choquequirao-8-days.htm
CHOQUEQUIRAO WITH MACHU PICCHU 8D/7N
Day 1 :-CUSCO
- CACHORA - PLAYA ROSALINA :
4:00 am pick up from your hotel and travel to Cachora (4 hours by bus): While
the group is having breakfast the crew will arrange the horses for the trek. On
this day we will walk 22 km, first flat to Chiquisca and then uphill, passing
through Abra Capuliyoc, from where we have a great view of the Apurimac Canyon.
Finally we descend to playa Rosalina on the banks of the Apurimac River, the
main tributary of the Amazon River. Campsite at 1550 masl.
Day 2 :- PLAYA
ROSALINA TO CHOQUEQUIRAO RUINS :
After an early breakfast we start walking uphill - through Opuntia-plantations
and later cloudforest - towards Choquequirao, arriving around 3 pm. We explore
the ruins after arriving. The view of the canyon is spectacular, it is also
possible to see Andean Condors soaring in the mountains..Campsite at
Choquequirao, 3033 masl.
Day 3 :-
CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MAIZAL :
On this day we walk uphill for a while up to 3299masl and then descend to Rio
Blanco, 1909 masl. On the way we pass by Pinchiunuyoj ruins with inka terraces.
The changes of habitats is very spectacular for seeing birds, different
varieties of orquids, and coca plants at 2750 masl. From Rio Blanco we climb up
to Maizal for about 3 hrs. Camp at 3000 masl.
Day 4 :-
MAIZAL TO YANAMA :
From here we start walking uphill passing by the impressive Inka mines called
Minas Victoria which were later used by other miners. Almost on the top we can
apreciate original paved inka trails. We pass over 4154 masl and finally descend
to our campsite at 3800 masl.
Day 5 :-
YANAMA TO TOTORA :
After breakfast we start climbing slowly to our higher pass 4668 masl, again the
view is amazing, we are sorrounded by snowcapped mountains: the Mt. Sacsarayoj
and Mt. Padreyoj . Campsite at 3632masl.
Day 6 :-
TOTORA TO PLAYA :
On this day we descend to the Totora river. As we go down the birdlife is very
interesting specially with hummingbirds, woodpeckers and many species of orchids
and begonias.
Campsite at 2125masl.
Day 7 : PLAYA
TO AGUAS CALIENTES :
On this day we walk our last uphill 2810masl which takes around 3 hours; from
here the view of Machu Picchu is fabulous. After a good rest we go down to the
Hydroelectric plant on the Urubamba River and from here we can walk to Aguas
Calientes or take the train at 4 pm. Night in a Hotel.
Day 8 :- MACHU
PICCHU FULL DAY - CUSCO :
After an early breakfast we go by bus to Machu Picchu and here we will have 2
hours guided tour and then you have free time to explore by your own, maybe
climb Wayna Picchu. Return to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco at
4 p.m.
WHAT IS
INCLUDED :
- Collection
from your hotel in the morning and transfer in bus to Cachora, the starting
point of the trek.
- English
speaking professional guide
- Meals: 7
Breakfasts/ 7 Lunches/ 7 Dinners
- Cook and
cooking equipment
- Horsemen and
horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
- 1 emergency
horse
- 1 horse
extra that was taking 8 kilos for pax
- Hostel in Aguas
Calientes
- Entrance fee
to Choquekirao
- Entrance fee
to Machu Picchu
- Train ticket
(Backpacker service) from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Igloo tents:
2 people in each 3-people-capacity tents, to allow for higher comfort and a
safe keeping of backpacks.
- Mattress per
person
- Dinner tent
- Kitchen tent
- First aid
kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Sleeping Bag
- Bus ticket
from Machupicchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED :
- Breakfast on
the first day
- Lunch and
dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy
free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in
Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is
estimated around 9.00pm, dinner being at your own expense too.
- Visit to the
hot springs in Aguas Calientes: a relaxing way to end-up the 4-day trek
while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the
village center, entrance fee is US$ 1,50.
Towels can be
hired in Aguas Calientes.
WHAT DO YOU NEED AND BRING TO CARRY :
- A backpack
with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain jacket
or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong
footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
- Warm
clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters
- Flashlight and
batteries
- Camera,
films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap
to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
- Sun block
- Insect
repellent
- Toilet paper
- Snacks:
biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
- Water bottle
and sterilizing tablets (ie.
Micropur)
- Small tonel
- Swimsuit (if
you intend to go to the hot springs)
- Cash in
soles and US$ (no ATM machines in Aguas Calientes)
- Original
passport
- Optional:
walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required)
OPTIONAL SERVICE TO BE HIRED
:
- An extra
hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for you at an additional cost
depending on the hotel you choose.
- If you wish
to visit Machupicchu again the following day, the additional cost of the
entrance fee will be charged
- Vistadome
Service train (First Class) instead of the Backpacker one (Tourist train),
at an additional cost
-
extra horse for riding: 100 US$
