Choquequirao 3 Days / 2 Nights
DAY 1: CUSCO – CAPULIYOQ – CHIQUISCA – MARAMPATA
The tour begins with pickup between 3:30 and 4:00 a.m. from your hotel, followed by a four-hour drive through several villages.
Capuliyoc, at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level, will be the final stop on our journey by vehicle, where we will have breakfast.
From this point, we will begin our hike and arrive at the viewpoint where we can appreciate the Vilcabamba mountain range with its impressive glaciers, the Apurímac River with its canyon, and its incredible panorama.
For the first two and a half hours, we will descend along a zigzag path to the village of Chiquisca at 1,800 meters above sea level, where we will have a traditional lunch. We will then continue descending for another 50 minutes until we reach the Playa Rosalina bridge at 1,500 meters above sea level, the lowest point.
After crossing the bridge, we will begin the 2.5-hour ascent to Santa Rosa and then another 3 hours to Marampata (2,900 meters above sea level), arriving at approximately 7:30 p.m., where we will spend the first night.
DAY 2: MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO – MARAMPATA
In the morning, you will wake up to the sound of birds singing. At approximately 7:30 a.m., we will have a delicious breakfast and you will enjoy a nice cup of hot coca tea to start the day with lots of energy. Then, we will begin the approximately two-hour hike along a beautiful trail where we will have an incredible view of the archaeological site of Choquequirao at 2,900 meters above sea level. Throughout our hike, we will have incredible views of the canyon where our guide will explain the history of this incredible place, also known as the last city of the last Incas, where you can visit the main square and the llama terraces.
Around noon, we will take a 30-minute break to eat our lunch, and then our guide will show us the astronomer’s house, where, if we are lucky, we will be able to see condors flying through the Andean sky. We will also visit the terraces and waterfall of Pacchayoc, a place where you will be in contact with nature. Finally, we will return to Marampata, arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m..
DAY 3: MARAMPATA – CHIQUISKA – CAPULIYOQ – CUSCO
On this day, we will wake up early at 5:00 a.m. to have breakfast and recharge our batteries, and then begin our hike, descending for 2½ hours to first reach the Rosalina beach bridge at 1,500 meters above sea level. We will then climb for 50 minutes to Chiquisca at 1,800 meters above sea level, where we will take a break and have lunch.
After recharging our batteries in Chiquisca, we will return along the same path to reach Capuliyoc at 2,800 meters above sea level. From Chiquisca, it will be a tough stretch due to the temperature as the sun goes down.
In Capuliyoc, we will have lunch, where our transportation will also be waiting to take us back to the city of Cusco on a 4-hour trip.
INCLUDED
- Private transportation from Cusco to the trailhead in Capuliyoc / Cusco.
- 2 nights’ accommodation in rural lodging.
- Professional guide in Spanish.
- Meals for 3 days.
- 1 mule driver and mule to transport the client’s luggage (up to 6 kg maximum).
- First aid kit and oxygen tank.
NOT INCLUDED
- Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day.
- Trekking poles.
- Entrance to Choquequirao.
- Riding horse.
- Tips.
- Extra expenses.
Note: Entrance fees not included are paid directly at the site; it is recommended to bring cash in soles.
PRICES PER PERSON IN SHARED TOUR
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prices are based on double, matrimonial, or triple occupancy. Guests who wish to stay in a single (individual) room must pay the corresponding difference according to the selected hotel category.
- Children between the ages of 3 and 17 are eligible for discounts; please consult our reservations department.
- Children aged 0 to 2 years do not pay, provided they share services with their parents.
- To enter the Waynapicchu circuit, reservations must be made 3 to 4 months in advance. The ticket costs 210 soles (optional).
- This tour package is flexible. At the client’s request, both the itinerary and the hotel can be modified, which will require a new quotation. You may also request a quote for a private tour service if preferred.