Choquequirao Trek 5 Days

DETAILED ITINERARY of Choquequirao Trek 5 Days

PRE-TREKKING TALK: 01 to 02 days before starting the trek to Choquequirao Trek 5 Days at 05:30 pm at the hotel reception of the group of trekkers, our adventure guide provides general information about the Choquequirao trek of 05 days 04 nights specifying each day. All questions are welcome to be prepared for our expedition through the southern Andes of Peru within the Cusco region.

Day 01: CUSCO – CAPULIYOC TO SANTA ROSA

Our Choquequirao Trek 5 Days expedition begins with the land trip at 05:30 am, leaving the city of Cusco and heading northwest. We cross the Anta plateau, descend towards the Limatambo valley, cross the CUNYAC bridge, and then go back up the mountain; in the sector of the branch of the town of Cachora, we take the RAMAL entered towards the Cachora valley. The last leg of the trip is from Cachora to Capuliyoc “the trip lasts approximately 04 hours and 20 minutes”.

In Capuliyoc, our mules are waiting for us to load all the mountain equipment and start the adventure towards Choquequirao. At approximately 10 am, we begin our walk descending through the Apurimac canyon, already having spectacular panoramic views of the Andes Mountains with its eternal snow-capped peaks such as PADREYOC.

• From Capuliyoc to the Apurímac River, the Playa Rosalina sector takes our trek around 04 hours and a half descent. WE RECOMMEND YES OR YES, A PAIR OF CANES WITH EXCELLENT HIKING SHOES WITH ANKLE SUPPORT.
• From PLAYA ROSALINA, the sector of the Apurimac River towards SANTA ROSA. Our trek up the mountain takes approximately 02 hours of walking “perhaps the night will reach us, so we recommend bringing your flashlight in your day backpack; to conquer the first camp without problems.”

Summary information of the trek between Capuliyoc to Santa Rosa, HEADING to Choquequirao Trek 5 Days.

• Walking distance: 13 KM / 8:08 MILES
• Highest elevation: 2,890 METERS / 9,482 FEET
• Campsite elevation: 1,970 METERS / 6,463 FEET
• Hiking Difficulty: Challenging
• Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, and Dinner

Day 02: SANTA ROSA – INC OF CHOQUEQUIRAO

Today we start our trek at 08:00 am to rest excellently, super well the first night after the first day of hiking.

The walk takes about 03 hours to reach the community of Marampata. Every time we ascend the mountain, the vegetation turns green due to the presence of the cloud forest, finding bamboos, ferns, begonias, etc. The good thing about this first path is in a natural shade to cover us from the sun. We find incredible views of the Apurimac canyon due to the conjugation of spectacular combinations of vegetation.

From MARAMPATA to the INC camp, it takes approximately 02 hours; the trail is undulating, BUT it has other amazing views of the Apurimac River and the canyon, with the first views of Choquequirao. Ideal for taking multiple panoramic photos in all their glory. The INC camp is located near and on the slopes of the Choquequirao ruins.

Short description from Santa Rosa to Choquequirao

• Walking distance: 7 KM / 4.35 MILES
• Highest elevation: 2,900 METERS / 9,514 FEET
• Campsite elevation: 2,900m / 9,514ft.
• Hiking Difficulty: Challenging
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 03: Choquequirao Guided Tour Full-Day

WE HAVE THE OPTION TO GO TO SEE THE SUNRISE FROM THE CHOQUEQUIRAO VIEWPOINT “Unanimous decision of the group.”

The trek from the INC camp to the main Choquequirao ruins takes about 35 minutes uphill into the cloud forest.

• During the morning, we have a guided tour of Choquequirao, visiting the main square, the Inca lodging houses, the fountains with their old channels, and the ceremonious sector with a 380-degree panoramic view. The best of all is to descend behind the Choquequirao mountain for 20 minutes to reach the LLAMAS sector “you can see a set of decorative llamas embodied in the Inca walls, which is why it has the name LLAMACHAYOC.”
• In the afternoon, we EXPLORE the sector below Choquequirao where the waterfalls, the house of the priests, the Incas, the agricultural terraces, and the support system of the mountain are. In addition, hikers or part of the group can stay to relax in the camp and enjoy a spectacular sunset watching the sunset of the Andes.

