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Choquequirao trek to Machu picchu

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  • 4 Days
  • Trekking
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A hike to Choquequirao Peru reveals lesser known historical ruins that are much larger than those of Machu Picchu. Currently only accessible by foot, the Choquequirao tour reveals a currently hidden gem that is not easily accessible to most visitors. Visiting Choquequirao is one of the best ways to get an intimate and unobstructed perspective of remote Inca history and culture.

Itinerary

DAY 1 | BY BUS FROM CUSCO – CAPULIYUC, SANTA ROSA BAJA HIKE

We will pick you up from your hotel by tourist transport with a 3 and a half hour drive to “San Pedro de Cachora” (2800 masl), a beautiful Andean village; From Capuliyoq we start the 4 hours of hiking before arriving at our lunch spot, (Optional lunch in Cocamasana) where we will continue our trek. There in Capuliyoq, along the way, we can enjoy a great diversity of landscapes that belong to different climates, such as the snow-capped Padriyoc, the flora and fauna of the Andean diversity that makes our trip beautiful. We will be able to see the deepest canyon in the world, the Apurimac Canyon where the Apurimac River flows and it is also possible to see the first views of Choquequirao. We’ll continue descending to Chiquisca, where we’ll have a short break.
After lunch we will start with our last descent of the day, it will be approximately 1 hour towards the Palya Rosalina sector. Playa Rosalina is about 1800 m.a.s.l. Near the Apurimac River, “the sacred river”. From there we will continue to the Santa Rosa camp 1950m/6 397 feet where we will have tea time, dinner and rest

DAY 2 | CAMPAMENTO SANTA ROSA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO

After organic breakfast, the 3.5 hour ascent to Marampata 3600m camp begins. During the hike you will be able to enjoy the splendid Apurimac Canyon, the Choquequirao Mountain and beautiful rugged mountains. After lunch, the hike is very smooth to reach the lost Inca city, Choquequirao, where there will be a walking tour of the area (optional camping depends on the payment to the porters), it is amazing because there are not many people who come to this place, the guide will show you the most important places, the main square, You can also go to the sector of the most beautiful terraces with flames that made them on the wall with another type of rock and color. After visiting this place, we will return to our lunch spot which will also be our camp.
The camp is only outside the Inca site (Possibility to see the sunset and the condors

HE IS 3 | MARAMPATA – CHIQUISCA

After breakfast, we will continue the trek to our lunch spot called Chiquisca 1850m/6,069ft. Approximately 5 hours just downhill we will walk the same path we took days before, arriving at Playa Rosalina where we take a short break and then continue a little uphill for 1.5 hours to Chiquisca where lunch awaits us. After lunch we will have a free afternoon as our lunch place will also be our camp, in the afternoon the weather is too hot and dry and it is difficult to walk around that area in the afternoon so we will take a good break because on the last day we start walking early before the first rays of the sun. accommodation at the lodging.

DAY 4 | CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYOC – CACHORA AND TRANSFER BY CAR TO CUSCO.

Today we will leave the camp very early before the first rays of the sun. After breakfast, we will hike 4 hours uphill to Capuliyoc, 2900m/9 517ft where we will have the last lunch with your expedition team. From this point we take the bus to Cusco for 3 hours to return in the afternoon to Cusco.

