5 Day itinerary in Peru, South America
Classic Choquequirao Trek
This is an excellent trekking option for those who are looking for a tranquil low altitude trek with unforgettable views. Explore the mystical ancient Inca city of Choquequirao, trek along the beautiful Apurimac Canyon and see Andean condors flying overhead.
By Sandra, Leslie, Isaac and Eli
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Cusco
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Indigenous culture
Outdoors & Nature
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Trek along the Apurimac canyon & enjoy stunning views
Marvel at Andean condors cruising the sky
Explore Choquequirao, a sacred hillside Inca site
Discover an Inca of- the-beaten-path Route
Trek along the Apurimac canyon & enjoy stunning views
Marvel at Andean condors cruising the sky
Explore Choquequirao, a sacred hillside Inca site
Discover an Inca of- the-beaten-path Route
Itinerary
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Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival in Cusco
Today, after you have arrived & checked in your accommodation for the night, you will have some free time to discover Cuzco on your own.
Accommodation:
- Per Person: Selina Cusco Saphi
Day 2
Depart Cuzco and camp at Chicquisqa (1836m)
We depart Cuzco around 5:00 am in a private car. If there is time, we will visit the archaeological site of Saywite before descending to the mountain village of Cachora (2909 m), a last minute opportunity to buy supplies. After lunch, it is a 2-hour hike to Capuliyoc (2915 m) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Per Person: Camp
Day 3
Hike to Choquequirao archaeological site (3110m)
After an early departure, we descend to Playa Rosalinas and the magnificent Apurimac River (1550 m) about 1 hour of hiking where we begin our steep climb to Santa Rosa (2095 m). Here we can take a refreshing break, rest and buy water. Then we continue upwards, towards Marampata (2913 m), a plateau where we will eat lunch and rest enjoying a splendid view of Choquequirao. After lunch, we will hike for about 2 more hours to reach the archaeological site of Choquequirao (3110 m) where we will spend the evening exploring the site and watching condors fly overhead at sunset.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Per Person: Camp
Day 4
Explore Choquequirao archaeological site and hike down to Santa Rosa (2095m)
Today, we will have a chance to explore the Inca site more in-depth and with some free time to rest in the morning. In the afternoon, we return along the edge of the Apurimac canyon, descending to our tropical campsite at Santa Rosa (5 hours hiking).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Per Person: Camp
Day 5
Hike to Cachora village and return to Cuzco
Early in the morning, in order to escape the heat of the Apurimac Canyon, we descend to the raging river, and then begin an arduous climb that is rewarded with spectacular views. We climb for about four hours, and have lunch in Capuliyoc (2915 m). The final two hours of our hike we will continue the trail into the village of Cachora, along a refreshingly flat and picturesque trail through pretty farming countryside, where our private car will be waiting to take us back to Cuzco (4-hour drive). We will arrive to Cuzco between 7 or 8pm.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Selina Cusco Saphi
- Camp
Meals
- Lunch (3)
- Dinner (3)
- Breakfast (3)
Transport
- Pick-up, Cachora transfers
- Cuzco accommodation pick-up
- Round trip tourist bus Cuzco - Cachora (starting point of trek)
Extras
- Tent for 2 people
- Choquequirao entrance fee
- First aid kit
- Foam sleeping mat
- Emergency oxygen bottle
- Professional English/Spanish/Quechua speaking guide
- Pre-departure briefing
- Horses to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7 kilos for each trekker
Not Included
- Airport pick-up/drop-off (please make your own way)
- Day 1 meals, day 2 breakfast, day 5 lunch & dinner
- Sleeping bag (rental $15 usd for the trek)
- Bottled water
- Tips
About Sandra
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