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Day 1: CUSCO - CACHORA - COCAMASANA - PLAYA ROSALINA.
We will pick you up at your hotel in a private bus. We start from Cusco, then we go to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), here we find the carriers and support staff, in Cachora we’ll start our walk, after 2 hours of walking we reach Capuliyoc (2915 m) from there we’ll have a beautiful view of the snowy peaks Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the Apurimac valley. Then we’ll descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we reach the Rosalina beach (1550m) located on the bank of the Apurimac River where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 2: PLAYA ROSALINA – CHOQUEQUIRAO.
This day is the hardest of the five days, we will get up very early. After breakfast, we begin our trek by a steep road for about 5 hours until we reach Raqaypata where we will have lunch. Throughout the walk we will observe many orchids and wild flowers, many birds. From Raqaypata we’ll walk for about two hours to the archaeological site of Choquequirao and there we will observe the sunset and the flight of the condor. Our campsite will be installed outside the ruins.
Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO - MAIZAL
After breakfast. We dedicate this mornig to explore the Choquequirao, and then start our trek passing for Choquequirao Ruins, uphill through cloud forest, Mountains and valleys to reach the Choquequirao pass. There will observe different species of birds, different varieties of orchids, and local coca plantations. then we will continue our trek until we reach the Blanco river where we will have lunch and you can dip your feet in the cool waters, we have a rest before starting a difficult climb to our campsite of Maizal (3000 m / 9842 f.) The climb is 3- 4 hours long.
Day 4: MAIZAL - YANAMA.
Due to the ecosystem’s constant changes, this day is both the most ardous and the most spectacular one. After breakfast, we will begin our walk where you can enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape. Since the Inca trail in this region is not in good conditions during the rainy season, we ask you to watch your steps carefully. In San Juan (4170m/13681f) we will enjoy the beautiful view of the valleys, the mountains and the glaciers, from which some of the latter peak more than 5000m/16404f. Our camping place will be in the little village of Yanama (3530m/11581f).
Day 5: YANAMA - TOTORA
Early in the morning, we will head for the highest pass of this trip - Yanama (4670m). If we are lucky we will even see a condor flying. During the day, we will enjoy frequently the view of snow capped mountains such as Salkantay (6264m) and Pintuyu (5450m). Our camping place will be in the valley of Totora pampa (3100m).
Day 6: TOTORA - PLAYA - SANTA TERESA
At Totora pampa we will get the chance to meet Quechua-speaking Andean people who live from agriculture and cattle breeding. The vegetation on our way gets more and more bizarre and reveals its diversity of orchids, bromelains and other plants. We will also see some plantations for coffee, papaya, passion fruit and avocado. Our camping site will be in La Playa (2100m/6890f) or in Santa Teres (1600m/5249f). Note: According to the group’s whishes, it is possible to change the itinerary a bit and visit the hot springs in Santa Teresa this day.
Day 7: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTES
The last breakfast with our crew, after drive to hydroelectric 40 min where is the start point for hike to Aguas Calientes 3 hours, on the trail is clear to appreciate a lot type of orchid and birds, the big scenery is the view to Machu Picchu city is situated dense a bizarre vegetation and offers an exceptional view of the mountain Machu Picchu, for sick or tired kickers optional train service (US $ 18.00) there we will spend the night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 8: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we walk uphill to Machu Picchu at 5:00 am. or take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Optional bus $16 each way), upon arrival at the Citadel we can appreciate the enigmatic beauty and the incomparable example of architectural perfection and hydraulics of one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, we will have a guided tour of about 2 hours, where we can appreciate the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, Intihuatana, The Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Cemetery, you are then given free time to stroll around the citadel . You will have all morning in Machu Picchu to take pictures, maybe to climb the Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, enjoy this mystical place. Then we´ll descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then calmly return by train to Ollantaytambo where our tourist transport to the city of Cusco will be expecting us, and will later transfer you to your hotel.
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska.
we will pick you up at your hotel in a private bus. We start from Cusco, then we go to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), here we find the carriers and support staff, in Cachora we’ll start our walk, after 2 hours of walking we reach Capuliyoc (2915 m) from there we’ll have a beautiful view of the snowy peaks Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the Apurimac valley. Then we’ll descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we will reach our first camp at the Chiquiska oasis (1950 meters / 6000 feet). Day 2: Chiquiska – Choquequirao.
