An amazing hike that takes you to the remote and fascinating ruins of Choquequirao, perched on a ledge high above a canyon, while enjoying spectacular views along the way.
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| TYPE OF SERVICE | Shared – Minimum 4 passengers | ||||
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Vsited areas:Tarawasi archaeological complex, Saywite archaeological complex, Cachora, Cachora, Choquequirao, Chiquiska.
Includes:
-Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), consult other additional languages.
-Assistant guide for groups of more than 9 passengers.
-Private transfer Cusco – Capulliyoc – Cusco.
-Choquequirao archaeological complex ticket.
-Food along the trekking.
-Camping kit: 4 season sleeping tent, kitchen tent with the floor, houseware, dininig tent, WC tent, tables and chairs.
-Hot water in the washstands for personal washing up.
-Boiled treated water for the flasks.
-Cook.
-Satellite telephone.
-Group of support (drovers).
-Packhorse for personal things (10 kgs).
-Saddle horses.
-Radios.
-Oxygen.
-Medicine box.
-Floor mat or air mattress therm-a-Rest.
Min/Max:-2 passengers/+. (PVT) 4 passengers/+. (SIB)
Operation:-From April to November.
Type of Service: Private or Regular.
Duration: 4D/3N.
Starting time: (variable) 04.00 hs.
Difficulty level: Difficult.
Restrictions
Not included:
-Accommodation in Cusco.
-Dinner (day 4).
-Services and articles that are not mentioned.
-Additional expenses and tips.
Important Note:
-Fixed departures in SIB: Every Thursday from April to November.
-December, January and February are not recommendable for trekking because of the rainy season.
-Supplement for a simple private tent (per night)
Recommendations:
-Raincoat or poncho in case of rain in November -to -March period.
-Jacket (parka or coat) and a warm jersey.
-Sun block lip balm.
-Hat or cap.
-Sunglasses.
-Boots or trekking shoes.
-T-shirts with short sleeves.
-Wool or sportive socks.
-Flask or a bottle of water.
-Small flash light and additional batteries.
-Camera.
-Personal medicine.
-Personal hygiene kit and a small microfiber towel.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 1:CUSCO / CAPULLIYOC / CHIQUISKA| INC (-/L/D)
You will go to Cachora village in the morning. On the way you will pass through the villages Izcuchaca, Zurite and Limatambo till you get to Tarawasi to descend and you will meet the sunrise in Cachora. Then you will continue till Capulliyoc and there you will start your trekking to the Canon of Apurimac river that is considered to be one of the most beautiful and the deepest in the world. All along the way you will be able to observe some typical agricultural field works and if you are lucky enough you will see some condors ‘flying, huge Andean birds in the danger of extinction. They are the symbol of the Andes. You will get to Capulichaqoc and will continue trekking till your camping place in Chiquiska.
First Stretch:
-Distance Cusco – Capuliyoc: 171 km. / 106 m aprox.
-Transfer by bus: 4 – 4:30 hrs.
-Maximum altitude reached: 3,400 m / 11,155 ft aprox
Second Stretch
-Distance Capuliyoc – Chiquisca: 7km. / 4.4 m aprox.
-rekking: 4 – 5 hrs.
-Maximum altitude reached: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft aprox
Day 2: CHIQUISKA / CHOQUEQUIRAO | INC (B/L/D)
After breakfast you will start a hard trekking going uphill till you get to Santa Rosa, a place situated at 2,290 m above sea level. This zone is characterized as the one of great vegetation and hot weather. You will continue till the place called Marampata where you will be able to observe in a panoramic way the archaeological complex Choquequirao nailed in the mountains. You will go trekking until the camping Raqaypata. In the afternoon you will have a guided tour to the archaeological complex Choquequirao.
-Distance Chiquiska – Choquequirao: 10 km./ 6.2 m aprox.
-Trekking: 7 – 7:30 hrs.
-Maximum altitude reached: 3,100 m / 10,170 ft aprox.
Day 3:CHOQUEQUIRAO / CHIQUISKA | INC (B/L/D)
Today you will dedicate your time to explore the low and high parts of Choquequirao complex. You will be able to appreciate about 50 seeding terraces covered with vegetation as well as the irrigation channels that come from the upper part of the mountain. After this incredible experience you will go back to the camping place in Chiquiska.
-Distance Choquequirao – Chiquiska: 10 km./ 6.2 m aprox.
-Trekking: 5 – 6 hrs.
-Maximum altitude reached: 3,100 m / 10,170 ft
Day 4: CHIQUISKA / CAPULLIYOC / CUSCO | INC (B/L/-)
Unlike the previous days you will start your last day of trekking earlier. You will go Capulliyoc, on the way you will be able to appreciate the snow peak Salkantay, some mountains of Vilcabamba mountain chain and Apuimac canon. You will get to Cusco at the sunset.
First Stretch:
-Distance Chiquisca – Capuliyoc: 7 km. / 4.4 m aprox.
-Trekking: 4 – 5 hrs.
-Maximum altitude reached: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft aprox.
Second Stretch:
-Distance Capuliyoc – Cusco: 171km. / 106 m aprox.
-Transfer by bus: 4 – 4.30 hrs.
-Maximum altitude reached: 3,400 m / 11,155 ft aprox.
