Trek to Choquequirao 4 Days

Day 1: Trek to Choquequirao – first day

Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska

We will pick you up from your hotel about 7:30 am and travel by bus, for about 4 hours, to the small village of Cachora, where we will meet our horseman and mules. We will begin our trek along the edge of the Apurimac canyon and follow the trail, enjoying the dramatic landscapes and a variety of plant and animal life, until we reach our campsite Chiquiska or «La Playa Rosa Linda» (1650m/5413ft).

Day 2: Trek to Choquequirao – second day (Choquequirao)

Chiquiska – Choquequirao

We will get up early, have breakfast and begin our walk by crossing the Apurimac River, descending to the lowest point on the trail. Following the trail, we will have a steep ascent through a thick cloud forest towards the Inca site, Choquequirao. We will have lunch here and time to relax and enjoy the archeological zone, plants, animals (hopefully condors), and views of nearby canyons and snow-capped mountains (Soray – 5428m/17808ft and Tuncarway 5910m/19389ft). We will camp close to the site (3033m/9950ft).

Day 3: Trek to Choquequirao – third day (Choquequirao)

Choquequirao – Santa Rosa

Today, we will have breakfast followed by a 3-hour guided tour around Choquequirao itself. After this, we descend to our last campsite, «Santa Rosa».

Day 4: Trek to Choquequirao – last day (Return to Cusco)

Santa Rosa – Cachora – Cusco

We will wake to birdsong and beautiful scenery. From here we will walk to Cachora to take a bus back to Cusco, arrival at about 7 or 8 pm.

End of the service.

Additional

VERY IMPORTANT: We strongly suggest staying at high altitude (above 3000 metres - in Cusco or another high altitude city) for 1 to 2 days (minimum) before undertaking the trip. This is in order to minimize the effects of possible altitude sickness. Also, you can help your body acclimatize by drinking plenty of liquids, adding a bit more sugar to your drinks, eating food rich in carbohydrates, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol. Drinking coca tea (ancient traditional leaf) or Diamox can also be helpful - please ask your doctor about this.

• Professional, Speaking English Tour Guide and Assistant Guide (for groups of 8 or more people). • Bus transportation (Cusco-Cachora-Cusco). • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day. • Camping equipment. Dining and cooking tent with table and chairs. • Cook. • Horseman and mules (they just carry cooking and camping equipment). • Two-man tent. • Sleeping mattress (Note: if you want comfortable air mattress, it also can be hired from us). • Oxygen balloon (for any emergency). • First Aid kit.

Trip Cost does Not Included: • Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day. • Sleeping bag (Extra cost of US $ 40.00 per person for three nights).

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.