Overview
Choquequirao or cradle of gold in Quechua, is located at 3,085 meters of altitude, carved in stone by the Incas, where the organization of the Empire of Tawantinsuyo (The four regions) was strictly directed by an Inca ruler. Choquequirao is protected by the Apurimac River. and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetarpu and Pumasillo.
This is a classic of the Inca city, with the sacred sectors, ritual temples, astronomical, urban and agricultural centers. Only 30% of its total area was excavated, but an alliance between the governments of Peru and France promised to accelerate the work and bet to convert it into a new Machu Picchu.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Arrieros and Caballo (where they will take the tents, food and cooking equipment)
Breakfast
Pick up from your hotel and transfer by bus to Cachora (Start of the walk)
Extra horse to carry your personal items 1 to 4 days. USD 25 per day.
Sleeping bag 25 USD.
Tips
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will be 10 minutes before in the square calling them by name, and then make the transfer to the different Tours.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
We deliver the tickets when they arrive in the city of Cuzco, before starting the Tour.
What to expect
Day 1 CUSCO - CACHORA - COCAMASANA - PLAYA ROSALINA
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Choquequirao Wasi
5 hours Admission ticket included
We leave at 04:00 in the city of Cusco to board the town of Cachora. We will arrive to average around 7:30 to the town of Cachora, where we will have breakfast and where we will prepare our walking equipment and horses to start our walk.
After 2 hours of walking we will reach Capuliyoc (2915 masl) where we descend to Coca Masana (2330 masl) where the weather will be dry, but warmer, the flora and fauna begin to change.
Finally arrive at Playa Rosalina (1550 masl) that is next to the Apurimac River where we will settle and camp for the night.
Day 2 PLAYA ROSALINA - CHOQUEQUIRAO
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Choquequirao Wasi
3 hours Admission ticket included
After a good breakfast, we will start our walk (considered the most impressive of the trip), we will leave very early and start the zigzagging path for 5 hours approx. reaching Raqaypata standing next to the Chunchullumayo river where we will have our lunch. During the walk we can see varieties of orchids, wild flowers and also many varieties of birds. Then we will arrive at the Raqaypata site that is located near Choquequirao (3,035 masl), then we will continue our walk for two hours to reach the archaeological site of Choquequirao and where we will take advantage of watching the sunset and the flight of the condors. Our camp will be near the ruins.
Day 3 ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX OF CHOQUEQUIRAO - RAYANPATA
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Ruinas de Choquequirao
8 min Admission ticket included
This day is memorable where we will explore all the ruins of Choquequirao, through the most important places, such as temples, platforms, military areas, Astronomical Center and sacred temples, then the guide will explain the history and importance of the archaeological site After the guided tour, you will have free time to visit the different sectors of the complex.
The afternoon will begin our walk back to the Rosalina beach which will be 3 hours down where the night will be installed and camping.
Day 4 PLAYA ROSALINA - CACHORA - CUSCO
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Choquequirao Wasi
8 hours Admission ticket included
After a good breakfast, we will continue our walk uphill for an average of 5 hours until we reach the Capuliyoc Zone, suitable place to observe the flight of condors of different sizes, after this point we will have 2 more hours of walking to the town from Cachora where we will take our bus to return to the city of Cusco.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Choquequirao Trekking Tour 4 days
Can I cancel Choquequirao Trekking Tour 4 days for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We will be 10 minutes before in the square calling them by name, and then make the transfer to the different Tours. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Arrieros and Caballo (where they will take the tents, food and cooking equipment)
- Breakfast
- Pick up from your hotel and transfer by bus to Cachora (Start of the walk)
What's not included?
- Extra horse to carry your personal items 1 to 4 days. USD 25 per day.
- Sleeping bag 25 USD.
- Tips
Which places does it visit?
It visits Choquequirao Wasi, Ruinas de Choquequirao.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Vamos Machu Picchu
