Trek to Choquequirao 5 Days

5 Days 4 Nights | Starting from $0.00 per person

Camp

Accommodation

Up to 16 people

Group size

3,050 m / 10,007 ft

Max height

Challenging

Difficulty level

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Choquequirao is one of the most beautiful places in Peru, this archaeological center is the brother of the citadel of Machupicchu, since they present architectures of similar designs, this was the last Inca refuge that continued with the resistance of the Spanish, this walk will take you outside From the frequent roads, you will not reach Machupicchu, but you will discover another lost Inca citadel, this spectacular archaeological site was hidden in the mountains for several centuries and was recently discovered.

Places to visit

Cusco - Cachora - Capuliyoc - PalayaRosalina - SantoRosa - Marampata - Choquequirao

Choquequirao Trek

Trek to Choquequirao 5 Days

The name Choquequirao means “Cradle of Gold”, it is located by the Apurimac River and is surrounded by beautiful glaciers, high peaks, amazing snow-capped mountains, Choquequirao is known as the lost city of the Incas and is rarely visited by tourists.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Rosalina Beach.
- Camp in Rosalina Beach.
Day 2: Rosalina Beach – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.
- Camp in Marampata.
Day 3: Choquequirao.
- Visit to Choquequirao.
Day 4: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chikisca.
- Camp in Chikisca.
Day 5: Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco.
- Return to the city of Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco - Cahora - Capuliyoc - Rosalina Beach

Temprano por la mañana aproximadamente a las 04:00 am lo recogeremos de su hotel para luego tomar el transporte que nos llevara hasta Capuliyoc el viaje dura unas 4 horas. Durante este trayecto veremos vistas espectaculares de los pueblos andinos, valles y montañas nevadas. En Capuliyoc nos encontraremos con el personal que empacaran todo nuestro equipo en los caballos de carga. Desde aquí, podemos disfrutar de la espectacular vista de las ciudad inca de Choquequirao, el cañón del Apurimac y las impresionantes montañas nevadas como Padreyoc, Qoriwayrachina , Pumasillo.

Luego caminaremos cuesta abajo por 3 horas a Chikisca donde almorzaremos. Después de un breve descanso continuamos por 2 horas más cuesta abajo hasta nuestro primer campamento en La Playa Rosalinas.
Day 2: Rosalina Beach - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao

After breakfast we will continue our walk to the Inca citadel of Choquequirao, we will cross the bridge and walk for 2 hours to reach Santa Rosa, here we will have a short break, then we will continue on a narrow path for approximately 3 hours until we reach Marampata where we will have lunch. enjoying the beautiful view that this place offers us.

After lunch, we walk for 2 more hours until we reach the camping area where we will spend our second night, just 20 minutes from the Choquequirao Archaeological Complex.
Day 3: Choquequirao

This day we will visit the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, the guide will take you through the agricultural terraces, we will visit each of the archaeological sectors explaining the history and importance of the site, after the visit we will return to the camp to eat a delicious lunch prepared by our Chef . After lunch, we will go to visit the terraces of the llamas restored about 300 meters below the main structures such as; the house of the inca, main temple, temple of water.

In the afternoon we will begin the return walk visiting the priest’s house and the platform of sacrifices and rituals, hoping to be able to observe the condors again on their return flight.
Day 4: Choquequirao - Marampata - Chikisca

After having our breakfast, we will begin our way back, first we will head towards Marampata and then we will begin the descent to Santa Rosa and then arrive at the banks of the Apurímac river, in this place we will have our lunch.

After a brief rest we will continue our walk for 2 hours until we reach Chikisca, in this place we will set up our last camp to spend the night and we will have our dinner.
Day 5: Chikisca - Capuliyoc - Cusco

This new day after having our breakfast, we will start the walk early with the ascent to the Capuliyoc pass, from where we will be able to appreciate the Apurímac Canyon.

After lunch and a short rest we will begin our return trip by bus to the city of Cusco.

What is included

Pick up from your hotel.
Transportation by bus from Cusco to Capuliyoc.
Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.
Camping equipment.
First aid kit.
Return transportation to Cusco.
Professional bilingual guide.
Horses that will carry the equipment.
Food, 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.
First aid kit.

