Choquequirao Trekking 4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days from US $ 420.00
Max Altitude
3200 m.a.s.l
Trip Length
4 Days
Group Size
Min 2 Persons
Physical Level
Moderate
Trip Style
Trekking
LODGING TYPE
Campsite – Lodging house
Availability
All Year
Price From
$ 420

Overview

Experience the enchanting Choquequirao Trek over 4 days with Terra Quechua Peru, In just 4 days, this journey will immerse you in the heart of the Andes, offering an authentic experience.

Visit Choquequirao Trek, you’ll witness the natural beauty of the Andean landscapes and delve into the rich history and traditions of this ancient land. Our commitment to responsible tourism ensures a minimal environmental footprint, preserving the pristine Andean beauty for future generations our small groups sizes provide an intimate experience, allowing you to connect more deeply with the stunning natural surroundings.

The Choquequirao Trek is a gateway to Machu Picchu, where you can engage with local communities and immerse yourself in their timeless traditions. Terra Quechua Peru prioritizes your safety and comfort, providing all the necessary equipment and support for a worry-free journey.

This 4-day Choquequirao trek offers a chance to escape the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in the tranquility and wonder of the Andes. Choquequirao, our final destination, awaits you at the end, its ancient ruins bearing witness to the enduring legacy of the Inca civilization.

Join us on this 4-day Choquequirao Trek and let Terra Quechua Peru be your guide on this unforgettable adventure. Book now and create lasting memories of this extraordinary journey throaugh the Andes.

Choquequirao Trekking 4 Days / 3 Nights

Itinerary

We leave Cusco at 6.00 am in our private transport and drive towards Cachora, an Andean community located 4-5h from Cusco at 2800m/9184ft, the starting point of the trek where we meet our horsemen and horses. We start our hike climbing for two and a half hours towards the Abra Capuliyoc at 2750m/9020ft, where may we enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Apurimac River Canyon. We then continue descending for two more hours towards Chiquisca, where we set our camp and spend the night. Meals  L, D

We leave Chiquisca as early as 6.00am to go down to Rosalina Beach, which will take about one hour. We then cross the Apurimac River and start climbing towards Santa Rosa, zigzagging up a steep slope. This climb will take an approximated 2h, and it is important that we leave early so that the heat does not make it more difficult than it has to be. In Santa Rosa, we make a half an hour break, where those who wish may try Cambray, a local sugar cane extract. Afterwards, we continue our hike slowly climbing for two and a half hours until we reach our lunch spot in Marampata. From here we walk another two hours until we reach the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, located at 3103m/10178ft, where we will set up camp and enjoy some free time to explore the terraces and buildings. When the sun starts to set, you might want to sit and contemplate the canyon, where condors are sometimes spotted. Meals B, L, D

This morning we enjoy a complete guided tour of the Choquequirao complex: we will visit the high parts (Hanan), and the lower parts (Urin), and some areas that are still covered in wild foliage and ready to be restored into the way it was when the Incas owned it. After the tour, we start our walk back towards Santa Rosa, where we have lunch. We then continue descending for another 2 hours until we reach Rosalina Beach at 1450m/4756ft, where we might have time to take a refreshing dip in the waters of the Apurimac River. We camp and diner here. Meals B, L, D

We leave camp after breakfast to start the two to three hour climb to Chiquisca, to then make our way back to the Abra Capuliyoc, close to which we have our lunch. Where a private transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Estimated arrival time around 4.00pm. Meals : B, L

Inclusions

Terra Quechua Peru Included

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to Cachora, starting point of the trek
  • Choquequirao entrance fee for visitors and agency staff
  • Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field. Eureka Timberline 4 Outfitter tents are employed when double accommodation is requested and Eureka Timberline 2XT for single travelers
  • One inflatable sleeping pad per person
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Kitchen tent
  • Toilet tent with biodegradable toilet facilities
  • English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
  • Chef and cooking equipment
  • Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 7kg per person (including sleeping pad and sleeping bag)
  • 1 emergency horse every 6 person
  • Accommodation for all our staff
  • Meals (03B, 04L, 03D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
  • One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
  • Filtered boiled water from lunch time on 1st day onwards
  • Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
  • Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff
  • Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
  • Private transport from Cachora to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco
  • 24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit

Terra Quechua Peru No Included

  • One sleeping bag
  • One pillow
  • Breakfast on the first day
  • Dinner on the last day

What to Bring

  • A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
  • Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
  • Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
  • Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
  • Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces
  • Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
  • Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
  • Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
  • Sun block
  • After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
  • Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Toilet paper
  • Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
  • Water container and water for the first morning
  • Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
  • Small towel
  • Swimsuit (if you wish to take a bath in the river)
  • Cash in soles and/or US$
  • Original passport
  • Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
  • Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites)

Prices

Price information:Price per person 2023 – 2024
Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative)

Students: US$ 6.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
Teenagers: US$ 6.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Children: US$ 12.00 (up to 7 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)

Departure Dates: Daily departures are available along the year, although the period March to December is recommended to avoid the heart of the rainy season. All private service departure dates are adapted to your request.

