Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco – San Pedro de Cachora – Chiquisca – Playa Rosalinas – Santa Rosa
The bus will pick us up at the hotel at 5 am and take us to the Curahuasi district for breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue on the same bus to San Pedro de Cachora (3 hours) and Capuliyoc, where we will begin the hike. This will be the first stretch of descent, until we reach the Chikiska area. After lunch, we will descend to the Rosalinas Gap of the Apurimac River. From this area, we will continue hiking for approximately 3 hours to reach the first camp in Santa Rosa Baja. On this day, we will hike for 7 to 8 hours, depending on the group’s speed.
DAY 2: Santa Rosa – Marampata – Complejo Arqueológico Choquequirao
Once again, very early and after breakfast, we will begin a physically rewarding day of hiking. The trail takes us to the top of the mountain to Marampata (3,000 m), where we will have our second breakfast and regain energy to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3,350 m). Here we will have lunch and rest for the day, hopefully witnessing a beautiful sunset from our comfortable tents. This day consists of 8 km of hiking.
DAY 3: Choquequirao – Santa Rosa – Chiquisca
We’ll start the day at 6:30 a.m. After breakfast, we’ll return to Chiquisca along the same route. Along the route, we’ll hike up and down to reach Chiquisca, where we’ll camp overnight for our final camp. This day will consist of approximately 7 hours of hiking.
DAY 4: Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco
The day’s activities begin at 7 am for the final leg of the trip. We’ll climb to a final viewpoint called Capuliyoc. From here, we’ll be able to appreciate the Inca archaeological city of Choquequirao, the Apurimac River canyon, and the snow-capped mountain of Padreyoc, considered by many to be the most spectacular in South America. Completing the tour, our transportation will take us back to Cusco. We’ll arrive back around 3 pm. The day’s hike will last about 3 hours.
Details
Includes:
- Pre-departure briefing.
- Pickup from your hotel.
- Professional group guide (English or Spanish).
- Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.
- Professional cook.
- Transportation from Cusco to San Pedro de Cachora and onward to Capuliyoc.
- Transportation from Capuliyoc to San Pedro de Cachora and onward to Cusco.
- Camping equipment.
- Sleeping mat.
- Tent.
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian option available).
Not Included:
- Airport transfers.
- Meals not mentioned in the program.
- Sleeping bags.
- Walking poles.
- Breakfast on the first day.
- Dinner on the last day.
- Water.
- Tips.
- Laundry costs.
Price
Group Price: 400 USD.
Recommendations
- Pack as light as possible, as there are no porters on this hike.
- Bring your important documents with you, such as a passport, valid student ID (if applicable), and immigration card.
- Bring a small, lightweight backpack for the trip.
- Remember to bring a water reservoir, such as Camelbags, with a capacity of at least 2-3 liters.
- Wear comfortable, lightweight hiking boots with good soles.
- Don’t forget to include toiletries, such as sunscreen, facial moisturizer, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, a toothbrush and toothpaste, toilet paper, personal medication, and a first aid kit.
- Please note backpack size restrictions inside Machu Picchu; backpacks larger than 25 liters will not be allowed.
- Don’t forget to bring a sun hat, rain gear, a wool hat, a camera, music, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and a small plastic bag for waste.
- Bring extra money for souvenirs, drinks, and tips.
- Consider bringing earplugs for better sleep during your trip.
