Choquequirao Trekking 5D / 4N

Itinerary:

Day 01: Cusco – Cachora – Cocamasana – Rosalina Beach

Pick up from the hotel at 5:00 AM and then head towards Cachora. Arriving at an approximate of 9.00am to the Town of Cachora. After breakfast we will pack our equipment on mules and horses and then start our trek. After 2 hours of walking we arrive at Capuliyoc (2915 masl) from where we will have a beautiful view like the peaks and snow-covered of Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the first opinions about the valley of Apurimac. Then we will descend towards coca Masana (2,330 masl) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer, the flora and fauna begins to change. Finally we will arrive at Rosalina Beach (1550 masl) located next to the Apurimac River where we will settle and camp for the night.

Day 02: Rosalina Beach – Choquequirao trek

This day is the hardest day of the 5 days. After a breakfast, quite early we started on a steep road for about 5 hours arriving at Raqaypata which is next to the Chunchullumayo river where we will have lunch. Throughout the walk we can see a variety of orchids, wild flowers as well as many birds. From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3035 masl) we will walk approximately 2 hours until we reach the Inca archaeological site of Choquequirao and from there we will have the possibility of observing the entrance of the sun and the flight of the condor. Our camp will be outside the ruins.

Day 03: Choquequirao Trekking – Raqaypata

Today we will explore the ruins of Choquequirao trekking. Our guide will explain the history and the importance of the site. After that you will have a free time to visit different sectors of the archaeological complex. In the afternoon we will start our trek towards Raqaypata. Where we will settle and camp for the night.

Day 04: Raqaypata – Coca Masana

After breakfast we will continue our difficult journey back along a steep path to the Apurimac river where we will stop and have lunch. In the afternoon we will climb 4 hours approximately until we reach Coca Masana. Place where we will camp

Day 05: Coca Masana – Cachora – Cusco

This day after walking we can appreciate the ravine that forms the Apurimac River. Then we will take a new road that crosses the gorge of the ravine, from where we will have an impressive view from Wayna Qalli towards the ravine, considered the most spectacular in South America. Arriving in Cachora we will board our bus to return to the city of Cusco.

Included:

• Pick up from your hotel in the morning and transfer by bus to Cachora, (Place of beginning of our trek).
• Professional bilingual guide.
• Food 5 breakfasts / 4 lunches / 4 dinners.
• Cook and kitchen equipment.
• Arriero and caballo (who are responsible for loading food and camping equipment).
• Transfer and return from Cachora to Cusco.
• Double tents with capacity for 3 people.
• Tents (matras, chairs), dining tent, kitchen tent.
• Oxygen balloon
• First aid kit.

Not Included:

• Dinner of the last day.
• Sleeping bag (you can rent $ 25 USD for the entire trip in our office).

Recommendations:

• A backpack with a change of their clothes for the Trekking. Recommended: Polo shirts, shorts and some warm clothes.
• Jacket for rain or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
• Shoes or strong shoes, ideal for sports.
• Camera, movies and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
• Hat or cap to protect against sun, rain or cold.
• Sunscreen.
• Repellent for mosquito.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks: cookies, bars energize teas, chocolates, etc.
• Water bottle and purifying pills (Micropur).
• If you intend to go to the thermal baths.
• Original passport

Optional: walking sticks during Trekking) must be covered with rubber.

OPTIONAL SERVICE:

Extra horse to ride in case you need it on the way

Sleeping bag (you can rent in our office).

STANDARD SHARED TOURIST SERVICE: the most popular trek offers visitors the most economical method for the Inca Trail and alternative Inca trails to Machu Picchu. You will join a group of other hikers as you come from abroad, a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.

PRIVATE TOURIST SERVICE: special walking program just for you, we do not meet with other people, it is organized for you and offers you the possibility of choosing the departure date and the size of the group. All private groups include additional services, such as extra loaders and horses to carry your personal equipment, among others.