Choquequirao Trek 3 Days

Choquequirao Trek 3 Days

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Choquequirao Trek 3 Days
Tour Type
Hiking & Camping Tours
Choquequirao Trek 3 Days
Maximun Altitude
4600 Meters
Choquequirao Trek 3 Days
Physical Level
Strenuous
Choquequirao Trek 3 Days
Recommended Season
May to December

Choquequirao Trek 3 Days

Price from: $ 419.00 USD (See: Pricing)

Peru Treks: Embark on a 3-day Choquequirao Trek and be rewarded with spectacular views of the majestic nature surrounding you. Take in the beauty like never before!

Tour Plan: Cusco | Capuliyoc | Santa Rosa Alta | Marampata | Choquequirao ruins | Capuliyoc

Spectacular Choquequirao 3 Day Hike

Choquequirao Trek 3 Days: Great trekking options through the Apurímac Canyon and the Choquequirao Andes. Trek for experienced hikers or fans of strenuous, remote hikes; experience the beauty of Peru’s wild outdoors over three days with this Choquequirao trek!

The Choquequirao 3-day hike offers an extraordinary opportunity to uncover the hidden treasures of the Andes and immerse yourself in the ancient world of the Inca civilization. From its archaeological marvels to the spiritual significance that shrouds it, Choquequirao is a destination like no other. So, gear up, prepare your spirit for an unforgettable journey, and embark on this expedition of a lifetime. Feel as if time has stopped as you explore this stunning landscape on an incredible 3-day Choquequirao Trek! Experience a serene environment while physically challenging yourself with magnificent rewards.

If you’re up for a challenge and want to experience the beauty of Peru, the Choquequirao Trekking Challenge may be just what you’re looking for. This three-day trek will take you through stunning landscapes and ancient ruins, culminating in a visit to the world-famous Saywite Monolith—an unforgettable adventure.

Overview

Choquequirao Trek 3 Days OVERVIEW

Venture on a thrilling adventure through the Andes Mountains with our Choquequirao Trekking Challenge for 3 days. This challenging trek takes you to the remote ruins of Choquequirao, a hidden gem that rivals Machu Picchu in beauty and grandeur. You’ll hike through rugged terrain, cross rivers, and climb steep mountains while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Is this hike right for me?

  • Day 1: Travel from Cusco to Capuliyoc—Hiking from Capuliyoc to Santa Rosa Alta
    • We leave Cusco at 5:00 a.m.
  • Day 2: Hiking from Santa Rosa Alta to Choquequirao Ruins, “Marampata overnight.”
  • Day 3: Hiking from Marampata to Capuliyoc—PM Return Trip to Cusco

Choquequirao Hiking Data:

  1. Along the Choquequirao route, there are many stones of all sizes! That’s why hiking poles and hiking shoes with ankle support are recommended. We descend and ascend through the Apurmac Canyon twice in three days.
  2. In Marampata, it is cold because of the Padreyoc mountain range. It is advisable to bring a light sweater and a hiking down jacket so as not to carry much weight in the backpack! The less weight you have! Most enjoyable hike.
  3. Choquequirao walk cataloging level! It is challenging due to the inclination of the hiking trail, which goes up and down the Apurmac Canyon, and the hot and dry temperatures during the day.
  4. In the Andes of Peru, it gets dark at 6 p.m., and dawn breaks at approximately 5:30 a.m.

3 Days Choquequirao Trek HIGHLIGHT 

  • Camp more, worry less. Explore the 3-Day Choquequirao Trek in all its magnificence.
  • Explore one of Peru’s greatest undiscovered sites, the Choquequirao Archaeological Complex! Enjoy three days of stunning views as you hike along rugged terrain, discovering ancient ruins and enjoying fantastic mountain vistas.

