- Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Capuliyoq – La Playa
The trip will begin with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:50 am. Our journey to the first point of the trek in Capuliyoq lasts 4 hours. Once we arrive, our trek will truly begin. For the rest of the day, we will walk for approximately 5 hours downhill until we reach our camp on Rosalína beach located at 1578 meters.
- Walking Distance: 18 km
- Campsite Elevation: 1,800 m
- Weather: Hot and Dry
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 2: Playa Rosalína – choquequirao
We will start our hike very early. Before leaving, our staff will have breakfast ready and after we eat, we will then continue with our walk to Choquequirao. This site is located at 3,050 meters, and once we arrive, we will spend the night surrounded by impressive views.
- Walking Distance: 16 km /9.16 m
- Weather: Hot
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner.
Day 3: Explore the majestic choquequirao
We will begin this exciting day with a delicious morning coffee (or tea) and a classic Andean breakfast. Following this, we will then explore the sacred ruins of Choquequirao. Without a doubt, there is a lot of history on this site and many mysteries in these ruins’ past. Our guide will tell you all the fabulous stories of the these sacred ruins and you will find yourself immersed in the deep history of this ancient site’s past. Once the exploration is finished, we will return to our camp to have a delicious lunch and then additional free time for you to explore the area, before we stay overnight at this camp.
- Weather: Hot and Humid
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner
Day 4: Choquequirao – marampata – chickiska
After rising early and enjoying how beautiful Choquequirao is, we will continue with our return to Cusco. We will have a 4 hour walk back to the Apurimac canyon, after which we will arrive at our chikiska camp located at 1, 985 meters. This is where we will spend our last night, surrounded by beautiful views and a charming landscape that is hard to find anywhere else in the world.
- Trekking distance: 18 km/11.32 m
- Weather: Hot and humid with mosquitoes
- Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner are all included.
Day 5: Chikiska – capuliyoq – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
After an early breakfast, you’ll prepare to return to Cusco. It will be a four-hour uphill hike until you reach the end of the trek, where you will enjoy your final lunch with your tour guide, porters, and horsemen. You’ll say goodbye to your Alpaca Expeditions team and then travel with your tour guide to Ollantaytambo to catch the 3:36 p.m. train to Aguas Calientes.
When you arrive in Aguas Calientes, you will be taken to your hotel and then to a restaurant for a delicious dinner.
- Walking Distance: 8 km /4.17 m
- Weather: Hot and humid
- Meals Included: Breakfast, snacks, and lunch
Day 6: Lost City Machu Picchu – Cusco
Today is the most crucial day of your Choquequirao adventure. To make the most of the day, AltitudExperience recommends that all groups eat breakfast early before boarding one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu (starting at 5:30 a.m.). While in Machu Picchu, the hotel will store your luggage. You will only need to bring your backpack with you to Machu Picchu. It will take approximately 30 minutes to travel from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu by bus.
When you arrive in Machu Picchu, your local guide will take you directly to a well-known location where you will be able to photograph the sunrise. After that, your guide will show you around the main parts of the citadel for a 2.5-hour guided walking tour. During this guided tour, you will learn more about the Inca Empire’s history and culture.
At the end of the tour, you’ll have some time to wonder or, if you’ve arranged to hike Huayna Picchu* (must be booked in advance, as it sells out and costs $75 per person), your guide will show you where to start this hike, which will take no more than 2 hours round-trip.
AltitudExperience always recommends returning to Aguas Calientes no later than 2 hours before your train departure from Machu Picchu. The return train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo will take about 2 hours. Our Altitude- Staff will be waiting for you right outside the station’s exit door in Ollantaytambo, ready to drive you back to Cusco. The car ride will take about 2 hours and will drop you off at your hotel in Cusco.
- Meals Included: Breakfast at the hotel
- Included
- Professional guides: highly trained Local guides for the high mountains and the history of the Incas.
- Briefing: We will have an information session and briefing held in our office or hotel at 6:30 PM on the night before your trip starts. Briefings will last 20-30 minutes but we are always available for questions. You will receive a travel bag at this briefing, the contents of the bag must not exceed 13 lbs and must include a sleeping bag and air mattress.
- Permits: All permits are guaranteed according to availability. As soon as we receive your details and deposit, we will purchase your permits.
- Porters: We include a personal porter who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag.
- Transportation: Transportation is included in the entire journey, both bus and train, from the point of departure to the point of return. If you have any suggestions or preference for a train service, please let us know. Additionally, your bus ticket from Aguas Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes will be included.
- Equipment: We have excellent camping equipment, dining room, and two person dormitory tents.
- Hotel: This trek includes a one-night 3-star the third day hotel in Ollantaytambo. We have a selection of hotels, great service and accommodation (if you have any suggestions let us know).
- Food: Our meals are traditional and cooked by our staff cook, giving you a taste of typical Peruvian food. We respect all food restrictions, please just let us know ahead of time. All our meals are served in a family style. A snack will be provided each morning for you to enjoy along the hike. Your last meal with your chef will be after breakfast on third day. Lunch the last day is not included.
- Water: From your first day you will be provided with water for your journey. This water is boiled, and it is necessary to bring personal water bottles.
- Travel bags: Our travel bags will be delivered to you, where you will carry your clothes and other personal items, sleeping bags and a mat. With a maximum weight of 7 kilos.
- First Aid: Our team is trained in first aid. In case of emergency we follow an emergency plan to provide the fastest possible attention.
- Extras: We believe that personalized attention is a plus for us, so small details are very important. We are committed to creating the most authentic experience towards Machu Picchu.
- Satellite Phones: For us security is very important, and keeping our customers safe is our priority. We have satellite phones for emergencies or any situations that may require them.
- Taxes and Fees: All taxes and permit fees associated with this trek are included in the listed price.
- Taxes: Free roundtrip airport transportation.
- Not Included
- Rentals: Every traveler needs to have their own sleeping bag when camping. Inflatable air mattresses and walking sticks are recommended. These items are not part of the tour package so if you do not wish to bring any of own the above items, you may rent them following these ratest: Inflatable air mattress : $ 15 Walking sticks: $ 10 Sleeping bag: $ 20
- Backpacks for the Day: the agency does not provide backpacks, so you must bring your own. Note; Machu Picchu does not allow backpacks over 25 lb.
- Tips: Tips are always welcome, and should be based on your travel satisfaction (not mandatory).
- Travel insurance: Travel insurance is recommended, but not mandatory. Normally many people get sick with altitude sickness, so we recommend adapting 1 day or 2 days before starting a trek.
- Prices
Only group services are offered for the Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu (from 2 persons). Then, we’ll open this service for you with a minimum of 2 people.
$650
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- Student discount
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The student discount applies only to people who present their valid UNIVERSITY CARD. Children under 17 years of age or younger. To grant the discount we need you to send us a copy of the university card. For children 17 and under, we need a passport copy for booking.
Discount: $ 30 off per person - Additional Items
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Huayna Picchu Mountain: $ 75 per person
Vistadome Train (one way): $ 75 per person