What's included:
Price Excludes
  • Pre-Departure Information: You will meet your guide and “Choquequiraw Trek” group at our office for an orientation prior to your trek. Here, we will provide you with the duffel bags that our Porters will carry. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM the afternoon before the trip begins. In case you are unable to come at this time “let us know” to arrange another time.
  • Tourist Transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the morning and you will travel by private transportation to Capuliyoc, the starting point of the trek to Choquequiraw.
  • Choquequiraw trek adventure tour guide: English-speaking, professional tour guide with tourism certification. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion for teaching others about their heritage. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings along the entire route, including leading your group in ancient ceremonies! He or she will keep you safe, healthy, and comfortable on your hike so you can enjoy your time and make sure you are safe and happy.
  • Private Camps: Each camp is carefully chosen so that you have a very personalized experience.
  • Night 1: Enjoy the first night at the Santa Rosa camp en route to Choquequiraw and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents are for 4 people, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. It also includes a small vestibule at the front, giving you extra outdoor space to leave your boots and poles so you don’t have to bring dirt.
  • Night 2: Enjoy the second night in Marampata on the Choquequiraw route and sleep in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents are for 4 people, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a small foyer at the front, which gives you extra outdoor space to leave your boots and poles so you don’t have to bring dirt.
  • Night 3: Enjoy the third night at Chiquisca Camp on the Choquequiraw route and sleep
    in our 4-season Pro Aconcagua Doite tents. All of our tents are for 4 people, but ONLY
    sleep 2, leaving plenty of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags.
    They also include a small lobby in the front, which gives you a little extra.
    ❖ Note: It is not usual for campgrounds, cabins, or hotels to change after confirmation.
    Office: 317 San Agustin street, Cusco – Peru | Phone: +51 084 253617 | Cellphone: +51
    984621294 Email: sales@inkatrail.com.pe 117 government regulations and
    authorizations, also due to adverse weather conditions and perhaps due to the
    physical condition of our visitors: any changes in this matter ITEP will be informing you
    in advance and as soon as possible.
  • Camping Equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs, and cooking equipment (all carried by our porters and horses).
  • Entrance ticket to the Choquequiraw trail.
  • 1 duffel bag: You can store your personal luggage, up to 5 kg (11.02 lb), including your sleeping bag; This bag will be carried by our horses during the 4 days.
  • Professional Trekking Chef: A professional chef specializing in cooking along the way, with an assistant, will prepare all your delicious meals along our journey along the way to replenish your energy every day. You’ll never go hungry!
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no extra cost) Please note that the first breakfast and last lunch is not included”
  • Boiled Water: From your first lunch to your last breakfast, Inka Trail Expeditions will supply all the water needed. This water will be boiled, filtered, and then cooled, before being distributed. You must supply your own water bottles. We recommend bringing around 3l. You will be able to fill your bottle with waters after each meal.
  • Waking up with tea: Every morning at the camp, you’ll wake up with a cup of coca tea!
    Our staff will bring the tea to your tent to warm up from the inside out before you
    start your day.
  • Tea time every day during the trek: Every evening before dinner, the cooks will give our tea time popcorn, biscuits, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hot water, etc. After a long day of hiking, you won’t have to wait until dinner to relax, warm up, and enjoy a bite!
  • Hygiene Products: You will be provided with a small towel before each meal to wash your hands and every morning there will also be a bucket of warm water to wash your personal hygiene.
  • Medical Kit & Oxygen Bottle: Our team will bring a first aid kit, which includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
  • Transfer back to Cusco: Private tourist transportation from Capuliyoc to your hotel in Cusco (Day 4) Office: 317 San Agustin street, Cusco – Peru | Phone: +51 084 253617 | Cellphone: +51 984621294 Email: sales@inkatrail.com.pe 118
  • Sleeping bags: You can rent one from our company if you don’t have your own. Our sleeping bags are effective and durable to protect you from low temperatures such as – 18ºC (0ºF). They are mummy-shaped and include a sleeping lining. The bags are washed after each use. 
  • Poles: You can rent a set from our company if you wish.
  • Day 1: Breakfast: approx. USD5 to USD 10.00, the price may vary depending on your selection.
  • Last day: Lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes. Approx. Usd 20 to 25.00, the price may vary depending on your selection.
  • Clothing and personal equipment.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff: Please note that our agency staff is well paid, so feel free to tip or not as you wish “Recommendation usd 6 to usd 8 per day per traveler for all trek staff” – Again it is optional and may vary depending on your satisfaction.
  • Additional costs or delays beyond management’s control (scenery, bad weather, itinerary modification due to safety issue, illness, change of government policy, political instability/strike, etc.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
WE RECOMMEND BRINGING:

HOTEL

  • Cusco:
    • Check-in: 11:00am
    • Check-out: 09:00am (may vary by hotel)
    • Breakfast: 07:00am – 09:00am
  • Aguas Calientes:
    • Check-in: 11:00am
    • Check-out: 09:00am (may vary by hotel)
    • Breakfast: 05:30am – 08:00am
  • Reservations subject to availability; check availability before making reservations.

SCHEDULES

  • Pick-ups for tours are from the historic center of the city.
  • Be at the hotel reception on time for tour pick-ups. If staying at an Airbnb, ensure you have good signal or meet at the designated meeting point.

TRANSPORT

  • Seats in transport are randomly assigned.
  • Transport can be a large bus, a 20-passenger sprinter, or other as needed.

FLIGHTS

  • If flights are included in the package, tickets are issued automatically based on airline availability.
  • Issued tickets are non-refundable, non-endorsable, non-modifiable.
  • For flight rescheduling or cancellations, contact the airline directly with your reservation code.
  • Random seat assignment on flights; specific seats can be requested for $12 to $50 depending on the airline.
  • 23kg checked baggage has an additional cost of $25 per leg depending on the airline.

ITINERARY

  • Itineraries are planned with care, but may be adjusted for operational reasons. The order of activities and specified routes should be taken as a guide.

DATE MODIFICATION

  • Date changes can be made up to 1 business day before your trip.
  • A minimum charge of S/110 may be applied for administrative expenses.
  • Machu Picchu entrance fees are non-changeable; a new ticket must be purchased if lost.
  • Hotel reservation changes depend on hotel policy and conditions.
  • Consettur bus ticket date change penalty: S/10.
  • Train ticket date change penalty: 20% of the previous ticket cost plus the difference for the new ticket, if requested 24 hours before the first departure.

CANCELLATIONS

  • Cancellations are not accepted once the reservation is made and are non-endorsable.
  • No refunds for withdrawing before the end of services.

OTHER

  • All passengers must carry their original, valid ID.
  • Remember to bring your entrance tickets for the tours.
  • Service is subject to change due to weather conditions, strikes, or other events affecting the itinerary.
  • Children under 3 years old may sit on their parents’ knees and share their bed. Parents must provide breakfast for them.
  • Make reservations well in advance as indicated by the sales area.
  • The agency is not responsible for loss of personal valuables during the trip.
  • Rates do not include IGV (18% additional if a ticket or invoice is required).
  • Report any inconveniences during the trip immediately.
  • For questions or emergencies, call: +51 981307060 or email reservas@jasthyn-travel.com
  • Backpack
  • Clothes that keep you warm at night
  • Rain clothes
  • Flashlight
  • Cap
  • Various poles
  • Insect repellent
  • Plastic rain poncho
  • Purifying tablets
  • Medication equipment
  • Water bottle
  • Original passport
  • ISIC student card (if applicable)
  • Extra money in soles and dollars
  • Walking sticks
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