Itinerary

Choquequirao Trek 3 Days ITINERARY 

PRE-TREKKING CONVERSATION OF CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 3 DAYS: We explain the day before the trek at 6:00 p.m. at the trekkers’ hotel reception. Our Andes trekking adventure guide answers all questions, and then we rest early to start the next day’s activities to conquer Choquequirao.

DAY 1

Cusco – Capuliyoc – Santa Rosa Alta 

Our Choquequirao Trek 3 Days begins with a pick-up service at the hikers’ hotel at 5:00. The trip starts by land from Cusco to Capuliyoc, which “lasts approximately four hours.”

Already from Capuliyoc, we have incredible views of the Apurmac Canyon with its mountain range and eternal Padreyoc snow-capped mountains.

  • At 9:30, we descend towards the great Apurimac Canyon for an average of 3 hours and a half downhill and 2 hours uphill until Santa Rosa Alta. We will find three spectacular viewpoints from which to take pictures and videos from different panoramic angles of the entire area.
WARM-UP DAY ON THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TRAILS
  • Travel by car: From CUSCO to Capuliyoc
    • At 5:00 am, the start time of the land trip from Cusco to Capuliyoc
  • At approximately 9:30, start hiking
  • Walking distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles
  • Walking time:
    • 4 hours (Descent hike to the Apurimac Canyon) from Capuliyoc to Playa Rosalina
    • 2.5-hour ascent of the Apurimac Canyon from Playa Rosalina to Santa Rosa Alta
  • Difficulty level: Moderate and Challenging (downhill) to challenging (uphill)
  • Highest elevation: 2,915 meters (9,564 feet) Capuliyoc
  • Lowest elevation: 1,477 meters (4,840 feet) Playa Rosalinda
  • Overnight elevation: 2,204 meters (7,230 feet) Santa Rosa Alta
  • • Local Lodge (rustic): Santa Rosa Alta (bed and pillow)
  • Meals: Box Lunch and Dinner

RECOMMENDATION OF A RABBIT

  • Bring a light but sturdy backpack to carry your hiking gear.

The trekking gear for Choquequirao 3 Days includes just what is necessary: a pair of light walking shoes with ankle support, a couple of walking sticks, a flashlight, two light walking shirts, two hiking pants, and a light jacket for cold temperatures on the MARAMPATA day (the rest of the days are pretty hot). The lighter your luggage, the better your adventure will be.

Food

1BL, 1D

Physical Level

5, Challenging

Walking Distance

14 km / 8.6 miles

Hiking Time

6.5 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Capuliyoc: 2,956m (9,698 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Chiquisca 1,477m (4,840 ft)

Highest Altitude

Santa Rosa Alta 2,204m (7,230 ft)

DAY 2

Santa Rosa Alta – Choquequirao Guided Tour - Marampata

Our activities start at 6 a.m., and we have breakfast at 8:30 to begin our adventure through the Andes. Today is our day to conquer Choquequirao.

We start the ascent to the mountain by the zigzagging trail, which takes 2.5 hours to Marampata. From Marampata, we walk for an hour and a half between small climbs and descents to enter the cloud forest until we reach the ruins of Choquequirao. Then, we return to the Marampata Lodge to shower and have dinner with enough carbohydrates.

Why start early? Our main reason is to cover the trekking section from Santa Rosa Alta to Marampa in one day and have a guided tour of Choquequirao. The remoteness of the trekking area makes our experience in the Andes memorable.

A brief description of the trek to Choquequirao between Chiquisca and Marampata

At 08:30 am Breakfast

  • Start time of the hike: 06:00
  • Hiking distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)
    • Walk from Santa Rosa Alta to Marampata: 2.5 hours uphill.
    • Hiking from Marampata to Choquequirao Ruins: 1.5 hours undulating path.
    • Hike from Choquequirao Ruins to Marampata: 1.5 hours along the brittle path.
  • Hiking time: 5.5 hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging and Moderate
  • Elevation:
    • Start hike elevation: 2,204 meters (7,230 feet) Santa Rosa Alta
    • Highest elevation: 3,106 meters (10,190 feet) in Choquequirao Ruins
    • Overnight elevation (Marampata): 2,890 meters (9,481 feet)
  • Highest elevation: 3,106 meters (10,190 feet) in Choquequirao
  • Local Lodge (rustic): Marampata (bed and pillow)
  • Meals: • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (in Marampata).
    • Lunch in Marampata at approximately 9:20 a.m. and walk immediately to the ruins of Choquequirao.

