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Tour of the last refuge of the Incas, Choquequirao is a trek designed for travelers interested in ancient historical sites. Choquequirao means cradle of gold. It’s and Inca city almost as impressive as Machu Picchu but it is not reachable by train or any other form of public or tourist transportation. Here for it will be likely for you to have the site all to yourself! The trek allows a meeting with the Vilcabamba mountain range and the Apurimac Valley. Its altitude is around 2800 to 3000 meters. Choquequirao used to be a magnificent religious center, which resisted the Spanish’s conquest. There is a large amount of original enclosures, all samples of incredible Incan architecture and high technology. On the trek we will be surrounded by spectacular views of different mountain ranges of the grand Apurimac gorge. This is also the habitat of the Andean Condor. The flora and fauna are very colorfully along the way to our starting point of the hike in the village of Cachora. Without any doubt, this tour is an amazing opportunity to meet with the Inca legacy and the Peruvian ancestors.
COME AND JOIN US ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!!!
CHOQUEQUIRAO, CRADLE OF GOLD
(4 DAYS – 3 NIGHTS)
- PRIVATE TOURS
- DAILY TOURS
- MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
- PRICES: On request
HIGHLIGHTS
Cusco, Playa Rosalina, Santa Rosa, Choquequirao, Chiquisca and Cachora
TOUR DESCRIPTION
DAY ONE:
CUSCO, PLAYA ROSALINA
This hike, a very attractive alternative to the classic Inca trail, starts by collecting you from your hotel at approximately 5:00 A.M. We have a spectacular drive along a paved route, passing through native farmer villages taking us to Cachora (approximately 4 hour drive). On the way we visit Tarawasi Inca ruins, and then we´ll continue with the turbulent Apurimac River on our right. We will reach Cachora at approximately 9:00 A.M. This is the starting point of our hike and we´ll enjoy breakfast here. We start climbing up towards the Wayna Calli Grande view point, part of the Choquequirao complex and Vilcabamba range. From here we descend to our first campsite called Playa Rosalina.
DAY TWO:
PLAYA ROSALINA, SANTA ROSA, CHOQUEQUIRAO
Today we start with an early wake up at approximately 5:00 A.M. We pack up before breakfast, and then we pass to visit the sugar cane liqueur distillatory in Santa Rosa. Today we have to do a steep uphill part and a small down hill, quite a challenging day. We lunch at Maranpata.
In the afternoon, we have a one hour hike to Choquequirao and a guided visit of each section of the archaeological complex. We stay the night at a campsite near Choquequirao
DAY THREE:
CHOQUEQUIRAO, SANTA ROSA, CHIQUISCA
On this special morning we start with getting up to watch an amazing sunrise. Then we´ll pack up and have Breakfast Afterwards we start descending to Santa Rosa, where we will have lunch and rest for a little while.
In the afternoon we continue to Chiquisca, the campsite for our third night.
DAY FOUR:
CHIQUISCA, CACHORA, CUSCO
Our last day starts at around 6:00 A.M. We pack up, have breakfast and then hike up Wayna Calli Grande pass, enjoying panoramic views of the Apurimac canyon, considered the most spectacular canyon in South America. In the afternoon we return to Cusco by bus. Our services end by leaving you in your hotel.
We will have dinner at a restaurant.
ITINERARY CHOQUEQUIRAO, CRADLE OF GOLD
- PRIVATE TOURS
- DAILY TOURS
- MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
- PRICES: On request
DAY ONE:
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Transfer from hotel to departure point Cachora
- Hike from Cachora to Playa Rosalina first camp
- Lunch on the way
- Tea time in the afternoon
- Dinner at the campsite
DAY TWO:
- Breakfast at the campsite
- Hike from Playa Rosalina to Choquequirao, Guided tour and camp
- Teatime in the afternoon
- Dinner at the campsite
DAY THREE:
- Breakfast at the campsite
- Hike from Choquequirao to Chiquisca and overnight at campsite
- Lunch on the way
- Dinner at the camp and tipping of the horsemen
DAY FOUR:
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Hike from Chiquisca to Cachora
- Transfer to Cusco
- Dinner at a restaurant
Service Included:
- Transfer from Hotel to departure point Cachora
- Return from Cachora to Hotel in Cusco
- Entrance fee to Choquequirao and Inca trail
- An Inflable mattress
- Three seasons camping tent
- 4 Breakfast / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners
- A bottle of wine every night (Red or White)
- A liter of water bottle per person every day
- Hot drinks at each camp
- A snack bag every morning
- A private bilingual guide on the Inca trail and Choquequirao tour
- Horses to carry our camping gear and your duffel bag
Service Not Included:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Extras
- Tips
- Taxes
- Additional tours
- Laundry service
- Insurance
- Air tickets
- Walking boots
- Walking stick
IMPORTANT:
Personal information provided to us such as; names, passport numbers, occupation and nationality, must be the same as shown on your passport. For each booking please indicate passengers’ full names, gender, age and date of birth.
Also, our staff in Cusco will be happy to help you out with the reconfirming of any domestic flights. Please ask for more information when making your reservation.