Choquequirao Trek 8 Days

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days

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Choquequirao Trek 8 Days
Tour Type
Hiking & Camping Tours
Choquequirao Trek 8 Days
Maximun Altitude
4600 Meters
Choquequirao Trek 8 Days
Physical Level
Strenuous
Choquequirao Trek 8 Days
Recommended Season
May to December

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days

Price from: $ 1199.00 USD (See: Pricing)

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days: See the wonders of the Inca civilization by embarking on an 8-day Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu. A lifetime of memories awaits you!

Tour Plan: Choquequirao Andes Trek | Choquequirao Ruins | Lucmabamba Inca Trail | Short Inca Trail | Machu Picchu Ruins | Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

Incomparable Choquequirao Hike 8 Days

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days Discover the best trek through the Andes to the jungle of Machu Picchu via YANAMA. Discover the architectural couple of Machu Picchu! Choquequirao is more extensive than Machu Picchu, but the two Inca masses are spectacular due to several similarities, such as geographic terrain, architecture, scenic landscape, climate types, and Inca trails.

Visit the captivating Incan ruins of Choquequirao as you embark on a spectacular 8-day trek to Machu Picchu. This once-in-a-lifetime journey will create lasting moments and unique experiences.

The Choquequirao hiking trail is a remote area with spectacular landscapes in Peru. Choquequirao Trek: 8 Days to Join the Best Trekking Trails Like Choquequirao, part of the Salkantay, the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu offers two wide-angle photographic views of Machu Picchu.

Consider the 8-day Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu for an unforgettable adventure. This trek will take you through stunning landscapes and ancient ruins, providing breathtaking views and a unique cultural experience.

Overview

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days OVERVIEW

This 8-day trek takes you through the Andes Mountains, from the ancient ruins of Choquequirao to the iconic Machu Picchu. You’ll hike through breathtaking landscapes, cross suspension bridges over raging rivers, and explore the ruins of Choquequirao, a site that rivals Machu Picchu in beauty and mystery.

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Quick itinerary of Choquequirao Hike 8 Days to Machu Picchu

  • Day 1: Cusco: Hiking from Capulilloc to Chikisca
  • Day 2: Chikisca-Choquequirao Guided Tour, Inc.
  • Day 3: Choquequirao, Rio Blanco and Maizal
  • Day 4: Maizal to Yanama | Yanama to Lucmabamba by local car
  • Day 5: Lucmabamba to Hydro and Aguas Calientes
  • Day 6: Sacred Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
  • Day 7: Machupicchu guided tour and return to Cuzco via Poroy
  • Day 8: Hiking to Rainbow Mountain

Choquequirao Hike 8 Days HIGHLIGHTS

  • Escape and breathe the air of new mountains. Explore the 8-Day Choquequirao Trek in all its attractiveness.
  • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey with an 8-day trek through Choquequirao, Peru, and visit Machu Picchu. Join us on this epic, historical journey along the Choquequirao path!

Itinerary

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days ITINERARY 

BRIEFING: One day before starting the spectacular journey from the Andes to the jungle of Cusco by Choquequirao Trek 8 Days, we provide our tour guide’s technical explanation of the entire trek package. All questions are welcome. The briefing is at 6:00 p.m. at the reception of the visitor hotel.

DAY 1

Cusco: Capulilloc to Chikisca

We start the great adventure through Choquequirao Trek 8 Days. We leave the city of Cusco at 06:00 for Capulilloc; “it takes us approximately 4 hours of travel”.

At 10:30, our WARM-UP WALK OF THE DAY begins, descending towards the Apurimac Canyon until we reach the first camp. Chiquisca has a good location for camping overlooking the Apurimac River.

DATA: Hiking warm-up day entering the Apurimac Canyon

  • Travel by Kondor car: From Cusco to Capuliyoc
    • Start time of the land trip from Cusco to Capuliyoc: 06:00
  • At approximately 10:30, start hiking
  • Trekking distance: 08 km / 4.9 miles
  • Hiking time: 3 hours and a half
  • Difficulty level: Moderate to challenging
  • Lowest elevation: 1,900 meters (6,270 feet)
  • Highest elevation: 2,915 meters (9,564 feet)
  • Camp area: Chiquisca
  • Meals: Box Lunch and Dinner

RECOMMENDATION for CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 8 DAYS

  • A pair of hiking poles “helps take the pressure off your knees as it stabilizes your safety for ascending and descending famous, rocky, dusty trails.”
  • These are excellent hiking shoes with ankle support for all terrains.
Food

1BL, 1D

Physical Level

4, Intense

Walking Distance

8km (4.9 miles)

Hiking Time

3.5 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

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

Minimun Altitude

Chiquisca: 1,898m (6,227 ft)

Highest Altitude

None

DAY 2

Chikisca – Choquequirao Guided Tour – INC

Today, we leave early to avoid the sun inside the Apurimac Canyon and reach the cloud forest to freshen up and have a magnificent guided tour of Choquequirao.

