OVERVIEW

Choquequirao Complex is one of the most popular treks in Cusco area. It’s located on the skirt of mount Salkantay at 3030 M surrounded by peaks of Yamana, Ampay, Chokecarpu, Pumasiyo and Panta, to the left Apurimac River. In the Incas Empire, it was united and completely in communication with Machu Picchu as a network communication. This incredible trek offer fantastic natural beauty valleys, snow-capped peaks a lots of variety of plants, birds and animals. Choquequiraw was considered as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire", where the Visitors can observe an incredible hydraulic system, ceremonial and agricultural use. The geographic location of Choquequirao in reference to other complexes of the same period would tend to indicate that its function was that of an Inca enclave toward the valleys of the Apurímac River. The latter was a sanctuary dedicated to the worship to inca Pachacútec; was a sacred site as well.

Maximum Altitude 4,480m (14,960) feet
Difficulty (moderate)
Length 4 days

Brief Itinerary trekking program cusco – choquekirao trek – cusco

Day 1: Cusco - Cachora 2800 m – Chiquisca 1800 m
DAY 2: Chiquisca – Maranpata 2850 m - Choquekirao Ruins 3035 m
DAY 3: Choquekirao Ruins – Chiquisca 1800 m
DAY 4: Chiquisca – Cachora 2800 m - Cusco

Note: trekking choquekirao is advisable for any kind of adventure lovers, who are looking for enjoy great hiking experience but with previous acclimatization to the altitude.

Note: the limit of trekking luggage weight is maximum 8 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

SUGGESTION: please understand before trekking choquekirao you should complete a good acclimatization process to avoid altitude sickness, let us know to give you a suitable advice.

ADVICE FOR HIKERS
Is recommendable have yellow fiber vaccination (malaria) because you will walk on the jungle eyebrow. We never hear news about problems with malaria in this zone but are better to be prepared.

Note: If you have more time you can extend this trekking program by extending your trip to cusco, puno or Huaraz, or Bolivia

• Choquekirao trek + trek ausangate (cusco)
• Choquekirao trek + trek lares (cusco)
• Choquekirao trek + Inca trail (cusco)
• Choquekirao trek + tours on fluting island – lago Titicaca (puno)
• Choquekirao trek + cordillera huayhuash.
• Choquekirao trek + santa cruz trek (cordillera blanca)
• Choquekirao trek + cedros Alpamayo (cordillera blanca)

Trip program Lima – Cusco – choquekirao trek – macchupicchu - Cusco – Lima all included just available upon request.

ITINERARY

TREK PROGRAM CUSCO – CHOQUEKIAO TREK – CUSCO 4 DAYS

Included meals: B = Breakfast / L = lunch / D = Dinner

DAY 1: CUSCO - CACHORA 2800 M – CHIQUISCA 1800 M
At 5AM we pick up from your hotel and we leave from Cusco in our private transportation after 5 hours driving we arrive to San Pedro de Cachora at 2800 M, where we will have breakfast for additional cost. There we will meet with the rest of our team (cook, horses and horse handlers). Begin the long trek which will take us between 7 to 8 hours. Take around 2 hour until reach the capuliyoc pass at 2915 m, where we will have lunch with incredible view of stretching deep Apurimac valley, & from capuliyoc we will have the first view of choquekirao complex looming to faraway, then, we will then descend toward Coca Masana at 2330 m. Finally, we arrive at Chiquiskä at 1900 m, close to the Apurimac River Along the way we will be able to observe a diversity of flora and fauna that garnishing our trek. Length = 18 km / trekking time = 7 – 8 hours Overnight camp at chiquisca. Meal: / L / D

