5Day Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu

5Day Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu

Do you want to take part in an adventure that will last a lifetime? Join us on our popular 5-Day Choquequirao Trek & Machu Picchu. These ruins are situated on top of a mountain that is unknown to most. It is compared to Machu Picchu because of the palaces, temples, canals, and aqueducts. Being "rediscovered" and then forgotten is the especial story of Choquequirao, the last Inca shelter. In 1768, Cosme Bueno, a historian, was the first person to announce its existence. The French Eugen de Santiges and Leónce Angrad did the same in XIX century. In 1911, Hiram Bingham, who discovered Machu Picchu the same year, acknowledged the importance of its buildings. You will learn how the Inca's lived and thrived during their period. If you like history and adventure, this tour is for you!

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - lima Tambo - Cachora - Chiquiska.

Pass By: Peru Travel Company, Cusco 08000 Peru
The expedition starts at 5am where we will pick you up and head towards the village of San Pedro Cachora. We will stop there for breakfast and meet the horses and mules, that will carry all the equipment for the expedition. We will continue our trek to the pass of Capuliyoc, which is a beautiful passage with diverse landscapes, such as the snow-capped mountain of Pedroyoc and the river of Apurimac. We will then descend towards the Chiquisca canyon, where we will set up camp for the night.



Meals included:
• Lunch: Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 2: Chiquisca - Maranpata - Choquequirao Arqueological Site

Pass By: Peru Travel Company, Cuesta de Sta. Ana 701, Cusco 08002, Peru
After breakfast we will begin this day by descending to La Playa Rosalina. Eventually we will cross the Apurimac River, the lowest point of the trek. We will then continue to Marampata, where we will stop to take in the breathtaking views of Choquequirao. We will then listen to a guided tour of the "sister city" of Machu Picchu. 

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 3: Choquequirao Ruins - Maranpata - Chiquisca

Pass By: Peru Travel Company, Cuesta de Sta. Ana 701, Cusco 08002, Peru
We will have an early start to this day and begin by seeing the sunrise over the ruins. We will stop for breakfast and descend to our campsite for the night, Chiquica. 

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 4: Chiquisca - Cachora - Ollantaytambo

Pass By: Peru Travel Company, Cuesta de Sta. Ana 701, Cusco 08002, Peru
We will be woken up to the sound of birds chirping and a beautiful scenery. We will then make our way back to Cachora, which will take 5 to 7 hours. Upon arrival, our private van will take us to the train station in Ollantatytambo to Aguas Calientes. We will stay the night in the town. 

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 5: Cachora - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco 

Pass By: Peru Travel Company, Cuesta de Sta. Ana 701, Cusco 08002, Peru
After an early breakfast we will arrive at the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu at about 6:15am. We will take advantage of how early we arrive and enjoy the tranquility of having the mountain to ourselves. This guided tour is for approximately 2 hours but you may have up to 6 hours to hike to Machu Picchu Mountain and other peaks depending on when your train leaves. Your guide will take you back in history to when the Incas thrived on the ruins of Machu Picchu. You will also notice an abundance of llamas roaming around. If your are interested in Huayna Picchu Mountain, please plan that with us ahead of time.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: hostel