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Day 1: Cusco – Wayllabamba

Pick up from your hotel on our transport to Piskacuchu (2700m.) Or a community. On Kilometer 82 of Cusco – Machu Picchu of the railway, starting point of the Inca Trail. Start our walk crossing the bridge over the Urubamba River and we will walk a long way from flat terrain, to Miskay (2800m.), And from there go up to the town of Llactapata (2650m.). to finally arrive in five hours to Wayllabamba (3000m.), where our first camp will be.

Day 2: Wayllabamba – Pacaymayo

We woke up around 6:00 a.m. and after breakfast, we start the most difficult part of the walk, we will go up to the Llulluchapampa Valley at 9 km. Throughout this valley the scenery changes abruptly from sierra to puna. The road leads us to the first pass Warmihuañusca (Passage of the dead woman – 4225 m / 13776 ft), we will see domesticated llamas and alpacas that pass over the ichu (straw), some plants and animals such as the Bear of spectacles and deer. Crossing the pass the cloudy valley of Pacaymayo (3600m), where we will camp.

Day 3: Pacaymayo – Wiñaywayna

This day is the longest but also the most interesting, the number of archaeological sites and the cloud forest that we will cross. We leave Pacaymayo early to the second pass, the Abra de Runkurakay (3970m). Half way, we stop to visit the archaeological complex with the same name. This site, located at 3800m, consists of a small oval structure. After going over the pass, we went down to Yanacocha and entered the cloud forest, to reach Sayacmarca (3624m.) Definitely. This is a beautiful complex formed by a semicircular construction, we will pass the Inca tunnel and beyond to the third step, the Phuyupatamarca Abra (3700m.). Along this road we can appreciate the magnitude of the Inca power, Phuyupatamarca (town above the clouds). We continue our descent by a stone path that leads us to Wiñaywayna (2650m.), Inca Complex formed by numerous agricultural terraces, place of our camp. We will have a bar and hot shower baths. Farewell dinner in our camp.

Day 4: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu

We get up at 4.00 am to leave Wiñaywayna and in one hour reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and an hour hike along the flat stone path over the edge of the mountain forest, until dawn in Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol (2750 m.), And an average of 40 min. Access to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Continuing the descent to the control where we checked and left our backpacks. We will start a complete guided tour of the Inca Sanctuary, approximately two hours, with free time to walk and climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (check with our agency there are only 400 tickets per day). In the afternoon, we will meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where you will have the option of visiting the thermal baths, then return to Cusco.

Our service includes:

• Pick up from your hotel.
• Transport 82 km from the railway.
• Entry ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Official guide (English-Spanish).
• Porters, for the camping equipment and food.
• Feeding:
• Camping and kitchen equipment (flask, tents, utensils and other necessary elements).
• Communication and first aid equipment.
• Oxygen.
• Train ticket Machu Picchu-Cusco.
• Tents, mats.
• Carrier only for food and tents.
• Guide service 4 days.
• Return train (category Expedition).

Our service does not include:

• First breakfast and last lunch.
• Sleeping bag (optional you can rent it).
• Mineral water
• Hygiene items
• Personal expenses

We recommend carrying out:

• First breakfast and last lunch.
• Sleeping bag (optional you can rent it).
• Mineral water
• Hygiene items
• Personal expenses

Day 1: Cusco – Wayllabamba

Pick up early from your hotel and transfer to the train station to take our train to the kilometer 104 of the railway where we will start our walk, visit the first archaeological center called: Chachabamba (2200 masl), after exploring the place We will follow the route to Wiñaywayna (2650 masl) where we will also have our guided tour. We will continue our walk down to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo where we will spend the night, passing by Intipunku (door of the sun), from where we can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Machu Picchu. Dinner and overnight at the hostel.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes -Machu Picchu -Cusco

After breakfast, we start the trekking to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We will visit with our guide the whole archaeological group in average of 2 and a half hours; we will visit: The Main Square, the Intihuatana, the mortar room, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Temple of the Condor and many other important points in Machu Picchu; then we will have enough free time to travel again in Machu Picchu areas of our greatest interest on our own.
Then go down to the town of Aguas Calientes; Take your food (lunch) and according to the scheduled train return to the city of Cusco. Transfer to your hotel.

