CHOQUEQUIRAO TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU IN 7D/6N

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Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Group size

2 / 16

Activity level

Moderate / Challenging


Overview

The hike to the Choquequirao Tour and Machu Picchu complex is an extraordinary experience experience and one of the most sought after trips in the Cusco area. No wonder, as it is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes with picturesque valleys, towering snow-capped mountains and an incredible diversity of flora and fauna.

Located in the Salkantay mountain range, more than 3030 meters above sea level, the complex is surrounded by the Apus, or mountain gods, such as Yamana, Ampay, Chokecarpu, Pumasiyo and Panta, on the left bank of the Apurímac river . . During the Inca era, everything was interconnected and communicated with Machu Picchu through an elaborate and complex network of trails.

Here, visitors can explore a complex hydraulic system that most likely had domestic, ceremonial, and agricultural uses. The geographical location of Choquequirao in relation to other religious centers of the same period suggests that its purpose was to serve as an Inca enclave towards the valleys of the Apurímac river.

A Choquequirao Tour allows travelers to discover numerous similarities between Choquequirao and Machu Picchu. The purpose of the Camino to Choquequirao and Machu Picchu was eminently religious and ceremonial, a pilgrimage that included rituals to venerate the mountains and peaks along the route, such as the sacred mountain of Salkantay.

Day 1 | CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – CHIKISKA – ROSALINA BEACH.

We leave Cusco at 5 am in a private van. We will travel for 4 hours by car to Capuliyoc 2900m/9514 feet, located on the edge of the Apurimac Canyon and surrounded by impressive snow-capped peaks. There we will meet our muleteer and horses who will guide us. They will accompany you all the way. Then we will walk for 2 hours until we reach Chiquisca 1850m/ 6069 feet where we will have lunch. Then we will continue our walk for 1 more hour to Playa Rosalinas (1550 meters), where we will spend the night.

DIA 2 | PLAYA ROSALINAS – MARANPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO.

Leaving early, we ascend to Santa Rosa 1950m/6397 feet and Marampata 2850m/9350 feet where we will have lunch. The climb from the river lasts 4 hours and is difficult. From our lunch spot, we can see the archaeological remains of Choquequirao Tour. Then we will have 2 more hours to walk until we reach our camp which is located 25 minutes from the archaeological site (3000m/9842 feet). We will spend the afternoon there and watch the sunset and some condors flying.

DAY 3 | CHOQUEQUIRAO – PINCHINUYOC..

After breakfast, it is possible to explore more of the archaeological site of Choquequiraw, showing you the most important places of the place such as the main square, religious areas and the llama sector, an incredible place where llamas were represented on the walls of the terraces and after the For lunch we will continue with a climb along a ridge and walk to the remains of Pinchunuyoc, where we will camp for the night (2 hours of walking). This is definitely the easiest day of the hike.

DAY 4 / PINCHINUYOC – RIO BLANCO – MAIZAL.

After a delicious breakfast, we will walk downhill for 2 hours and reach the Río Blanco canyon (1990m/ 6528 feet), where we will rest before beginning a difficult climb towards our camp at Maizal 2700m/8858 feet. The climb is 3 to 4 hours. following a path through the thickness of the vegetation with a hot and dry climate.

DAY 5 | MAIZAL – YANAMA – TOTORA – LUCMABAMBA SKY LODGE.

We left at 7 a.m. and we walked uphill for about 3 hours through a fairly vegetated path towards the Victoria Mines. We will visit some Inca ruins before climbing 1 more hour to Victoria Pass (4130mt / 13,546 feet). There are spectacular views from the pass as we descend to the charming town of Yanama (approximately 2 hours of walking) following some well-built Inca roads. Once we arrived in Yanama, we took local transportation to Lucmabamba. Along the way, we will be able to enjoy the beautiful views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and the change in weather as we enter the high jungle.

DAY 6 / LUCMABAMBA SKY LODGE – LLACTAPATA – AGUAS CALIENTES.

On this day, we walk for 3 hours along the Inca Trail and through the cloud forest to the Puncuyoc Pass and then towards the Inca remains of Llactapata, an Inca site (2,700 m / 8,907 ft), which is located right on in front of the Citadel of Machu Picchu. Once there, we enjoyed the unique view of Machu Picchu from afar. Then we walk downhill for 2 hours to hydroelectric 1750m/ 5741 feet where we will have lunch. We will continue walking to Aguas Calientes for 3 hours through the National Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, enjoying the surroundings of the iconic Machu Picchu and the wall that surrounds the Inca Citadel. .

DAY 7 / LUCMABAMBA SKY LODGE – LLACTAPATA – AGUAS CALIENTES.

We will have breakfast at 5 am and take the first bus to Machu Picchu, just in time for sunrise. It will take half an hour to reach the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site: An unforgettable experience. Your guide will take you through the amazing vestiges and its main streets. After the guided tour, you will have some free time to stroll through the city squares and do some of the following activities on your own: Climb Huayna Picchu and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there. Climb Machu Picchu mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu. Walk to Puerta del Sol or Inti Punku. Visit the new local museum or hot springs in Aguas Calientes in the late afternoon. You will then descend to Aguas Calientes, enjoy a leisurely lunch and at 16:22 pm, board the Expedition train for the return trip to Cusco, stopping at Ollantaytambo station and taking our private van back to your hotel in Cusco, you will be arriving around 20:00 p.m.

Note: It is not common for camps, cabins or hotels to change after confirmation. However, it may vary according to government regulations and authorizations, also due to adverse weather conditions and perhaps due to the physical condition of our visitors: any change in this matter Peru Travel will be informing in advance and as soon as possible.
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CHOQUEQUIRAO TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU IN 7D/6N - 2024

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Perfect

10th of September, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

Perfect. Everything well organized, very good treatment by everyone.Los portadores Muy Buenos e esfuerzados. El guia Percy es muy muy bueno.

María Caridad A

Experiencia inolvidable

8th of September, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

Unforgettable experience. The guide, Santiago, is a professional from head to toe. Very attentive, very knowledgeable and a great person. The group of porters and cook have also been wonderful. They have looked after us very well, always with a smile and the cook is a spectacle. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this team to the next brave people who venture on the Inca Trail.

jamasvi

SALKANTAY TREK

7th of September, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

It is a magical journey that pushes your body to the max but with rewards around every corner. Nature is incredible, Machu Picchu is a dream and the energy of the place is beautiful.Nuestros guías (Iza y Percy) fueron muy cálidos y sus relatos son atrapantes ! Se genera un vínculo muy lindo con ellos y el resto del grupo.

Antonella L

Highly recommended agency!!!!

31st of August, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

We were delighted with the organization of our trip to Peru. Everyone at the Inka Trail Expeditions agency was very kind and helpful at all times. They gave us very good advice and we enjoyed the visits and tours planned. We are looking forward to seeing more of this wonderful country.

juan b

It was a great experience of nature and its history Encounters with nature and its stories

6th of August, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

The activities were varied and very appropriate for the tour that was carried out with a great guide who instructs on the history of this beautiful place. I just think that it should be more specific with brochures or pamphlets to better enjoy the experience.

Alfredo L

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