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Cusco – Choquequirao Trek Classic Package 5d/4n from Cusco

5d/4n
Groups: Up to 15 people
Difficulty: 8
Available: All Year except February
Meeting Point: Plaza San Francisco
Min Age: 18+

Choquequirao (located at 3,100 meters above sea level), known as the lost city of the Incas or the last refuge of the Incas, its Quechua name means Cradle of Gold. This Inca citadel is located in the province of La Convención, Cusco. The site encompasses impressive terraces, ceremonial plazas, temples, canals connected by long staircases, and a network of paths.

Five days of Andean landscapes, flora and fauna, and the best views of Apu Salkantay (sacred mountain, 6,271 meters high) and the Apurimac River canyon, where the route promises to take you to an important section of the original Inca Trail, filled with stories and many legends to discover.

What will you know in this Package?

City of Cusco.
The Apurimac River Canyon.
The villages of Cachora, Capuliyoc and Chiquisca.
Playa Rosalina, Santa Rosa and Marapamta trails.
Choquequirao Archaeological Parks and its network of Inca trails.

Meeting Point

Plaza San Francisco, Cusco.

See the route and distances here: Google Maps

All-Inclusive Package

Private transportation from Cusco/San Pedro de Cachora/Capuliyoc/Cusco.
Entrance ticket to the Choquequirao Archaeological Park.
Muleteers, one for every three people (assistants).
Pack mules for every six passengers (maximum 5 kilos per person).
Riding mules (1 per person).
Meals during the trip: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners.
1 night's accommodation prior to the start of the Trek in the Village of San Pedro de Cachora (1 bed per person).
3 nights of accommodation in cabins along the trek route (San Pedro de Cachora, Marampata, and Chiquisca).
Rental of two trekking poles per person.
Professional tour guide in Spanish or English.
First aid kit.

Travel Lite package

All-inclusive Package Items except:

Mules for riding (recommended ONLY for travelers with experience in long walks and good acclimatization to the altitude).

Not Included

Dinner (Day 4).
Travel insurance and tips are not included (optional).
Extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the company's control (weather, strikes, health issues, or government changes).
Services not mentioned.

Price

Travel Lite Package: US$469
All-Inclusive Package: US$529

Price per person.
For english-speaking guides, please add US$80 per day to the price (subject to guide availability with the agency).
If your group is 5 or more people, you can choose your own dates. Don’t forget to contact us via Whatsapp. for assistance with your booking.
If you are traveling in a group of 16 or more and would like to book, please email us at info@360explora.com.pe for a quote.

To detail

Location: Choquequirao Archaeological Park, Province of La Convención, Department of Cusco, Peru.
Distance from Lima to Cusco by plane: 42 minutes. By Bus: 22 hours approx.
Maximum height in Cusco: 3399 meters of altitude (11.151 feet).
Maximum height in Choquequirao: 3100 meters of altitude (10.170 feet).
IMPORTANT: Have good acclimatization to the altitude.
PLEASE NOTE: The Choquequirao Archaeological Park is closed during the month of February due to maintenance, so there won't be scheduled outings during that month.
NOT SUITABLE: For sedentary, acrophobic or cardiac people.
Climate: Cold temperate. Average annual temperature 11 ºC (51.8 °F).
Low season in Choquequirao: from December to February (rainy season).
High season in Choquequirao: from April to November (adding on June 22, July and August).
Departure time (DAY 1): 10:30. Meeting at Plaza San Francisco (meeting point).
Return time (DAY 5): 16:30 (approximate arrival towards the City of Cusco).

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Itinerary

DAY 01CUSCO – SAN PEDRO DE CACHORA

10:30: Meet at the meeting point and private transfer to the San Pedro de Cachora District (Apurímac Region, 2,903 meters above sea level).
14:00: Arrival at your accommodation in the city of San Pedro de Cachora and lunch.
17:00: Briefing about the route with our guide.
19:00: Dinner in San Pedro de Cachora.

