Choquequirao trek 4D/3N

Price Information:

N`People	2 to 3	4 to 5	6 to 7	8 to 10	11to 16
Prices US$	U$500	U$450	U$300	U$ 330	U$300

Description of Choquequirao: Choquequirao (3,085 m) is situated amongst the spurs of the Salkantay Mountain Range in the Province La Convencion in the Region Cusco above the Valley of the river of Apurimac. The entire complex encompasses 1,800 hectares of which 30-40% is uncovered. The typical Inca terraces form the largest constructions on site. A temple, some administrative buildings and the living quarters of the aristocrats are situated around the central square. On the outskirts of the site lie the living quarters of the common people grouped together in a small village. There are numerous water channels, aqueducts and water springs. Most of the buildings are well-preserved and well-restored Restoration is still continuing.

Day01: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca: The bus will pick us up at the hotel at 5:30 a.m. to begin our journey to the village of Cachora. During our journey we will stop a moment to observe the archaeological remains of Tarawasi from the bus, continuing thereafter towards the Cunyac Bridge between the departments of Cusco and Apurimac. Next we will travel through the district of Curawasi and Saywite, arriving at Cachora at 10 a.m. approximately. We will begin our trek from this area, along sloping path leading to the pass of Capuliyoc (2800 m.a.s.l) where we will stop for lunch after a two-hour walk. Then we will continue our journey to the town of Chiquisca (1930 m.a.s.l). The whole course to Chiquisca is downward and the landscape is awesome and the weather is warm. Our first camp will be setup here. This is a three-hour walk.(Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner).  

Day02: Chiquisca – Playa Rosalina - Sunchupata. After breakfast (5:00 am), we will continue our walk towards Playa Rosalina (1550 m.a.s.l), followed by an early climb up the hill towards Santa Rosa (2100 m.a.s.l) where we stop for lunch. This course is the hardest and we will take three hours after which we will climb up to the Maranpata (2850 m.a.s.l) that is an easier climb. During our journey we will observe the vegetation existing in the area. Later, we will journey along a straight section towards Sunchupata where will camp. Trekking time is two hours. It is a one hour journey from this spot to Choquequirao. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.)

Day03: Sunchupata – Choquequirao – Chiquisca.- Very early and after breakfast (5:00 am) we travel towards Choquequirao, which is a one-hour walk to see the sunrise at Choquequirao and where we will remain for three hours in the company of a guide who will provide you with all the details about this important Inca refuge. At the scheduled time, we will begin our return to Sunchupata, descending to Santa Rosa, where we stop for lunch. Thereafter we continue descending to Playa Rosalina that takes about an hour. Upon our arrival at Rosalina we will continue our journey to the village of Chiquisca, two hours away from Rosalina, where we will spend the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day04:Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cachora.- A hearty breakfast shall be served in Chiquisca (06:00 am) after which we will return along the same route to Cachora which is the slope we descended on the first day and which is a smoother climb of two hours until we reach the pass of Capuliyoc. From here, it takes another two hours to reach the village of Cachora along a smoother route, arriving at 12:00 am approximately. During our journey we will observe the exotic flora and fauna as well as sights of majestic snowcapped peaks and the impressive canyon of the Apurimac. In the afternoon we will travel to the medicinal thermal baths of Qonoq where we will remain for one hour and continue later on our journey to the city of Cusco. Upon our arrival in Cusco at 8 p.m., you will be transferred to the hotel. End of the services.(Breakfast) .    

 

Our tour Includes:

• Official English speaking guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
• Transfer by private van from Cusco to Cachora
• Entrance to Choquequirao ruins (one time)
• Horses to carry food and camping gear and backpacks
• Experienced cook
• Cooking equipment
• Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit)
• 4 capacity tent - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks
• Double thickness foam sleeping mattress
• All meals on the trail (3 breakfast - 3 lunches - 3 dinners)
• Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast
• Return by private van from Cachora to Cusco
• Kitchen and dining tent with camp tables and chairs
• Tents and food for our camp staff
• Trekking price includes government sales tax ( 19% As known IGV )
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff
• South Adventure Peru Tours gift (Private VIP Service only)

It does not Included:

• Backpack 65lt, if you plan to hire a horse take a big plastic bag to cover your stuff
• Sleeping bag can be hired from our office for $5 USD per day
• Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco/Peru)
• Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
• Extra personal porter or extra horse ( 9 Kilos US$50 / 18 Kilos US$100 )
• One complete change of clothing
• Sweater and jacket (something warm)
• Water bottle and purification tablets
• Flashlight and batteries
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
• Sun block (sun protection cream)
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
• Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
• Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
• Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs)
• You also need to bring your original passport on the trail
• Optional: walking sticks or poles

What you need to Bring / Carry:

• Original passport .
• Backpack & Daypack ( If you hire an extra porter , we will provide a duffel bag )
• Hiking boots and Trekking poles:
• Warm clothes ,Thermals : Gloves / scarf : wool socks.
• T-shirts and trekking pants ,Flash light : head torch
• Camera and extra batteries, Sunscreen / hat and sunglasses
• Personal medical kit / insect repellent ,Rain Gear:
• Poncho ora good rain jacket
• Toiletries / toilet paper / small towel ,2 litre water bottle
• Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs. Optional

Terms and Conditions of trip, 2012