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Give yourself a splurge of Andean and natural history and visit the best two
archeological Inca sites near Cusco !!! The Combo Expedition will take you
to the Citadel of Choquequirao, the latest archeological destination in
southeastern Peru, and to the world famous Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
We propose you a 9-days expedition in the midst of time, vegetation,
imposing snow-peaks and deep valleys. Also, you will have the opportunity to
experience remote native communities before reaching the Sanctuary of Machu
Picchu. Bring your photographic equipment along, as this journey is the most
picturesque trip offered in the Cusco area. The trip is supported with
horses for your convenience and we provide you with top quality camping
equipment and a very balanced and energetic diet. Hungry for an
unforgettable adventure the Combo Expedition will go beyond your dreams!!!!! |
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Day 1: Cusco-Cachora- Playa Rosalinas. Descent to Apurimac River. Early departure from Cusco and transfer by private transportation to the starting point of our journey located at Cachora.
Day 2: Playa Rosalinas- Maranpata.-Choquequirao. After a consistent breakfast, we start a gradual ascend to Marampata , and the trail gets harder but the views are spectacular. We see the natural wonders of the Apurimac river deepest canyon and of the most tributaries of the Amazon river and may have the chance of spotting a condor. We have lunch at Marampata. Early afternoon we arrive at the Enigmatic and Mystical lost inca site of Choquequirao (3000 metres), time to visit and explore Choquequirao considered bigger in extension than the sanctuary of Machupicchu surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery in the midst of the cloud forest.
Day 3: Choquequirao-Maizal. After breakfast we will hike up a short ascent to Choquequirao pass (3300 mt) then before descending to our lunch place in Rio Blanco (1909 mt), we stop in Pinchiunuyoc where we can appreciate the Inca farming terraces, part of them still covered by the cloud forest vegetation, water fountains, on the way down to the lunch place the landscape changes gradually into a dry Andean forest then after lunch we hike up for three hours to Maizal (3000mt) where we set up our campsite.
Day 4: Maizal-Minas Victoria- Yanama. From Maizal camp site, we make an early morning start up to Victoria pass (4200 mt), from where we can have a breathtaking view of the snow peaked mountains of Humantay (5700 mt) and Salkantay (6271 mt), considered by the local natives to be the "Guardian spirit of the jungle". Half way going to the top, we start stepping over the original inca trail still such incredible well preserved. Continuing our hike along the way we appreciate several abandoned quarries of silver and lead mines in ancient times. And finally we descend to our campsite at Yanama (3800 mt).
Day 5: Yanama-Totora. We will hike right up to the last highest passes of the journey Yanama Pass (4668 mt), this is a challenging day, as we ascend to the pass the walking gets harder but the views get spectacular, from where we can have a stunning view of the snow-peaked mountains of Sacrachayoc, and Padreyoc surrounding us and we might be able to view the majestic condors flying above the cliffs and passing by waterfalls on both sides of the valley and lush greenery where you can refresh yourself. When getting to the pass we will observe a pile of stones which are added to thank the apus (mountainspirits) for a safe trip and good luck. Campsite at totora.
Day 6: Totora-Wiñaypoco. After a gradual descent into the rain forest, where the vegetation change very quickly. Just in time arriving at Collpapampa our body will appreciate the beneficial natural hot springs, afterwards we continue to our campsite at Wiñaypoco.
Day 7: Wiñaypoco- Lucmabamba. After a healthy breakfast, the trail continues down the valley into the forest, from increasingly tall trees, and groves of bamboos, providing some birdwatching opportunities. You will be going across some amazing untouched path where strawberries grow at your feet and passion fruit are above your head in décor of begonias and purple orchids! After 2 hours and a half we will arrive to a tiny place called la playa where we wil enjoy a small break enjoying fresh fruits.
We set up our camp site on a school field in Lucmabamba. This is an easy hiking day where we will enjoy the lush vegetation of the cloud forest and its many species of Orchids. Also we will get familiar with the various crops produced in the area such as: coffee, coca leaves, exotic fruits, etc. Campsite at Lucmabamba. |
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Day 8: Lucmabamba-Hydroelectric-Puente Ruinas. We wake up early this day to start a nice walk up hill, which will give us some amazing views on the valley After 3hours, we will enjoy a break at llactapata overlooking one of the main highlights in South America Machupicchu.
It is a magical view given to us that most of tourist will never see! A 3 hour going down the path easily leads the hikers to the bamboos groves and into a forest of increasingly thick vegetation and tall trees. Some excellent birdwatching opportunities! Reachjng the hydroelectric townwe follow the trail tracks heading up the Urubamba valley to our last camp site Puentes Ruinas (Aguas Calientes).
Day 9.
After an early morning breakfast we will take a bus right up to Machupicchu sanctuary and enter early for the best photos opportunities and then spend the rest of the morning visiting and exploring the ruins.
Before leaving, let us take the time to climb up to Huaynapicchu (45minutes
before heading down to aguas calientes to aboard the train back to Cusco.
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Included
- Transportation by bus to CACHORA
- Meal: 08 breakfast/ 08 lunches / 08 dinners
- Camping equipment: 02 men tent
- Communal dinner tent, cooking tent, toilet tent
- Stools and tables
- Entrance fee to Choquequirao and Machupicchu
- A chef
- Horses / muleteer for the heavy gear(max 7 kilos per pax)
- Professional English speaking tour guide and assistant depending on the
size of the group)
- Drinking water since the second day
- Return ticket by train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
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Not Included
- Breakfast the first day
- Lunch the last day
- Sleeping bag
- Train fron Hydroelectric to Puente ruinas campsite (3USD)
- Locker at Machupicchu
- Bus up to Machupicchu and down to Aguas Calientes
- Tipping your trek staff is optional but customary
-Extra horse (80USD) |
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