DAY 2: CHIQUISCA – MARANPATA 2850 M - CHOQUEKIRAO RUINS 3035 M
After a good breakfast we will walk down for about an hour to cross the Apurimac River in the cable car, just for some more fun! Then, we will start hiking uphill toward Santa Rosa at 2115 m, where we will take a break for resting after the hard climb. This stretch valley is the hardest, and it will take three hours. When we are ready, we will continue up to Maranpata 2850 m, we will have lunch and take another rest around 2 PM. Along the way, we will observe many orchids and wild flowers as well as several kind of birds. Length = 17 km / trekking time = 6 – 7 hours. Overnight camp at maranpata . Meal: B / L / D

DAY 3: CHOQUEKIRAO RUINS – CHIQUISCA 1800 M
Breakfast will be ready early, around 6:00 AM then start waking up in the middle of the Andes is one of the delights of spending these days as a trekker! It is an amazing experience!, and afterward we will walk from Maranpata to Choquequirao 3035 M ; 2-hours hike. The wildlife in Choquequirao is already active by sunrise and will fill up you with a deep joy! We will arrive at the archaeological site in time to enjoy the impressive views of the deep canyons and maybe even have the opportunity to see a Condor flying nearby. We will walk around the archaeological complex once we arrive, completely guided tour of Chokequirao = "Golden Cradle" is considered the Sister City of Machu Picchu, by the similarities. It hangs 1500 meters above the Apurimac Canyon. Machu Picchu hangs above the Urubamba canyon. It is at the same latitude and it is a large citydel with more of 8 hectares, only one third has been uncovered and every day the archeologists find something else of interest. We will observe the three levels of the excavated ruin, where we can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca-town, like the ruin in progress of excavation. Around 3 PM, we head to Maranpata to have lunch and rest with the magnificent view. Soon we start the descent into the forest back along the same trail to the cable car crossing. Our base camp for the night is called Chiquisca. Length = 22 km / trekking time = 7 – 8 hours Overnight camp at chiquisca. Meal: B / L / D

DAY 4: CHIQUISCA – CACHORA 2800 M - CUSCO
After early breakfast we will walk up at 6am accompanied by first sun rising over the Apurimac canyon, we will spend most of the day heading back to the beginning of the trek. We will return along the same route to Cachora. During our journey, we will observe the exotic flora and fauna & the impressive Apurimac canyon. After getting to Capuliyoc where the climbing path finishes, we will have lunch. We have our final view of the apurimac valley and Choquequirao to far away. It will take us another four hours to get the village of Cachora at around 3pm. In Cachora our private transportation will wait us to take back to Cusco. Length = 17 km / trekking time = 6 – 7 hours. Overnight at cusco. Meal: B / L

Note: the limit of trekking luggage weight is maximum 8 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

Trip program Lima – Cusco – Choquekirao trek – Cusco - Lima all included just available upon request.

PRICES & DATES

Trekking expeditions Rates for private groups 2024

Choose and book your adventure travel style & let us take you on it for a responsible & sustainable tourism:

Season
begin of April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

We organize this version of trekking expeditions to choquekirao on private basis for groups of friends, families, adventure companies & tour leaders. With fully local guides assistance. Please feel completely free to get in touch with us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates to send you a quote, with no obligation.

Cost on base of:

• 2 participants USD $ 1450 per each one
• 3 – 4 participants USD $ 1000 per each one
• 5 & + participants USD $890 per each one

Back packer service USD $690 (Join a group)

IMPORTANT: price is based on a double room accommodation

Note:
• Additional info or Full trip dossier information (PDF) available upon request & provided at the booking time.

