Embark on the Ultimate Choquequirao Trek and explore the untouched beauty of lush cloud forests and snowcapped Andean mountains. Discover the ‘Twin Sister of Machu Picchu’ and enjoy a serene retreat in this hidden gem of Peru.
Embark on the Ultimate Choquequirao Trek and explore the untouched beauty of lush cloud forests and snowcapped Andean mountains. Discover the ‘Twin Sister of Machu Picchu’ and enjoy a serene retreat in this hidden gem of Peru.
CUSCO – CACHORA – CAPULIYOC – LA PLAYA
Capuliyoc - Pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 am, to drive you across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30 am. After breakfast, start a 4-hour trek downhill from Capuliyoc (9550 ft / 2911 m) to our lunch spot at Chiquiska (1893m / 6210 ft). Along the way, you can enjoy some…
CUSCO – CACHORA – CAPULIYOC – LA PLAYA
Capuliyoc - Pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 am, to drive you across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30 am. After breakfast, start a 4-hour trek downhill from Capuliyoc (9550 ft / 2911 m) to our lunch spot at Chiquiska (1893m / 6210 ft). Along the way, you can enjoy some absolutely stunning views of the Apurimac canyon - one of the deepest in Peru, and spectacular panoramas of the different landscapes: from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. After lunch we continue our journey for another 2 hours down to Playa Rosalina (1478m / 4849ft), your tents and a hot drink will be waiting for you. Here we will have dinner and camp for the night.
Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 6 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,911 m / 9,550 ft
Camp Elevation: 1,478m / 4,849 ft
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner
Accommodations: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate
LA PLAYA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO
EXPLORE CHOQUEQUIRAO RUINS
Choquequirao Inca Citadel - We will wake you up bright and early with a nice cup of hot coca tea or coffee to witness the amazing sunrise over the mountains. After breakfast we have the entire day to explore this magnificent Inca city. Your guide will take you on a comprehensive tour - taking you to the most beautiful spots and teaching you about the history of Choquequirao and of the Incas. Choquequirao (cradle of gold) is nicknamed the twin sister of Machu Picchu, but is almost twice the size. For this reason it is expected that this largely unknown location will very soon become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America. After you have taken all the time you need to discover Choquequirao, we will return to the same campsite for dinner and to spend the night.
Distance: 8 km/ 4.9 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 4 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 3,066 m / 10,059 ft
Camp elevation:2,073 m / 6801 ft
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Easy
CHOQUEQUIRAO – MARAMPATA – LA PLAYA – CHIKISKA
Choquequirao Inca Citadel - We will wake up for a second time is this magical place. After breakfast, it is a 3 hours downhill trek to our lunch spot at Santa Rosa (2230 m / 7300 ft). We will then continue downhill for a further 2 hours, before trekking uphill for another 2 hours, until we arrive to our campsite at Chiquiska (1800m / 5905ft). This a perfect day to enjoy the surrounding landscape and nature. We will pass a wide range of different flowers and birds along the way and the sound of waterfalls can be heard in the distance.
Distance: 8 km /11.32 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 3,100m/9,300 ft
Camp Elevation: 1,450m/4,350 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Camping
CHIKISKA – CAPULIYOC – CUSCO
Saywite - On our final day we will get up, have breakfast and prepare for our last 4 hour trek uphill to Capuliyoc. Here we will have lunch and say good bye to our team of chefs and porters that have accompanied un on this expeditions. We will then take our private transportation to the archeological site of Saywite; a beautiful carved rock that remains a mystery to archaeologists. You will have plenty of time to explore before we return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel around 5pm.
Distance: 8 km / 11.32 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,850m / 9,407ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Expert chef for all meal preparations
- Convenient airport-hotel transfers
- Hotel pick-up service included
- Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Informative pre-departure briefing at 6:30 PM
- Personal porter service for luggage up to 7kg
- Comprehensive transportation throughout the tour
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Expert chef for all meal preparations
- Convenient airport-hotel transfers
- Hotel pick-up service included
- Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Informative pre-departure briefing at 6:30 PM
- Personal porter service for luggage up to 7kg
- Comprehensive transportation throughout the tour
- Sleeping Bag (Can be rent from us)
- Inflatable mattress (can be rent from us)
- Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
- Tips for our staff: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip as you wish.
- Sleeping Bag (Can be rent from us)
- Inflatable mattress (can be rent from us)
- Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
- Tips for our staff: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip as you wish.
For adventurers seeking untouched landscapes, we present the Ultimate Choquequirao Trek. This expedition traverses the vibrant cloud forests and snowcapped peaks of the Andes in the Choquekiraw region. Whereas Machu Picchu hosts approximately 5000 tourists each day, Choquequirao often welcomes less than twelve, offering an unparalleled peaceful retreat….
For adventurers seeking untouched landscapes, we present the Ultimate Choquequirao Trek. This expedition traverses the vibrant cloud forests and snowcapped peaks of the Andes in the Choquekiraw region. Whereas Machu Picchu hosts approximately 5000 tourists each day, Choquequirao often welcomes less than twelve, offering an unparalleled peaceful retreat. Dubbed the ‘Second Machu Picchu’, Choquekiraw is home to another stunning Incan city, carved entirely from stone and nestled in an unfathomable location overlooking one of Peru’s deepest gorges. Experience the tranquil majesty of this location before the secret gets out: Choquequirao is predicted to be one of Peru’s upcoming top tourist spots.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Free Airport pick-up and return
PACHAMANCA demonstration
Relax with our warm showers after an intense day of trekking
Engage and learn from our indigenous tour guides
2% of your payment contributes to our philanthropic projects
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.