Note:

  • For this day, bring a light snack! If you run out of energy in the middle of the mountain or above Santa Rosa, recharge your energy with your snacks and continue the adventure.
  • Every hiker has to bring a headlamp because there are days when the hike starts in the dark! On day two, when they go to the ruins of Choquequirao, it can get dark on their return to Marampata, so bring a personal head torch.
Food

1B, 1L, 1D.

Physical Level

5, Challenging

Walking Distance

11 km (6.8 miles)

Hiking Time

5 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Santa Rosa Alta 2,204m (7,230 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Marampata 2,890m (9,481 ft)

Highest Altitude

Choquequirao Ruin: 3,064m (10,052 ft)

DAY 3

Marampata – Capuliyoc – Cusco

On this last day of the trek, we will already be used to getting up at 4 in the morning to start our trek route to cover the section from MARAMPATA to CAPULIYOC.

At 04:30, we descend the beautiful Apurmac Canyon until we reach the banks of the Apurimac River for an average of 3 and a half hours. We ascend the mountain road from Plaza Rosalina until we reach Chiquisca for our local breakfast. During the walk, it is vital to have some energy bars or special preparations in sachets to cover the calories we burn. You also have to bring ENOUGH WATER. “There are local stores in strategic places, such as water from streams in certain sectors of the circuit (take water purification tablets).”

At 10:00, we start the last three and a half hours of hiking up the mountain until we reach Capuliyoc. Once we get to Capuliyoc, we thank the entire hiking trail, the Choquequirao temple, and Mother Nature for having this great hike through the Andes of the APURÍMAC CANYON.

We have lunch in Capuliyoc, and at approximately 3:30 p.m., we begin the land trip back to Cusco. Thank you very much for exploring Choquequirao Trek 3 Days; we are sure they will return to the Cusco, Peru-South America region for more treks.

Last day hiking around Choquequirao to get out of the canyon

Start time of the walk: 04:30

  • Walking distance: 16 km (9.9 miles)
    • 3 hours descent to the Apurimac Canyon from Marampata to Playa Rosalina
    • 1-Hour ascent up the mountain from Playa Rosalina to Chiquisca
    • 4 hours ascent of the Apurimac Canyon from Chiquisca to Capuliyoc
  • Walking time: 08 to 09 hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging
  • Lowest elevation: 1,475 meters (4,839 feet)—Playa Rosalina
  • Highest elevation: 2,862 meters (9,389 feet)—Capuliyoc
  • Meals: Breakfast and Box Lunch
    • Breakfast in Chiquisca
Food

1B, 1BL.

Physical Level

5, Challenging

Walking Distance

16km (9.9 miles)

Hiking Time

7-8 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Marampata: 2,910m (9,547 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Playa Rosalina: 1,500m (4,921 ft)

Highest Altitude

Capuliyoc: 2,956m (9,698 ft)

Inclusions

Choquequirao 3 Day Hike INCLUSION 

  • Active itinerary with unique hiking experiences.
  • At 6:00 pm, briefing at the walkers’ hotel reception. One day before the trek, review the itinerary and meet your tour guide to answer all your questions about the adventure.
  • English-speaking bilingual tour guide.
  • Private transportation from CUSCO to Capuliyoc is the “starting point of the trek.”
  • Entrance tickets to the circuit and ruins of Choquequirao
  • Two nights of basic accommodation (local lodge: Santa Rosa Alta and Marampata): “showers, towels.”
  • Meals:
    • Day 01 and 03 Box Lunch
    • Food on the hike: breakfast (02), lunch (01), and dinner (02), prepared in the lodging areas by local families.
  • Guide service in Choquequirao (2 hours)
  • First aid kit.
  • Private return transportation from Capuliyoc to Urubamba
  • All local taxes.

