Choquequirao Trek
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Choquequirao is as impressively located as it's more famous sister city Machu Picchu. Some researchers have called this city the Incas last secret, for although the Spanish invaded Vilcabamba, refuge of the last Incas twice, they never discovered Choquequirao.
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The NY Times Magazine placed it on the list of "Places to Go in 2024", featured as an archaeological wonder. This route through the remote Vilcabamba region is mostly travelled by local highlanders, guaranteeing travelers a sense of discovery after a journey through spectacular scenery and a vivid regional history which includes the guerrilla war fought by the last Incas against Spanish domination. The site is perched a magnificent 1150 metres above the Apurímac, surrounded by densely-forested mountain slopes in the shadow of the huge, snowcapped Salkantay massif. The grandeur of the Inca architecture, with terraces, plazas, and great walls, has even led to the term "the other Machu Picchu", with the big difference that the Inca citadel is seven times bigger and has only about 10,000 visitors per year since the only way to reach the site is to walk for three to four days. The adventure is well worth the effort, as the path is surrounded by diverse flora and fauna, and mesmerizing waterfalls seen along the hike.
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DAY 1 | Arrival in Cusco
Upon your arrival at the Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative are ready to escort you to your selected hotel.
DAY 2 | Cusco | Day at leisure Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco or to do an optional day tour while you acclimate to the altitude
DAY 3 | Cusco | Start of the Choquequirao trek: Capuliyoq - Rosalinas Beach - Santa Rosa A bus will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the early morning and transfer you to the town of Cachora, to start hiking from Capuliyoq. A few hours later, you may rest and enjoy a snack before you continue to hike until Playa Rosalinas, where you will have lunch. Then, you will begin the hike to Santa Rosa, where you will overnight. You will enjoy tea time upon your arrival, followed by dinner.
DAY 4 | Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao You will begin your day with a soothing cup of tea before enjoying a nourishing breakfast. In the end, you will prepare your backpack and begin the hike to Choquequirao, the magnificent Inca citadel located in the Vilcabamba Valley. You will take a break on the way to enjoy a snack and then continue to Maranpata, where you will have lunch. Next, you will resume the hike until you reach Choquequirao at about 4:30 pm, to make the first visit to these impressive ruins. Finally, you will walk to the camp, where you will enjoy a cup of tea, then dinner, and go to sleep.
DAY 5 | Choquequirao - Santa Rosa - Rosalinas Beach You will wake up very early in the morning with a cup of hot tea, followed by breakfast, to begin your visit to Choquequirao. After a few hours, you will take a break to enjoy a snack and continue to discover the citadel. Next, you will have lunch and will walk to the camp, from where you will take your return path to Playa San Ignacio. You will enjoy tea time upon your arrival, followed by dinner, and will finally go to sleep.
DAY 6 | Rosalinas Beach - Capuliyoq - Sacred Valley You will begin your day with a soothing cup of tea before enjoying a nourishing breakfast. Today you will hike back to Huañipaca. On the way, you may rest to enjoy a snack, before reaching your destination where you will have lunch. In the end, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
DAY 7 | Sacred Valley | Day at leisure Free day to enjoy the city of Urubamba or do an optional tour
DAY 8 | Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco Our transportation service picks you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfers you to the Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers. *Please note that the pickup window is up to 30 minutes as a shared transfer. Embark on PeruRail's Expedition train from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Town) and receive assistance upon your arrival. Your return trip to Ollantaytambo station will also be on the Expedition train. Each journey lasts about one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability. Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, features a lively craft market, various restaurants, and lodging options. Just a 25-minute bus ride away is Machu Picchu, an impressive architectural and engineering marvel believed to have been a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacutec. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu translates to "Old Mountain," which enchants visitors with its historical grandeur and natural beauty. After the visit, travelers return by bus to Aguas Calientes to begin the journey back to Cusco. This tour is shared with other passengers. *Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation. You can check the circuits by visiting this link: https://acortar.link/TQYAEj Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor. After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers. *Please note that as it is a shared transfer, the waiting time from the train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing to Cusco.
DAY 9 | Cusco | Departure Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to the Airport in Cusco.
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