This day is the hardest of the five days, we will get up very early. After breakfast, we will continue our descent to Playa Rosalinda, where we will cross the Apurimac River (1495 meters / 5000 feet). From here we will start our trek by a steep road for about 5 hours until we reach Raqaypata where we will have lunch. Throughout the walk we will observe many orchids and wild flowers, many birds. From Raqaypata we’ll walk for about two hours to the archaeological site of Choquequirao and there we will observe the sunset and the flight of the condor. Our campsite will be installed outside the ruins. Day 3: Choquequirao
We dedicate this day to explore the ruins of Choquequirao. Our guide will explain the history and importance of this archaeological complex. You will then have free time to visit different areas of the archaeological complex. Much work has been done in recent years to excavate, clear and restore the site. After lunch, those who choose to can visit the Cascade House(restored buildings and terraces some 300 meters (1000 feet) below the main structures of Choquequirao). Later, our evening meal will consist of a typical Peruvian “pachamanca” (traditional Andean ingredients cooked in the earth). Volunteers to help with the preparation will be welcome! From the highest point of the archaeological site (the “usno”, or ceremonial platform) there are fine views of the Apurimac canyonfar below, and if we are fortunate we may even see a great Andean condor soar above us. Day 4: Choquequirao – Coca Masana.
After breakfast we continue our strenuous trek back down a steep path toward the Apurimac River where we will stop and have lunch. In the afternoon we will climb about 4 hours to reach Coca Masana. There we will have dinner and camp. Day 5: Coca Masana - Cachora – Cusco.
After breakfast, we return by the same path until the Capuliyoc Pass and from here it’s two more hours to the town of Cachora. Then we get the bus which will take us to Cusco
At 5:00 am we will pick you up at your hotel in a private bus. We leave Cusco towards the town of Cachora (3100 masl), From this town we will continue on our transport until we reach the point called Capuliyoc 2900 masl. Here we will meet with our horseman (donkey drivers), from this point we will have a panoramic view of the valley of Apurimac, then we’ll descend appreciating the beautiful landscape of warm weather, here is the first view to the Choquequirao complex, we starting with gentleman downhill by serpent trail over the Apurimac canyon for 4 hours, crossing the small hamlet and hut called Cocamasana and Chiquisca on the lower part of the valley, the climate is warm and sunny on the dry season is dusty, we will have lunch before the start the ascent towards Santa Rosa hamlet, lunch spot called Playa Rosalinda 1500 masl, after nap the ascent is around 2 hours till Sta Rosa 2100 masl. The first base camp.
After breakfast, we will continue our hike up to Marampata 2850 m.a.s.l. for around 3 hours slow pace. During our journey we will observe the dense vegetation in the area. Then we will arrive to Maranpata beside the Chunchumayo to refreshing and short rest. where we will have lunch and regain energy which will allow us to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3650 m.s.n.m). Here we will rest for the night hopefully witnessing a beautiful sunset from our comfortable tents.
Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca.
After breakfast we go to Choquequirao to see the sunrise, visit the citadel for three hours always accompanied by our guide who will explain about this important architectural Inca monument and the importance of the Apurimac and Rio Blanco rivers from Choquequirao we can enjoy the view of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, after the guided tour the return to Sunchupata begins. Here we’ll have lunch and afterward descend to Santa Rosa and follow the road to the beach Rosalina, then we head to the town of Chiquisqa, in this place we’ll have dinner and camp.
After breakfast, we’ll return by the same path until the Capuliyoc Pass and from here are two more hours to the town of Cachora. Then we get the bus that will take us back to Cusco.
This is an awesome climb through the Andes of Peru. You can visit the compositional complex of Choquequirao, which is arranged in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, and is viewed as the last Inka shelter and place of opposition from the trespassers. While doing this trek you will appreciate climbing in wonderful view, you’ll see the noteworthy Apurimac Canyon, you’ll see greenery and natural life in the way. This course offers a strenuous however imposing voyage because of the different existing biological systems until the point when you reach Machu Picchu.
Helpful Information
– Starting Altitude – 2900m/9515ft.
– Highest Altitude – 4840m/15,879ft.
– Walking Distance – 100km/62 miles
– Longest Day – Days 1 and 6, roughly 18km/11.2 miles
– Overall Difficulty – Difficult
– Aclimatization is very Recommended.
Critical: Campsites may fluctuate contingent upon booking time, climate conditions or on confinements embraced for security reasons by the Peruvian Goverment. Critical INFORMATION:
Due to its height, Choquequirao has a calm atmosphere. Notwithstanding, it ought to be noticed that the way to Choquequirao is warm a direct result of the Apurimac ravine.