Choquequirao Trek 3 Days, NO INCLUSION

  • Additional $150 Cargo horse for personal effects to transport the luggage of the walkers for 3 days
  • The Wi-Fi service in Chiquisca and Marampata has an additional cost.
  • S/200 ($55) Horse to ride from Playa Rosalina to Marampata
  • S/200. ($55) Horseback riding from Playa Rosalina to Capuliyoc
  • We organize in advance the horse with saddle or otherwise during the walk with the tourist guide for the next day! It only rides up the mountain.
  • Food: Breakfast on day 1 and dinner on the last day
  • Tips for the entire crew

What to Bring to Choquequirao Hike 3 Days?

Bring what is essential for the 3-day Choquequirao Trek to enter and exit the Apurímac Canyon. During the day, lightweight walking shorts and a lightweight, quick-release long-sleeved shirt are recommended. Only at night in Marampata is it cold because of the Padreyoc glacier.

  1. Daypack: small, comfortable, lightweight hiking backpack.
  2. One pair of trekking poles per person! Trekking poles are highly recommended.
  3. One headlamp per person is needed to navigate Chiquisca and Marampata at night and start the walk in the dark.
  4. Good, sturdy, light shoes or walking boots with ankle support
  5. Warm and light fleece jacket for hiking.
  6. A light, warm hiking jacket for low temperatures for Marampata
  7. Hats (to protect yourself from the sun)
  8. Essential Sunglasses
  9. Lightweight rain ponchos for December to April
  10. Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes
  11. A personal grooming kit for hiking
  12. Sun protection cream (SPF 45 or higher is recommended).
  13. Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel, let’s conserve the flora and fauna of the seventh-world wonder.”
  14. Bandages or moleskin.
  15. Water bottle: “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Choquequirao; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
    1. Three liters of water per person, or at least two liters daily! To stock up on bottled water, there are local stores in Capuliyoc, Cocamasana, Chiquisca, Santa Rosa, and Marampata. Streams of water are also available in specific places during the trek to Choquequirao.
  16. Extra money for snacks, bottled water, etc.

Prepare to be astounded by the wonders of Choquequirao, a haven of majestic views and untouched nature! Join us on our three-day trek and explore Peru like no other!

*Additional, Extra: $140 Cargo horse for personal effects to transport the luggage of the walkers for 3 days
**Single room (additional cost)
Kondor Path Tours operates the Choquequirao Hiking Trail for three days

Travel Guide

FAQs About Choquequirao 3 Day Hike

A three-day hike to Choquequirao strengthens our adventurous spirit and rejuvenates our exploits. Discover the hidden beauty of the Choquequirao Trek on a three-day journey across breathtaking landscapes. Prepare for an unforgettable experience that will challenge your body and reward your spirit!

Suppose you are very fit and prepared to walk for very long days. Without a doubt, this is the hiking circuit in Peru for you. We start the trek in Capuliyoc, conquer Choquequirao, and return to Capuliyoc on a 3-day adventure, taking basic lodging services and essential local food for trekkers.

The tour is recommended for children over eight years old who enjoy hiking outdoors.

Older adults wishing to do the Choquequirao trek should be physically healthy. It is not recommended if they have heart problems.

The Choquequirao trek in Peru is one of the most famous trips to Cusco. This trekking route takes four days and covers 62 kilometers in outward and return sections.

Yes, the Choquequirao trek is an accessible route for the public. However, it is advisable to hire a tour agency as it includes everything you need: a Local professional guide, camping, food, entrance fees, etc.