Note: For the hike to Huayna Picchu check with our travel agency.

Our service Includes:

• Transfer Hotel-Train Station-Hotel.
• Return / Return Train Tickets (Backpacker service).
• Entry ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Official guide (English-Spanish).
• One night of lodging in Aguas Calientes.
• Oxygen and first aid kit.
• Tents, mats.
• Carrier only for food and tents.
• Guide service 4 Days
• Return train (category Expedition)

Our service does not include:

• First breakfast and last lunch.
• Sleeping bag (optional you can rent it).
• Mineral water.
• Hygiene items
• Personal expenses.

We recommend to bring:

• Wear trek shoes.
• Trek pants
• Light clothing for the day, warm clothes for the night.
• Sunscreen.
• Repellent against mosquitoes.
• Flashlight preferably a small and light.
• Walking sticks

Day 1: Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María

Departure from Cusco in the morning by local bus to Malaga port, from there you start the bicycle tour to Santa Maria on this tour we will see archaeological centers such as Huamanmarca and Inka Carcel and changing landscape. The tour is 5 hours by bike and ride in the impressive eyebrow of the jungle to appreciate birds of the jungle, medicinal plants and exotic fruits such as mango, pineapple, papaya, avocado, coffee, coca, which you can eat and enjoy your delicious taste, and also appreciate coca and coffee plantations and visit local families in their daily routine. Dinner and hostel.

Day 2: Santa María – Thermal Baths – Santa Teresa

Breakfast in the morning and then we will start walking along the banks of the Urubamba river. On the way we see various varieties of fruit plants, wild animals, agriculture and we can also see medicinal plants from the area with different functions that the locals use to cure your diseases. After two hours of walking we will enter the original Inca trail. It is the highest point 1758 m.s.n.m. of pure stone. From that point you can see the Salkantay snow-capped mountain, then we will walk two more hours to Q’ellomayo where you will have lunch in a country restaurant. Then the path continues along the riverbank to the thermal baths of Cucalmayo, before reaching the thermal baths we will go through an oroya used by the peasants of Cucalmayo, in the thermal baths we will have an hour and a half and then walk for 45 more minutes or if you wish you can take a car that is not included, the value is 2 soles (may vary). Dinner and lodging in Santa Teresa.

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

Breakfast in the morning and then walk to the river, and from the lookout to the river we can see the old town of Santa Teresa that was destroyed by the phenomenon of the child in 1998, then cross the oroya to head towards the Colpani waterfall if you You may want to bathe in the waterfall that is surrounded by fruit trees such as: banana, mango, orange, cocoa, coca, coffee and others. After the road is all flat for 5 hours more, on the road you can see the San Miguel mountains, Putucusi, and the visit to the Mandor waterfalls, this day you can see the silhouette of the impressive ruins of Machu Picchu lunch in hydroelectric and After lunch we will continue to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes). Dinner and hostel.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

On this day you should get up very early at 4:30 hours to walk to Machu Picchu for an hour and a half by stairs, and to see the sunrise after visiting the most important places such as the Inti Watana, Temple of the Condor, the sacred rock and others the guided is two hours later you will have free time to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (Income not included) and others. In the afternoon the Return Train is approximately 16:20 hours but you have to be an hour before. Arrival in Cusco is approximately 20:30 hours.

Our service includes:

• Transfers
• Professional guide
• Bicycles with suspension and equipment (helmets and gloves).
• 2 nights basic accommodation.
• 1 night hostel (room with private bathroom and hot water).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Our service does not include:
• Entrance to the thermal baths.
• First breakfast and last lunch.

