Choquequirao Trek 3D / 2N

Tour details:

The Choquequirao trek is the perfect option for someone who wants to do a difficult hike in Peru and who is looking for an alternative to Machu Picchu. Perched atop a ledge, high above the Apurimac river, Choquequirao – which means “Cradle of Gold” in Quechua – offers a fascinating glimpse into Inca history. 

The route is a wonderful challenge for hardy hikers. Our Choquequirao trek (3 days) starts in Capuliyoc and then descends steeply toward the Apurimac River. We camp at alternative campsites so you can enjoy the hike in relative solitude, in the company of fewer fellow trekkers. 

We are a local travel agency from Cusco Peru organizing unforgettable trips This tour includes pick up from Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel  

duracion imgDuration 3 Days / 2 Nights
tipo de tour imgTour type Intermediate
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guia imgGuide English, Spanish
grupo imgGroup size From 02 - 10 people
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Day 1 Cusco – Curawasi – Capuliyoq – Chikiska – Santa Rosa – Marampata
  • Hiking Distance : 18 km / 11.18 Miles  
  • Hiking Time: 18 Km – 10 hours  
  • Maximum Altitude: 2900 m – 9514 ft  
  • Minimum altitude: 1500 m – 4921 ft  
  • Difficulty: Medium – Demanding 

We start early in Cusco we will pick you up from the hotel early at 3:00 am to transfer you from Cusco to Curahuasi it will take us 2 hours to get to this point and have a short break where you can take advantage of having something hot or have breakfast if you wish (not included). We will continue with the trip and we will pass the town of Cachora, to continue towards the starting point, Capulilloq  2900 m – 9514 ft, we will arrive at 7:30 am, where we will have time to prepare the luggage and our horseman will carry the Duffles 7 kilos to the muleteer and our guide will give you the last recommendations and we will begin the journey to Chikiska 1800 m – 5905 ft, this section is a quiet 3-hour descent and we will make stops at the viewpoints to take the first photos of the canyon of Apurímac and also have the first views of Choquequirao as well as the snowy Padreyoc, upon reaching Chikiska we will  take a short break, and time to use the repellent to continue the Hike towards La Playa Rosalina 1500 m – 4921 ft, it will be a one hour descent and it is the lowest point of the canyon. We will cross the Apurímac river towards the camp at Santa Rosa 2100 m – 6889 ft this part of the section is ascent will be two hours depending on your pace, after a break we will continue from Santa Rosa to  Marampata community 2900 m – 9514 ft this section has 4 km -2.4 miles to the highest point and it will be a great challenge , when we arrive to Marampata we will take a well-deserved rest and we will have the first night in this place,( Cabins or homestay )the temperature and climate is a little warm and windy ,so We will arrive like 17:30 pm. Approximately  

Day 2 Marampata – Choquequirao – Marampata
  • Hiking Distance: 12km / 7.456 miles 
  • Hiking Time: 7 hours  
  • Maximum Altitude: 3033 m – 9950 ft 
  • Minimum Altitude: 2900 m – 9514 ft 
  • Difficulty: médium 

We start this day as early as possible, we will have breakfast at 6:00 am and then we will get our things ready to continue to the next point, Choquequirao we are only 6 km – 3.7 miles it will take us 2 hours to get to the next point, remember that we will return in the afternoon to Marampata so we will take only what is necessary, we will arrive to Choquequirao ( 3033 m – 9950 ft ), at an average of 8:30 am according your rhythm and we will start the visit to the most important points: Main square, Hanan sector, Terraces of the giants or Inca Laboratory, Pikiwasi Sector and the Ushnu, we will have almost all day to visit, we will have box lunch in the archaeological park at 12:30 pm to have lunch and rest a little and then have free time, to explore the archaeological park on our own we still have a lot to explore the sector of the llamas could be a good option, and then  We prepare to return to Marampata  

Day 3 Marampata – Chikiska – Capuliyoq – Cusco
  • Hiking Distance : 18 km – 11.18 miles  
  • Hiking Time : 18 km – 10 hours  
  • Maximum Altitude: 2900 masl – 9514 fasl 
  • Minimum altitude: 1500 masl – 4921 fasl 
  • Difficulty: Medium – demanding. 

We begin the return from Marampata to our destination, Capulilloq, we will start early at 5am we will have breakfast and head to Santa Rosa 2100 masl – 6889 the road will be in descent and it will not have much difficulty most of the way is surrounded by a lot of vegetation with bamboo and orchids we will also have the beautiful view of the canyon when we reach santa rosa and rest we will continue descending towards Rosalina Beach 1500 masl – 4921 fasl, we will cross the bridge the descent section will take us three hours and then we will ascent for an hour to  Chikiska 1800 m – 5905 ft, where we will rest there we can have lunch it is a quiet area with warm weather, after the break we will continue uphill for 3 more hours to the Capulilloq and this section We will make stops at the viewpoints to take pictures and with a little luck we could appreciate the condors  in habit the area and fly over these places in the afternoon, already in Capulilloq 2900 masl – 9514 fasl, we will have to say goobbye to the horseman an once the vehicle is ready We will go on a 4-hour return trip to the imperial city of Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco on average 9:00 pm. And that will be the end of our adventure. 

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