• In the showed rate isn’t included the general Peruvian taxes (I.G.V)

Note: the limit of trekking luggage weight is maximum 8 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

Trip program Lima – Cusco – choquekirao trek – cusco – Lima all included just available upon request. We Are Ready To Make Your Dream a Reality

INCLUSIONS

What’s included in the cost

• Private transportation for begin & end of choquekirao trek (R.T)
• Certified bilingual trekking guide.
• Assistant guide with more than 6 clients
• Mountain cook
• Assistant cook for large groups
• All meals according the program (3 breakfast, 3 lunches & 3 dinners)
• Full First aid group kid
• Good quality Sleeping Tent (a tent for 2 persons).
• Foam sleeping mattress (no thermal rest)
• Entrance fee ticket to choquekirao trek
• Its allowed backpacks up to 8 kilograms per participant
• Horse to carry the food and your personal trekking gear
• Horsemen to help us and take care the horses or mules along the way
• Emergency horse to ride in case somebody is sick or tired
• Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast
• Kitchen and dining tent with camp tables and chairs
• Camping and meals for our camp staff

What doesn’t included in the cost

• booking bus or flight ticket to transfer from (lima – Cusco – lima)
• Booking Ho(s)tel for accommodation in cusco
• Acclimatization program before trekking choquekirao.
• Breakfast in the first day (USD $ 4 per each one)
• Dinner on the last day.
• Meal and beverages during the stay in cusco
• Extra food in our trip or trek (of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits)
• Personal trek equipment
• Extra weight of trekking bag pack USD 20 until 12 kilograms
• Additional tours.
• Sleeping-bag (-5 ºC)
• Travel insurance assistance
• Phone calls, access to internet cabins & others extra expenses
• Laundry service
• Personal first aid kid
• Personal toiletries
• Additional sleeping pad or thermal rest
• Tips for the staff
• Extra expenses no specified in this trip program

Extra service available upon request

• booking hotel for accommodation in Cusco
• booking bus ticket to travel (lima - Cusco – lima)
• Additional tours, hikes, climbing expeditions.

Note: the limit of trekking luggage weight is maximum 8 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

Trip program Lima – cusco – choquekirao trek – macchupicchu – Cusco - Lima all included just available upon request.

WHY TRAVEL WITH US

Responsible travel
Responsible travel practice is elemental in our each trip program. When you book one of our adventure pursuits, we will ensure that you practice a responsible & sustainable tourism on wild & remote areas protecting: the fragile ecosystem, tradition of local communities, natural environments and wildlife.

As a responsible travel we try to produce the most minimum impact as possible to the environment on the path where we walk, because we know clearly about the global warning and climate change that is the main reason that we have a responsibility as visitors to minimize the impact with our presence.

Tourism is one of the most important industries in the planet. It option to employs people around worldwide, obviously the Benefits is much more for people who live in developing countries where the income we provide can mean the difference between economic survival and poverty

THE RESPONSIBLE WAY TO YOUR ADVENTURE MEAN:

PROTECTING & CONSERVING: natural mountain-scape, every natural resource, flora & fauna.

RESPECTING: local culture – traditions, religions and built heritage where you visit.

BENEFITTING: with your visit you will generate a job opportunities for local communities.

MINIMISING POLLUTION: taking-out our trash during the trek or climb expeditions all litter is remove to the city for it properly recycled. We use specified spots to put on our toilets tents at the camping areas to don’t pollute the water resource.

Please become part of this practicing a responsible & sustainable travel your challenge is important

Ultimate Value
When you book one of our tours, acclimatization hikes, multi-day treks, & climbing expeditions, you will receive currently information, quality services at the best prices with plenty of inclusions & exclusion cost. This trip offers exceptional value money, ensuring your holiday with affordable rate and guaranteeing with centrally good quality hotels, private transportations, official bilingual guides with international certification (UIMLA), (UIAGM) both organizations are internationally recognized, good varied and fresh food for adventure expeditions, all your national park entrance fees and permits included, no hidden cost, no surprises and no staff exploit.

Pricing
As a 100% local qualified guides & tour operators our trip prices are based directly on Peruvian economy rates our cost structure is built up cost on cost because we directly manage and run all of our trips, beside promoting the local employ, personal qualified people, providing a job opportunity with that improving their economy and their quality of life and even we encourage hardly the fair wage, because we work very transparent & the most honest possible

Custom Made Itineraries
You should absolutely feel free to build your own trip program according your preference & necessity just only let us know to help with our experience to make an itinerary day a day just for you, giving you complete freedom to choose what you want to see, where you want to go, when you want to do it, How you can enjoy it with better health. Adjust an existing itinerary & ensuring that you develop a responsible and sustainable tourism.

