From Cusco: Trekking to Choquequirao 4Days/3Nights with meal

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ID: GYG501385-884473
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Country: Peru

Duration: 4 days


Description

It is one of the most fascinating because of the mountain scenery along the route. Choquequirao is a new attraction that has been called the twin sister of Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca - Rosalina Beach - Santa Rosa
Our adventure begins with the pick up at your hotel in Cusco, then we will board our bus to the town of Cachora, where we will meet the rest of the team, the muleteers, cooks and horses. From this point we begin our hike through a beautiful Andean landscape and beautiful views of the Padreyoc and Wayna Cachora mountains.
We will have an impressive view of the Apurimac valley from the viewpoint called Capuliyoc, then we will continue our hike until we reach Chiquisca, where we will have lunch. Then we will continue our hike until we descend to Playa Rosalina (1550 m.a.s.l.), which is the lowest point. From this place we will ascend for approximately 2 hours until we reach Santa Rosa, where our first campsite will be.
Day 2: Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao
In Santa Rosa we can find the famous Cambrai, a drink made from sugar cane, which in large quantities can intoxicate us. Along the hike from Santa Rosa to Marampata we will have a beautiful view of the Apurimac canyon, we will cross small hunts like Santa Rosa Alta and Huchuerta, as Santa Rosa Alta and Huchuerta, once we arrive to Marampata which will be the place of our camp, we will have a small rest and then we will have a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Inca city of Choquequirao.
Upon arrival at Choquequirao we will have a guided tour of the most important areas of the site, such as the main esplanade, the Usno, the workshops and the sector of the terraces that are embedded in stone in the shape of llamas.
After our visit we will return by the same road to Marampata for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, where we will have our dinner and camp.
Day 3: Choquequirao - Playa Rosalina - Chiquisqa
After a good breakfast we will start our way back and say goodbye to this beautiful tourist attraction. We will continue our hike to Playa Rosalina where we will have a short rest and then continue to Chiquisca where we will have our last camp.
Day 4: Chiquisqa - Capuliyoc - Cachora - Cusco
After a comforting breakfast we will begin the return hike to the Capuliyoc pass where we will have one last beautiful view of the Apurimac canyon and after approximately 2 hours of walking we will arrive to San Pedro de Cachora where we will say goodbye to our muleteers who accompanied us in this wonderful adventure, then we will head to the mobility and we will be return to Cusco in the afternoon.

Highlights

  • Discover the wonder of Choquequirao, learn about its history and culture.
  • Enjoy the incredible views during the tour to Choquequirao.
  • Take many pictures about mountains, valleys around of diversity to Choquequirao.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Drinking coca tea before the tour will help prevent altitude sickness.
Our guide will write or call you 15 min before pick up. You should wait about 10 minutes in the hotel lobby.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.