Cusco - Choquequirao - Machupicchu Trekking - 1

Cusco - Choquequirao - Machupicchu Trekking - 2

Cusco - Choquequirao - Machupicchu Trekking

Location Cusco - Apurimac

Difficulty To moderate

Duration 8 days / 7 nights

Season January to March

Day 01: Cusco - Cachorra - Chikiska

This day we pick you up from your hotel in the City of Cusco at 5:30 am. Heading to the town of San Pedro de Cachorra, where the staff, Guide, Cook, and Porters await us. Then we start the hike to the Chikiska camp, approximately 5 to 6 hours of walking.

Day 02. Chikiska - Choquequirao

This day we will start the walk towards the Choquequirao archaeological group; the entire route will be uphill. We will have lunch near the town of Marampata, then we will arrive at our camp at the Inca terraces, approximately 7 to 8 hours of walking.

Day 03: Choquequirao - Maizal

This day we will visit the entire archaeological site and enjoy a guided tour for about two hours; then we continue ascending through the Rio Blanco sector, where we will have lunch. After three hours from lunch, we arrive at our camp in the Maizal sector, approximately 5 to 6 hours of walking.

Day 04: Maizal - Yanama

This day we will ascend for an average of three hours, bordering the Yanama pass. After the pass, we go by the Victoria mines until we reach our Yanama camp, approximately 6 to 7 hours of walking.

Day 05: Yanama - Collpa

Today's walk will be moderate due to the geography of the area, descending through some slopes where we can observe the biodiversity. Then we reach the Totoral area where we will have lunch. After three hours from lunch, we will arrive at the Collpa camp, a walk of approximately 5 to 6 hours.

Day 06: Collpa - Playa

Today the walk will be short but very attractive, as we will have the opportunity to take a refreshing bath in one of the waterfalls descending from the mountains. After a few minutes, we will arrive at our Playa camp. Lunch will be at the camp and we will have a free afternoon to relax.

Day 07: Playa - Aguas Calientes

This day we will start our walk ascending a small hill that will lead us to one of the small archaeological groups scattered in the area called Llaqtapata; a rock carved for astronomical purposes is exposed in the area. Lunch will be in the hydroelectric sector where we will take the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes and the hotel.

Day 08: Machu Picchu - Cusco

This day we will go by bus or walking to Machu Picchu, where we will enjoy a guided tour for about two hours. Afterward, we will have enough time to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain. Then we will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to the City of Cusco and the hotel; the train journey lasts 4 hours.

What’s Included

Personalized greeting from the company at Jorge Chavez International Airport
Transfer from the airport to the bus terminal for the transfer to Cusco
Lima - Cusco - Lima transfer ticket
Transfer from the terminal to the chosen tourist hotel in Cusco
Information about expeditions in Cusco
02 nights hotel in Huaraz
Transfer from the hotel to the starting point of the expeditions by transport
Meals during the expedition
Official trekking guide who will provide detailed information about the route
Assistant guide for groups of more than 10 people
Specialized cook
Kitchen assistant for groups of more than 6 people
General expedition equipment: dining tent, kitchen tent, personal tent
Toilet tent, tent for the guide and cook
General kitchen equipment: such as table, chairs, lamp, etc.
Porters to transport the equipment
First aid kit
Entrance ticket in Aguas Calientes
Last day in Cusco transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal for return to Lima

Not Included

International flights
Personal trekking equipment
Sleeping bag
Extra hotels
Meals in cities
Tips
Other expenses not described
Trekking shoes
Waterproof pants, Gore-Tex®
Waterproof jacket, Gore-Tex®
Down jacket
Change of clothes
Water canteen
Headlamp with batteries
Cold weather hat
Sun hat
Insect repellent
Sunscreen cream
100% UV sunglasses
Water purifier
We recommend bringing your personal first aid kit
In case you don't have it, it is possible to rent it in Cusco

Booking Conditions

We recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure a better price for you. Prices may vary according to the reservation date and the number of people. After we have reached an agreement on the total expedition price for each program we offer, you may book with a 40% deposit of the total agreed sum for the services.

This reservation will cover the following:

Securing your spot for the scheduled date.
Making transfer ticket reservations for Lima - Huaraz / Huaraz - Lima.
Making hotel reservations for the scheduled dates of your arrival in Lima and Huaraz, according to the itinerary.
Making reservations for guides, assistants, and/or staff for the scheduled date.

The remaining 60% will be paid in Huaraz after you have checked into your hotel. To begin the organization of your expeditions, please contact us for more information.

There are 02 rescue units in Huaraz

National Police Rescue Squadron, based in the city of Yungay (very close to Huascarán mountain). Phone numbers: 043-493292 / 043-493333. They also have 02 helicopters available.
Casa de Guías Rescue Unit, based in the city of Huaraz (Parque Ginebra s/n). The rescue cost must be budgeted beforehand, and if a helicopter is required, it will also be necessary to pay for the service in advance. Website: agmp.pe

For more information, please contact us.