Embark on a 4-day adventure from Cusco to discover Choquequirao, the ‘Last Refuge of the Inca Empire’. Hike through stunning landscapes, immerse in nature, and experience the authentic local way of life.
Embark on a 4-day adventure from Cusco to discover Choquequirao, the ‘Last Refuge of the Inca Empire’. Hike through stunning landscapes, immerse in nature, and experience the authentic local way of life.
CUSCO – SAN JOSE DE CACHORA – CHIKISKA – PLAYA ROSALINA
Conde Travel - The bus will collect participants from the hotel at 6 am and transport them to the district of San Jose De Cachora (a 3-hour journey) where the trek will commence. This initial section involves an ascent until reaching the Chikiska area. After lunch, the group will descend to…
CUSCO – SAN JOSE DE CACHORA – CHIKISKA – PLAYA ROSALINA
Conde Travel - The bus will collect participants from the hotel at 6 am and transport them to the district of San Jose De Cachora (a 3-hour journey) where the trek will commence. This initial section involves an ascent until reaching the Chikiska area. After lunch, the group will descend to the first campsite on the banks of the Apurimac River, known as Rosalinas Beach. The day’s hike will last between 5 and 6 hours, depending on the group’s pace.
PLAYA ROSALINA – SANTA ROSA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO
Choquequirao - Starting very early, after breakfast, participants will embark on a physically demanding yet rewarding day of hiking. The trail leads to the mountain’s peak at Marampata (3000m above sea level), where lunch will be served to recharge energy, enabling the group to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3650m above sea level). Here, they will rest overnight, hopefully enjoying a stunning sunset from their comfortable tents. This day includes 10 km of walking.
CHOQUEQUIRAO – SANTA ROSA – CHIQUISCA
Choquequirao - The day begins at 5 am, and after breakfast, participants will visit the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, the most significant and remote point of the excursion. After exploring, the group will return to Cusco via the same route. Along the way, they will hike up to Chiquisca, where they will camp overnight at the final campsite. This day involves approximately 5 hours of hiking.
CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYUC – CACHORA – CUSCO
Cusco Cathedral - The day’s activities commence at 7 am for the final segment of the journey. Participants will hike to a final viewpoint called Wayna Qalli, offering a breathtaking view of the Apurimac River Canyon, considered one of the most spectacular in South America. Concluding the journey, the group will arrive at the town of San Jose de Cachora, where transportation will return them to Cusco, arriving around 5 pm. The day’s walk will take about 3 hours.
- 5kg of your baggage carried by horse
- Horses and horseman
- Briefing one day before the tour
- First Aid Care
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Tourist bus round trip
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian option available)
- Professional guide for 4 days
- All camping equipment
- 5kg of your baggage carried by horse
- Horses and horseman
- Briefing one day before the tour
- First Aid Care
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Tourist bus round trip
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian option available)
- Professional guide for 4 days
- All camping equipment
- Horse riding or carrying
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner of the final day
- Purifying tablets.
- sleeping bag
- walking poles
- Horse riding or carrying
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner of the final day
- Purifying tablets.
- sleeping bag
- walking poles
Acknowledged as ‘The Final Sanctuary of the Inca Dominion’, Choquequirao’s earliest mentions attribute its discovery to Juan Arias Diaz in 1710, and later exploration by Hiram Bingham in 1910. The journey to reach Choquequirao commences from Cusco by bus to the Apurimac’s town of Cachora and entails a four-day trek. On this excursion, one can appreciate…
Acknowledged as ‘The Final Sanctuary of the Inca Dominion’, Choquequirao’s earliest mentions attribute its discovery to Juan Arias Diaz in 1710, and later exploration by Hiram Bingham in 1910. The journey to reach Choquequirao commences from Cusco by bus to the Apurimac’s town of Cachora and entails a four-day trek. On this excursion, one can appreciate the natural surroundings, interact with the local populace, and gain insight into their authentic lifestyle.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