The route is of moderate to great difficulty. It is recommended to be in good physical condition. However, with effort, anyone can complete the hike.

Yes, we offer the 8-day trek that includes visiting the archaeological site of Choquequirao and the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

The entrance to Choquequirao costs 60 soles for adults, 30 for university students, and 25 for children. These tickets are already included in the tour.

Don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag, poncho in case of rain, comfortable sports clothes (that can withstand low temperatures), snacks, fruits, batteries, personal utensils, and objects you think are necessary.

The tour has wide availability. It is recommended to make the purchase weeks in advance. This way, you can better organize the route.

The weather during the trek is warm and temperate, ranging from 8 C to 24 C. Rains can occur any day of the year, especially in January, February, and March.

On your own, Choquequirao is reached by Cusco or Abancay; the first destination is the town of Cachora; you ascend on foot to Choquequirao. The hike is one day, and the return is the same way.

Hiring your Choquequirao trek with Kondor Path Tours is the safest and most convenient way because they take care of all the trip’s logistics, and we must enjoy this exciting hike.

Choquequirao is 3,033 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.).

Choquequirao houses Inca constructions as impressive as Machu Picchu, such as:

  • The Main Plaza,
  • The Colcas,
  • The Inca Cemetery,
  • The Kallankas,
  • The Ushnu,
  • Los Andenes, etc.

Choquequirao is still excavating; it is estimated that, to date, only 30% of the original Inca precinct has been restored.

Because of its geographical position, Choquequirao has a “temperate-warm” climate due to the Apurimac Canyon, alternating with cold temperatures at night; the average annual temperature is 17ºC.

For this trek, it is necessary to acclimatize in the city of Cusco one or two days before starting the hike; rest as much as possible, eat a little, eat a little, eat a little, and drink plenty of fluids.

It is also necessary to be in good physical and mental condition; this is a trek where the level of demand is higher than the Inca Trail or Salkantay.

Because Choquequirao has a “warm-temperate” climate, it is unlikely to suffer from altitude sickness, or “Soroche.” Still, if this happens, we can drink coca leaf tea, which is highly known for its healing and relaxing properties.

The Choquequirao tour is a unique and unforgettable experience; since it is a challenging, fantastic, and natural adventure, we will know the ancestral wonders of the Incas, accompanied by the satisfaction of feeling fulfilled at the culmination of this hike. To have an even more pleasant and safe experience, do not forget to contact Waman Adventures, a prestigious company from Cusco that will guide you in every moment of this incredible journey, along with quality and certified professionals that will make your trip the most memorable experience of your life.

What’s it like?

  • Take this three-day Choquequirao trek and experience the stunning beauty of one of Peru’s best-kept secrets. With breathtaking views and exciting challenges, don’t miss this adventure!
  • We are direct operators in Choquequirao Trek 3 Days; you will always be hiking with the Kondor Path Tour.
  • Join us for an exciting Choquequirao Trek, a three-day journey through the incredible Incan ruins, picturesque natural scenery, and pristine wilderness of Apurimac Valley.
  • Experience one of the world’s most beautiful treks in a short period! Go on a 3-day Choquequirao Trek and discover the awe-inspiring Inca ruins, majestic mountains, and captivating waterfalls.
  • Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join us for a 3-day trek to Peru’s Choquequirao archeological site! Hike through stunning terrain, explore mysterious Inca ruins, and marvel at the breathtaking views of the Vilcabamba Mountains.

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Choquequirao Trek 3 Days COST

HIKING SERVICE: Season 2025. We carry out this trekking circuit through Choquequirao Park for 3 days.

At least two trekkers are required to go on a private service to Choquequirao Trek 3 Days by Lodge.

Number of persons Price per person
2 $ 567.00 USD

To open a shared group service for Choquequirao Trek 3 Days by Lodge, a minimum of three hikers is required.

Number of persons Price per person
$ 419.00 USD

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