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Hiking

6 days

Hard

Transfer, Meals, Accomodation

Friends, Individuals, For groups

2020

Mon, Jul 13

Sat, Jul 18

€637

Still available

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Overview

This shorter trek is perfect if you’re looking for an adventure that’s as challenging as it is rewarding.
Explore the ruins of Choquequirao, the lost city that’s even more remote than nearby Machu Picchu, but you'll see that too. Because of its difficult-to-reach location, the site sees relatively few visitors.
This means you'll get to experience Incan history in near-solitude, surrounded by nothing but ancient architecture and spanning forests.
Spectacular views of the Andes are all along the trek to Choquequirao, a journey filled with lush wilderness, breathtaking vistas, and a visit to Machu Picchu.

Price Includes

Accommodation

Hotels (2 nt), camping (3 nts)

Meals

5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Tour Guides

Representative in Cusco
Specialist Choquequirao guide on hike

Transportation

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Private van, train, and hiking

Activities

Trek to Choquequirao with local guide, cooks, and porters (4 days)
2 guided tours of Choquequirao archaeological site
Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.

Transfer to Cachora and embark on the hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Apurimac River and sweeping mountain scenery at every turn. The lost city of Choquequirao was discovered hundreds of years ago, but it still feels as though you may be the first to discover it. Encroaching jungle still covers some of the stonework as only roughly 40 percent of these ruins have been excavated. The trek to this remote Incan city although challenging, is well worth the effort. Winding trails take you through the Apurimac River canyon with circling condors up above and views of the snow-capped Salkantay mountains making a breathtaking backdrop. Take plenty of time to explore and soak it in for yourself with two included visits to Choquequirao.

Continue trekking through the Apurimac River canyon on the way to Choquequirao. Spot condors as you make your way up into the cloud forest, where you'll camp for the night. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the ruins and marvel at your historical surroundings.

Explore the ancient ruins of Choquequirao further on your morning guided tour. Comparable only to Machu Picchu in its beauty, grandeur, and architectural accomplishment. Enjoy lunch near Choquequirao before the hike down to San Ignacio, the camp for the night.

Leave early in the morning to make the way to Villa Carmen. Enjoy lunch before transferring to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Aguas Calientes.

Wake up early to visit the breathtaking Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the site and free time to explore until noon as permitted by the tourist ticket. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge, if time allows before taking the train back to Cusco in the afternoon where the trip will end upon arrival.

Route

Cusco

Choquequirao Trek

+2 more

Cusco

Insight

Hiking to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail in Peru will be the highlight of all your adventures.
Standing 4,200 meters high on the mountains, looking out over the peaks of the Andes, and knowing that you hiked to get there, fills you with joy and awe.
You won't want to be anywhere else.

Related Photos & Video

With this selection, we would like to show you, how beautiful Machu Picchu is. It might show more or different locations also, weather conditions, trail roads that is not the exact match of this trek.

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What to Take

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night.
We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry.
A good size daypack is also essential.

Map

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Hiking

Price Includes

Accommodation

Hotels (2 nt), camping (3 nts)

Meals

5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Tour Guides

Representative in Cusco
Specialist Choquequirao guide on hike

Transportation

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Private van, train, and hiking

Activities

Trek to Choquequirao with local guide, cooks, and porters (4 days)
2 guided tours of Choquequirao archaeological site
Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.

Transfer to Cachora and embark on the hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Apurimac River and sweeping mountain scenery at every turn. The lost city of Choquequirao was discovered hundreds of years ago, but it still feels as though you may be the first to discover it. Encroaching jungle still covers some of the stonework as only roughly 40 percent of these ruins have been excavated. The trek to this remote Incan city although challenging, is well worth the effort. Winding trails take you through the Apurimac River canyon with circling condors up above and views of the snow-capped Salkantay mountains making a breathtaking backdrop. Take plenty of time to explore and soak it in for yourself with two included visits to Choquequirao.

Continue trekking through the Apurimac River canyon on the way to Choquequirao. Spot condors as you make your way up into the cloud forest, where you'll camp for the night. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the ruins and marvel at your historical surroundings.

Explore the ancient ruins of Choquequirao further on your morning guided tour. Comparable only to Machu Picchu in its beauty, grandeur, and architectural accomplishment. Enjoy lunch near Choquequirao before the hike down to San Ignacio, the camp for the night.

Leave early in the morning to make the way to Villa Carmen. Enjoy lunch before transferring to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Aguas Calientes.

Wake up early to visit the breathtaking Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the site and free time to explore until noon as permitted by the tourist ticket. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge, if time allows before taking the train back to Cusco in the afternoon where the trip will end upon arrival.

Route

Cusco

Choquequirao Trek

+2 more

Cusco

Insight

Hiking to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail in Peru will be the highlight of all your adventures.
Standing 4,200 meters high on the mountains, looking out over the peaks of the Andes, and knowing that you hiked to get there, fills you with joy and awe.
You won't want to be anywhere else.

Related Photos & Video

With this selection, we would like to show you, how beautiful Machu Picchu is. It might show more or different locations also, weather conditions, trail roads that is not the exact match of this trek.

What to Take

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night.
We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry.
A good size daypack is also essential.