05 Day Choquequirao Trek – Private Service

Choquequirao Archaeological Site is considered as “The Sister of Machu Picchu”. An exceptional Inca town built on the top of the hills by the Mitimaes of Chachapoyas to honor the great Pachacutec. Join us for this unique expedition called 05-day Choquequirao Trek!

• The 05-Day Choquequirao Trek is a fascinating walk that goes into the Apurimac canyon. This is an amazing construction made by the Incas and due to the distance and little-visited is considered as the “Lost City of the Incas.”
• Discover Choquequirao, the meaning of the name in Quechua is “the Golden Cradle” and is considered as the place where the last Inca rulers went after losing the city of Cusco during the Spanish conquest.
• Immerse yourself in the Choquequirao Trekking, you will appreciate beautiful landscapes and mountains, remote ancient villages celebrated in the last century by the ranchers.
• Highly recommended for those travelers who love to spend time with the nature and the landscape of the Andes, the level of the Choquequirao hike is challenging but the reward of reaching it is worth every drop of effort made.

Overview Choquequirao Trek Difficulty

Why book with Inkayni?

Inkayni Peru Tours is a local tour operator exceptionally recommended by its clients, guidebooks, forums, and others. Our principal objective is to provide the best service, achieve the maximum satisfaction of our customers, and assume the responsibility as guardians of Nature in all our undertakings.

• Experienced and Professional Team: Get assistance and support from our team, a group of specialists highly qualified to organize your trek to Machu Picchu.
• Eco-friendly Local Tour Operator: We respect and protect the environment and the local communities that we visit. We use biodegradable products, recycle waste, support local businesses, and donate to social projects.
• Door-To-Door Service: Pick-up and drop-off are included at no additional cost from your hotel or Airbnb located mainly in the surrounding area of the Historic Center of Cusco.
• Delicious Andean Fusion Food: During your expedition to Machu Picchu, taste delicious foods prepared by our highly recommended chefs for this kind of experience to Machu Picchu. If you have any dietary request or allergy let us know.
• High-Quality Camping Equipment: Included kitchen tent, dining tent with tables and chairs, portable private toilet, and comfortable 4 people Eureka Tent (2 people per tent).
• Comfortable Sleeping Pads: Included double thickness foam sleeping mattress, and inflatable pillow.
• Labor Welfare: We take care of all our staff, and fully comply with the salary and insurance of our porters, cooks, horsemen, and additional staff.

DAY 1: CUSCO – CACHORA – CHIQUISKA

Firstly, we will leave the hotel in Cusco early at 05:30 a.m. Consequently, we will travel around 4 hours to reach the town of San Pedro de Cachora, the place where we’ll have our breakfast. As well we will meet our muleteers who will take the mules. So, in the zone called Capuliyoc, we will begin our two-hour walk to the “Abra of Capuliyoc” (2894 masl / 9,495 ft.) where we will have lunch. As a result, we will continue with the descent of approximately 3 hours towards Chiquiska (1,900 masl), the place of our first camp where we will enjoy our dinner.

• Lodging: Campsite in Chiquiska

DAY 2: CHIQUISKA – ROSALINAS BEACH – CHOQUEQUIRAO

After taking our nutritious breakfast, we will hike for 5 hours towards Maranpata to have lunch and enjoy the beautiful view of Choquequirao. After that, we will walk two more hours to reach the archaeological complex of Choquequirao and spend the night near it. Certainly, in the afternoon, we will have tea time, then dinner.

• Lodging: Campsite in Choquequirao

DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO

Most importantly, this day is essential as we will tour the entire archaeological complex of Choquequirao and explore some places that are covered by the lush vegetation of the cloud forest.Then, our guide will be responsible for providing you all the relevant information about the site, its history, and the importance it had in the past. After that, you will have free time to explore the complex on your own. Therefore, lunch and dinner will be served in our camp, after nightfall, we will rest in the same place as the night before.

• Lodging: Campsite in Choquequirao

DAY 4: CHOQUEQUIRAO – COCAMASANA

Certainly, we will start the long descent towards the Apurimac River, where we will stop for lunch. After that, we will begin to ascend gradually around 3 to 4 hours towards our last camp that is Cocamasana (2300 m.s.m.) to have our dinner. Here we will have spectacular views of the Choquequirao route.

• Lodging: Campsite in Cocamasana

DAY 5: COCAMASANA – CONOC – CUSCO

After having obtained a delicious breakfast, we will walk around two hours to reach the Apurimac canyon and get amazing photos. Certainly, here ends our trek, which we will continue our trip by bus back to Cusco. Consequently, on the way, we will stop to observe the enormous stone of Saywite, carved by the Incas in the representation of their empire. Subsequently, after 2 hours, we can enjoy the thermal waters of Conoc to relax and have a delicious lunch. Finally, we will arrive in Cusco.

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK INCLUDED:

• A briefing at your hotel (5-6 p.m.) the night before you depart.
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
• Chef.
• Mules carry cooking and camping equipment and 7kg of your items.
• Pick-up and transportation from your hotel to the start of the trail.
• Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
• 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks, and 4 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food, please let us know.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs.
• Four-person tent for every two trekkers.
• Foam mattress.
• Oxygen bottle.
• First aid kit.
• Entrance to Choquequirao.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us).
• Trekking poles (Can be hired from us).
• Breakfast on Day 1
• Lunch on Day 5.
• Tips.
• Entrance to Conoc
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

WHAT TO BRING FOR CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK

• Original Passport
• Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• Walking shoes
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Swimwear and slippers (for showers and hot springs).
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitizer
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Torch with spare batteries or Headlamps.

Discounts for Choquequirao trek 5 days:

• Under 18 years old: US$ 25:00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
• Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$ 25:00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. Likewise, For those using a university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. Similarly, For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. So, Please send all to info@inkayniperutours.com.  More Information about STUDENT CARD.