Choquequirao was probably utilized as a control site to guarantee access to territories of Vilcabamba, interfacing the wilderness with other significant focuses like Pisac and Machu Picchu. The archeological stays of Choquequirao are included structures and patios on various dimensions, in which their porches emerge because of 22 carvings on stone with figures known as “Llamas del Sol” orchestrated in 15 stages towards the frigid Qori Hauyrachina. Choquequirao highlights an extensive arrangement of stages/patios.
we will get you at your inn in a private transport. We begin from Cusco, at that point we go to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), here we discover the bearers and care staff, in Cachora we’ll begin our stroll, following 2 hours of strolling we reach Capuliyoc (2915 m) from that point we’ll have a delightful perspective of the cold pinnacles Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the Apurimac valley. At that point we’ll plunge toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the atmosphere winds up hotter and the greenery start to change. At long last we will achieve our first camp at the Chiquiska desert spring (1950 meters/6000 feet).
This day is the hardest of the five days, we will get up ahead of schedule. After breakfast, we will proceed with our plummet to Playa Rosalinda, where we will cross the Apurimac River (1495 meters/5000 feet). From here we will begin our trek by a precarious street for around 5 hours until the point that we reach Raqaypata where we will eat. All through the walk we will watch numerous orchids and wild blooms, numerous flying creatures. From Raqaypata we’ll stroll for around two hours to the archeological site of Choquequirao and there we will watch the dusk and the trip of the condor. Our campground will be introduced outside the remains.
Day 3: Choquequirao
We devote this day to investigate the vestiges of Choquequirao. Our guide will clarify the history and significance of this archeological complex. You will at that point have available time to visit diverse territories of the archeological complex. Much work has been done as of late to uncover, clear and reestablish the site. After lunch, the individuals who can visit the Cascade House(restored structures and porches around 300 meters (1000 feet) beneath the principle structures of Choquequirao). Afterward, our night supper will comprise of a run of the mill Peruvian “pachamanca” (conventional Andean fixings cooked in the earth). Volunteers to help with the planning will be welcome! From the most noteworthy purpose of the archeological site (the “usno”, or formal stage) there are fine perspectives of the Apurimac canyonfar underneath, and on the off chance that we are blessed we may even observe an extraordinary Andean condor take off above us.
At 5:00 am we will get you at your inn in a private transport. We leave Cusco towards the town of Cachora (3100 masl), From this town we will proceed on our vehicle until the point that we achieve the point called Capuliyoc 2900 masl. Here we will meet with our horseman (jackass drivers), starting here we will have an all encompassing perspective of the valley of Apurimac, at that point we’ll plunge valuing the excellent scene of warm climate, here is the main view to the Choquequirao complex, we beginning with courteous fellow downhill by snake trail over the Apurimac gully for 4 hours, crossing the little villa and cabin called Cocamasana and Chiquisca on the lower some portion of the valley, the atmosphere is warm and bright on the dry season is dusty, we will eat before the begin the climb towards Santa Rosa village, lunch spot called Playa Rosalinda 1500 masl, after snooze the rising is around 2 hours till Sta Rosa 2100 masl. The a respectable starting point camp.
– Meals: Lunch, Dinner
– Acomodación: Camp, Santa Rosa 2100 msnm
– Climate : warm and radiant
– Distance Traveled: Approximately 12km
– Hiking time : 6 hour
Day 2: Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.
After breakfast, we will proceed with our climb up to Marampata 2850 m.a.s.l. for around 3 hours moderate pace. Amid our voyage we will watch the thick vegetation in the region. At that point we will touch base to Maranpata alongside the Chunchumayo to invigorating and short rest. where we will eat and recover vitality which will enable us to achieve the summit of Choquequirao (3650 m.s.n.m). Here we will rest for the night ideally seeing a lovely dusk from our agreeable tents.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Acomodación: Camp, Choquekiraw 3000 msnm
– Climate : warm and blustery
– Distance Traveled: Approximately 8km
– Hiking time : 5 hour
Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca.
After breakfast we go to Choquequirao to see the dawn, visit the stronghold for three hours constantly joined by our guide who will clarify about this essential design Inca landmark and the significance of the Apurimac and Rio Blanco streams from Choquequirao we can appreciate the perspective of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, after the guided visit the arrival to Sunchupata starts. Here we’ll eat and a short time later slide to Santa Rosa and pursue the way to the shoreline Rosalina, at that point we go to the town of Chiquisqa, in this place we’ll eat and camp.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Acomodación: Camp, Chiquiska 1950msnm.
– Climate : warm and bright
– Distance Traveled: Approximately 13km
– Hiking time : 7 hour
Day 4: Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cusco.