OUR FIXED DEPARTURE 2023 – 2024

January: 11th,15th,17th
Fefruary:
March:
April: 
18th,21st,24th,26th,27th,30th
May: 3rd,7th,9th,10th,12th,14th,15th,18th,21st,24th,26th,27th,30th
June: 16th,18th,19th,20th,21st,23th,24th,25th
July: 1st,2nd,5th,8th,10th,13th,16th,18th,19th,20th,21st,23th,24th,25th
August: 14th,15th,18th,21st,24th,26th,27th,30th
September: 21st,23th,
October: 
16th,18th,19th,20th,21st,23th,24th,25th
November: 
27th,30th
December: 
10th,13th, 14th,15th,18th,21st,24th,26th,27th,30th

Faqs

Hiking pants and T-shirts are recommended during the day, eventually complemented by sweaters, fleeces and jackets in the evening. We recommend convertible hiking pants and / or shorts as some parts of the route run at low altitude and warm weather. It is also very convenient to have light raingear available in the daypack (rain poncho or jacket and/or rain pants) as the weather changes easily and rains can suddenly occur. At night, warm clothing is required along the route.

Cusco’s climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January – March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, so temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees at night.

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Why to Choose Terra Quechua Peru

TERRA QUECHUA PERU. Is a full-service travel company. Our reputation for excellence is earned every day by providing the ultimate in value and personal attention. Since our founding in 2012, we have striven to make travel simple, worry-free, and fun for our corporate and leisure customers alike.

What is Terra Quechua Peru's mission?

Terra Quechua Peru is dedicated to providing the ultimate in value and personal attention to its customers, striving to make travel simple, worry-free, and enjoyable for both corporate and leisure travelers.

Who founded Terra Quechua Peru, and what distinguishes it as a company?

Terra Quechua Peru, initially started by Raquel Sanchez and Edwin Medina, is a family-owned travel agency and direct local tour operator headquartered in Cusco. Their extensive personal experience in trekking, along with the fact that it's a 100% Cusquenian Company without any shareholders, sets it apart.

What sets Terra Quechua Peru apart from other travel companies?

Terra Quechua Peru distinguishes itself by its dedication to providing exceptional value and personalized attention to its clients. Since its establishment in 2012, it has been committed to making travel straightforward, stress-free, and enjoyable for both corporate and leisure travelers. Additionally, being a family-owned business with a strong local presence and a wealth of experience in trekking further sets it apart.

What makes Terra Quechua Peru unique in the travel industry?

Terra Quechua Peru's uniqueness lies in its origins as a family-owned travel agency and direct local tour operator. Its founders, Raquel Sanchez and Edwin Medina, have personal experience spanning many years in trekking, offering travelers an authentic and knowledgeable perspective of Peru.

What kind of experience expect with Terra Quechua Peru?

Travelers with Terra Quechua Peru can anticipate a personalized and friendly experience during their trekking adventures. The guides are dedicated to making travelers feel like they are hiking with their own family or friends. Their in-depth knowledge of the region and culture adds an extra layer of authenticity to every journey.

Can Terra Quechua Peru help plan custom trips?

Yes, Terra Quechua Peru specializes in fully customizable trips. They can work with travelers to create personalized itineraries that cater to their specific interests and preferences, ensuring a tailored and unforgettable experience in Peru.

