Choquequirao From: Usd$420 5d /4n
Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO CACHORA PLAYA ROSALINA
We leave from Cusco at 4:00am in the morning. Arriving at Cachora town at 7:30 in the morning where we will have our breakfast. Here we will have a late breakfast, meet our wranglers and arrange our equipment on mules and horses. It is a 2 hour hike to Capuliyoc (2915m) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. We then descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we arrive at Playa Rosalina (Rosalina Beach) at 1550m beside the raging Apurimac River where we will set up camp and spend the night.
Day 2: PLAYA ROSALINA CHOQUEQUIRAO
considered the hardest of the 5 days. After an early breakfast to climb a steep trail. It is a 5 hour hike to Raqaypata beside the Chunchullumayo River where we will have a late lunch and a much deserved rest. Along we way we will observe many orchids and wild flowers as well as many birds. From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3035m) is a 2 hour hike. We will arrive at the archaeological site in time to enjoy the sunset and maybe the opportunity to see a Condor flying nearby. Our campsite will be just outside the ruins.
Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO RAQAYPATA
Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible ruins of Choquequirao. Our guide will explain the history and importance of the site. After you will have free time to visit the many sectors of the complex. Late in the afternoon we will start the return trek and camp the night at Raqaypata
Day 4: RAYAQPATA CHIKISCA
After breakfast we continue our return trek with a steep descent towards the Apurimac River where we will stop and have lunch. In the afternoon we will climb for approximately 4 hours to our final campsite at Coca Masana.
Day 5: CHIKISCA CACHORA
Our last day of trekking. We will appreciate the canyon that forms the Apurimac River. We will take a new trail that crosses the throat of the canyon. We will have an impressive view since Wayna Qalli toward the canyon, considerate like the most spectacular in Sud America. Arriving to Cachora we wil take our bus toward Cusco.
Is Included
Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private bus to Cachora, the starting poing of the trek
English speaking professional guide
Meals 4 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners
Cook and cooking equipment
Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
1 emergency horse
Transfer to return from Cachora to Cusco
Gear:
Igloo tents 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tents, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks
Rolling mattress
Dinner tent
Toilet tent
Kitchen tent
Tables & seats
Table set
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Is Not Included
Breakfast on the first day
Dinner on the last day
Sleeping bag
Tips
You Need To Bring And Carry
A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters
Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 4.00 / day)
Mattress: will be provided by the agency but is to be carried by you
Flashlight and batteries Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
Sun block
Insect repellent
Toilet paper
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
Water bottle and sterilizing tablets (ie. Micropur)
Small towel
Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs)
Cash in soles and/or US$ Optional: walking sticks or poles
Available Discounts
prices 2008
| 01 people | $US 850 |
|---|---|
| 02 people | $US 650 |
| 03 people | $US 520 |
| 04 people | $US 450 |
| 05-07 people | $US 420 |
| 08-12 people | $US 420 |
| shared service | $US 410 |
prices 2009
| 01 people | $US 900 |
|---|---|
| 02 people | $US 700 |
| 03 people | $US 590 |
| 04 people | $US 500 |
| 05-07 people | $US 450 |
| 08-12 people | $US 450 |
| shared service | $US 420 |
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