CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 DAYS

DAY 1: CUSCO – CACHORA – CHIQUISCA

At 5:00 am we pick you up at your hotel, and then drive in our private transport to Capuliyoc (2,850m/9,407ft) for four hours. Along the way there are spectacular views of villages, valleys and snow-capped mountains. Once at Cachora we meet our horsemen and pack all our equipment onto the horses. After enjoying a boxed breakfast we start walking to Capuliyoc until lunch time where we enjoy great views of Apurimac Canyon, snow-capped mountains such a Padreyoc (5,571m/18,387ft) and the location of Choquequirao. After lunch we descend for two hours to our first campsite at Chiquisca (1,900m/6,270ft), here we spend the night.

DAY 2: CHIQUISCA - MARANPATA - CHOQUEQUIRAO

After an early breakfast we descend to the magnificent Apurimac River (1,550m/5,117ft) and then walk uphill to the rural village of Maranpata (2,850m/9,350ft) where we have lunch whilst enjoying the spectacular views of the archeological site of Choquequirao (3,150m/10,397ft). Then we will walk through a myriad of flora and fauna to the magnificent archeological site of Choquequirao where a private guided tour awaits us in the afternoon. During the tour we will explore all the important sections, such as: palaces, temple, ritual water fountains, amazing Usnu (ceremonial platform), agricultural terraces, llama´s section and much more. Finally we head back to our second campsite located just 20 minutes from the Choquequirao ruins, where we will have our high tea and dinner.

DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO - CHIQUISCA

After an early breakfast we will complete to explore some of the stunning sections of Choquequirao ruins and then we head back towards the rural community of Maranpata for lunch. Afterwards we descend to the magnificent Apurimac River (1,550m/5,117ft) for three hours; finally we walk up a moderate hill for one hour to our third evening´s campsite at Chiquisca (1,990m/6,270ft)

DAY 4: CHIQUISCA - CACHORA - CUSCO

After a delicious breakfast, we walk up a moderate hill towards the Capuliyoc pass. Once there we may enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the Apurimac Canyon. Then we walk for two more hours towards Cachora (2,850m/9,407ft) for lunch. Afterwards we take our private transport to the archeological site of Saywite with a lot of time to explore it. Finally our private transport will bring us back to Cusco at your hotel, arriving in the evening.

INCLUDED:

Pick-up at your hotel in the morning of the trek departure
Private transport from Cusco to Cachora (starting point of the trek) and Cacchora to Cusco
Entry fee to Choquequirao and other Inca sites
English speaking, experienced and professional guide
Comfortable tents with two people in a four-person tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you’re feeling exhausted
All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
Tent for our staff to sleep in
First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
Basic foam sleeping mattresses
Private Guided tour at each archeological site
7 kilos of your personal items such as extra clothes and sleepingbag will be carried by our mules
Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes

NOT INCLUDED:

First breakfast.
Last lunch.
Snacks.
Your personal stuff will be brought by you OPTION (rent 1 horse USD.40.00, ask availability)
Sleeping bag.

What to bring for this tour

Original passport and Student card (ISIC) green card
Insurance card is essential
Hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors )
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Sleeping bag
Warm jack
Hat and gloves
T-shirts
Comfortable trousers
Rain pants
Sun hat, Bathing suit (for hot springs in santa teresa and Aguas Calientes)
Sun protection cream ( factor 35 recommended ) sun is strong
Insect Repellent 40 % deet ( for mosquitos )
Water bottle
Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
Toilet paper
Personal medication
Camera and films
Torch with spare batteries (flashlight)
Extra contribution suggested money for tipping porters, cook and guide. and for any emergency (300 soles)
Walking poles ( black diamont or leki brand)
Optional items to take
Short pants
Walking poles (with rubber tips) they can also be hired from us.$15 usd the all trip.
Sleeping bags $20 usd the all trip.
Plaster and bandage.