4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS
The archaeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAO is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails.
CHOQUEQUIRAO is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of Salcantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, The Convention province of the departament of Cusco.
Choquequirao is an Inca town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructs a complex metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name Choquequirao.
CUSCO - CAPULICHAQOC - PLAYA
We leave from Cusco at 4:00 am in the morning. Arriving at Cachora town at 7:30 in the morning where we will have our breakfast, after continue to Chikiska. Hereafter we arrange the equipment on mules and horses. From that place we can observe the majestic PADRAYOC snow-covered peaks, it is 5482 m.a.s.l. The hike on this first day is 21.70 km of distance. On the way we will observe PADRAYOC Y WAYNA CACHORA snow-covered peaks, we can appreciate the beautiful change of the landscape from precipices to snowy mountains, only in the Choquequirao Trek.
We have our lunch in a place Chiquiska at 1:00 pm. On the way we will observe APURIMAC canyon with its impressive depth and in playa we will set up our campsite.
The approximate time of the hike is about 10 h. On this day we will pass the samall settlements:
- La Colmena (2870masl)
- La Aguada (2915masl)
- Capuliyoc (2915masl)
- Apurimac Valley
- Huayhuacalle (2970masl)
- Tinajayoc (2630masl)
- Mirador (2370masl)
- Cocamasana (2330masl)
- Torowisqana (2285masl)
- Chiquisqa (1950masl)
- Playa Rosalina (camp in 1550 masl)
- La Huerta (2705masl)
- And finally we arrive in Santa Rosa (2115masl).
SANTA ROSA - CHOQUEQUIRAO
Early morning (5:00 am) after breakfast, we continue our hike going up to Choquequiraw. We will arrive to the archaeological place CHOQUEQUIRAW after 5 hours. Good time to enjoy that majestic place. We will observe the three levels of the excavated ruin, where we can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca-town, like the ruin in progress of excavation and
finally areas unexplored that can tell us about this last refuge of the oppressed inca empire. Approximately at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (depends of the weather) we can appreciate "the flight of the Condors".
Our bilingual guide will explain the history and importance of the site after the Spanish arrived to Peru. We will continue to Cochequiraw campsite. In the afternoon you will visit all Choquequiraw.
CHOQUEQUIRAO - CHIQISKA
After an early breakfast you will visit more ruins of Choquequirao and walking back to CHIQUISQA. On the way we can observe again Apurimac canyon . Here we may be lucky to appreciate the
flight of the Condors, the exuberant vegetation and its variety of flowers and orchids.
The time of the hike is about 10h. Altitude: 3033-1950 m.a.s.l. Passing the same small settlements as on the way up. We will stop in PLAYA ROSALINA where we will have our lunch and after that we'll continue to CHIQUISQA. Here we will spend the night on our campsite.
CHIQUISKA - CAPULLIYOC - CUSCO
Early morning after breakfast (5:00 am), we continue to arrive to Cachora town. On the hike we can appreciate again the majestic PADRAYOC snow-covered peak that decorate to APURIMAC canyon.
The time of hike to arrive to Capulichaqoc is about 7 hours we will arrive to Cusco approximatrly at 5.00 P.M
THE SERVICES FOR THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK INCLUDES
- An Expert Guide with expert knowledge of the area and its customs.
- Assistant guide depending on the numbers of passengers greater than 8 passengers
- Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows: Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner
- Personal tents. (with double floor)
- Bath tent
- Kitchen tent
- Water boiled after the second day
- Dining tent
- Cooks and kitchen personnel
- Tables
- Benches
- Private bus to Cachora
- Private bus Cachora to Cusco
- Packhorses (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
- Entrance ticket to Choquequirao
- Packhorses for your personal equipment personal
- Riding horses
- First-aid kit
- Oxygen
- Duffel bag
- Radio communications
- Mattress air thermarest
DOESN`T INCLUDES
- Tips
- Dinner 4th day
- Sleeping bag
POOLED SERVICE
- Minimum 4 passengers, where others may join your group
- We recommend that the Pre-payment is done by WESTERN UNION, is more comfortable.
- In case of deposit by the Bank of Credito, visa or PayPal, he costs are raise by commissions.
COST POOL
- To Juan Angel Escriba Casavilca
- D.N.I. 09414084
- Place – Cusco – Peru.
- It is the best opcion for both sides
- Cost per passenger US $ 546.00
COST PRIVATE SERVICE US$
- Any day of the week
COST PRIVATE SERVICE IN ENGLISH US $
DISCOUNTS
- Students receive a US $ 20.00 only with a valid Isic Card Less than 10 years
WE CAN RENT
- Hire walking sticks for US $2.50 per day.
- Goose down sleeping bag (good up to 18 degrees below zero) for US $5 per day.
- Trek Grade: moderate - difficult
WESTERN UNIÓN
- To Juan Angel Escriba Casavilca
- D.N.I. 09414084
- Place – Cusco – Peru.
- It is the best option for both sides
PERU CREDIT BANK
- Account Number: 285-2072340-1-23
- To: CAMPING TOURS E.I.R.L.
- Cusco Agency.
- 8% more
PAYPAL
- The account is in the name of the company:
- ventas@campingtoursperu.com
- 7% more if you pay with paypal
FOR THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE
- Sleeping bag
- Rain Coat (plastic)
- Thick Jumper
- Coat (parka)
- Cream protector against the sun
- Cap or hat
- Glasses for the sun
- You bounce or slipper for walk
- T Shirts
- Wool stockings or sport
- Canteen or bottle of water
- Lantern
- Photographic camera
- Personal medications suggested by their doctor.
HIKING SEASON FOR THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK
- From March to November
- The months of December, January, February are not recommended because it is the wet season.