We recommend to bring:

• Rain poncho.
• Sunscreen.
• Repellent.
• Towels
• Flips flops.
• Sun glasses.

We leave very early in the city of Cusco aprox 3:00 am, this because we have a long trip and we want to take advantage of the excursion to the maximum, (we pick you up from your respective hotel)

We go to qollasuyo, ancient way of the Quechuas, important part of all tawantinsuyo (4 regions of the Incas) we will arrive at CHECACUPE, Then to continue to locality d of PITUMARCA,

In the course of the trip you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and valleys of Pitumarca arriving at the native town of JAPURA, HACHIPACHA with native Quechua inhabitants.

Finally we will arrive at the place called Chillca. From where we will have a nice breakfast at a height of. (4200.00msnm), this is our starting point for the trek to the Cerro de los Siete Colores

After breakfast, we walk through beautiful landscapes, where South American camelids live (alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, puma, Andean birds and condors, etc.)

The hike to the Mountain of the Seven Colors lasts approx. 3 Hrs approx. We arrive at the place called VININCUNCA – step 5200 Msnm, from where we will see the impressing view of Cerro Colorado with the sunrise showing its best imposing valley and colored hills of magical colors that only exists in this place of our Peruvian sierra.

It is time to take our cameras or cell phones to get the best view, as the landscape looks like a sub-realist subgenre, or drawn from a fictional movie.

Around we will observe as mountains (apu sari nini, Ausangate mountain) Ausangate the highest mountain of cusco with a height of 6372 Msnm.

After enjoying the scenery and taking many photos we will undertake our return (2 hours) to the community of Chillca constituted by herdsmen llamas and alpacas is known as the guardian of these Andean sites.

At the right time we will undertake the return to Cusco. Arriving in the city of Cusco approximately at 7 pm.

Included

• Professional guide
• Tourist transport
• Ticket to the Mountain
• Breakfast in the Poblado de Chilca
• Box Lunch
• Optional: Horse (S /. 70.00)

Recommendations

• Enjoy at all times!
• Warm clothes
• Small backpack with personal items
• Camera to save the best moments of your trip
• A little cash for shopping
• Mineral water every day
• Sun Blocker and Sun Cap

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa (L) (D)

We will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:30a.m. and 5:00a.m. A bus will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 8:00 in the morning, we will stop for last minute supplies, leg-stretching or to use the restrooms. We will continue to our trek starting point, Sayapata. We will meet with our support staff, and they will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our walk toward Soraypampa (3850 meters above sea level). During the trip we will have panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay, other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac River. About 1:00p.m., we will have a Peruvian lunch. After lunch, we will continue hiking toward Humantay Lake for 3 hours aproximately, this is a beautiful lake in the mountains. We will come back to our camp where the tents will be ready for you as well as your dinner.

Day 2: Soraypampa – Chaullay (B) (L) (D)

Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start the hike around 7:00 in the morning. We will hike to a place called Pampas Salkantay, then go toward the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point ( 4600 meters above sea level). We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region. Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.

Day 3: Chaullay – La Playa (Sawayaco) – Aguas Calientes (B) (L) (D)

Around 5:00a.m., we will start our trek and we will enjoy the beautiful sunrise. We will walk for about 5 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks’. Once at Playa Sahuayaco, we will take a local bus to drive us to the hydroelectric train station. At around 1:30p.m., we will have our lunch at the hydroelectric. We will take a train from the hydroelectric to the town of Aguas Calientes (2000 meters above sea level). Here, you have the option of going to the thermal hot springs. We will have dinner at 7:00p.m. and accommodation at the hotel or hostel of your choice.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

Today, you will start early at around 4:30a.m. and walk up to Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures, if you desire, walk up to the Sun Gate or ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. At 6:45p.m. (depending on availability), you will be taking a train to Ollantaytambo and from there; a bus will drive you to Cusco

Included:

• Bus from Cusco to Mollepata (beginning of the trail)
• Horses to carry the equipment.
• 6 Kilograms of your luggage.
• Cook and horsemen.
• Camping equipment ( tents,mattresses,tables and seats cooking tent and eating tent )
• English/Spanish speaker professional guide during all Tours.
• Meals ( 03 breakfast / 03 lunches / 03 dinners).
• First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
• One night  in aguas calientes.
• Entrance fees to Machupicchu.
• Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Bus Ollantaytambo-Cusco
• Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu
• Transportation from playa to hidro.

