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Last update: 27 Dec 2017
CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
| Activity type: | Hiking |
| Activity level: | Moderate |
| Availability: |
1 Mar 2020 - 15 Nov 2020 |
| Duration: | 5 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $600 |
Full description
The southern approach to Choquequirao from Cachora requires a steep descent from almost 3200 metres down the Apurimac river at 3,937 ft., followed by an even steeper ascent up to the Inca city. The site is perched a magnificent 3,658 ft above the Apurimac river, surrounded by densely-forested mountain slopes in the shadow of the huge, snowcapped Salkantay massif. In recent years, the ruins have been partially-cleared by Peruvian archaeologists, and can be easily explored by those intrepid enough to undertake the demanding trek required to get there.
Price includes
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora, (the starting point of our hike).
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Food 4 breakfasts / 4 lunch / 4 dinner.
- Cook and cooking equipment.
- Horsemen and horses (who are responsible to load food and camping equipment).
- 1 emergency horse.
- Transfer and return to Cusco Cachora.
- Double tents with capacity for 3 people.
- Tents (mattresses, chairs), dining tent, kitchen.
- Oxygen tank.
- First aid kit.
Not included in price
- Breakfast the first day.
- Dinner on the last day.
- Sleeping bag.
- Personal trekking gear
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HIGH MOUNTAIN TRAVEL
Cusco Travel Agency
We are an Adventure Travel Agency and tour operation based in Cusco - Perú.
We create travel experiences customized to the needs of our travelers.
Our Tours: ( Days and Nights)
- Inka Trail 2d/1n
- Inka Trail 4d/3n
- Lares Trek 4d/3n
- Choquequirao Trek 5d/4n
- Choquequirao Trek 8d/7n
- Salkantay Trek 5d/4n
- Ausangati Trek With Rainbow Mountain 6d/5n
- HuchuyQosqo Trek 2d/1n
- Secret Valley With Machupicchu 2d/1n
- Traditional Secret Valley 1d
- Waqrapucara Trek 2d/1n
- Manu Jungle 4d/3n
- Valley of Condors Chonta 1n.
Contacts:
highmountaintravelcusco@gmail.com
info@highmountaintravelcusco.com
+51984349958 Perú
+15405780547 USA
www.highmountaintravelcusco.com
Location
Peru, Choquequirao, Cusco, La Convención Province
Day 1
Cusco – Cachora – Cocamasana – Playa Rosalina
Pick up from hotel at 4.00am then drive to Cachora. Reaching approximately 7.30am the people of Cachora. After breakfast we get ready our equipment on mules and horses and then begin our trek. After 2 hours of walking we reached Capuliyoc (2915 m) from where we have a beautiful view as the peaks and snowy Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the first views on the Apurimac valley. Then descend to the Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer, the flora and fauna begin to change coke. Finally we arrive at Playa Rosalina (1550m) located next to the Apurimac River where we will settle and camp for the night.
Day 2
Playa Rosalina – Choquequirao
This day is the hardest day for 5 days. After a very early breakfast we start with a steep road for 5 hours reaching approximately Raqaypata which is next to the river Chunchullumayo where we have lunch. Along the hike we can observe many orchids, wild flowers and many birds. From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3035 m) approaches walk two hours to reach the archaeological site of Choquequirao and where we will observe the entrance of the sun and the flight of the condor. Our camp will be out of the ruins.
Day 3
Choquequirao – Raqaypata
Today we turn to explore the ruins of Choquequirao. Our guide will explain the history and importance of the site. After you have free time to visit different sectors of the archaeological complex. In the afternoon we begin our trek to Raqaypata. Where we will settle and camp for the night.
Day 4
Raqaypata – Chikisca
After breakfast we continue our trek back down a steep road towards the Apurimac River where we will stop and have lunch. In the afternoon we will climb about 4 hours to reach Coca Masana. Where we will camp.
Day 5
Chikisca – Cachora – Cusco
This day after walking we can appreciate the canyon that forms the Apurimac River. We will take a new path that crosses the throat of the canyon, where we have a breathtaking view from Wayna Qalli toward the canyon, considered the most spectacular in South America. Arriving at Cachora our bus back to Cusco.
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Last update: William Jaramillo Quispe
(16 Nov 2020)