Highlights
- Explore the Choquequirao archaeological site with impressive Inca architecture.
- Hike deep into the Andes and discover ancient history and cultural wealth.
- Enjoy the outdoors, peace and tranquility during the trek to Choquequirao.
- Without a doubt you will take the best photos here
- You will taste the best food prepared by the chef with Andean products.
Description
Day 01: Cusco - Cachora - Cocamasana - Playa Rosalina:
Pick up will be from the hotel in the city of Cusco at 5:00 a.m., you will immediately go to the town of San Pedro de Cachora on the tourist transport (4-hour trip). Upon arriving at this place you will have lunch and then begin the 2-hour walk to reach Capuliyoc (2915 meters above sea level). Then you will descend towards Coca Masana (2330 meters above sea level).
Finally you will arrive at Playa Rosalina (1550 meters above sea level) where you will have dinner and camp.
Walking time for this day: 7 hours.
Day 02: Playa Rosalina- Choquequirao:
Breakfast. You will begin the walk for 5 hours until you reach Raqaypata, where you will have lunch.
From Raqaypata you will continue walking for 2 hours to Choquequirao (3035 meters above sea level).
For this night and after dinner, you will camp towards the outskirts of this archaeological site.
The walking time for this day will be 7 hours.
Day 03: Choquequirao - Raqay Pata:
For the third day and after breakfast, this day you will explore in detail the entire archaeological complex of Choquequirao.
It will be a timely unit to appreciate the plazas, the sacred fountains, the towers, the agricultural and urban sector, accompanied by the guide who will explain in detail the details of this imposing Inca refuge and the importance of the Apurímac and Río Blanco rivers. Then you will have free time to take photographs and visit different sectors of the Choquequirao archaeological complex.
In the afternoon you will return to the camp and after lunch you will have time to rest, and a delicious dinner, to rest and prepare for the next day.
Day 04: Pata Raqay - Coca Masana:
Breakfast. The return walk will continue with a descent towards the Apurimac River, here you will have lunch.
You will ascend for approximately 4 hours until you reach Coca Masana and halfway there you will have lunch.
Finally you will arrive at the camp and after dinner you will rest to carry out the next day's route (2330 meters above sea level).
Day 05: Coca Masana - Cachora - Cusco:
This day, after packing all your belongings and having a nutritious breakfast, you will begin the walk until you reach Cachora and after lunch you will board the bus to finally return to the city of Cusco.
Includes
Pick up from the hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora, (Start of our hike).
Tourist Transport Cusco – Cachora.
Professional tour guide qualified for adventure.
All income, entrance to Choquequirao.
Meals (4 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 4 dinners.). Diet options *Vegetarian available.
Kitchen and dining room tent.
Muleteer and horses, to transport the camping equipment.
Emergency horse in case someone needs help.
Tents for 2 people.
Tents (matras, chairs), dining tent and kitchen tent.
Camping mat.
First aid kit.
Oxygen balloon.
Excludes
Lunch/Dinner on the last day.
Sleeping bag (you can rent in our office $ 25 Usd for the whole trip).
Important Information
- What you need to bring:
A backpack with a change of clothes for trekking. Recommended: Polo shirts, short shorts and some warm clothes.
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
Resistant shoes, ideal for sports.
Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
Hat or cap to protect against the sun, rain or cold.
Sunscreen.
Mosquito repellent.
Toilet paper.
Snacks: cookies, energy bars, chocolates, etc.
Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur).
Original passport.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
