Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Coca Masana - Playa Rosalina

Our tour starts very early leaving the city of Cusco heading to the town of Cachora, whose journey will be 4 hours in the town of Cachora know the people who will accompany us throughout the journey to achieve our goal, cooks, porters, carriers , among others, after a short break we will start our trek to the first camp in Chiquisca until reaching a height of (2900 m.a.s.l)

Day 2: Rosalina Beach - Choquequirao

Early in the morning we will take our delicious breakfast to start a wonderful hike descending to the Apurímac canyon.The recommendation for this day is to lighten the weight of the backpack to avoid fatigue due to excess heat, we will have lunch in the Rosalinas beach sector, after this break we will ascend for a lapse of 2:30 hrs. to the camp of Choquequirao, overnight and dinner, in this camp we will enjoy a typical drink "cambray"

Day 3: Choquequirao - Raqaypata

We will get up early to have breakfast and then start our walk to take advantage of the freshness of the morning, because at noon the heat becomes unbearable, the walk will be 4 hrs. to the place of Maranpata here we will stop to energize ourselves with our lunch in this sector, in the afternoon we will arrive at the archaeological group of Choquequirao, we will spend the night in the terraces of this place

Day 4: Raqaypata - Coca Masana

In the morning we will visit the whole archaeological site as well as the museum where some of the pieces found during the excavations are observed, after our spectacular visit to these wonderful museums and spectacular archaeological complex we will undertake our return, we will have lunch in the area of Santa Rosa, Coca Masana campsite

Day 5: Coca Masana - Cachora - Cusco

Early in the morning we will have breakfast to then ascend our first step and go to the town of Cachora, where our other team will be waiting for us with transportation to return to the city of Cusco, before boarding the bus we will have lunch and we will thank all the people who accompanied us during the walk, then we will continue with our trip until arriving at the city of Cusco at 6:00 p.m.

Choquequirao Tour Includes:

• Pre-trek briefing
• Early morning transfer by private bus to Cachora - the initial point of the trek
• Accommodation: Campsites (4 nights)
• Entrance fee to the Choquequirao
• Meals: 4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 4x dinner and 3x afternoon hot beverages
• Professional bilingual Tour Guide
• Professional Cook
• Muleteer and horses to carry food, camping and cooking equipment and 5 kg of each passenger's stuff
• Camping equipment: personal double tents, thermarest mattress,
• Tables and chairs, a cooking tent with cooking equipment, dining and toilet tents
• A sleeping bag (for up to -5°C)

NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast on the day 1 and lunch on the last day
• International and domestic flights
• Airport taxes
• Personal travel insurance 
• Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory)
• Other extras not mentioned..

What luggage carry to Choquequira Trek?

Prepare a travel team taking into account the essentials. Regarding clothing, include items such as t-shirts or sweatshirts for heat and waterproof coat for cold weather, long and short waterproof pants, wool socks, gloves and non-slip boots suitable for hiking. Bring clothes for the cold on the 5-day trek to Choquequirao Wear clothes for the cold is suitable for Choquequirao. Also bring other items such as a hat to protect yourself from the sun and wind during the tour of the citadel: windbreaker and sunglasses. Do not forget personal items such as: wet towels, toilet paper, sunscreen, insect repellent and flashlight. As part of the expedition, Inca Trail Hiking Tours will provide you with the tent, matra, sleeping bag and everything you need to make your walk safe and comfortable.

How to assemble the personal backpack?

For the walk to Choquequirao it is necessary to carry a personal backpack or attack backpack, whose weight should not exceed 5 kg. In it you must pack everything you need during the tour. It is essential to pack sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks or snacks and first aid medicines. Also do not forget to put plastic bags, gloves for the cold, a bottle of water and spare clothes. Clothing for temperate climates, sunscreen and good shoes. They should not be missing in your backpack. 

Clothing and shoes for the walk

The trip to Choquequirao is strong and demanding, so you will need to bring the right clothes and shoes. It is suggested to pack hiking boots that are as large as possible, because your feet swell and you may have blisters and wounds. The stockings or socks should be made of wool, avoiding synthetic ones due to excessive sweating. Another tip is that you do not wear new shoes, as you could injure yourself as the shoes fit on your feet while you walk. As for the pants, it is recommended that they be wide, long and removable, preferably of a combination of cotton and synthetic material, because they are lightweight and dry fast. Do not forget that the climate changes permanently so they are very comfortable to dismantle them as the need arises.

Frequent Questions of Choquequirao Trek:

How much is walking to Choquequirao?

From the town of Cachora to Choquequirao, they walk about 31 kilometers without including the route through the ruins. Back would be the same distance (62 km in total). A large part of the route involves the descent of a large mountain while the other half is on a climb.  

What height is Choquequirao?

The citadel is at 3,035 m.a.s.l and at the lowest point of the walk you will be at 1,461 m.s. The climate is similar to that of Cusco, so it is advisable to prepare the heights before the hike.  

Why is it so incredible that so few people go or little is known about it?

Unlike Machu Picchu, where you can get to with trains and get on buses, Choquequirao is a destination that is reached through an intense sacrifice and effort. They are hard walks that involve lowering and unevenness with little oxygen. The way to get there is by walking a lot and camping. Possibly your water supply is not enough, you pass cold in the heights or you burn yourself walking under the intense Andean sun. The entire trip can be made between 4 and 5 days unless you want to visit some nearby towns or do it quickly.

Interesting Info of Choquequirao Tour:

• Cumulative elevation gain: 5,020 m
• Cumulative gradient of descent: 5,020 m
• Maximum altitude: 3,137 m
• Minimum altitude: 1,461 m