Choquequirao Trek To Machu Picchu 6 Days

Choquequirao Trek & Machu Picchu 6 Day

Our transport will pick you up at your hotel (4:30 a.m.- approx.).  Then drive northbound through different herding and farming villages (3 hrs.) to reach the “Lookout”, where you’ll enjoy a delicious concentrated soup.  Afterward, we’ll continue towards the village of Cachora (a pre-Hispanic village) where you can take photos.

After driving an additional hour, we’ll finally arrive at the starting point of our trek.  While we regroup for the trek, you’ll enjoy the lovely view of the Apurimac Canyon.  We’ll begin our trek descending to the “Condor viewpoint” point, and if we’re lucky will be able to see Condors soaring.  Also, at this same Lookout, we’ll see, from afar, the archeological site of Choquequirao.

After a hike for 3 hours, we’ll reach “Cocamasana” for lunch, where you’ll find our experienced chef preparing a hot, nutritious meal.  After resting for a bit, we’ll continue our hike to reach a small hunting community called “Chikiska”.  You can buy drinks and snacks here.  You’ll also have time to take in the different flora and fauna.

Finally, after an hour and a half hike, we’ll arrive at our first campsite called “Rosalina”.  You’ll have time to organize your sleeping area, while our staff prepares hot drinks and snacks.  At dawn, we’ll have dinner and tuck in for the night.

Day 1 Details hike:

• Accommodations: Campsite “Rosalina”
• Hiking Distance:  10 km
• Hiking Time: 5 hours
• Weather: Warm and Dry
• Level of Difficulty: Arduous
• Road conditions:  Rocky, dusty, and some slippery sport. Trekking shoes are definitely required.

We recommend an early start (wake-up call 4:45 a.m.) and breakfast at 5:15.  We’ll start with a 2-hour trek reaching our rest area called “Santa Rosa” (purchase drinks/snacks, if needed).  Then we continue hiking (2:30 hours), arriving at our mid-point for the day, “Marampata,” a small farming village. Later, we’ll continue ascending until reaching our campsite, “Chouequirao Camp”. It is here well have lunch and rest,re-energize for 45 minutes, and later in the afternoon Will visit the choquequirao Inca site, which is 45 minutes away from the base camp and another 30 minutes back at night. We’ll have hot fusion drinks and a delicious meal for dinner.

Day 2 Details

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodations: Choquequirao campsite
• Hiking Distance:  11 km
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
• Level of Difficulty: Arduous

Wake-up call at 6:00 a.m. with a hot coca tea served at your tent (of course, with the prior announcement).

We’ll have breakfast (6:15 a.m.) and then begin our trek for 45 minutes up the hill. Once at the high point, Will have a stunning view of the choquequirao and then just gonna be dawn to pinchiunuyuq (Inca site ) to get there are 2 hours and another 1 and 30 minutes to towards a White River (Rio Blanco). Once there, we will have lunch and time to enjoy the river (basically take a shower). later

Trekking uphill (2:30 hours), we’ll reach our camp called “Maizal”, a small herding and farming community.

At this isolated pueblo, you’ll relish a serene, peaceful rest  (be sure to get as much rest as possible; you’ll need it for tomorrow’s hike).

Day 3 Details

• Accommodation:  Camping
• Hiking distance: 14 km
• Hike Time: 7 hours
• Highest point: 3,270 m
• Campsite Altitude: 3,000 m – “Maizal”
• Physical Level: Arduous

The hardest trekking day of the tour.  Wake-up call at 5:00 am.  You’ll have breakfast while viewing the two beautiful rivers called “Rio Apurimac” and “White River”.  Finishing breakfast, we begin our 4-hour uphill climb towards an old abandoned silver mining spot.  Passing the mining caves, we’ll reach the highest elevation of the day, a place called “Abra de San Juan”.  Hopefully, we’ll have an opportunity to observe condors soaring around the mountains and take photos.  We continue by descending towards our campsite (Approx 2 and a half hours).  During our hike down, we’ll get a chance to see wild birds and flowers, like “Tarwi”.   Tarwi is wholesome wheat that provides essential nutrition and energy throughout the day.

Reaching camp at Yanama, we will sit down for lunch. And then Will catch the bus to our base camp, “Lucmabamba”. On the way, we will see beautiful landscapes

Dinner will be served with hot fusion drinks.

Day 4 Details

• Accommodation:  Camping
• Hiking Distance:   14 km
• Hike Time: 7 hours
• Highest Altitude: San Juan Pass 4,200 m/12,779 ft.
• Campsite Altitude:  2000 m/6,555 ft.. “
• Physical Level: Arduous

After breakfast, we’ll gradually descend for 45 minutes until reaching the Inca Trail point, built in 1,300 (from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu). Here you’ll appreciate the stone path leading to the “Llactapata” Incan site.  Just in front of you, you’ll have the wonderful vista of Machu Picchu.  And along the way, you’ll see coffee and yucca plantations. Once you arrive in Llactapata, your guide will describe the geography and retelling of Incan history.

We continue our hike for another two and a half hours, all downhill, until we reach the famous hydroelectric station.  Our last lunch GONNA BE IN RESTAURANT, and keep walking for another 3 hours more to  “Aguas Calientes”.  The trek leader will escort you to your hotel for a well-deserved R & R time.

If you want to visit the hot springs in “Machupicchu Pueblo”, we will provide you with all the information necessary to be on your way.

The cost of entry to the hot springs is S/. 10.00 soles (bring your towel). That evening, you will enjoy the last dinner with your trek leader at a local restaurant. You will also receive your last briefing for the following day.

Be sure to purchase snacks & water for your trip up to Machu Picchu.

Day 5 Details

• Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel Aguas Calientes
• Hiking Distance:   24 km
• Hiking Time: 9 hours
• Highest Altitude: 3,000 m/9,842 ft.
• Physical Level: Easy/Moderate to Challenging

On our final day, we will start off early (wake-up 4:30 a.m.).  Followed by breakfast (5:00 a.m.) at the hotel. After, board the bus to Machu Picchu, about 25 minutes to reach Machu Picchu (open at 6:00 a.m.). Please be sure to bring your original passport to show the Rangers (you can get a Machu Picchu seal on your passport).

Your Guide will take you to the best places in Machu Picchu while enjoying the sunrise (depending on the weather).

Then you will have a two-hour guided tour.  Following, you’ll have an opportunity to explore Machu Picchu.

• If you have booked your visit to “HUAYNAPICHHU” (tickets $ 60.00 per person/limited to 400 per day – not included), you’ll begin your hike at 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Please coordinate with the Trek Leader for your visit, depending on the defined schedule

There are many more activities that you can do.  These activities are optional (not included with the package), for example The “Puerta del Sol” (2 hours hike up and down), where you will appreciate the Inca city from a different viewpoint.

In the afternoon, you’ll catch the train to reach the City of Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo, we will have transportation waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 6 Details

• Meals:  Breakfast
• Lowest Altitude:  2,040 m / 6.691 ft
• Highest Altitude:  2,440 m / 8,052 ft