Choquequirao Trek 7 Days

Day 1:

Arrive in Cusco at any time transfer to the hotel enjoy the city of Cusco, nearby Inca ruins or some museums and the friendly people of Cusco.

Day 2: You Will Start  the Trek Cachora (2,915m) - Rosalina Beach (1,550m) – Apurimac

choquequirao cachoraPick Up Time: 05:00 h – from your hotel, an early start for a 5 hours drive to the town of Cachora, which offers you wonderful views of the snow mountains of Salcantay, Humantay, Pitusiray, Chicon and Veronica. We descend into the town of Limatambo where we find an Inca site named Tarawasi. From here we continue to the small village of Cora Wasi where we find the Saiwite Stone which is said to be a carved map of the Inca Empire.

Upon arrival in Cachora we meet our wranglers and arrange our equipment on mules and horses. We take our day-packs and start walking along the edge of the mountains towards Capulliyoc from where we get our first view of the Apurimac Canyon and glimpse the trail that lies ahead of us. Slowly we begin our descent towards Coca Masana where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally, we arrive at Playa Rosalina (Rosalina Beach) which lies beside the raging Apurimac River. This is our campsite for the night. (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Rosalina Beach – Choquequirao (3,035m)

After an early breakfast, the start of the second day is marked by our crossing of the Apurimac River via footbridge. A difficultchoquequirao trek climb awaits us today, and after approximately 5 hours hike we reach Marampampa, beside the Chunchulmayo River, where we stop and have lunch and a much deserved rest. The afternoon hike is not as steep as in the morning and along the way we observe a variety of orchids and wild flowers as well as many species of birds. After 2 hours of walking we arrive at the archaeological site of Choquequirao, in time to enjoy the sunset and maybe an opportunity to see condors flying nearby. We set up camp just outside of the ruins in the cloud forest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Choquequirao – Raqaypampa

We spend the morning visiting the central complex of Choquequirao. Our guide will explain the history and importance of the site. After exploring, we have lunch and then in the afternoon we continue our journey back descending down the mountain for about 2 hours to Raqaypampa, where we will camp for the evening and enjoy dinner and a hot drink. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 5: Raqaypampa - Coca Masana (2,330m) - Cachora (2,915m) – Cusco

choquequiraoAfter breakfast we continue our descent all the way to the Apurimac River where we stop and have lunch. In the afternoon we continue for approximately 3 hours to Coca Masana where we take a short break and take lunch in Capulliyoc where we started our adventure a few days before. We say good-bye to our wranglers and take our private bus back to Cusco and drop off in your hotel, (Breakfast, Lunch)

 

 

 

Day 6: The end of the tour Transfer Out

Included

  • 02 nights hotel in Cusco (with American buffet breakfast, heating, hot water, cable TV, private bathroom, internet.
  • Transfers airport/hotel/airport
  • Pick up from the hotel
  • Camping and kitchen equipment.
  • Tourist transportation.
  • English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees.

You Need To Bring

  • On this tour you must bring a jacket or fleece, as the weather in Cusco used to a bit cold during the afternoons, especially during winter time (June to August).
  • Bring also a rain poncho in case of rain.