For those who prefer to explore untouched terrain, we have created the Ultimate Choquequirao Trek. The trek to Choquekiraw navigates both the region's lush cloud forests and snowcapped Andean mountains. While Machu Picchu gets close to 5000 visitors a day, Choquequirao may see less than a dozen, making this place a truly unique and quite retreat. Choquekiraw has been nicknamed the 'Twin Sister of Machu Picchu' as the master Inca builders have anchored another huge city, made entirely of stone, in an impossible location overlooking one of the deepest canyons of Peru. Enjoy the peace and serenity of this majestic place while you still can: Choquequirao has been tipped to soon become one of Per...
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English speaking tour guides
Chef to prepare all meals
Transfer in and out from the airport – hotel.
Pick up from your hotel
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.30pm
Personal porter for your personal staff up to 7kgs
All transportation from the beginning to the end
(Optional) Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re happy to offer guidance.
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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For those who prefer to explore untouched terrain, we have created the Ultimate Choquequirao Trek. The trek to Choquekiraw navigates both the region's lush cloud forests and snowcapped Andean mountains. While Machu Picchu gets close to 5000 visitors a day, Choquequirao may see less than a dozen, making this place a truly unique and quite retreat. Choquekiraw has been nicknamed the 'Twin Sister of Machu Picchu' as the master Inca builders have anchored another huge city, made entirely of stone, in an impossible location overlooking one of the deepest canyons of Peru. Enjoy the peace and serenity of this majestic place while you still can: Choquequirao has been tipped to soon become one of Per...
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English speaking tour guides
Chef to prepare all meals
Transfer in and out from the airport – hotel.
Pick up from your hotel
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.30pm
Personal porter for your personal staff up to 7kgs
All transportation from the beginning to the end
(Optional) Mattress, sleeping bag and trekking poles. We’re happy to offer guidance.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
CUSCO – CACHORA – CAPULIYOC – LA PLAYA
1 Stop
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Capuliyoc
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 am, to drive you across the Andes towards Capuliyoc, arriving at approximately 8:30 am. After breakfast, start a 4-hour trek downhill from Capuliyoc (9550 ft / 2911 m) to our lunch spot at Chiquiska (1893m / 6210 ft). Along the way, you can enjoy some absolutely stunning views of the Apurimac canyon - one of the deepest in Peru, and spectacular panoramas of the different landscapes: from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. After lunch we continue our journey for another 2 hours down to Playa Rosalina (1478m / 4849ft), your tents and a hot drink will be waiting for you. Here we will have dinner and camp for the night.
Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 6 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,911 m / 9,550 ft
Camp Elevation: 1,478m / 4,849 ft
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner
Accommodations: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate
