Choquequirao Trek 3 Days

This 3-day Choquequirao Trek is designed for experienced or amateur, professional trekkers who are physically fit for strenuous, remote, and high-temperature treks through the Apurimac Canyon and the Choquequirao Andes.

It is the perfect trek for those who are into trekking, since Choquequirao was the last Inca shelter located between a deep canyon and the Vilcabamba range with its high glaciers. As this is one of the most challenging tours, special preparation is required before you do the next itinerary. At the end of the trip you will be satisfied that you did it in 3 intense days.

Your adventure begins at 4:30 a.m. when we pick you up from your Cusco hotel and drive you five hours to Capuliyoc in our private transportation. Stunning vistas of the Salkantay and Humantay alpine mountains will greet you along the journey.

When we arrive in Capuliyoc, place where you have your breakfast and our guide will introduce you to your trekking team’s cook and horseman. They’ll make sure your stuff gets to each camp safely and that you’re adequately fed.

After we start trekking, you’ll have a 3-hour downhill stroll through the gorgeous Apurimac landscapes via a large valley. Before we get to Chiquisca, we’ll pass by two more massive mountains, Padreyoc and Qoriwayrachina.

We’ll continue for another hour and fifteen minutes to the bottom of the valley once you’re filled and reenergized. The gushing Apurimac River, also known as “Speaking God” in Quechua, will greet you here. The rapids are class V, making it ideal for canoeing or rafting.

Finally, we’ll descend for the final 2 hours to Santa Rosa (1,970 m / 6,463 ft), our first campsite. You’ll have a delicious meal before retiring to your bed for some well-deserved rest.

Accommodation: Tent (4 season tent, allowing greater comfort).
Meals: Lunch, Tea, and Dinner.
Hiking time: 8-9 hours approx.
Hiking distance: 18 Km – 11.18 miles

You will be served a big breakfast in the morning to give you the energy you will need throughout the hike. Then, you will depart around 5:30 a.m. and zigzag your way up for three hours to Marampata (2,900 m / 9,514 ft.). There, you will be amazed by the incredible scenery and have the opportunity to capture some shots of the canyon and snow-capped peaks. After a brief rest and organizing your gear, you will hike for another hour and thirty minutes to the Choquequirao complex (3,050 m / 10,007 ft).

On this day, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the surroundings and let the energy of this ancient site take hold of you. You will take your time and discover every part of the complex located in the deep canyon. You are probably already imagining the breathtaking scenery that awaits you. Your guide will take you around the site and teach you about the history and other exciting stories.

Choquequirao is much larger than Machu Picchu, although experts believe that only 40% is currently discovered, so there is likely to be much more to explore in the future. You will visit plazas, temples, and impressive terraces. This will make you wonder how the ancient civilization could have built such a feat on top of the mountains.

Don’t miss some of the most important parts of the complex, such as the white stone llamas that were built to protect the important mountain overlooking the area known as Apu Qoriwayrachina. Choquequirao remains a mystery in many ways and imagine that in the coming years you will learn more. At noon, you will stop at this magnificent site to enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, you will return to your camp at Marampata to enjoy another great dinner and rest for the night. Once the sun has set, you will notice that the night sky is filled with stars and constellations. Contemplate their meaning before going to bed.

Accommodation: Tent (4 season tent, allowing greater comfort).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, and Dinner.
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours approx.
Hiking distance: 8 km. 5 miles

We begin the return from Marampata to our destination, Capuliyoc, we will start early at 5 am we will have breakfast and head to Santa Rosa the road will be in descent and it will not have much difficulty most of the way is surrounded by a lot of vegetation with bamboo and orchids we will also have the beautiful view of the canyon when we reach Santa rosa and rest we will continue descending towards Rosalina Beach, we will cross the bridge the descent section will take us on average three hours and then we will ascend for an hour towards Chiquisca, where we will rest and have lunch.

After the break we will continue ascending for 3 more hours to the Capuliyoc and this section will be all uphill but not steep We will also make stops at the viewpoints to take pictures and with a little luck we could appreciate the condors that inhabit the area and fly over these places in the afternoon, already in Capuliyoc, we will have to say goodbye to the support team and then We will go on a 4-hour return trip to the imperial city of Cusco.

We will arrive in Cusco on average at 07:00 pm. And that will be the end of our adventure.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Hiking time: 8-9 hours approx.
Hiking distance: 18 Km – 11.18 miles

• Pre trek Briefing (briefing at the hotel or office).
• Pick up from your hotel on the morning of departure.
• Transportation from Cusco to the trailhead at the beginning of the hike by private car.
• English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
• Second Tour Guide over 12 people.
• Tents – 2 people in a 4 person tent which allows for greater comfort and storage of backpacks.
• Thermarest air-inflate Comfortable sleeping Mattress.
• Cook and assistance of the Cook.
• Cooking equipment.
• Snacks.
• Daily tea service.
• Dining equipment including chairs and tables.
• Portable environmental Biodegradable toilet (The Pett).
• Foodservice in the campsites (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 3 snacks) – nutritionally balanced menu.
• Vegetarian and free gluten food for no extra cost.
• Personal trekking food – nutritionally balanced menu(Buffet).
• Horseman and Horses. (To carry our camping equipment, food and 8 kilos of your personal stuff like sleeping bag and mat as well as clothes) We Never overload our Horses(well Animal Welfare).
• Choquequirao entrance fees.
• Camping spot fees.
• First-aid kit.
• Emergency oxygen bottle.

• Extra expenses.
• Breakfast – Day 1.
• Dinner – Day 3.
• Pillows.
• Not detailed meals.
• Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you).
• Sleeping bags (it can be rented from us for US$ 30 for the entire trip).
• Walking sticks (it can be rented from us for US$ 20 for the entire trip).
• Tips (optional).

• Original Passport.
• Original Student Card (if you book as a student).
• A travel insurance card is essential.
• Sleeping bag.
• Walking sticks.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants) or poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased for about $ 2 in Cusco.
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots are recommended. Extra socks are a must.
• Sandals or plastic slip thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breathe at night if you want to take them.
• Warm clothes include jackets, fleeces, gloves, scarf, and knit / tour beanies. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Camera, films, and batteries.
• Hat or cap to protect you from sun, rain, and cold.
• Sunblock.
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 40% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
• We recommend bringing water purification tablets if you pick up water from streams.
• Your own special medicines you may need, paracetamol, second skin blisters, etc.
• Small towel.
• Cash – sufficient for snacks, tips, and souvenirs.
• Eager and adventurous spirit to enjoy your hike.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

Our Choquequirao Trek 3 Days private service, includes additional items such as:

Additional Inclusions:

• Extra Emergency Horse to ride.
• North Face 4 season tents.
• Sleeping bag / Silk Liner included.
• 02 Waking Poles per person.
• 1 Duffel Bag to carry all your sleeping bags, self-inflating pad as well as clothes.
• Tour Guide to explore Choquequirao all day and of course, we pay a little bit more to our Staff and Guide.
• Private round-trip transportation.

Our prices for the Choquequirao Trek 3 Days are reasonable and are in different packages with the prices that are handled in the city of Cusco, and discounts will apply automatically for groups of over 5 people when booking this tour together at the same time.
We are a local tour operator that never shares service with any other company in Cusco, most agencies in Cusco share their service to save operating costs with poor quality. We guarantee to make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.
Our booking process is simple and you can secure your trip with only a 30% deposit and pay the rest at the destination.

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