Choquequirao ruins trek 5D/4N

Choquequirao adventure: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Playa Rosalinda (L, D)

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the start of the trail head in Capuliyoc where we will meet your horseman and horses. From there we will start trekking downhill until we arrive at Chiquisca for lunch. After lunch, we will continue hiking all the way down the ridge to the campsite at Playa Rosalina, located at the bottom of the valley next to the Apurimac river.

Day 2: Playa Rosalinda – Marampata – Choquequirao (B, L, D)

We will begin the day by crossing the river and trekking uphill for a few hours. Along the way we will pass by some sugar cane farms while enjoying the scenic views of the valley. This climb is one of the most challenging parts of the Trek, so we will have an emergency horse with us in case anyone gets tired and wants a ride. Once we arrive at the summit at Marampata, we will break for lunch. After lunch we will continue on until we reach Choquequirao where you can explore while your campsite is setup and dinner is prepared. We will be camping right below the Inca ruins to maximize your time at the site.

Day 3: Choquequirao (B, L, D)

After an early breakfast, we will head into Choquequirao where your guide will give you a history lesson and guided tour of this impressive Inca site. Due to the mountain topography, the site is spread out: several buildings, terraces and houses are constructed on different levels and there are temples, astronomical observatories and water channels to explore. After the tour, you will head back to camp for lunch and a break. The rest of the day you are free to explore the ruins on your own. There are multiple sections to the ruins that you can hike too, such as the llama area – which is a steep, downhill, thirty minute hike where you will see farming terraces with llamas built out of white stones into the walls. As the day winds down, you can make your way to the Usno area and watch the sun set over the ruins.

Day 4: Choquequirao – Playa Rosalinda – Chiquisca (B, L, D)

We will have an early breakfast, break camp, and begin our journey back to Cusco, camping at Chiquisca, where you had lunch on Day 1.

Day 5: Chiquisca – Cusco (B, L)

We will hike until the end of the trail, where you will have a farewell lunch with your porters and say goodbye to your team. Our private van will pick you and your guide up and drive you back to Cusco. Along the way we will stop by the village Curahuasi, where the famous Anis (local liquor) is farmed. Once we arrive in Cusco, your guide will drop you off at your hotel.

What is included on the Choquequirao Ruins Trek:

• Pre-departure briefing at your hotel the night before your trek.
• Fluent English/Spanish guide that is very knowledgeable of the surrounding region and its customs.
•  Private transfer from and to your hotel
• All bus fares.
• Camping equipment, dining tents with tables and chairs, where you enjoy delicious meals, camping tents to sleep.  (We will provide a list of items you should bring when you book).
• Pack animals: Horses for carrying camping equipment and your personal items.
• Portable toilet
• You have a daily meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks are not included at the dinner, only water. Lunch may be a box lunch depending on the schedule.
• Sleeping Thermarest, but sleeping bag you need to bring with you or you can rent it from us.
• Park entrance fee
• Our rent prices for equipment’s;
  Sleeping bag 20 $
  Walking Sticks 15 $

Not included on the Choquequirao Ruins Trek:

• Meals which are not referenced in the itinerary.
• Alcohol drinks
• Sleeping bag
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for your guide are not included and are optional

Pricing is primarily dependent on how many people are in your group. The amounts listed below are general rates so you can get an idea of how much things cost. These rates may go up or down based on a few different things (we’ve listed some common items below). When you reach out to request a booking, we will give you a specific rate quote at that time.

1-2: $

3-4: $

5-6: $729

7-8: $649

9+: $629

We recommend to take

• Original passport (International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
• Sleeping bag suitable for temperature of trip
• Day backpack for things needed during the day
• Comfortable walking boots
• Rain Gear: poncho/a good rain jacket for wet season
• Canteen or camel back
• Warm jacket for cool evenings
• Woolen sweater or fleece
• Trousers, one waterproof of one normal
• Shorts
• T-shirts or light cotton shirts
• Hat with brim
• Walking pool
• Flash light/head torch (the campsite has its own light but you will need this in your tent
• Personal medications
• Insect repellent
• Sun screen
• Binoculars, camera and film
• Extra money for drinks, tips, souvenirs etc (soles or dollars)
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries, towel
• Travel insurance is essential
• Plastic bag for wet or dirty clothes.