu Veronica. The trek begins with a 4-hour descent, which brings us closer to the roaring Apurimic river. In Chiquisca, we will have time to rest and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our chef. We will then continue our hike until we reach our campsite at Playa Rosalina, where we will spend the night, have a delicious dinner and hot tea. Day 2: Early in the morning, our team will wake you up with a hot cup of coca tea. Today will be probably the most challenging day of the trek. We start our hike with a tough 3-hour climb, where we will be able to cach out first glimpses of the Choquequirao ruins. Passing by the rural villages of Santa Rosa and Marampata, we will arrive at our campsite close to the ruins for lunch and a short rest. After lunch, we will finally visit the archeological site of Choquequirao, which literally means “Cradle of Gold” and used to be the control gate between the Amazon and the city of Cusco. The sacred Inca site is filled with ruins, its buildings and terraces tuck in below a flattened hilltop, leveled several hundred years ago, and circumferenced with stones to create a platform. Our guide will explain more about the history and importante of the Inca citadel, and you will have enough time to explore this incredible place by yourself. Later, we will go back to our campsite and have dinner. Day 3: After an early breakfast, we will leave our beautiful Marampata campsite and start the descent towards the Apurimac River and the Rosalina Beach (1520 m/4986 ft). From there we will continue hiking upwards until we reach our campsite of Chiquisca (1950 m / 6397 ft), where we will spend the night. Day 4: On our final day, we will follow the trail up the walls of the canyon and toward the pass of Capuliyoc, enjoying spectacular mountain views. Arriving in Capuliyoc, we will have a delicious lunch and take our transportation back to Cusco.

Includes

Instead of sleeping in small tents, we set up our 4-person tent for 2 persons for a greater comfort. Meals as indicated in the itinerary (4x Breakfast, 4x Lunch, 3x Dinner). Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to Capuliyoc (day 1). Private transportation back on day 4 (Capuliyoc – Cusco). English/Spanish speaking professional guide, plus an assistant guide for groups over 12. Horse and horsemen, who carry camping equipment, food and kitchen utensils. All our trekking guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience and are certified. They carry a first aid kit with them, as well as an extra oxygen bottle in case of emergencies.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund