Andes Path Peru – Trek Choquequirao Peru 4days, Offer you an ancient and best hike to Choquequirao archaeological; located in the Greater Apurimac area, was most likely built during the reign of the Inca Pachacutic and is considered to be the last bastion of inca resistance and refugee, Its location and geography reveals the similarity with Machu picchu, therefore it is believed that it was a sacred precinct for our ancestors.
Trek Choquequirao Peru 4days, is perfectly located as it is a connection between the high Amazon Jungle and the city of Cusco. The region provides a lot of microclimates and a landscape full of snow-covered peaks of about 6000m (19685f). Place where still have not been explored in 100%, because there are new signs of areas, so can be your own and first experience with Trek Choquequirao Peru 4days. do it ! with Andes Path Peru
DESCRIPTIONS Trek Choquequirao Peru 4days
LEGEND: 4 days / 3 nights
STYLE:Culture and Adventures
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 2 and maximum 8
LEVEL OF DIFFYCULTY: Moderate to Challenging
DEPARTURES DAY: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
ALTITUDE: 1500 – 3030 m. / 4921 – 9941 f.
LOCATION: Cusco / Apurimac
ACLIMATIZATION:Minimum 2 days at altitude recommended.
HIGH SEASON: March to January
DAY 1: CUSCO/CHIQUISCA
We leave Cusco (3350m/10991f) AT 5 am. Driving toward Cachora village(2850m/9350f) place where we meet our support staff. Thereafter, we continue our journey towards pass of Capuliyoc (2800m/9186f). where we have a nicer views of mountain Padreyoc and the Apurimac canyon (meaning “river speaking”). Thereupon, we start descending through the Apurimac canyon toward Chiquisca (1930m/6332f), camping and overnight
Weather: warm and humid
- HIKING TIME: 7 HOURS
- MEALS:LUNCH & DINNER
- ACCOM: CAMPING (WITH BASIC FACILITIES)- 01
- WEATHER: WARM /HUMID
DAY 2: MARAMPATA/CHOQUEQUIRAO
After breakfast, we descend to Playa Rosalina (1550m/5085f). And we continue heading for Marampata (2850m/9350f) where we covered with a beautiful views of the archeological site of Choquequirao (3033m/9951f). Our camping site is located 25 minutes from the settlement.
- HIKING TIME: 7 to 8 HOURS
- MEALS:BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER
- ACCOM: CAMPING (WITH BASIC FACILITIES)- 01
- WEATER: WARM
DAY 3: SAN IGNACIO/APURIMAC CANYON
we first visit the archeological site of Choquequirao prior the breakfast. we visit the only 30% of this “golden cradle” has been exposed. we descend to the deepest Apurímac canyon’s part called San Ignacio at 1500m/4921f then hike to our lunch spot. After that, we hike a short ascend to our campsite (2000m/6562f).
- HIKING TIME: 6 to 7 HOURS
- MEALS:BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER
- ACCOM: CAMPING (WITH BASIC FACILITIES)- 01
- WEATHER: WARM / HUMID
DAY 4: HUAÑIPACA /CUSCO
Our campsite is near The gardens of Carmen are situated to the manor of Tambo bamba (2500m/8202f), region considered to be one of the most fertile valleys to cultivate maize and a variety of potatoes. We observe small villages such as Pacobamba and Huanipaca (3150m/10335f) and return to Cusco.
- HIKING TIME: 6 to 7 HOURS
- MEALS:BREAKFAST & LUNCH
- WEATHER: WARM / HUMID
Trek Choquequirao Peru 4days Included:
- Pick up from your hotel
- Transportation Round trip
- English speaking professional guide
- Choquequirao Inca Site entrance fee
- Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes (while hiking)
- Cook and Cooking equipment
- Excellent Meals (03B,03L,03D + 04 morning snacks)
- includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude
- Igloo tents – 2 persons in each 4-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks and better comfort. 3 season Ones.
- Double thickness foam mattress
- Kitchen tent, Dining tent with camp tables and chair
- Accommodations: 3 nights camping
- Accommodation for our crew
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- We supply boiled water to fill in your water bottle all the time,(while hiking) if you may need more, please request it with enough time ahead to your crew
- Teatime the first three days (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
- Horses days 1-4 (for equipment and personal items, actually your main heavy stuff, will be carried by the horses, it means you only will carry a small day bag, day by day, we included 01 emergency horse to ride on, every 06 persons
- Horsemen
Trek Choquequirao Peru 4days Not Included:
- Sleeping bag
- Drinks
YOU SHOULD BRING
- Backpack with rain shelter.
- Sleeping back.
- Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket.
- Rain pants and lightweight pants.
- Trekking shoes.
- Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
- Woolen or synthetic socksand a sweater.
- Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts.
- Rainponcho and a hat.
- Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
- Camera (wrapped in plastic bag), a flash light and batteries.
- Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
- Original passport, original ISIC student card and extra money in soles.
- Since the weather can be very cold and moistly, your clothes – once gotten wet – won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change
OPTIONAL SERVICE HIRED
- An extra horse to carry your personal items: US$ 20.00 Per Day. A horse can carry up to 30 kgs
- Sleeping bag rent: US$ 5.00 Per Day. Our sleeping bags are –18ºC-comfort (0ºF) and mummy form and include a sleeping liner.
- Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 Per Day
- Walking stick lightweight aluminum ($2.00 per day, per stick) Two sticks are recommended for tough hikes.
- Thermarest inflatable mattress – $4 per trip day
- Inflatable pillow – $2 per trip day
- Single tent supplement (if you don’t want to share a tent) $25.00 per person
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