Choquequirao Trek & Machu Picchu 5d/4n

Itinerary

Level Challenging/Tough

Max Elevation 2800 m

Hiking Distance 15 km

Approximate walking time 8 hrs

We will pick you up from your hotel between 3:30 to 4:00 AM to start our trip in a private van for 4 hours to northeast of Cusco city, through small towns until Capuliyoc town (2.800masl) where we have a delicious breakfast and where also we will meet with our trip staff (muleteers and horses).

After breakfast we begin with our hiking for about 20 minutes and will arrive to our first viewer where we have a panoramic view, in front of us we can see the vilcabamba mountain range called ( padreyoc) and the famous Apurimac Canon, after having an amazing view we will start our descend for 3 hours through beautiful landscapes where you will be able to see different medicinal plants which were used by our ancestors ( muña, chilca and different varieties of plants) If we are lucky we will be able to see the majestic Condor, we descend until Chiquisca Hamlet (1800masl) where we have a delicious tipycal Cusco Lunch Buffet.

After having Lunch we will have a 30 min break to continue with or hiking, Descending 45 minutes more until Playa Rosalina (1700masl), located in Apurimac River. After passing the famous Apurimac river we continue hiking uphill a zigzagging road for 4 hours until Marampata (3500masl), at sunset we will see andean people, how they live in the mountains with a style of life that maybe you wont believe compared to the city. We will arrive to our camping site at 5:30 pm, after a small break its time for dinner, during the night you will be able to see constellations according Andean or Inca religión.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Level Challenging/Tough

Max Elevation 3000 m

Hiking Distance 10 km

Approximate walking time 7 hrs

After breakfast, we will continue with our hiking to the ruins of Choquequirao, on this day the hiking is going to have a high level physically, where we will be able to see an amazing view of the Archeological Choquequirao Complex (3100masl) we will have amazing canon views. Choquequirao is also knew as the lost city of the Incas, we will visit the magnificent archeological site of Choquequirao for the entire day.These ruins are three times the size of Machu Picchu and new sections, hidden under the dense jungle, are constantly being discovered. Enjoy the private guided tour and explore all of the beautiful sections of the temples, terraces, palaces, the llamas’ section, and much more.

After to visit all of this places we will start our descend until Choquequirao Camping where our picnic Lunch is waiting for us, after having lunch we will take a 30min break and continue to an amazing place that only us know about it, this place is called cataratas de Pachayoc (water falls) a place where you will be in touch with the nature. Finally we will return to Marampata where dinner is ready and is time to stop over.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Level Challenging/Tough

Max Elevation 2800 m

Hiking Distance 10 km

Approximate walking time 6 hrs

This morning we say goodbye to the Choquequirao ruins, and have a chance to spot condors soaring through the morning air as we make our way back along the Choquequirao trail. We’ll go downhill for about 2 to 2 ½ hours to the Apurimac River (1520m / 4986 ft) which we’ll cross. From here we’ll go up to Chikisca (1950m / 6397ft) for lunch. After a short break we continue with our hiking to Cocamasana (2450m / 8038ft) you will arrive around 4:00 pm. Here we’ll also have our tea and dinner and the rest of the time to relax a little.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Level Challenging/Tough

Max Elevation 2600 m

Hiking Distance 5 km

Approximate walking time 2 hrs

Today we will get up early, and after having our breakfast, we will hike uphill, for approximately two hours, to the Capuliyoq viewpoint, if we are lucky we will be able to see the condors flying over the great canyon of the Apurimac River.
After saying goodbye to our muleteers, we will leave in our private transport in the direction of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to the town of Ollantaytambo where we will spend the night. Today we will make a stop at the archaeological site of Tarawasi, and it will also be our point where we will have lunch, the beautiful town of Limatambo, very famous for growing the best avocados in Peru.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Optional: visit to the thermal baths of CConoc (the cost is 20 soles), in this site you will stay an average of 2 hours.

Level Leisurely/Moderate

Max Elevation 2400 m

Hiking Distance 3 km

Approximate walking time 1 hrs

Today we will get up early, to take our train at 5:00 am, the trip lasts 1h45min approx. Upon arrival at the town of Aguas Calientes we will have to get off the train, and then walk to the bus station for Machu Picchu. This trip will be for about 30 minutes, upon arrival at the checkpoint to visit the citadel of Machu Picchu, you will have to show your original passport along with the ticket for Machu Picchu.
Remember to use the bathrooms before starting your tour in the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, since there are no bathrooms inside the ruins. You will visit with the guide the most important sites of the archaeological complex, from the top where the famous postcard photo of Machu Picchu will be taken, and you will learn about the wonderful history and scientific data of the studies carried out by researchers from all over the world.
After having been nourished by the landscape and architectural beauty of Machu Picchu for two hours approx. We must leave, and then take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes where you can have lunch, and in the afternoon take the train back to Ollantaytmbo, then our driver will pick you up and wil transfer by private transportation to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive at 7:00 p.m. approx.

Meals included: Breakfast