At 04:50, we start walking towards the Apurimac River to cross the Rosalina suspension bridge and ascend the Apurimac Canyon until we reach MARAMPATA’s “lunch area.”

We continue the walk along the undulating road until we reach the archaeological ruins of Choquequirao. The guided tour of Choquequirao takes us the rest of the afternoon to explore the highlights of the tourist area.

DATA: HIKE between Chiquisca and Marampata and a guided tour to Choquequirao

  • Start time of the walk: 04:50
  • Hiking distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)
  • Trekking time: 9 to 10 hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging
  • Lowest elevation: 1,475 meters (4,839 feet)
  • Highest elevation: 3,106 meters (10,190 feet)
  • Camp Area: Marampata or INC Choquequirao
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

RECOMMENDATION

From 4 in the afternoon on, there are some gusts of wind, which is pretty cold. We recommend bringing a coat for the guided visit to Choquequirao to withstand the low temperatures, plus one flashlight since it could get dark. We returned to the INC base camp with our flashlight and overcoat without any inconvenience.

Food

1B, 1L, 1D.

Physical Level

5, Challenging

Walking Distance

15km (9.3 miles)

Hiking Time

8-9 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Chiquisca: 1,898m (6,227 ft)

Minimun Altitude

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

Highest Altitude

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

DAY 3

Choquequirao - Rio Blanco to Maizal

We have another challenging day on the other side of the Choquequirao Valley to reach the Pinchaunuyoc ruins and conquer our MAIZAL base camp.

At 6:00 a.m., the trek begins along one side of the Choquequirao ruins until we reach our first mountain pass, “Paso de Choquequirao.” The panoramic views and views of the other side of the valley are spectacular. We descend for an average of 2 hours to reach the beautiful ruins with their terrace systems of PINCHAUNUYOC; “it is the only place where we find fresh spring water.”

We descend for 1 hour and a half more to reach the RÍO-BLANCO River and canyon; walkers can soak or dip in the creek’s chilly waters before heading to lunch. We have about 03 more hours to climb the mountain by a zigzag path until we reach MAIZAL.

DATA: HIKE between INC Choquequirao and Maizal

  • Start time of the walk: 06:00
  • Hiking distance: 18 km (11.2 miles)
  • Trekking time: 08 to 09 hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging
  • Lowest elevation: 1,912 meters (6,272 feet)
  • Highest peak: 2,983 meters (9,786 feet)
  • Camp Area: Maizal
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

RECOMMENDATION

The day brings sunscreen and mosquito block because there are many mosquitoes, especially in the Rio-Blanco ravine. It is also essential to carry purification tablets to purify the water. The purification tablets help decontaminate the river or spring water in our Choquequirao Trek: 8 Days to Machu Picchu.

Food

1B, 1BL, 1D.

Physical Level

5, Challenging

Walking Distance

18km (11.2 miles)

Hiking Time

8-9 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

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

Minimun Altitude

Rio Blanco: 1,930m (6,332 ft)

Highest Altitude

Choquequirao Pass: 3,275m (10,744 ft)

DAY 4

Maizal to Yanama 

From Yanama to Lucmabamba by local car

Today, we conquer the highest pass of the entire Choquequirao Trek 8-Day DAYS Circuit, the Yanama Pass.

The activities start at 06:00, walking along the ancient Inca trail within the cloud forest vegetation, turning into a steppe where phreatic friezes and grasslands dominate. We walk for half a day, 4 hours of ascent to the Yanama Pass, and 40 minutes to reach the Yanama community. In Yanama, we say goodbye to the muleteers, and then we take the local transport services to transfer all the mountain equipment and adventurer crew to the LUCMABAMBA base camp.

Coffee plantations surround the Lucmabamba camp like the fruits of the low jungle. Ladies and gentlemen hikers, we are close to Machu Picchu, and only a mountain can observe the beautiful ruins of Machu Picchu from the natural viewpoint of the mountain.

DATA: Expedition between Maizal and Lucmabamba

  • Start time of the walk: 06:00
  • Hiking distance: 13 km (9.6 miles)
  • Trekking time: 4 hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging to Moderate
  • Lowest elevation: 2,829 meters (9,281 feet).
  • Highest elevation: 4,200 meters (12,779 feet)
  • Local car: From Yanama to Lucmabamba (approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes of trip)
  • Camp Area: Lucmabamba
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Food

1B, 1L, 1D.

