8D/7N trek to Choquequirao & Machupicchu
It’s a mix of two amazing treks, Choquequiraw and the best section of Salkantay mountain trek, we will pass from the Inca City of Chokequirao to the magic and mysterious Machupicchu, we need good trekking conditions and some previous experience, we also will see the difference between the Apurimac Valley (Chokequiraw), and the Urubamba Valley (Machupicchu), high altitudes snow capped mountains, spectacular landscapes and the variety of plants and animals. Distance: 110 Km Duration: 8 days When to go: Best from April to October Altitude: 2,700 masl to 4,600 masl Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging. Remark : 1- 2 day acclimatization required Daily Departures in private service.
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Playa Rosalina.- Pick up from your hotel at 5:00 am., then we will travel to Cachora (4 hours aprox., by our private transport), once there(in Cachora), we will meet our horses, there we will pack all our equipment in the horses, then we will begin to walk, the trail is flat until Chiquisca and then we will go uphill, passing through the high pass of Capuliyoc, from there, we will have a great view of the Apurimac Canyon. Then we will descend to playa Rosalina on the banks of the Apurimac River, Campsite at 1,550 masl. Or 5,115 Ft.
Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Chquequirao.- Early in the morning, after our breakfast we will start to climb uphill through a long and narrow trail, arriving Chokequiraw around 4pm, approximatelly then, we will visit the Archaeological site with our guide. The view of the canyon is spectacular; it is also possible to see Andean Condors soaring in the mountains. Campsite (3050 masl. 11,055 ft.)
Day 3: Choquequirao – Maizal.- Gentle climbing for 3 hours until be at 3,300 masl. Or 10,890 Ft, then we will descend until White River(1900 masl. Or 6,270 Ft.) On the way we will pass by Pinchiunuyoj Ruins . There, we will observe different species of birds, different varieties of orquids, and local coca plantations (2,750 masl. Or 9075 Ft.), From Rio Blanco (White river), we will climb up to Maizal (3,000 masl. Or 9,900 Ft.) for about 3 hrs. Campsite.
Day 4: Maizal – Yanama.- Again another gentle climbing to start our day, after 4 hours we will reach Minas Victoria an old Mining center . Almost on the top, we can appreciate original paved Inca trails with stone steps in the middle of the valley. We will pass over (4,150 masl. Or 13,695 Ft.) and finally descend to our campsite(3,800 masl. Or 12,540 Ft.).
Day 5: Yanma – Totora.- After an early breakfast, we will start climbing slowly to our higher pass in all the trail (4,670 masl. Or 15,410 Ft.), again the view will be amazing from here, we will be surrounded by snowcapped mountains: The Sacsarayoj mountain and the Padreyoj mountain. Campsite at 3,630 masl. Or 11,979 Ft
Day 6: Totora – Playa.-On this day we will descend to the Totora river. As we go down the natural life will be more interesting, with lots of hummingbirds, woodpeckers and many species of orchids and begonias. Campsite at 2,125 masl. Or 7,012 Ft.
Day 7: Playa – Aguas Calientes.- This day, we will walk to our last uphill, until 2,810 masl. Or 9,273 Ft., to arrive there, we will take around 3 hours; from here we will have an excellent view of the lost Inca’s city of Machu Picchu. After a good rest, we will go down to the Hydroelectric plant on the Urubamba River, from here, depending on the time, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, Night in a Hostel ( Private room for 2 person with hot showers).
Day 8: Aguas Calientes –Machupicchu – Cusco.- After breakfast we will take the bus to Machu picchu, there we will have a guided tour then we will have free time to be by our own at Machupicchu, maybe to climb the Wayna picchu. Sungate Intipunku. , Inca bridge or Temple of the moon in the afternoon(at 4:00 pm.), bus down to Aguas Calientes village and at 16:20 we will board a train to Cusco arriving about 9 pm. aprox.
Includes:
• Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:30 AM.
• Private transport Cusco – Cachora
• Entrance fee to the archaeological park of Choquequirao.
• A double tent and roll mattress.
• Dinning and cooking tents with tablets and chairs
• English speaking guide
• Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• First aid kit, emergency oxygen bottle.
• Horses to carry tents, food, cooking equipment.
• Hot water every morning and evening for washing your hands /
• Cold water every morning
It does not Included:
• Extra personal porter ( 9 Kilos US$ 60/ 18 Kilos US$ 120 )
• Tips for you tour guide , porters and Cook.
• Sleeping bag US$30. (Down one)
• Last dinner.
We recommend to Bring:
• Original passport .
• Change of clothes
• - 5 C sleeping bag :
• Backpack & Daypack ( If you hire an extra porter , we will provide a duffel bag )
• Hiking boots
• Trekking poles:
• Warm clothes :
• Thermals : Gloves / scarf : wool socks.
• T-shirts and trekking pants.
• Flash light: head torch
• Camera and extra batteries
• Sunscreen / hat and sunglasses
• Personal medical kit / insect repellent:
• Rain Gear: poncho/ a good rain jacket:
• Toiletries / toilet paper / small towel
• 2 litre water bottle
• Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs. Optional
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, fruits, muesli, etc.
Price Information:
N`People |
2 to 3 |
4 to 5 |
6 to 7 |
8 to 10 |
11to 16 |
Prices US$ |
U$900 |
U$850 |
U$750 |
U$ 700 |
U650 |
Extra additional information: Single tent supplement US$ 25/ Sleeping bag down US$25 Treking poles US$20 / Back Pack 60 Lt.US$25 / Extra personal porter 9 Kilos US$60 / 18 Kilos US$120 for whole trip.