DAY 02CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA – MARAMPATA (TOTAL HIKE 17 KM)

06:00: Breakfast at your accommodation.
06:30: Check-out and transfer to Capuliyoc (elevation 2,885 meters above sea level). Start of the trek (30 minutes).
07:00: Arrival in Capuliyoc and start of the 8 km hike to Chiquisca (Base 1, elevation 1,910 meters above sea level).
10:30: Start of the Chiquisca hike to Rosalina Beach (2.5 km).
12:00: Lunch at Rosalina Beach. Brief stop to rest while enjoying the beautiful Andean landscapes.
13:00: Start of the hike route: Santa Rosa, San Rosa Baja, Marampata (6.5 km).
17:00: Arrival at the Marampata Village for dinner (Base 2, altitude 2870 meters above sea level). We will settle into cabin-type accommodations. In the afternoon and evening we can continue resting and recovering our strength until sunset.

DAY 03MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO – MARAMPATA (TOTAL HIKE 8 KM)

06:30: We get ready for breakfast before beginning the hike to Choquequirao (3,100 meters above sea level).
07:00: Start of the trek to Choquequirao (3 km). It’s worth noting that this is and will be the most important day of the entire adventure. During the 1-hour-and-40-minute hike to the Choquequirao Archaeological Park, you’ll be able to appreciate sites such as the terraces and platforms, as well as the biodiversity (flora and fauna) in a humid climate.
08:00: Arrival at the Choquequirao Archaeological Park. We will visit the sites at the heart of the park: the main plaza, the Ceremonial Temple, Qolcas, Qanan, and the Llamas Sector. Lunch will be a cold one.
15:00: Start of the return hike to Marampata (3 km).
16:00: Arrival at the Marampata Village where we will have dinner and spend the night.

DAY 04MARAMPATA – CHIQUISCA (TOTAL HIKE 9 KM)

08:00: Breakfast in Marampata and start the hike to Santa Rosa Alta (3 km), Playa Rosalina (3.5 km), and Chiquisca (2.5 km).
15:00: Arrival at the village of Chiquisca and lunch (Base 1).
19:00: Dinner in Chiquisca and overnight stay.

DAY 05CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYOC - CUSCO (TOTAL HIKE 8.5 KM)

08:00: Breakfast in Chiquisca and start the hike to Capuliyoc (8.5 km).
12:30: Arrival in Capuliyoc (first accommodation on the route) and waiting for the transportation that will take us back to Cusco.
16:30: Arrival in Cusco. End of our services.

Cabins

Know the accommodations we work with

HOTELSan Pedro of Cachora

ROOMSan Pedro of Cachora

CABINChiquisca

CABINMarapanta

FAQs

What is the best season to do this trekking?

The best time to do this trekking route is the dry season, which begins in April and ends in October. During these months the presence of rain will be almost null, making the path much easier to follow.

What recommendations would you give us if it is our first time traveling to Cusco?

Definitely one of the most important things to do before traveling to Cusco for the first time is to check how the weather forecast will be during your stay, Cusco can be a very cold city, like very sunny during the day, so You have to be prepared for everything.

The second thing is definitely to try to do not very demanding activities the first day, to get acclimatized and get used to the altitude, if not. We advise you to drink coca tea, drink plenty of liquids and also eat as lightly as possible (digestion here is usually a little slower than normal).

What important details should I know about this package?

The trekking to the Archaeological Park of Choquequirao has a difficulty level 8, the same one that requires a lot of physical effort to carry out this walk, for this reason the passenger is required to be in optimal physical condition. This route IS NOT SUITABLE for sedentary, acrophobic, or cardiac people.
Our trip itinerary may change due to weather factors and depending on the resistance of the passenger.

How far in advance can I make a reservation?

At least 20 days before the scheduled travel date and/or subject to space availability. If you are from a neighboring country or from any other part of the world, we recommend you book at least 30 days in advance or 2 months if the date you arrive is in high season in Cusco.

Should I bring any identity document during the tour?

Yes, it is essential that all participants carry ID, Immigration Card or valid Passport during all the tours included in the package.

Do not forget to review all the complete T&C here Terms and Conditions.

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