Choquequirao Trek 04 Days / 03 Nights

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4 Days

From 280.00

Overview

The 4-day Choquequirao trek is not a traditional route. Reaching this destination requires significant physical effort and the willpower to hike along mule trails with challenging ascents and descents.

Route Highlights

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Itinerario

  • Day 1 -Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chiquisca

    • Pick-up from hotels, hostels, or family homes between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m.

    • Private transport from Cusco to Capuliyoc (2,900 m / 9,514 ft), approximately 4 hours. Breakfast along the way (not included).

    • At Capuliyoc, we will pass the government checkpoint to register and officially enter the route.

    • Luggage allowance: up to 5 kg (11 lbs) per person, carried by muleteers on horseback.

    • Begin the trek: descent to Chiquisca (8 km / approx. 4 hours).

    • Dinner and overnight in Chiquisca at local lodges (shared rooms: double, triple, quadruple, or matrimonial).

    • Meals included: lunch, afternoon tea, dinner (breakfast not included).

  • Day 2 -Chiquisca – Apurímac River – Maranpata

    • Early wake-up at 5:00 a.m. and breakfast.

    • Descent to the Apurímac River and crossing at Rosalina Bridge (1,470 m / 4,822 ft).

    • From there, begin the steep ascent to Maranpata (2,850 m / 9,350 ft), passing through the villages of Santa Rosa Baja, Santa Rosa Alta, and Ucchuyhuerta.

    • Approximate hiking time: 6 hours.

    • Dinner and overnight in Maranpata.

    • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

  • Day 3 -Maranpata – Choquequirao – Chiquisca

    • Early departure after breakfast (5:00 a.m.) toward the Choquequirao archaeological complex (4 km / approx. 1h 30m).

    • Guided tour of the park and free time to explore and take photos (approx. 4.5 hours).

    • Return to Maranpata for lunch.

    • Afterward, descend to Rosalina Bridge and continue the ascent to Chiquisca.

    • Long day of trekking: 9–10 hours total.

    • Dinner and overnight in Chiquisca.

    • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

  • Day 4 -Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco

    • Early breakfast and ascent of about 4 hours to Capuliyoc.

    • End of the trek.

    • Private transport back to Cusco, arriving around 2:30 p.m.

    • Meals included: breakfast.

     

    ✅ Tour Includes

    • Round-trip transport: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Cusco

    • Entrance ticket to Choquequirao Archaeological Park

    • All meals during the trek (except the first breakfast)

    • Cargo horse (up to 5 kg / 11 lbs per person)

    • Muleteer service

    • Professional tour guide

    • Accommodation in local lodges

    ❌ Not Included

    • First breakfast

    • Saddle horse

    • Extra drinks

    • Wi-Fi

    • Hot showers

    • Trekking poles

    • Headlamp

    • Tips

    💲 Price per person: USD 280


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