Itinerary: Choquequirao Trek
Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc– Playa Rosalina
Very early at 04:00 am we will pick you up from your hotel and then drive 4 hours in our minivan to Capuliyoc (2,800 m.a.s.l. or 9,184 feet). On the way, there are spectacular views of villages, valleys, and snowy mountains. Once we arrive, we will meet our staff (muleteers with their horses) who packed all our equipment in the horses. From here, we can enjoy the spectacular view of the Inca city of Choquequirao, the Apurímac canyon and the impressive snowy mountains such as Padreyoc, Qoriwayrachina, Pumasillo, then we will walk downhill for 3 hours to Chiquisca (1,800 m.a.s.l. or 5,904 feet), for lunch. After lunch, we continue for 2 more hours downhill to our first camp at La Playa Rosalina’s.
Time: 5 hours of descent approximately
Minimum altitude: (1800 m.a.s.l. or 5,904 feet), Rosalina Beach
Maximum altitude: (2,800 m.a.s.l. or 9,184 feet) in Capuliyoc Pass
Distance traveled: 12 km from Capuliyoc - Rosalina Beach
Climate: temperate: Warm
Overnight in Playa Rosalina
Camp site
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.
After breakfast we will continue our way to Choquequirao, we will cross the bridge and walk for 2 hours to get Santa Rosa Village to take a rest, then we will continue along a narrow road the next 3 hours until we reach Marampata (2,900 m.a.s.l or 9,512 feets) where we will have lunch while we enjoyed the view that this beautiful place offers once again. After lunch, we will walk for 2 more hours to the camping area of our second night, just 20 minutes from the archaeological zone.
Time: 7 hours (approximately)
Accommodation: Camping
Minimum altitude: 1500 m.e.s.l. or 4,875 feets Playa Rosalina
Maximum altitude: (2,900 m.a.s.l or 9,425 feets) Camp Choquequirao
Difficulty: Demanding
Overnight in Choquequirao
Camp site
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Afternoon tea time - Dinner
Day 3: Choquequira
During the morning our guide will take you through the agricultural terraces and the waterfall will tour each of the archaeological sectors explaining the history and importance of the site, then we will return to the camp to eat a delicious lunch prepared by our chef. After lunch, we will visit the terraces of the restored llamas about 300 meters (1000 feet) below the main structures such as; the house of the Inca, main temple, temple of water, in the afternoon we will begin the walk back visiting the house of the priest and the platform of the sacrifices and the rituals, hoping to be able to observe again the condors on their return to their homes.
Climate: Temperate-cold
Distance traveled: Approximately 8 km
Walking time: 5 hours (approximately)
Overnight in Choquequirao
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca
After breakfast, we will start our way back that will be much easier and quieter first to reach Marampata and then begin the descent to Santa Rosa and then reach the banks of the Apurimac River (1500 m.a.s.l. or 4,875 feets), in this place our lunch will wait for us. After lunch we will continue the walk for two hours until we reach Chiquisca (1,800 m.a.s.l. or 5,904 feet); In this place, we will set up our last camp for the night.
Warm weather
Distance traveled: Approximately 12 km
Walking time: 6 hours (approximately)
Overnight in Chiquisca
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel
We will begin our day early with the ascent to the Capuliyoc pass (2,800 m.a.s.l.), from where we can appreciate the great Apurimac Canyon again and say goodbye to Choquequirao. After a well-deserved rest and a light lunch, we will say goodbye to the muleteers and begin our return trip by minivan to Cusco.
Climate: Warm and sunny
Distance traveled: approximately 6 km
Walking time: 4 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Trip Details
Duration
4N / 5D
Activities
Hiking – Adventure
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging
Hiking Distance
64KM / 40 miles
Minimum Height
1500 m.s.n.m. or 4,920 ft (Cachora town)
Maximum Height
3100 m.s.n.m. or 10,000 ft (Choquequirao)
Destinations
Choquequirao
Tour Language
English, Spanish
Accommodation
04 Nights Camping
Meals
04 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 04 Tea time and 04 Dinners
Starts / Ends
Cusco – Cusco
IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization
The services included
- Transportation: From Cusco to the beginning of the trek (Capuliyoc)
- Entrance tickets to Choquequirao
- Bilingual professional guide
- Personal tents: 2 people in each tent to allow for greater comfort
- Inside the tents: mat
- Accommodation: 4 nights in tent (camping)
- Horses: to carry the camping equipment and all your personal luggage (7 kilos per person)
- Cook: Responsible for preparing all meals throughout the trip
- Meals
- First aid kit
- Transportation: Return from Choquequirao to Cusco
Not included
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner the last day
- Trekking sticks
- Sleeping bags
- Riding horses
- Extra expenses: Mineral water. beer, coke, etc
- Travel insurance
- Tip
Prices: Choquequirao Trek
Group Service
USD $620.00 per person
Private Service
Number of people
Price per person USD
1 - 2 people
USD $980.00 per person
3 - 5 people
USD $880.00 per person
6 - 8 people
USD $820.00 per person
9 + people
USD $620.00 per person
Discount
Children 17 years old and under - $40USD off
* To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport.
Additional Options: Choquequirao Trek
Sleeping Bags: USD$25.00
Trekking Poles: USD$15.00 (1 pair)
Prívate Tent: USD$40.00
What to bring to: Choquequirao Trek
- Small backpack
- Large backpack
- Warm clothes - Including jacket, fleece, thermal clothes for sleeping, gloves, scarf
- Rain clothes - Jacket and trousers, poncho, hat
- Swimsuit
- Small towel
- Strong, waterproof trekking boots
- Walking poles
- Sandals
- Flashlight
- Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions
- Suncream, moisturiser
- Insect repellant - Min 20% DEET
- Toilet paper
- Personal first aid kit
- Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc
- Water Bottle
- Cash in Soles/$USD
- YOU MUST BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT
How to book: Choquequirao Trek
To book the tour, please send us an email peruvianpathsandadventures@gmail.com with the information of each person: full name, nationality, date of birth and gender (Copy of your passport) Please include the tour you want to do, the date start, and how many people are in your group.
Tour Map: Choquequirao Trek
