Choquequirao Trek (5 Days)
The Quechua name “Choquequirao” means “Cradle of Gold” and this Inca site is located high above the raging Apurimac River, surrounded by lush tropical cloud forest. This was one of the last refuges of the Incas after the Spanish invasion. The route to Choquequirao will take you through breathtaking scenery, from arid slopes dotted with cacti to dense cloud forest inhabited by many bird species, watched over throughout the trek by the great snow peaks the Incas believed were gods. This trip is a wonderful opportunity to explore one of Peru’s remotest mountain regions and least well-known Inca cities. This packages is create for the hikers who is looking to enjoy and stay plenty time in Choquequirao Trek, during the 5 days the distance is considerable with 6 to 7 hours hike, the land scape and wild life takes more time to make enjoyable and unforgettable journeys.
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Choquequirao Trek (5 Days)
Pickup included
What's included in Choquequirao Trek (5 Days)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska.
Cachora
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Day 2 | Chiquiska – Choquequirao
Choquequirao
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Inclusions
- Meals during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / option vegetarian
- Emergency horse over 6 persons
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horseman and mules, for all camping equipment and customer’s luggage (Up to 8 kg)
- The north face or Eureka tents- 2 people
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- First-aid kit and oxygen bottle
- High quality camping equipment, tents are big enough for 2 people
- Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent)
- Entrance fees to Choquequirao
- Private transport from Cusco to Cachora trail head
- Sleeping bag
- Day 1: Breakfast
- Lunch and Dinner on the last day
- Walking Sticks: you can hire from our company
- Inflatable mattresses
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.
