4 Day itinerary in Peru, South America
Choquequirao Trek 4D/3N
Experience an unforgettable adventure with a breathtaking trek to Choquequirao, a hidden Incan gem. This tour takes you through stunning Andean landscapes and vibrant cloud forests, ending at the majestic Choquequirao archaeological site. Revel in panoramic views, diverse flora and fauna, and a chal... Read More
By Inca Trail Bamba Experience
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Cusco
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Adventure
Hiking
Nature & Wildlife
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Trek along the Apurimac canyon & enjoy stunning views
Marvel at Andean condors cruising the sky
Explore Choquequirao, a sacred hillside Inca site
Trek along the Apurimac canyon & enjoy stunning views
Marvel at Andean condors cruising the sky
Explore Choquequirao, a sacred hillside Inca site
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Day 1: Cuzco-Chicquisqa, Peru
Depart Cuzco and camp at Chicquisqa (1836m) (L/D)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: Chicquisqa-Choquequirao, Peru
Hike to Choquequirao archaeological site(3110m) (B/L/D)
After an early departure, we descend to Playa Rosalinas and the magnificent Apurimac River (1550m) about 1 hour of hiking where we begin our steep climb to Santa Rosa (2095m). Here we can take a refreshing break, rest and buy water. Then we continue upwards, towards Marampata (2913m), a plateau where we will eat lunch and rest enjoying a splendid view of Choquequirao. After lunch, we will hike for about 2 more hours to reach the archaeological site of Choquequirao (3110m) where we will spend the evening exploring the site and watching condors fly overhead at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Day 3: Choquequirao-Santa Rosa, Peru
Explore Choquequirao archaeological site and hike down to Santa Rosa (2095m) (B/L/D)
Today, we will have a chance to explore the Inca site more in-depth and with some free time to rest in the morning. In the afternoon we return along the edge of the Apurimac canyon, descending to our tropical campsite at Santa Rosa (5 hours hiking).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Day 4: Santa Rosa-Cuzco, Peru
Hike to Cachora village and return to Cuzco (B)
Early in the morning, in order to escape the heat of the Apurimac Canyon, we descend to the raging river, and then begin an arduous climb that is rewarded with spectacular views. We climb for about four hours, and have lunch in Capuliyoc (2915m). The final two hours of our hike we will continue the trail into the village of Cachora along a refreshingly flat and picturesque trail through pretty farming countryside where our private car will be waiting to take us back to Cuzco (4-hour drive). We will arrive to Cuzco between 7 or 8pm.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Lunch (3)
- Dinner (3)
- Breakfast (3)
Transport
- Cuzco accommodation pick-up
- Pick-up, Cachora transfers
- Round trip tourist bus Cuzco - Cachora (starting point of trek)
Activities
- 4 day trek to Choquequirao
Extras
- Emergency oxygen bottle
- First aid kit
- Horses to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7 kilos for each trekker (this includes 3 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4 kilos of personal items.)
- Choquequirao entrance fee
- Tent for 2 people
- Foam sleeping mat
- Pre-departure briefing
Not Included
- Airport pick-up/drop-off (please make your own way)
- Tips
- Bottled water
- Sleeping bag (rental $15 USD for the trek)
- Day 1 meals, day 2 breakfast, day 5 lunch and dinner
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