Not Included:

• First breakfast.
• Last lunch.

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa (L) (D)

From Cusco very early in the morning at 5.00am.we will go by bus to MOLLEPATA (this the beginning of the trek) it takes around 3 hours, when we get here we have our first breakfast and arrange our horses, afterwards we walk up for around 3 more hours to CRUZ PATA Where we have lunch, after the lunch we will have one hour to take a rest and theN we start walking to SORAYPAMPA (3.850 M.A..S.L) in this part of the trail, we are going to see in front of us, the first HUMANTAY snow capped mountain. After we will get to see in front first campsite at 5:30 pm where our porters will be waiting with some hot tea. And later we are going to eat our dinner (the first campsite is the coldest).

Day 2: Soraypampa – Chaullay (B) (L) (D)

After having a good breakfast and leaving at 6:30am. Here We have to climb up for four hours to the first pass of SALKANTAY mountain. Which is over 4.540 m.a.s.l. here on the top of this Salkantay mountain (highest point). We stop for around 25 minutes to take group pictures, because from here, we will have great views of range of the mountains and we will find some heaps of stones (Apachayta) around this pass. After this, We are going dawn for 4 hours through a nice trail to Chaullay, which is over lower than first campsite 2.900 m.a.s.l where we have our tea time and dinner.

Day 3: Chaullay – La Playa (Sawayaco) – Santa Teresa (B) (L) (D)

We leave from Chaullay early as well after our breakfast at 7.00 am we will pass through COLLCAPAMPA. In this part of the trek we will walk on a narrow trail on the mountainside, crossing some species of orchids and different kinds of plants, and some cornfields, fruit fields and we have opportunity to see the most beautiful waterfall on the trail. After walking for 5 hours. Finally we will get to LA PLAYA place, which take a small truck to go SANTA TERESA town is over 1.645m.s.a.l it is going to be just 45 minutes by truck and we will get to SANTA TERESA around 1:00 pm to set up our tents here We can go to the medicinal hot springs waters which is only 45 minutes from Santa Teresa town.

Day 4: Santa  Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes (B) (L)

We get up at 7.00 in the morning and after breakfast we start walking for around 2 hours to get the Urubamba river where we will use the bridge for  cross the river . After   we keep going for 2 more hours to a hydroelectric power station which is also a small village and the train station for this part of the trail. Here we can see many kinds of fruits, tree and plants. Finally we arrive at the last place of our things ready and around 3:00pm we will take the local train to Agues Calientes ( 1 hour) where we spend the night in a hotel.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

We have to get up very early in the morning at 5:30 am to have breakfast and then take the first bus to the Archeological Site of Machu Picchu, When we get to Machu Picchu The tour guide is going to explain the meanings , importance and story of Machu Picchu while we walk around the city and visit the most important places of Machu Picchu for around 2 hours. After the explanation you the option for climbing up to the Huayna Picchu Mountain, enjoying all of Machu Picchu. After you can take a bus to Aguas Calientes and then we coach the train back to Cusco during 4 hours getting to Cusco 8:20 pm. approximately.End of ours services.

Included:

• Bus from Cusco to Mollepata (beginning of the trail)
• Horses to carry the equipment.
• 6 Kilograms of your luggage.
• Cook and horsemen.
• Camping equipment ( tents,mattresses,tables and seats cooking tent and eating tent )
• English/Spanish speaker professional guide during all Tours.
• Meals ( 04 breakfast / 04 lunches / 04 dinners).
• First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
• One night  in aguas calientes.
• Entrance fees to Machupicchu.
• Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Bus Ollantaytambo-Cusco
• Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu
• Transportation from playa to hidro.