Short description of the exploration of Choquequirao Peru

• Hiking distance: 2.5 KM / 1.55 MILES
• Highest elevation: 3,050 METERS / 10,007 FEET
• Trekking Difficulty: Moderate
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 04: INC – Chikisca 

We start the hiking activities at 06:30 am to begin the return through the Apurimac canyon trail seeing it from another perspective.

Walking times inside the APURIMAC CANYON

• From the INC camp to Marampata: 01 hour and a half of walking along an undulating path.
• From Marampata to Santa Rosa, 01-hour and a half down the mountain
• From Santa Rosa 1 to PLAYA ROSALINA: 01 hours and 20 minutes descending towards the Apurímac River.
• From PLAYA ROSALINDA to Chiquisca: 01 hours and a half of ascent through the rocky mountain with lots of heat; We’ll be lucky if there’s shade.

Brief information on hiking back to Capuliyoc

• Hiking distance: 13 KM / 8.08 MILES
• Highest elevation: 3,050 METERS / 10,007 FEET
• Campsite elevation: 1,900m / 6,234ft.
• Trekking Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 05: Chiquisca – Capulilloc – Saywite – Cusco

We start our last outdoor activity at dawn along the trails of Choquequirao. At 05:00 am, we begin to ascend for the last three and a half hours until we reach the Capuliyoc viewpoint, where our tourist vehicle awaits us.

We serve lunch early to start the land trip to the SAYWITE archaeological complex. We explore the main tourist attraction with the option of walking for about 30 minutes until we reach the labyrinth of stones with its magnificent pyramidal altar.

From Saywite to Cusco, we have an approximate trip of 03 hours and a half by the main road. Thank you for exploring with us Salkantay Trek 5 Days with spectacular camps; hoping that you have loved our remote location in the Andes with Inca remains, such as the archaeological group of Choquequirao Peru.

Short description of the last chapter of the expedition

• Hiking distance: 8 KM / 4.97 MILES
• Highest elevation: 3,500 METERS / 11,483 FEET
• Trekking Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

INCLUSION for Choquequirao Hike 5 Days

• IMPORTANT: At 06:00 pm, pre-trek briefing the night before the trek to go over the itinerary, meet your guide(s), and answer any questions
• Unique and personalized tours through the Andes of the Cusco region – PERU
• Experienced English-speaking tour guide
• At 05:30 am, private transportation from the hotel in Cusco to Capuliyoc (start of the trek to Choquequirao)
• Entrance ticket to the ruins of Choquequirao and Megalithic Stone of Saywite.
• Tents (tent for 02 people)
• Foam mats for each walker
• Camping equipment, a dining tent with table and chairs, and a kitchen tent run by professional kitchen staff
• Meals: Breakfast (4), Lunch (3), Dinner (4)
  • Box Lunch (01) on day 01 of the trek
• A cook with experience in trekking to advance the group and prepare the meals.
• Pack horses with their muleteers for the adventure mountain gear.
• Pack horses for the personal equipment of the travelers to transport the individual articles of the trekkers of 08 kg / 16 pounds per person.
• Canvas bags to put your personal effects.
• First aid for these types of adventures
• Private transportation back from CAPULIYOC to CUSCO
• All local taxes

Is it not included in the Choquequirao Trek 5 Days circuit?

• Sleeping bags to rest pleasantly in each camp “recommended to bring from your country of origin, BUT if you do not bring it, you can rent them in the center of CUSCO.”
• Hiking poles. Walking poles must have intact rubber bases.
• Dinner on the last day (back in Cusco)
• Personal items and souvenirs
• Trip interruption and trip/evacuation medical insurance (mandatory)
• Tips for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly recommended if you enjoy your trek; Thank you very much for visiting Choquequirao Trek 05 Days 04 nights

Travel facts Ancascocha Trek 5 Days

PRICES PER PERSON [USD] 2022. We carry out the Choquequirao Tour 05 Days only as a private service.

• 02 participants $875. “Prices reduce if there are more people in your group.”
• 03 participants $630.
• 04 participants $495.
• 05 participants $445.
• 06 participants $405.
• 07 participants $365.
• 08 participants + $330.

* Price based on 02 people sharing one tent.
* Kondor Path Tours operates the Choquequirao Hiking Trail 5 days 04 nights 😊

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