Physical Level

4, Intense

Walking Distance

13km (9.6 miles)

Hiking Time

4 Hrs

Starting Altitude

Maizal: 2,983m (9,786 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Yanama Town: 3,545m (11,630 ft)

Highest Altitude

Yanama Pass: 4,125m (13,533 ft)

DAY 5

Lucmabamba to Hydro & Aguas Calientes

We ascend the Inca trail of LUCMABAMBA until we reach the top of the mountain or LUCMABAMBA PASS. We can already see Machu Picchu and the entire mountain chain of Huayna Picchu in the distance from the top. We continue descending the mountain until we reach the Aobamba River to head towards the hydroelectric train station and Aguas Calientes.

DATA: Adventure from Lucmabamba to AGUAS CALIENTES

  • Start time of the walk: 06:00
  • Walking distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)
  • Walking time: 7 hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging to Moderate
  • Lowest elevation: 1,799 meters (5,902 feet).
  • Highest elevation: 3,000 meters (9,842 feet)
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch (local rest at Hydro).
Food

1B, 1L.

Physical Level

4, Intense

Walking Distance

10.2km (6.3 miles)

Hiking Time

5 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Lucmabamba Town: 2,017m (6,617 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Hidroelectrica 1,811m (5,941 ft)

Highest Altitude

Lucmabamba Pass: 2,814m (9,232 ft)

DAY 6

Sacred Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

At 5:30, we start walking towards kilometer 104 of the railway for approximately 2 hours (follow the path next to the railway; watch out for some trains). Arriving at km 104, we enter the SACRED INCA ROAD. The walk from km 104 to Intipunku and Machu Picchu takes around 05 hours of walking through the cloud forest, “totaling 07 hours.”

It is only three hours of ascent, and the rest of the trek is semi-flat through different types of Inca Trail. From Intipunku, we have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu and its surroundings. In the afternoon, we board the bus service to descend towards Aguas Calientes and head towards our hotel.

DATA: Description of the walk inside the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu between KM 104 and INTI PUNKU

  • Start time of the walk: 05:00
  • Walking distance: 16 km (9.9 miles)
  • Walking time: 7 hours
    • Aguas Calientes to KM 104: 2 hours of walking
    • KM 104, Inti Punku, Machu Picchu: 5 hours of hiking
  • Difficulty level: challenging, moderate to Easy
  • Lowest elevation: 2,065 meters (6,774 feet).
  • Highest elevation: 2,730 meters (8,792 feet)
  • Bus: One way (Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes)
  • Meals: box lunch.
Food

1BL

Physical Level

3, Demanding

Walking Distance

16km (9.9 miles)

Hiking Time

7 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)

Highest Altitude

Inti Pinku: 2,720m (8,920 ft)

DAY 7

Tour Machupicchu, PM return to Cuzco

When buying entrance tickets to the Inca Trail, these tickets allow us to visit Machu Picchu. With the group of visitors of CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 8 DAYS, we will decide a day before what time WE ARE GOING TO ENTER MACHU PICCHU for the sixth day.

At the time indicated by our tour guide, we go to the bus station to go up to Machu Picchu by vehicle and then have the guided tour of Machu Picchu in all its splendor. We will be inside Machu Picchu for approximately 2 hours, which allows us to visit as decreed by the updated general regulations of the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

In the afternoon, return to the city of Cusco via Ollantaytambo Station. From the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, we go to CUSCO to drop you off at your respective hotels in our private transportation.

DATA: Machu Picchu Expedition and Activities

  • Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
  • A two-hour guided tour inside the archaeological park of Machu Picchu
  • In the afternoon, board your train service to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Train service information: [Inbound journey]

  • Train company: INCA RAIL
  • Service: MACHU PICCHU-OLLANTAYTAMBO (1 hour and 40 minutes of train ride).
  • Class: The Voyager 44
  • Departure: 14:30
  • At Station: 14:00; otherwise, you may not be allowed to board.
  • Ollantaytambo arrival: 16:04
  • Cusco arrival by transport: 17:50

When you get to the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, be met at the train arrivals area. Just look for a KONDOR PATH TOURS sign with your name.” Group name: Hiker of Choquequirao Trek 8 Days

Food

Breakfast

Physical Level

1, Easy

Walking Distance

A light walk

Hiking Time

2-hour guided tour

Starting Altitude

Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)

Highest Altitude

Cusco: 3,350m (10,990 ft)

DAY 8

Hiking to Rainbow Mountain

To culminate our spectacular adventure through the Andes of Choquequirao Trek 8 Days, satisfying our feats of outdoor sports worldwide, explore the beautiful, colorful circuit of the rainbow mountain.

