Trek to Choquequirao 3 Days
3 Days & 2 Nights
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From US$320 person
Adventure, Cultural
Moderate
English, Spanish
Rustic cabins
Max 10 people
Enjoy an incredible 3-day trek to Choquequirao, ideal for those who love adventure and nature. Along the way, you’ll discover breathtaking landscapes, from mountains to deep valleys, and visit the ancient Inca site of Choquequirao. This excursion to Choquequirao will allow you to enjoy incredible views and explore a little-explored Inca city. It is the perfect opportunity for lovers of trekking, nature and history. A unique experience in the Peruvian Andes!
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chikiska – Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa – Marampata
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am in a private vehicle. After a 4-hour drive we will arrive at the village of Cachora and then continue another 30 minutes to Capuliyoc, where we will have breakfast. From here, you will start our hike with a breathtaking view. We will hike downhill for 4 hours to Chikiska, where we will take a break. The weather here is warm and there are mosquitoes, so it’s important to use repellent. We will continue walking for 1 more hour to the bridge that crosses the Apurimac River, and then we will climb 2 hours to Santa Rosa, where we will have lunch. After a good rest, we will climb another 2 hours until we reach the village of Marampata, where we will have dinner and spend the night. During this day, you will enjoy incredible views of the mountains and valleys.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
- Maximum Height: 2977 m / 9767 ft
- Minimum Height: 1600 m / 5250 ft
- Distance: 17 km / 10 mi
- Hiking time: 9 hours
Day 2: Marampata – Choquequirao – Chikiska
After breakfast, we will walk 1 hour and 45 minutes to Choquequirao, an ancient Inca city. We will have time to explore this fascinating place, see its structures and learn about its history. We will then return to Marampata for lunch and descend to Chikiska, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Maximum Altitude: 3000 m / 9843 ft
- Minimum height: 2919 m / 9615 ft
- Distance: 7.5 km / 4.25 mi
- Hiking time: 9 hours
Day 3: Chikiska – Capuliyoc – Cachora – Cusco
After breakfast, we will begin our uphill hike to Capuliyoc, where we will be picked up by transport back to Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco at approximately 4:30 pm. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the valley and mountains.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
- Maximum Height: 2919 m / 9615 ft
- Minimum Height: 1600 m / 5250 ft
- Distance: 17 km / 9 mi
- Hiking time: 5 hours
- ✅ English/Spanish speaking guide.
- ✅ Private transportation from Cusco to Capuliyoc (round trip).
- ✅ 2 nights in rustic cabins.
- ✅ 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners (vegetarian options available).
- ✅ First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle.
- ❌ First breakfast.
- ❌ Entrance to Choquequirao.
- ❌ Snacks and water.
- ❌ Emergency horse (optional).
- ❌ Trekking poles and flashlight.
- Sturdy trekking shoes.
- Light clothing for the day and warm clothes for the night.
- Waterproof jacket or poncho for rain.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Extra money for shopping and drinks.
- Trekking poles (optional).
- Head lamp or flashlight.
- Passport or ID card.
