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In the Andean region lies the legendary citadel of Choquequirao, resisting the passage of centuries in the midst of the mountains' sharp boulders and wild vegetation, which still covers almost 80 percent of its surface. Its panoramic view is simply majestic. Imposing snow-peaked mountains and hills covered with the lushest vegetation are located at over 9000 feet, under and intensely blue sky eternally dotted with white clouds, in the realm of the condor and of history. Larger than Machu Picchu, the citadel of Choquequirao represents the latest archeological destination in southeastern Peru. Located 140 km from the Inca capital of Cusco, Choquequirao is a jewel lost in the midst of time, surrounded by imposing snow peaks and deep valleys. This 5-day journey has been designed for adventure lovers who want to hike a former Inca trail away from the crowds. Without doubt, an Andean experience that you will never forget!!! There is also an opportunity for horse supported trekking where two legs can be swapped for four.
According to Peruvian archeologists, this lost city was the place where the last Incas who escaped from Cusco, took refuge and resisted 40 years of Spanish invasion. After Manco Inca's defeat in Cusco, the survivors of the once powerful Inca Empire fled to Choquequirao. It was an important political and religious center, where the last descendants of the empire continued to perform its great rituals. |
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Day 1: Cusco (3300mt ) (10,826ft) – Cachora (3100mt) (10,200ft) – Chiquisca (1650mt) (5,413ft)
Early pickup from your hotel in Cusco and transfer by private transportation to the trailhead at Cachora. It is possible to visit the hot baths at Cońoc on the road. The first couple of hours of hiking along this fascinating Inca trail will be good acclimatisation. The trail follows a gradual descent of 1500 meters toward the dramatic canyon of the Apurimac-river, one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon. After lunch in Chikiska we cross the bridge and ascend through a subtropical area where you can enjoy the many different types of orchids, bromeliads and begonias. We spend the night in Santa Rosa.
Day 2: Chiquisca (1650mt) (5,413ft) – Marampata (2400mt) (7,874ft) Choquequirao (3100mt) (10,170ft)
From the village of Santa Rosa we make an early morning start for Choquequirao. This is a challenging day, as we ascend to the pass the walking gets harder but the views are spectacular. We see the natural wonder of the Apurimac rivers deepest canyon and may have the chance of spotting a condor. We have lunch in Maranpata and in the afternoon descend to the enigmatic lost Inca site of Choquequirao at 3000 meters above sea level.
Day 3: Choquequirao (3100mt) (10,170ft) - Santa Rosa
After an early breakfast we spend the day exploring the mystical Inca site of Choquequirao surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery in the midst of the cloud forest. We return to our camp near the archeological site for another night and dreams inspired by Inca legends.
Day 4: Santa Rosa (2800mt) (9,448ft) – Cocamasana (2330mt) (7,664ft)
Today we retrace our steps through the cloud forest and stop for lunch in the picturesque village of Santa Rosa. We continue our descent to the amazing canyon of the Apurimac-river and camp on its shore.
Day 5: Cocamasana (2330mt) (7,644ft) – Cachora (3100mt) (10,200) - Cusco (3300mt) (10,826ft)
We finish our trek with an ascent to the trailhead at Cachora, We will stop for lunch on the road and finish our trek in the afternoon. Then it's back to Cusco for a well earned rest.
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Included
- Entrance fee to the Choquequirao park
- Prívate transportación Cusco
- Cachora
- Cusco
- Professional English speaking Tour Guide (Groups larger than 10 pax will have 2 tour guides)
- Brand-new camping equipment (2-person tent, sleeping roll mat)
- Communal dining tent
- Cook
- Cooking and eating equipment
- Cooking tent
- Meals (4 breakfasts, 5 lunch, 4 dinners, 4 afternoon teas)
- Horses for carrying backpacks and all heavy gear. As well we'll have an emergency horse just in case. (you will walk only with your day pack)
- Toilet tent
- Stools, tables |
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Not Included
- Breakfast first day in Limatambo
- Dinner last day
- Sleeping bag (you can hire one for 4 US$ per night)
- Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs of Cońoc
- Entrance fee to the Tarawasi Inca Ruins |
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