At 06:30, we head south from Cusco to reach the start of the trek. Today’s hike takes about 70 minutes to get to the colorful top and look at the beautiful rainbow mountain with its shining chain. We return by the same hiking trail to our private vehicle to return to the city of Cusco.

DATA: Hiking through the colorful mountains of Cusco

  • Departure time to start the land trip until the beginning of the walk: 06:30
  • Name of the beginning of the walk: Llactoq
  • Walking distance: 14 km (8.6 miles)
  • Walking time: 2 ½ hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging
  • Lowest elevation: 4,900 m/16,076 feet.
  • Highest elevation: 5,100 meters (16,732 feet)
  • Meals: Box Lunch

Thank you, hikers, for taking our service, Choquequirao Trek, for 8 days. We hope they will return for more unique feats in Peru.

Food

Box Lunch

Physical Level

5, Challenging

Walking Distance

7km (4.3 miles)

Hiking Time

100-minutes

Starting Altitude

Llactoq: 4,900m (16,076 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Llactoq: 4,900m (16,076 ft)

Highest Altitude

Rainbow Pass: 5,100m (16,732 ft)

Inclusions

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days INCLUSION 

  • Spectacular walks through the southwest of Peru (Cusco Region)
  • Trek briefing 01 or 02 days (at 6:00 pm) before starting the trek in the reception area of ​​your hotel
  • Private transportation from Cusco to the beginning of the trail (Capuliyoc)
  • Local transportation from YANAMA to Lucmabamba
  • Four nights; tents: 2 people per tent
    • + Pad
  • Local train from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes
  • Tourist train from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO by INCA RAIL: Train Class: The Voyager 44; Departure: 14:30
  • Entrance tickets to Choquequirao and Rainbow Mountain
  • permits for the Inca Trail with Machu Picchu
  • 03 Bus tickets in Machu Picchu
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • Kitchen and cooking equipment.
  • Dining tent with table and chairs
  • Food during the excursion: 04 Breakfasts, 04 Lunches, 04 Dinners
    • Lunch Box (03) Day 01, 06, 08
  • Muleteer and pack mules to load all the camping equipment
  • Pack horses for hikers’ gear; 8 kg or 16 pounds per person.
  • First aid kit and oxygen bottle
  • Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo station to Cusco
  • Private transportation for the Rainbow Mountain
  • Local taxes

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days, NO INCLUSION

  • Hotels, Hostels, Airbnb, or Lodges for stays in CUSCO AND AGUAS CALIENTES
  • Food that is not described in the itinerary
  • Sleeping bag (we recommend bringing an excellent one from your home country that will withstand the frosty nights; alternatively, you can rent one in downtown Cusco)
  • Food: Breakfast on day 01 and other foods that are not described in the main itinerary
  • Personal tent.
  • Horseback riding from Capuliyoc to Yanama for four days with his muleteer
  • Tips for the entire crew (muleteers, cooks, and guides): everything is well received, with all love for the services of the Choquequirao Trek for 8 days.

Embark on the ultimate adventure-packed 8-Day Choquequirao Trek to explore Machu Picchu, see spectacular mountain views, and discover hidden Inca sites.

* Kondor Path Tours operates the Choquequirao Hiking Trail 8 days

Travel Guide

FAQs About Choquequirao Trek 8 Days

Challenge yourself with the eight-day Choquequirao trek to Machu Picchu and reach breathtaking heights! On your journey, witness ancient Inca sites and beautiful landscapes.

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 adventures on the trip 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. Rain can occur on 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.

It is necessary to acclimatize in the city of Cusco one or two days before starting the hike; for proper acclimatization, it is required to rest as much as possible, 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, unique, 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.

8 Days Choquequirao Trek Features:

Embark on a majestic 8-day Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu and experience some of Peru’s most spectacular landscapes, famous archaeological sites, and local culture!

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days Advantages:

  • Dare to embark on an unforgettable journey that begins with the ancient ruins of Choquequirao and culminates in an extraordinary eight-day visit to Machu Picchu!

What’s it like?

  • We are direct operators in the adventure of Choquequirao Trek 8 Days; you will always be hiking with the Kondor Path Tour.
  • From pre-Columbian ruins to ancient Inca citadels, explore it all on our 8-day Machu Picchu trek via the breathtaking Choquequirao Route! Don’t miss out!

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Choquequirao Trek 8 Days COST

HIKING SERVICE: Season 2025, Choquequirao Tour for 8 Days

At least two trekkers are required to take a private service for the 8-day Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu.

Number of persons Price per person
2 $ 1 645.00 USD

At least three hikers must open a shared group service for the eight-day Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu.

Number of persons Price per person
$ 1 199.00 USD

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