Small Group is good
We are focused organizing for small groups to provide topnotch service in: tours, hikes, multi-day treks & climbing expeditions to live a life time experience for adventure lovers, while your guide & support crew are attentive to ensuring your travels are supportive and full safety.

No Single Supplements
If you are joining in one of our adventure expeditions as a single person, we’ll match you with another traveler of the same gender and you won’t be charged anything extra for the vast majority of our trips. If you however want a guaranteed single occupancy or tent, we can also arrange that for at a small extra charge.

We Are Ready To Make Your Dream a Reality

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO BRING FOR TREKKING

CLOTHING

• Hiking shoes: These are the boots you will wear to approach to base camp. For example a B0 is advisable.
• Socks: We recommend you bring 2 changes of socks for your hiking shoes and 2 changes for your climbing boots. Many people like to wear a thin liner sock. This can reduce abrasion and blisters
• Lightweight Synthetic gloves a pair of polar - tec
• Sun hat: Or baseball cap with bandanna safety pinned to it to keep the sun off your face and neck
• Balaclava or Neck gaiters: Wool or synthetic, mid-weight, the neck gaiter is more versatile, and can serve as the ear band.
• Light weight cotton or synthetic pants / trouser: for hiking in the mountains
• A couple of fast drying base-layer tops (whatever material can be long sleeve is advisable)
• Wear light/medium - weight trousers that allow the free movement and will dry quickly
• Fleece jacket (polar Tec):
• Pants shell proof with zipper (gore – tex). it’s worth having some kind of light synthetic climbing pant with a hard finish. The slightly stretchy "Schoeller" type fabric is ideal. Patagonia, Mammut, Eider, Millet, Marmot
• Jackets shell proof ( gore - tex)
• Sun glasses
• Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc


CAMPING EQUIPMENT

• Sleeping bag For camps about 3000 meters, you'll want a bag rated to about -5°C. For higher camps you'll want to go warmer yet.
• Foam sleeping pad or a therm- a – rest (prolite or Neo Air for a better night sleep), which is the best for more comfort at high camp.
• Water botle
• Headlamp or head torch with extra batteries (we recommended all use LED technology) Petzl's or black diamond.
• Good quality sun cream (Sunscreen) for using around the camp
• Lip balm
• I nsect repellent


SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

• Hiking steaks or trekking poles are useful a compact 3 section (leki or black diamond they are lither and durable) (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail)
• A back pack (around 30 - 40 liters) with padlock, to carry spare clothing, snack, camera and water, sleeping bag and other personal things.
• You also need to bring your original passport on the trek because you will need to show before enter to Machu Picchu


ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• MP3 players, paperbacks, journal, games or cards, tablets or electronic book
• Camera
• Mobile phones
• Solar charging panels

PERSONAL MEDICAL KID

• Should include: plasters, antiseptic, cream, sterile gauze and bandage, rehydration sachets, zinc oxide tape and anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
  Bring paracetamol, and acetazolamide or Diamox for treating mild symptoms of (AMS).
  Have loperamide is a good idea in case you get the runs
• Antibiotic such as: ciprofloxacin or Bactrim for bacterial stomach bugs.
A small roll of adhesive tape, cough drops.

PERSONAL TOILETS

• Toilets such us: Toothbrush, small amount of toothpaste, dental floss, contact lens fluids, a small bar of soap, and small hand towel or wash clothes.
• A small synthetic hand towel (wash clothes) is useful for taking a sponge bath, toilet paper.
• Appropriate clothes to go to hot spring.

Note: the limit of climbing luggage weight is maximum 8 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.