What is not included

Dinner on the last day.
Trekking poles.
Sleeping bags.
Rain ponchos.
Extra expenses.
Horses to ride.
Tips.

What do we recommend to bring

It is important to take into account that passengers arrive in Cusco at least two days before to acclimatize and do the trekking. You can do practice tours such as visiting the city and the Sacred Valley, these are gentle rides at considerable heights.

For this route it is also recommended to bring the following:

Original passport.
Warm clothing.
Jacket for the cold.
Camera.
Small backpack.
Shoes for walking.
Sunscreen.
Hat or cap.
Extra money.
Personal grooming kit.
Pills and/or medications for personal use.
Extra money in soles.

Tour Price

Road to Choquequirao

5 Days 4 Nights | Group Service

from $0.00 per person

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Tour Details

Type Service Group Service

Frequency March to January

Disponibility Every day

People per group Up to 16 people

Tour difficulty Challenging

Tour duration 5 Days 4 Nights

Places to visit

Cusco - Cachora - Capuliyoc - PalayaRosalina - SantoRosa - Marampata - ChoquequiraoCusco Cachora Capuliyoc Palaya Rosalina Santo Rosa Marampata Choquequirao

Tour Price

Road to Choquequirao

5 Days 4 Nights | Group Service

from $0.00 per person

Trek to Choquequirao 5 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Rosalina Beach.
- Camp in Rosalina Beach.
Day 2: Rosalina Beach – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.
- Camp in Marampata.
Day 3: Choquequirao.
- Visit to Choquequirao.
Day 4: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chikisca.
- Camp in Chikisca.
Day 5: Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco.
- Return to the city of Cusco.

Day 1 Cusco - Cahora - Capuliyoc - Rosalina Beach

Temprano por la mañana aproximadamente a las 04:00 am lo recogeremos de su hotel para luego tomar el transporte que nos llevara hasta Capuliyoc el viaje dura unas 4 horas. Durante este trayecto veremos vistas espectaculares de los pueblos andinos, valles y montañas nevadas. En Capuliyoc nos encontraremos con el personal que empacaran todo nuestro equipo en los caballos de carga. Desde aquí, podemos disfrutar de la espectacular vista de las ciudad inca de Choquequirao, el cañón del Apurimac y las impresionantes montañas nevadas como Padreyoc, Qoriwayrachina , Pumasillo.

Luego caminaremos cuesta abajo por 3 horas a Chikisca donde almorzaremos. Después de un breve descanso continuamos por 2 horas más cuesta abajo hasta nuestro primer campamento en La Playa Rosalinas.
Day 2 Rosalina Beach - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao

After breakfast we will continue our walk to the Inca citadel of Choquequirao, we will cross the bridge and walk for 2 hours to reach Santa Rosa, here we will have a short break, then we will continue on a narrow path for approximately 3 hours until we reach Marampata where we will have lunch. enjoying the beautiful view that this place offers us.

After lunch, we walk for 2 more hours until we reach the camping area where we will spend our second night, just 20 minutes from the Choquequirao Archaeological Complex.
Day 3 Choquequirao

This day we will visit the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, the guide will take you through the agricultural terraces, we will visit each of the archaeological sectors explaining the history and importance of the site, after the visit we will return to the camp to eat a delicious lunch prepared by our Chef . After lunch, we will go to visit the terraces of the llamas restored about 300 meters below the main structures such as; the house of the inca, main temple, temple of water.

In the afternoon we will begin the return walk visiting the priest’s house and the platform of sacrifices and rituals, hoping to be able to observe the condors again on their return flight.
Day 4 Choquequirao - Marampata - Chikisca

After having our breakfast, we will begin our way back, first we will head towards Marampata and then we will begin the descent to Santa Rosa and then arrive at the banks of the Apurímac river, in this place we will have our lunch.

After a brief rest we will continue our walk for 2 hours until we reach Chikisca, in this place we will set up our last camp to spend the night and we will have our dinner.
Day 5 Chikisca - Capuliyoc - Cusco

This new day after having our breakfast, we will start the walk early with the ascent to the Capuliyoc pass, from where we will be able to appreciate the Apurímac Canyon.