Not Included:

• First breakfast.
• Last lunch.

, see Old Peak & Small Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco – Tambo Machay – Pumamarca

We leave Cusco early, and take private transport to the interesting ruins of Tambo Machay. From here we climb steeply upwards until we have spectacular views over Cusco City. We then cross the mountains, pass pretty alpine lakes, and pastures where llamas graze. Campesino farmers also grow potatoes here. We then follow an Inca trail downward to a village of stone huts, with thatched straw on their roofs.

During the day we cross four gentle passes, the highest of which is 4350m. As such, while this is considered an “easy” hike by Andean standards you should still be prepared to climb for quite a few hours upwards. After about 6 hours we arrive at a small hamlet known as Pucamarca, where we will camp for the night.

Day 2: Pumamarca – Huchuy Qosqo – Cusco

After breakfast, we pass through a narrow but spectacular canyon and arrive with wonderful views over the Sacred Valley. After about 2 hours of walking we will arrive at Huchuy Cusco. Here we explore the ruins of Huchuy Cusco and ponder its role as “Small Cusco”. From here it is three and a half hours stunning but steep and slippery descent into the Sacred Valley. We will have a late lunch in the typical and untouristed village of Lamay. From here, our private car will pick us up and return us to Cusco. If we have time spare, you might like to ask your driver to stop in the Pisaq village or Awanacancha, where you can pet camelids and learn about the region’s weaving traditions.

Included:

• Private Transfer Hotel- Sacsayhuaman
• English speaking guide
• Cook
• Meals during the trek (day 1: L,D, day 2: B, L)
• Camping equipment
• Horses (and horsemen) for the equipment and emergency horse with a saddle
• Entrance fee to Huchuy Qosqo
• Private Transfer Lamay – Cusco.

Not Included:

• Sleeping bag
• Extra drinking water
• Extra horse for riding
• Alcoholic drinks.

Day 1: Cusco – Lares Hot Springs  – Huacawasi

At morning we start with the daylight pick up at your hotel at 06:00 am, drive by private car to Lares hot spring, during the car drive there we will stop the in calca town the last chance to shop the some basic equipment and snack, as well good place to have hot drink… Following the trip straight to lares town where we will switch the swimming wear and have free time and lunch.
After have a nap are climbing up following the narrow trail crossing the small hut and farmers houses by 4 hours, there are school children smile to the trekkers, let´s remember boys and girls no have all the school tool part of the trek is bring some help for them, (pencil, pen, eraser, notebook, etc), before the sunset we will sit down the tents on ground Huacawasi Village (3800 masl) where is start windy and coldest night (-5°c).

Day 2: Huacawasi – Marcacocha base camp

Second day to wake up bottom the snowcapped mountains, and llamas walking around the camp ground, there are green landscape, waterfall noise property to have Andean breakfast, on this day along the way stopping to get into the native family house, to see the colorful dresses some histories to share with them.
The ascent to Uchuyccasa Pass are take 4 hours switch back crossing the quarry of granite rock, along the climbing to pointing the down lares valley with the traditional communities (Huacawasi) on the back ground the majestic Apus, get the top is  long dreamed to appreciate the boht side view (the sacred valley and Lares Valley) bottom of that the colorful lakes chance the panoramic and announced the entrance the real Andes where no live facilities (electricity, water boil) the flat and descent to our base camp are 5 hours, along that is stopping to have lunch close the llamas and alpacas, as well some native hut and families there are the highest place for lunch and luxury by the views, the end the downhill is our base camp on the mainly inca remain Marcacocha (3400 masl).

