Classic Choquequirao Trek 4 D - 3 N

Posted by machupicchu majesticperu on July 31st, 2018

PLACE DESCRIPTION:

Is an Incan site in south Peru, similar in structure and architecture to Machu Picchu. The ruins are buildings and terraces at levels above and below Sunch’u Pata, the truncated hill top. The hilltop was anciently leveled and ringed with stones to create a 30 by 50 m platform.

Choquequirao at an elevation (3040 m – 9974 ft.)Is in the spurs of the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Santa Teresa district, La Convención Province of the Cusco Region.

FIRST DAY Cusco – village of Cachora – Chiquisca

We leave the city of Cusco in our tourist transport (4 hour drive from Cusco) towards the town of Cachora (2600m – 8,530 ft.) beginning of our trek, here we will meet our horseman and mules and cooks etc. From here we descend steeply into the Apurimac Canyon, taking in the fantastic views of snow-capped peaks as we descend for 4 hours approximately to Chikisca (1836m – 6023ft) this is our campsite for the night and enjoy a delicious dinner.

SECOND DAY: Chikisca – Apurimac River – Suchunapata

Very early in the morning we will have our breakfast and then start our walk by crossing the Apurimac River and then descending to the lowest point on the trail. Following this, we have a steep ascent through a thick cloud forest heading towards Suchunapata. We will have lunch and then time to relax and enjoy plants, animals (hopefully condors) and views of nearby canyons and snow-capped mountains. We will camp in Suchunapata (2870 m – 9416 ft.)

THIRD DAY: Suchunapata – CHOQUEQUIRAO – Chiquisca

After our breakfast we will walk 1 hour CHOQUEQUIRAO (3040 m – 9974 ft.)In this place we will have a guided tour of 1 hour. And then you will have free time to explore this majestic place. Then we go to Marampata to have our lunch and then we will continue descending until Chiquisca is in this place where we will have our delicious dinner and camp

FOURTH DAY: Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cachora – Cusco

Early in the morning we will have our breakfast and then the final stretch of the trek as we make our way back to Cachora. Our private car will be waiting to take us back to Cusco (4 hours’ drive). We will arrive in Cusco between 4 and 5 pm

IT INCLUDES:

• Tourist transport Cusco – Cachora – Cusco]
• All camping equipment (tents for pax, dining tent, kitchen tent, chairs and tables)
• Horses to carry all camping equipment
• Cooks
• The entrance tickets to Choquequirao
• Breakfast, lunches and dinners (we also have the vegetarian option)
• First aid and oxygen equipment
• Official tourism guide (English and Spanish)

WHAT TO BRING:

• Long and short comfortable pants
• Warm clothes for the night
• Poncho for the rain
• Mosquito repellent, Sun block
• Cap, sunglasses
• Snack
• Camera, extra battery
• Bottle of water for the first day
• Sleeping bag
• Flashlight with batteries
• Walking stick