After lunch and a short rest we will begin our return trip by bus to the city of Cusco.

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Pick up from your hotel.
Transportation by bus from Cusco to Capuliyoc.
Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.
Camping equipment.
First aid kit.
Return transportation to Cusco.
Professional bilingual guide.
Horses that will carry the equipment.
Food, 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.
First aid kit.

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Dinner on the last day.
Trekking poles.
Sleeping bags.
Rain ponchos.
Extra expenses.
Horses to ride.
Tips.

What do we recommend to bring on this tour?Items we recommend to bring.

For this route it is also recommended to bring the following:

Original passport.
Warm clothing.
Jacket for the cold.
Camera.
Small backpack.
Shoes for walking.
Sunscreen.
Hat or cap.
Extra money.
Personal grooming kit.
Pills and/or medications for personal use.
Extra money in soles.

All about the Trek to Choquequirao 5 Days.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Rosalina Beach.
- Camp in Rosalina Beach.
Day 2: Rosalina Beach – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.
- Camp in Marampata.
Day 3: Choquequirao.
- Visit to Choquequirao.
Day 4: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chikisca.
- Camp in Chikisca.
Day 5: Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco.
- Return to the city of Cusco.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Pick up from your hotel.
Transportation by bus from Cusco to Capuliyoc.
Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.
Camping equipment.
First aid kit.
Return transportation to Cusco.
Professional bilingual guide.
Horses that will carry the equipment.
Food, 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.
First aid kit.

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Dinner on the last day.
Trekking poles.
Sleeping bags.
Rain ponchos.
Extra expenses.
Horses to ride.
Tips.

Day 1 Cusco - Cahora - Capuliyoc - Rosalina Beach

Temprano por la mañana aproximadamente a las 04:00 am lo recogeremos de su hotel para luego tomar el transporte que nos llevara hasta Capuliyoc el viaje dura unas 4 horas. Durante este trayecto veremos vistas espectaculares de los pueblos andinos, valles y montañas nevadas. En Capuliyoc nos encontraremos con el personal que empacaran todo nuestro equipo en los caballos de carga. Desde aquí, podemos disfrutar de la espectacular vista de las ciudad inca de Choquequirao, el cañón del Apurimac y las impresionantes montañas nevadas como Padreyoc, Qoriwayrachina , Pumasillo.

Luego caminaremos cuesta abajo por 3 horas a Chikisca donde almorzaremos. Después de un breve descanso continuamos por 2 horas más cuesta abajo hasta nuestro primer campamento en La Playa Rosalinas.
Day 2 Rosalina Beach - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao

After breakfast we will continue our walk to the Inca citadel of Choquequirao, we will cross the bridge and walk for 2 hours to reach Santa Rosa, here we will have a short break, then we will continue on a narrow path for approximately 3 hours until we reach Marampata where we will have lunch. enjoying the beautiful view that this place offers us.

After lunch, we walk for 2 more hours until we reach the camping area where we will spend our second night, just 20 minutes from the Choquequirao Archaeological Complex.
Day 3 Choquequirao

This day we will visit the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, the guide will take you through the agricultural terraces, we will visit each of the archaeological sectors explaining the history and importance of the site, after the visit we will return to the camp to eat a delicious lunch prepared by our Chef . After lunch, we will go to visit the terraces of the llamas restored about 300 meters below the main structures such as; the house of the inca, main temple, temple of water.

In the afternoon we will begin the return walk visiting the priest’s house and the platform of sacrifices and rituals, hoping to be able to observe the condors again on their return flight.
Day 4 Choquequirao - Marampata - Chikisca

After having our breakfast, we will begin our way back, first we will head towards Marampata and then we will begin the descent to Santa Rosa and then arrive at the banks of the Apurímac river, in this place we will have our lunch.

After a brief rest we will continue our walk for 2 hours until we reach Chikisca, in this place we will set up our last camp to spend the night and we will have our dinner.
Day 5 Chikisca - Capuliyoc - Cusco

This new day after having our breakfast, we will start the walk early with the ascent to the Capuliyoc pass, from where we will be able to appreciate the Apurímac Canyon.

After lunch and a short rest we will begin our return trip by bus to the city of Cusco.