After breakfast, we’ll return by a similar way until the point that the Capuliyoc Pass and from here are two additional hours to the town of Cachora. At that point we get the transport that will take us back to Cusco.
Choquequirao Trek Imperial is designed for you to enjoy more comfortably the landscapes of the apurimac valley, the diversity of plants and orchids, the animals that exist within the whole tour as the famous Andean Condor, the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), etc.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska. - Day 2: Chiquiska – Choquequirao. - Day 3: Choquequirao - Day 4: Choquequirao – Coca Masana. - Day 5: Coca Masana - Cachora – Cusco.
Debido a su altitud, Choquequirao tiene un clima templado. Sin embargo, debe tenerse en cuenta que el camino hacia Choquequirao es cálido debido al cañón del Apurimac. Choquequirao fue presumiblemente usado como un sitio de control para asegurar el acceso a las áreas de Vilcabamba, conectando la selva con otros centros importantes como Pisac y Machu Picchu. Los restos arqueológicos de Choquequirao se componen de edificios y terrazas en diferentes niveles, en los que destacan sus terrazas debido a 22 tallas en piedra con figuras conocidas como "Llamas del Sol" dispuestas en 15 plataformas hacia el nevado Qori Hauyrachina. Choquequirao cuenta con un gran sistema de plataformas / terrazas.
Machu Picchu
Es una de las 7 Maravillas del Mundo Moderno, Patrimonio de la Humanidad, Santuario Histórico del Perú y probablemente el sitio arqueológico más importante de América Latina. Su majestuosa arquitectura comprende 140 estructuras a lo largo de la ciudadela. Fue construido por el Inca Pachacutec alrededor del año 1460. Después de ser olvidado, fue solo en 1911 que el estadounidense Hiram Bingham llegó a Machu Picchu en una expedición y extendió el sitio por todo el mundo. Sus edificios principales son el Intihuatana, el Templo del Sol y el Templo de las Tres Ventanas. En 1913, recibió atención mundial cuando la National Geographic Society dedicó toda su tirada en abril a la ciudad recién redescubierta.
This is a spectacular hike through the Andes of Peru. You can visit the architectural complex of Choquequirao, which is situated in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, and is considered the last Inka refuge and place of resistance from the invaders. When doing this trek you will enjoy hiking in beautiful scenery, you'll see the impressive Apurimac Canyon, you’ll see flora and wildlife in the path. This route offers a strenuous but formidable journey due to the various existing ecosystems.
Useful Information
- Starting Altitude - 2900m / 9515ft. - Highest Altitude - 3050m / 10,005ft - Walking Distance - 64 km / 40 miles - Longest Day - Day 1, approximately 25 km/15.5 miles - Overall Difficulty - Difficult
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Because of its altitude, Choquequirao has a temperate climate. However, it should be noted that the road to Choquequirao is warm because of the Apurimac canyon. Choquequirao was presumably used as a control site to ensure access to areas of Vilcabamba, connecting the jungle with other major centers like Pisac and Machu Picchu. The archaeological remains of Choquequirao are comprised of buildings and terraces on different levels, in which their terraces stand out due to 22 carvings on stone with figures known as "Llamas del Sol" arranged in 15 platforms towards the snowy Qori Hauyrachina. Choquequirao features a large system of platforms/terraces.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska. - Day 2: Chiquiska – Choquequirao. - Day 3: Choquequirao - Day 4: Choquequirao – Coca Masana. - Day 5: Coca Masana - Cachora – Cusco.
You can visit the architectural complex Choquequirao is situated in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, considered the last Inka refuge and place of resistance from the invaders, when doing this trek you will enjoy beautiful scenery, you'll see the impressive Apurimac Canyon, flora and wildlife along the path. This route offers a strenuous but formidable journey due to the various existing ecosystems.
Useful Information
- Starting Altitude - 2900m / 9515ft. - Highest Altitude - 3050m / 10,005ft - Walking Distance - 64 km / 40 miles - Longest Day - Day 1, approximately 25 km/15.5 miles - Overall Difficulty - Difficult
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Because of its altitude, Choquequirao has a temperate climate. However, it should be noted that the road to Choquequirao is warm because of the Apurimac canyon. Choquequirao was presumably used as a control site to ensure access to areas of Vilcabamba, connecting the jungle with other major centers like Pisac and Machu Picchu. The archaeological remains of Choquequirao are comprised of buildings and terraces on different levels, in which their terraces stand out due to 22 carvings on stone with figures known as "Llamas del Sol" arranged in 15 platforms towards the snowy Qori Hauyrachina. Choquequirao features a large system of platforms/terraces.