Day 3: Marcacocha – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

One day stand up into the incas valleys with the magnificent of the houses and farming terraces. Some feels like Inca’s breakfast!!! After hike at 7 am crossing the modern village and following the inca trail to Ollantaytambo and Machupicchu, 3 hours up to first inca site is called Pumamarca (inka fortress) were a refuge of the last habitant of the valley before they collapse, during the day clear to see the inca’s building part of that mixed with the older culture, 1 hour exploring the neighborhood and barracks on the archeological site, 3 hours continued by inca chanal supply water to inca farming areas in Ollanataytambo.
On afternoon catch the train to Aguas Calientes (12:58 pm) where we have accommodation in the hostal and dinner.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

The ancient day on the trek is start as early possible to go up by bus or walk, on the clear sky days is able to see the sunrise even when is cloudy is mysteries and majestic, explore with the guide 2 hours after that explore by yourself or to do extra hike surround the city, chance to climbing to huayna picchu and Machupicchu mountains you need book a ticket for those last ones, on the afternoon back down to Aguas Calientes to return by train until Ollantaytambo (18:45 pm) and transport by car to cusco arrive hotel (11:00 pm aproxm).

Included:

• Professional English/Spanish Speaking guide
• Private Bus in and out to the beginning of the trail
• Round-trip Transfers
• Doubles Occupancy Tents
• Camping Equipment: Bathroom tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, stools, tables and comfortable mattresses
• Cook/Muleteer
• Horses and Mules to carry our equipment
• Coffee breaks in the afternoons
• All meals during the trek
• First Aid kit/Oxygen

We recommended to bring

• Personal Sleeping Bag (If you don’t have, please, see our camping equipment Web)
• Backpack and Daypack
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Raincoat/poncho
• Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sun block, sunglasses
• Warm/Thermal clothes
• Chocolates, candies or other snacks
• Camera + Film, Binoculars

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora

We depart Cusco around 9am in a private car. First we will take a break to visit the ruins of Tarawasi Limatambo in the lower valley and then continue onto the archaelogical site of Saywite, an incredible Inca carved boulder, boasting many animal, plant and town figures carved in it. We will stay the night at the Los Balcones hostal in Cachora, which is a rustic, charming hostel which also offers modern conveniences. They have a full service restaurant: enjoy pizza cooked in an authentic wood oven, or an outdoor barbeque.  They have comfortable beds, hot and showers. After lunch, the afternoon is free for you to wander the traditional mountainsides (with advise from your guide) or simply rest in the charming village. Enjoy the views of the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. In the evening your meal is at the Tres Balcones restaurant.Accommodation: Tres Balcones hotel, Cachora.

Day 2: Cachora – Santa Rosa

Today we will meet our arrieros, and with full mule support we descend 1600m into the Apurimac canyon, passing by Capuliyoc (2915 metres/ 9561 feet) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora and then onto Chiccisqa (1836m / 6023ft). After lunch we descend to Playa Rosalinas and the magnificent Apurimac River (1550 metres/ 5084 feet) about 1 hour of hiking. We the begin our steep climb to Santa Rosa (2095m / 6873ft); Total hours hiking: 7 hours Accomodation: Camping at Santa Rosa

Day 3: Santa Rosa – Choquequirao

Today we have a few hours of challenging hiking (approx 2-3 hours) before getting our first glimpse of Choquequirao ruins, from where we hike another couple of hours. We enjoy the entire afternoon and evening at the site.

Only about 30% of the Inca remains of Choquequirao have been excavated. What can be seen today however, is most impressive and very much worth the challenging trek to get here. The stonework in Choquequirao is not as sophisticated as that found in Machu Picchu, because the stone found here is very difficult to carve, but the buildings are impressive and suggest a site of high status. Condors can be seen frequently. Accomodation: Camping at Choquequirao.

Day 4: Choquequirao – Santa Rosa

We have a chance to more fully explore the ruins and have a little rest in the morning. In the afternoon we return along the edge of the Apurimac canyon, descending to our tropical campsite at Santa Rosa. (5 hours hiking) Accommodation: Camping at Santa Rosa (2095m / 6873ft) Depending on the progress of the group, the guide may elect to camp at Chiccisqa (1836m / 6023ft).

