Choquequirao Trek 7 Days / 6 Nights

Day 1:
Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca – Playa Rosalinda

Pick up from your hotel Cusco at 4.00am on our transport towards Cachora (three hours) where we will have breakfast then begin our trek to the pipes of the Apurimac the first 2 hours of walking will be along mountains impressive with a spectacular view of the canyon, the road is surrounded by beautiful scenery also we have the privilege of seeing the spectacular peaks of the Padreyoc and wayna Chachora descend to our camp for lunch and rest on the banks of the river.

Day 2:
Playa Rosalinda – Marampata – Choquequirao (Cradle of Gold)

Woke up at 5 am to see the beautiful sunrise, we had our breakfast and started the walk will be 5 hours strenuous uphill through a long and narrow road, surrounded by beautiful vegetation with several varieties of flora. Half of the way we will have lunch at Marampata, and then continue to Choquequirao is located 1500 meters above the Apurimac Canyon. The view of the canyon is spectacular; it is also possible to see Andean condors around the mountains, our camp is very close to the second masterpiece of Inca Choquequirao.

Day 3:
Choquequirao – Choquequirao Pass – White River – Maizal

After breakfast very early at 7am. we start our trek through the hill through the cloud forest, mountains and valleys to reach Choquequirao pass. After 5 hours walk through agricultural terraces called Pinchinoyoc means (water jumping forward – 2750m). We can spot different species of birds, variety of orchids and coca plantations will have our lunch near the Rio Blanco before crossing the river you can take a refreshing dip in the waters of the river. Then we cross walking through the river and continue with the ascent to our camp in Maizal, close to the sacred Apus of the Incas.

Day 4:
Maizal – Minas Victoria – Yanama

We woke up very early around the Corihuarachina glacier, from this place we start walking uphill through mine impressive Inca called Minas Victoria observing incredible cloud forests to reach the Andean highlands with unique vegetation and mountains multicolor we can also appreciate Inca trails originals. Our lunch will be in the open victory located 4200m.snm facing the mountain Choquetakarpo, while lunch is possible to see the flight of the condors, depending on the weather finally descend to our camp in Yamana, a small isolated settlement at the bottom of the valley (3800m) I overnight.

Day 5:
Yamana – Cordillera – Totora

We woke early and walked uphill to the highest point of the ridge trip 4850 masl, again the view will be amazing from here we will be surrounded by the Andes promotion soft lead us through new landscapes – especially fields and valleys that distinguish it from other mountains. In the open we might walk in snow, crossing small wooden bridges heading towards the community of Totora, where we spend the night indescribable beauty, surrounded by nature and fresh air.

Day 6:
Totora – Cloud Forest – Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes

Continuing our walk will be 5 hours, descending 2000m to the Totora river. Sometimes you can observe wildlife like hummingbirds, woodpeckers, different species of orchids and begonias. Then we descend to the left side of the Santa Teresa river where we can see small plantations of bananas, passion fruit and coffee. On the way from the way we delight with small waterfalls and take photographic images. To the reach the beach town we will have lunch, then boarded a local bus bound for Santa Teresa destined for the thermal baths of Cocalmayo where we will relax the body and muscles, then continue until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a hotel . Last Supper celebration together with pisco sour signature drink of Peru.

Day 7:
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

This day is the most important of the trip because we will visit one of the 7 wonders of the world Machu Picchu, accompanied by our guide will visit the most important buildings and temples enjoying the essence and magic of this masterpiece of Inca architecture. The guide will explain the reasons why and how it was built, giving us complete information about the history, geography, astronomy Inca, then have free time to explore and filled with good energy. Finally we return to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the train to Ollantaytambo where our transport will pick us up bound for Cusco. The end of the trip.

Include

• Transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the village of Cachora
• Transportation from Playa Santa Teresa – Hydroelectric Station (all travel team)
• Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Basic hotel in Santa Teresa
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu, private bathroom)
• Dinner in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance to Choquequirao
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
• Complete mountain equipment tents or mattresses Matras
• full kitchen equipment, dining room, and portable toilets.
• 5 breakfasts – 6 lunches – 6 dinners
• Cook and assistant cook
• Wranglers, horses, mules to carry the camping gear and backpacks of our travelers (maximum 10 kg)
• Emergency horse
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Not include

• Breakfast the first day
• Sleeping bag, walking poles
• Lunch on the last day
• Energy drinks
• Tips and gratitude for all staff travel.

What a must carry!

• Passport (or ID)
• Daypack
• Plastic bag with top of the bag
• Sleeping bag (can be rented)
• Clothing cold and warm weather
• Waterproof and warm clothing
• waterproof jackets and hot and / or rain poncho
• Walking shoes or boots
• Hiking pants
• shirts
• Mosquito repellent or insect repellent
• Cane (can rent)
• Sun hat,
• Sunscreen,
• Disinfectant hand gel
• Toilet paper towel +
• Water bottle and water purifying tablets
• personal medications
• Camera with extra batteries
• The plastic bag of the chamber cover
• Flashlight or head-lamp
• Mouthfuls small personal (chocolate bars, candy, granola bars, dried fruit and nuts)
• Extra money in soles (for Hot Springs, drinks, tips, etc.).

Reservations:

• According to your stay and availability.
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We will request your following information:

• Name and surname
• Passport No.
• Nationality
• Birthdate
• Sex
• Phone
• Very important: hotel information where you stay.