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Choquequirao Trek Cradle of Gold (4days/3nights)

The Inca archaeological site of Choquequirao is very similar to Machu Picchu, both in structure, intricacy and geographical setting. But unlike the world-famous Machu Picchu, Choquequirao has only really started to open up to tourism in the recent decade. It’s a challenging trek lasting four days and three nights, but the route passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in Peru. And with plans afoot to build a cable car to Choquequirao, making it far more accessible, now is the time to visit this stunning Inca complex.

Price per person 

Since: USD$ 459

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco to Cachora and Santa Rosa

  • Leaving Cusco, we’ll first drive for about four hours to the village of Cachora, where we begin our trek, which on Day 1 should take about five hours. Our route works its way down in to the Apurimac Valley, where we have spectacular views of snow-capped peaks in the distance and the Apurimac Valley spreading out before us. After a few hours of walking, we'll have our first glimpses of Choquequirao, sat on the far side of the valley.
  • The entire area around Choquequirao is a paradise of flora and fauna, a largely untouched region where human activities are relatively scarce. In this pristine wilderness is where we’ll make our campsite for the night, at Santa Rosa (2,200 m / 7,215 ft above sea level) on the other side of the Apurimac River. This campsite is a little further along the trail than the most frequented campsite, making it one of the quietest and prettiest places to camp on the whole trek. Settling down for a well-earned dinner, we can enjoy the views and regain our strength for the next day’s trek.

Hiking Time: 5 hours
Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4.9 miles
Lowest Point: 1,836 m / 6,023 ft
Highest Point: 2,800 m / 9,184 ft
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Dia 2: Santa Rosa to Choquequirao

  • After an early breakfast, we’ll set off on what is probably the hardest day of the trek to Choquequirao. To get to Choquequirao, we have to make our way back up the opposite side of the Apurimac Valley, which involves an uphill trek rising some 800 m (2,624 ft) over a distance of 14 km (8.7 miles). It will be hot and humid, so get ready to dig deep and take every step as it comes – but don’t worry, we’ll get there in the end!
  • It's quite tough going, for sure, but you’ll be constantly rewarded with the spectacular views from the trail, as well as the wide variety of flora and fauna you’ll find on this side of the valley. We’ll make our way passed beautiful bromeliads, orchids and stalks of bamboo, and hopefully see colorful birds such as quetzals, toucans and a variety of hummingbirds. After another five hours trekking, we’ll arrive at our campsite close to Choquequirao, at a height of around 3,050 m (10,005 ft) above sea level. Tired but exhilarated, we’ll eat and settle down for the night. If the weather is clear, the sunset from the campsite is truly stunning, and we may even see some condors as they soar through the valley below.

Hiking Time: 8 hours
Hiking Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles
Lowest Point: 1,550 m / 5,084 ft
Highest Point: 3,103 m / 10,178 ft
Meals: All Included

Dia 3: Exploring Choquequirao, the Cradle of Gold

  • All our tough trekking will be rewarded on Day 3 when we wake up early to explore the archaeological site of Choquequirao. Your guide will take you around the site, showing you all the most important sections and explaining the history of Choquequirao. You’ll learn about the Inca Empire, its traditions and culture, as well as the close relationship between Choquequirao and Machu Picchu.
  • Choquequirao has not been explored or studied as comprehensively as Machu Picchu, despite having been discovered earlier than its more famous counterpart. The first non-Inca visitor to Choquequirao was the explorer Juan Arias Díaz in 1710, two centuries before Hiram Bingham’s rediscovery of Machu Picchu. But the site lay abandoned and forgotten until recent years, when archaeologists and tourists began to pay more attention to Choquequirao. Still, even with more attention turned towards it, only about 25% of the archaeological site has been explored, and many secrets remain to be discovered.
  • As far as we currently know, Choquequirao is divided into 12 sectors, with Inca agricultural terraces common throughout the complex. Most of the buildings, meanwhile, appear to have been built for ceremonial purposes, as residences of the priests, or for the storage of food. The fact that we don’t know more about Choquequirao only adds to the wonder of the tour, as your imagination tries to piece together a picture of what life was like at this vast and isolated site atop a truncated hill top.
  • You’ll have plenty of time to explore Choquequirao, both with your guide and then on your own. Then, when everyone is ready to leave, we’ll begin our trek back to Cachora along the route we came. We’ll camp for the night at the Chiquiska campsite, at 1,800 m (5,905 ft) above sea level, at the bottom of the Apurimac River Valley.

Hiking Time: 4 hours
Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Highest Point: 3,050 m (10,010 ft).
Meals: All Included

Dia 4: Return to Cusco

  • On our final day, we’ll wake early and have breakfast before completing the rest of the return trek to Cachora. As we wind our way back up the side of the valley, we'll have our final views of Choquequirao in the distance, and a chance to say a final goodbye to this amazing Inca ruin. We’ll get to Cachora in the late afternoon, from where we’ll board our transport for the drive back to Cusco, with visions and theories of the mysterious Choquequirao still swirling in our.

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDES / NOT INCLUDED

Includes:

  • Briefing to the tour one day before the trek
  • Entrance fee to Choquequirao Trek
  • Accommodation: Camp 3 nights
  • Tourist transportation for all transfers.
  • Meals: 3 breakfast, 3 lunchs, 3 dinners
  • First aid kit, if you are taking any medications, please bring your prescription with you
  • Professional Guided tour ENG
  • Snacks to be eaten throughout the day
  • A chef trained for cooking on trekking routes and an assistant cook
  • Complete set of kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Dining room equipment which includes tables, chairs, and a dining Tent water (you need to bring water for the first morning then we will provide you with drinking - previously boiled - water)
  • Every day coca tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided each
  • Support and emergency line available throughout the itinerary.
  • Permanent assistance 24/7.

Not Included:

  • Medical  insurance
  • Personal equipment of trekking
  • Personal equipment (Sleeping bag, walking sticks)
  • Gratuities 
  • Travel insurance
  • Others not mentioned in the program.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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  • Prices are per person and are expressed in (US$) American dollars.
  • For international payments, use Western Union, Money Gram, bank transfers or online card payments with charges of 6%, we accept all cards internationally.
  • For national payments we accept bank transfers, yape or plin applications.
  • You can reserve your Choquequirao Trek with only US $100.00.
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