Day 5: Santa Rosa – Cachora – Cusco

Early in the morning, in order to escape the heat of the canyon of the Apurimac, we descend to the raging river, and then begin an arduous climb that is rewarded with spectacular views. We climb for about four hours, and have lunch in Capuliyoc (2915 metres/ 9561 feet). The final two hours of our hike into the village of Cachora refreshingly flat through pretty farming countryside. Our private car will be waiting to take us back to Cusco (4 hours drive). We will arrive in Cusco between 7and 8pm.

**Optional extra (no extra cost, but must be booked at the time of booking or at the latest during your briefing) About 3 hours from Cusco we will take a small detour to the hot springs of Conoq… a little known hot spring popular with local people. You can take a soak there before getting back in the private van for the rest of the drive back to Cusco.

Included:

• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
• Chef
• Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 7kg of your personal items.
• Pick-up from your hotel
• Transportation by bus to and from Cachora
• Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
• 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Sleeping mattress
• Oxygen bottle
• First aid kit

Not Included:

• Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us)
• Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4
• Tips
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

What you need to take

• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Torch with spare batteries

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska

We depart Cusco early in a private car for a four hour drive to Cachora. We will visit the archaelogical site of Saywite before descending to the mountain village of Cachora, (2909m / 9543ft), a last minute opportunity to buy supplies. After lunch, it is a 2 hour hike to Capuliyoc (2915 metres/ 9561 feet) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. From here its a steep downhill descent for approximately 3 hours to our campsite. Distance Travelled: 19 km / 11.80 ml/Approximate Walking Time: 6 hrs Accommodation: Camping at Chiccisqa (1836m / 6023ft).

Day 2: Chiquiska – Choquequirao

Departing early on the established trail, we descend to Playa Rosalinas and the magnificent Apurimac River (1550 metres/ 5084 feet) about 1 hour of hiking. We the begin our steep climb to Santa Rosa (2095m / 6873ft); where we can take a refreshing break, rest and buy water. We continue upwards, towards Marampata (2913m / 9557ft), a flat place where we can rest in similar conditions to Santa Rosa; enjoying a splendid view of Choquequirao. This spot also has bathrooms and we will have lunch here. n The climb from the river takes about 5 hours and is tough. From our lunch spot we can see the ruins of Choquequirao, from here we have two hours more hike to the ruins. (3110 metres/ 10120 feet) We will spend the late evening in the ruins, where we will watch the sunset and have the chance to see condors. Accommodation: Camping at Choquequirao campsite (bathrooms and cold water showers) Distance Travelled: 14 km / 8.69 ml Approximate Walking Time: 7-8 hrs

Day 3: Choquequirao – Santa Rosa

We have a chance to more fully explore the ruins and have a little rest in the morning. In the afternoon we return along the edge of the Apurimac canyon, descending to our tropical campsite at Santa Rosa. (5 hours hiking) Accommodation: Camping at Santa Rosa (2095m / 6873ft) Depending on the progress of the group, the guide may elect to camp at Chiccisqa (1836m / 6023ft).

Day 4: Santa Rosa – Cachora – Cusco

Early in the morning, in order to escape the heat of the canyon of the Apurimac, we descend to the raging river, and then begin an arduous climb that is rewarded with spectacular views. We climb for about four hours, and have lunch in Capuliyoc (2915 metres/ 9561 feet). The final two hours of our hike into the village of Cachora refreshingly flat through pretty farming countryside. Our private car will be waiting to take us back to Cusco (4 hours drive). We will arrive in Cusco between 7 and 8pm.

Included:

• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
• Chef
• Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 7kg of your personal items.
• Pick-up from your hotel
• Transportation by bus to and from Cachora
• Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
• 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Afternoon Snacks and 2 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Sleeping mattress
• Oxygen bottle
• First aid kit

Included:

• Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us)
• Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4
• Tips
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

What you need to take

• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Torch with spare batteries