| Choquequirao 4 days 3 nights Backpacker |
Prices
Normal: € 249
Student: € 222 |
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From: Pick up at HostelÂ
To: Choquequirao Trek, Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes; Back to Cuzco
Departure time: 05:00 am
Returning time: 20:30 - 21:00 pm
*CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK BRIEF:  Our guide will meet you at your hostel/hotel 1 or 2 days prior to your departure date at 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Please let us know where you are staying and at what time you would like to meet our guide for your brief.
The Choquequirao trek is a truly spectacular hike that plunges down into the Apurimac canyon and then up again to the fascinating ruins of Choquequirao. You will be rewarded with spectacular views from one of the highest and most unique treks in the Andes and the remote ruins of Choquequirao, perched on a ledge high above the Apurimac, will fascinate you. |
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Day 1: We depart Cuzco at 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 (2909m / 9543ft), a last minute opportunity to buy supplies. After lunch, it is a 2 hour hike to Capuliyoc (2915 metres/ 9561 feet) 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. Accommodation: Camping at Chiccisqa (1836m / 6023ft). |
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Day 2: Chicquisca - Choquequirao. After an early departure, we descend to Playa Rosalinas and the magnificent Apurimac River (1550 metres/ 5084 feet) about 1 hour of hiking where we begin our steep climb to Santa Rosa (2095m / 6873ft). Here we can take a refreshing break, rest and buy water. Then we continue upwards, towards Marampata (2913m / 9557ft), a plateau where we will eat lunch and rest enjoying a splendid view of Choqequirao. After lunch, we will hike for about 2 more hours to reach the archaeological site of Choquequirao (3110 metres/ 10120 feet) where we will spend the evening exploring the site and watching condors fly overhead at sunset. Accommodation: Camping at Choquequirao campsite (bathrooms and cold water showers). |
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| Day 3: 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) Accommodation: Camping at Santa Rosa (2095m / 6873ft) or Chiccisqa (1836m / 6023ft). |
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Day 4: 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 metres/ 9561 feet). 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 in Cusco between 7 or 8pm. |
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| WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Pre-departure briefing at your hostel or hotel.
• Hostel/Hotel Pick up in Cuzco.
• Tourist class transportation Cuzco - Cachora (starting point of trek).
• Camping equipment, we provide 4 people capacity tent for two people.
• Mattress.
• Dining room tent, kitchen tent, seats, tables.
• Entrance fees to Choquequirao archaeological site.
• Meals: 3 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 3 dinners.
• Professional cook and assistant cooks.
• Professional English/Spanish/Quechua Speaking Guide.
• Horses to carry camping equipment and personal items (Limit 4 kg per person).
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle.
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DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Sleeping bag (can be rented in Cuzco)
• Breakfast on the first day
• Tips for guides, cooks, horsemen.
• Bottled water (NOTE: you need to bring your own bottled water on the first day. You will have access to boiled water during the trek. We recommend bringing water purification tablets and an aluminum water bottle so you can drink water at any time during the trek).
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger (electricity available on night 3), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.  Bathing suit for hot springs in Aguas Calientes town (this activity is available at an additional price).Â
DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Â Original Passport (and student card if applicable), insurance card, personal medications
*Tips are recommended for porters (20 soles per person to be divided by the porters - not 20 soles per porter) and for your guide (20-30 soles per person for the guide). These amounts are only suggestions and would be a nice gesture for the hard working porters and guide. |
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