If treks are part of your lifestyle, this one is especially for you. Choquequirao was one of the last Inca refuges because it is located in the middle of a canyon with a depth of more than 2,000 meters and the Vilcabamba mountain range with its snow-capped peaks 5,000 meters high.
This Tour to Choquequirao is one of the most exciting challenges, which is why you must have special preparation before doing it, the reward at the end of the journey will be the enormous satisfaction of having done it in 3 intense days of walking.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Experienced Tourism Guide
✔ Admission Fees all Included
✔ Guaranteed to skip the long lines
✔ Food for 3 days on the route
✔ Round-trip private transfer / Pickup and drop-off from Hotels
✔ Private tour just with the Party
✖ Gratuities
✖ Horse rental in case of emergency
✖ Trekking Poles, Raincoats, Dinner last Day
✖ Extras not mentioned on Itinerary
Pickup Locations
1. Manu Paradise Lodge
2. Casa Biru Hotel Boutique
3. La Posada De Trudy Inn
4. Unaytambo Hotel
5. Munay Wasi Inn
6. Hotel Pachacuteq
7. Emperador Plaza Hotel
8. My house cusco
9. Anden Inca Hotel
10. Cusco Plaza Nazarenas
11. The Guest House at Fallen Angel
12. Antigua Casona San Blas
13. Hostal Villareal
14. Hostal Puma's House
15. Inka Club Hostel
16. Hotel Warani
17. San Agustin Plaza
18. San Agustin International Hotel
19. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
20. Atoq San Blas Hotel
Itinerary
1
Choquequirao Inca Citadel
DIA 1. CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA – PLAYA ROSALINAS – SANTA ROSA
We will leave Cusco early in the morning at approximately 3:00 am. then we will go to the small town of Cachora (2850m / 9350f), a pleasant place surrounded by beautiful mountains and the majestic Padreyoc glacier (5571m / 18278f). After having passed the panoramic view of Kapuliyoc (2800m / 9186f), we will continue descending towards Chikisqa, then ascend to the Marampata camp (2918m / 7332f), where we will spend the first night of our Choquequirao Tour 3 Days.
Meals: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Marampata Camp 2,913m / 9,560ft
Weather: warm and sunny.
Travel distance: about 15 km
Walking time: 8 hours.
Duration: 7 hours
2
Choquequirao Inca Citadel
DIA 1. CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA – PLAYA ROSALINAS – SANTA ROSA
At dawn, after the nutritious breakfast; We will start the walk to the citadel of Choquequirao (3033m / 9950) called the "Cradle of Gold" and we will enjoy the tranquility in this place with a guided tour. Further, we will explore this archaeological site, of which only 30% is restored, in more detail: we will visit the section of the palaces, the liturgical sources, the temple of the high priest, the section of the flames. Afterwards we will return to Marampata, where we will have our lunch. We will then return to Chikisqa, where our camp is located.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Chikisqa Camp 1,835m / 6,020ft
Weather: warm and windy.
Travel distance: about 9 km
Walking time: 7 hours.
Duration: 8 hours
3
Choquequirao Inca Citadel
DIA 3. CHOQUEQUIRAO – MARAMPATA - SANTA ROSA - PLAYA ROSALINAS - PLAYA ROSALINAS
We will start the day early with breakfast, to then make a 2-hour visit to the archaeological complex. During the tour, the guide will give us some information about the place and will explain its importance to the empire. After touring and taking pictures, we will return to the camp to take our things and begin the descent to Santa Rosa. We will arrive at the place to have lunch and rest a bit, before continuing the trek to Rosalina beach and then to Chiquisca, where we will have dinner and rest.
Duration: 7 hours
4
Choquequirao Inca Citadel
DIA 4. CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYOC – SAYWITE MONOLITH – CONOC - CUSCO
We will start this last day with breakfast, as is customary, and we will walk towards Cachora. We will arrive at lunch time, so we can enjoy a moment with the group before taking the vehicle that will take us to our short stop at SATWITE MONOLITH AND THEN A REFRESHING THERMAL BOÑOS DE KNOC. Then back to the city of Cusco, where our activity ends.
Duration: 7 hours
Additional info
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Dress code is smart casual
