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Choquequirao: 5-Day Trek to the Lost City of the Incas

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Multi-day trip

Choquequirao: 5-Day Trek to the Lost City of the Incas

Activity provider:TreXperience
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From $598 per person

Explore untouched terrain with the ultimate 5-day trek through the region of Choquequirao. Enjoy a trek that navigates through the region’s lush cloud forest and snowcapped Andean mountains.

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Duration 5 days
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Free airport Pick up and Drop off
  • Live history shows: a fun way to learn about the Incas
  • Cooking lessons and Pachamanca demonstration
  • Visit the mysterious Saywite
  • Witness spiritual ceremonies performed by Andean healers
Full description
Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Capuliyoc - La Playa Start your adventure at your hotel in Cusco where your guide will pick you up between 4:30am-5:00am. Take a scenic drive across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30am. Enjoy a delicious breakfast together before starting your trekking experience to Choquequirao - one of the legendary lost cities of the Incas. Take a 4-hour trek downhill from Capuliyoc (9550ft/2911m) to your lunch spot at Chiquiska (1893m/6210 ft). Along the way you can enjoy the stunning views of the Apurimac canyon - one of the deepest in Peru, and spectacular panoramas of the surrounding landscapes; from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. After lunch continue on your journey for another 2-hours down to Playa Rosalina (1478m/4849ft) where your tents and a hot beverage will be waiting for you. Here you will have dinner and camp for the night. Day 2: La Playa - Marampata - Choquequirao After breakfast get ready for one of the most challenging and rewarding days of the trek! Start by crossing a suspension bridge over the canyon before trekking uphill for approximately 4-hours until you reach Marampata (2911m/9550ft). The route will take you through beautiful sugar cane farms where the locals produce “Cañazo”, a traditional alcoholic drink that has been produced for centuries in the Peruvian Andes. Stop for lunch at a picturesque location with breathtaking views of the mountains and river. After lunch it's another 2-hour ascent to Choquequirao (3030m/9940ft). The lost city of Choquequirao is located in the Peruvian Andes overlooking the deep canyon. Your campsite is located right next to the archaeological site allowing you the freedom to visit this mysterious place at any time and as many times as you like.  Day 3: Explore Choquequirao Ruins  Wake up bright and early with a nice cup of hot coca tea or coffee and witness the amazing sunrise over the mountains. After breakfast you will have the entire day to explore this magnificent Inca city. Your guide will take you on a comprehensive tour - taking you to the most beautiful spots and teaching you about the history of Choquequirao and the Incas. After you have taken all the time you need to discover Choquequirao, you will return to the same campsite for dinner and spend the night. Day 4: Choquequirao - Marampata - La Playa - Chikiska After breakfast take a 3-hour downhill trek to your lunch spot at Santa Rosa (2230m/7300ft). Continue downhill for another 2-hours before trekking uphill for 2 hours until you arrive at your campsite in Chiquiska (1800m/5905ft). This is a perfect day to enjoy the surrounding landscape and nature. Experience a wide range of different flowers and birdlife along the way and the sound of waterfalls in the distance. Day 5: Chikiska - Capuliyoc - Cusco  On your final day enjoy an early start and have breakfast. Prepare for your last 4-hour trek uphill to Capuliyoc. Here you will enjoy lunch before taking private transportation to the archeological site of Saywite; a beautiful carved rock that remains a mystery to archaeologists. You will have plenty of time to explore before returning to Cusco and being dropped off at your hotel around 5pm.
Includes
  • Transfer to and from airport/hotel.
  • Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.30pm
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • All transportation for the duration of trek
  • Personal porter for your belongings (up to 7kgs)
  • Porters to carry food and equipment
  • Chef to prepare all meals
  • Professional English speaking tour guides
  • Second guide for groups of 8+
  • All meals included in this tour except for the last day lunch in Machu Picchu
  • 4 man tents for every 2 people
  • Sleeping pad
  • Entrance ticket to all places we visit
  • Horse, horsemen and emergency horse
  • First Aid kit
  • Drinkable water
  • Hot water for washing
  • Hand towels
  • Sheets, Pillows, Rain Ponchos
  • All Taxes included
  • Sleeping Bag (option to rent)
  • Inflatable mattress (option to rent)
  • Trekking poles (option to rent)
  • Tips for staff
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

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  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

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  • Unaccompanied minors

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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Vegetarian and Vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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