Choquequirao Trek (EA25)

Cusco – Cachora – Choquequirao

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Tour Details

This spectacular trekking adventure leads to the remote Inca citadel of Choquequirao, perched high above the Apurímac Canyon. The route passes through dramatic mountain landscapes, cloud forests, diverse ecosystems, and offers opportunities to observe native Andean wildlife while exploring one of Peru's most remarkable archaeological sites.

Included / Not Included

Cost Includes

Round-trip transportation Cusco - Cachora - Cusco
English-speaking professional guide
Double tents and sleeping mats
Tables and chairs
Cook and cooking equipment
Horsemen and horses
5 kg luggage transport per person
Emergency horse
Entrance fee to Choquequirao
Breakfast (3)
Lunch (3)
Dinner (3)
Boiled drinking water
First aid kit

Cost Does Not Include

Sleeping bag
Walking sticks
Water purification tablets
Additional horse for personal luggage
Personal expenses

Trip Information

Season

Available from March to December

Destination

Cachora - Choquequirao - Apurimac Canyon

Experience

Remote Archaeology and Mountain Trekking

Difficulty

Challenging Trek

Itinerary

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Cusco - Cachora - Playa Rosalina

Pick up at 04:30 for the 4-hour drive to Cachora (3,100 m). While we have breakfast, the crew prepares the horses. Today we hike 22 km, first descending, then climbing gently past Abra Capuliyoc, with superb views of the Apurímac Canyon. The trail continues near Coca Masana before descending to Playa Rosalina on the banks of the Apurímac River, a main tributary of the Amazon. Campsite at 1,550 m, or occasionally Chiquisca (1,900 m). (L, D)

Playa Rosalina - Choquequirao

After an early breakfast, we cross the bridge and climb the opposite mountainside, first through Opuntia plantations and then into cloud forest. Though steep, the trail offers excellent views. We reach camp around 15:00, then begin exploring the nearby ruins. The canyon views are spectacular, and with luck we may see Andean condors overhead. Campsite at Choquequirao, 3,033 m. (B, L, D)

Choquequirao

After breakfast, we have more time to explore the ruins, including the stone llama terraces if conditions allow.

Choquequirao - Playa Rosalina

We then descend toward Santa Rosa for lunch and continue to Playa Rosalina. If river conditions are suitable, there may be time for a refreshing swim in the Apurímac River. Alternatively, we may camp a little farther on in Chiquisca. (B, L, D)

Playa Rosalina - Cachora - Cusco

After an early breakfast, we climb back through Chiquisca to Cachora, again enjoying views of the canyon. In Cachora we have lunch, then return by bus to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon for transfer to the hotel. (B)