Is situated en the spurs
of the Salkantay mountain range, at 3035 masl surrounded
by snow capped peaks of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpu and
Pumasillo on the right side of Apurimac River in the
Santa Teresa district, province of Cusco. Choquequirao
is a inca town formed by small sites spread out in
rubblework that I its adjoining constructs a complex
metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed
on the crest of the hill by the same name of
Choquequirao.
Schedule:
Day 1 : CUSCO - CACHORA -
CHIKISKA
We'll leave Cusco early in
the morning for a long trip to the trailhead in Cachora
Village we'll stop in Limatambo to visit the Tarawasi
Inca site a ceremonial place along the way, then we'll
continue and see for the first time the Apurimac River
and Valley, afterwards the bus will drive us up right to
the Curawasi village , we'll make a second stop and
visit the SAYWITE sacred rock with several carvings,
then we'll continue to Cachora Village starting point
for our hike, easy hike to Capuliyoc pass
(2,780m/9,120ft.) and the first view of Choquequirao,
lunch with a panoramic view, then we'll descend to our
camp finally arriving in Chiquisca.
Day 2 : CHIKISKA -
CHOQUEQUIRAO
After an early breakfast
we'll descend to Rosalina Beach cross the bridge, then
we'll take a zigzagging trail up to Santa Rosa, few
farmers leaving there, one of them with a rustic sugar
cane distillery, from Rosaspata we ascend to Marampata
along the way we can appreciate wild flowers, many birds
and orchids, after that a moderate hike around the
mountain we'll arrive to our final destination
Choquequirao campsite.
Day 3 : CHOQUEQUIRAO - RIO
APURIMAC PLAYA ROSALINA
After breakfast, we'll
have a guided tour through this Inka city, we will visit
the upper and lower part of the site after exploring the
area, we'll start hiking back down to the camp site for
lunch. Then we'll descend towards the Apurimac river
back to Cachora passing again through Santa Rosa,
arriving to our campsite.
Day 4 : PLAYA ROSALINA -
CACHORA - CUSCO
We'll ascend right to the
Capuliyoc pass last view of Choquequirao Inka site,
after the pass we'll have a moderate hike to get to
Cachora Village, where we will say goodbye to our
wranglers and horses, then we'll start our ride back to
Cusco.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE :
Pick up all the
members from their hotels, then transfer by bus to
Cachora Village (trailhead).
Choquequirao Entrance
Fee.
large tents, for 2
persons occupancy.
Mattress, one per
person.
Kitchen tent.
Dining tent.
Tables and chairs.
Toilet tent (in case
campsite does not have toilets).
English speaking
professional tour guide.
Expert cook.
Wranglers and horses.
Full meals during the
trek.
Daily snack bag.
Daily afternoon tea
service.
Daily wake up call
tea, and hot water for washing.
Daily morning boiled
and cold water to refill the water bottles.
Emergency oxygen
bottle and first aid kit
NOT INCLUDED :
Breakfast the first
morning ( you can order an early breakfast at your
hotel)
Dinner the last day (on
your own ).
Tips for the crew (guides,
cooks, wranglers)
All our programmes can be tailor made according
to your requirements, whether regarding the
length of your tour, any special interests or
specific activities, flight reservations,
optional destinations or tours.