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2023-08-21
Terra Quechua -- Peru guide services Machu Picchu. Sacred Valley, Cusco Terra Quechua is a great company and we recommend them highly. They are a local Peruvian company and offer great services in Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu. Edwin was extremely responsive via email and allowed us to fully customize our experience. We are a family of 6 and did the one day hike to Machu Picchu from the train stop at KM 104. Some people refer to this as the 2 day Inca Trail hike, but that is a reference to one day of hiking on the trail followed by a second day at Machu Picchu. We made all of our own train and hotel arrangements and Edwin did all of the work to source our hiking guide, permits, trail lunch etc. Our guide Sam was amazing. We did this hike with kids aged 10, 16, 19 & 19. We were very worried that our 10 year old would not be able to complete the hike. It is a challenging hike but you can do it with kids this age if you have a great guide like Sam from Terra Quechua. The entire family agreed that the hike was the best part of our trip (7 nights in Galapagos and 5 nights in Peru). Sam was a big part of making the day special. Sam was also our guide for a day in Cusco and that was an exceptional experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and spoke perfect English. The kids loved him too. We also used another guide from Terra Quechua, Roger, to tour us around sites in Sacred Valley. He too was outstanding. We highly recommend Terra Quechua for anyone looking for guides, hikes or other adventures in Peru. Edwin and his team are professional, flexible, very reasonably priced and provide a first class experience. If you are thinking of doing the one day hike to Machu Picchu from KM104 but you aren't sure if you can do it, you should definitely do it. You will be glad you did.
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2023-08-13
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2023-08-13
Good service, quality meals, good lodge, patient guide, I recommend this company 100%. I want to start by thanking immensely all the members of this great company, especially Edwin who was so attentive to us, he helped us in everything every time we wrote to him, My family of 5 people, we spent 6 days / 5 nights incredible in the Manu National Reserve. We wish we could have stayed longer, but that's all time allowed, but we still love the experience. The jungle was just magical, we didn't expect to eat so well in the jungle! My family and I are outdoorsy people and even though we were in the middle of the jungle, we still found the accommodations comfortable but rustic, it was especially beautiful. Our guide Jhoel was great - we saw monkeys, spiders, birds and even a fresh jaguar footprint! I highly recommend Terra Quechua Peru to those people who are looking to do tours in the Manu National Reserve, you could not be in better hands.
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2023-08-08
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Un recorrido inolvidable por el camino del Inca Tuvimos una experiencia increíble en el camino del Inca. Nosotros éramos siete, cuatro jóvenes y tres mujeres de más de cincuenta años. Los ritmos fueron muy distintos y fue clave en este sentido el acompañamiento del guía, de Bernabé. El supo organizar muy bien los tiempos, los horarios de salida y los ritmos individuales; además de poner muy buena energía en todo momento. Al regreso a los campamentos teníamos las carpas organizadas y la comida también. La comida abundante y sabrosa. El día de llegada a Machu Picchu tuvimos una recorrida informativa interesante y luego todo estuvo muy bien organizado en Aguas Calientes y nuestro regreso en tren. El paquete adquirido cumplió con todas nuestras expectativas.
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2023-08-01
Una loca aventura de 4d/3n en el Camino del Inca. Infinitamente agradecida En el mes de Julio 2023 realizamos la increíble aventura del Camino del Inca de 4 días. Fuimos un grupo de 7; 3 Mamás (+50, siii se puede💪) y nuestros hijos adolescentes. Terra Quechua cumplió con todo lo ofrecido, la comida excelente, las carpas, bolsas de dormir, la carpa comedor... todo muy organizado. El trabajo que realizan los porteadores cargando todo lo necesario para el campamento, es increíble. Sin Ellos no sería posible. Un inmenso gracias!!! Nuestro guia Bernabé, excelente. Hizo que los 45 km recorridos fueran posible. Gracias a Edwin, de Terra Quechua quien nos ayudó a organizar está loca Aventura 😍
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2023-07-29
Perú una aventura Es una agencia que cumple con los paquetes adquiridos y las reservas fueron fáciles de hacer, si bien presentamos unas dificultades en comunicación con un asesor, Edwin el gerente fue muy acertivo e intervino de forma oportuna, en cuanto a los planes todo estuvo perfecto en cuanto a la logística, transporte y boletos.
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jorge b
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Increible experiencia haciendo Inka Jungle Una experiencia increible. Hicimos el tour Inka Jungle. Desde el primer minuto, Edwin nos inspiro mucha confianza, lo cual era algo muy importante para nosotros al estar visitando un nuevo lugar. El tour es perfecto porque haces un poco de todo - bajar en bicicleta desde mas de 4000m de altura, saliendo de entre las nubes, es una experiencia unica. - un rafting poco tradicional, que no se trata solo de remar, sino que podes visitar lugares magicos haciendo paradas rapidas con el bote en el rio. - zipline, para subir la adrenalina del viaje al maximo y disfrutar de paisajes increibles - caminatas largas, pero que lo valen por las vistas que hay y las charlas enriquecedoras con nuestro guia, Abel. Nos toco dormir la primer noche del tour en Casa del Mono. No hay palabras para describir esta posada en el medio de la montaña, con una paz increible. Justina, la dueña, te considera y te cocina como si fueses un miembro mas de su familia. No pueden perderse su jugo de Maracuya, una delicia. Abel, nuestro guia, merece un parrafo aparte. El es la cultura Inka (y peruana) en persona. Haber realizado el tour con el, nos permitio entender de que se trataba cada lugar en el que estabamos, y porque era especial. Se nota desde el primer momento que es una persona muy apasionada y que ama lo que hace y la cultura en la que vive. Sin el, el viaje no hubiera sido el mismo. Gracias infinitas Abel! Es un lugar al que hay que venir al menos una vez en la vida. Y si lo hacen, vengan con Terra Quechua, de la mano de Edwin y Abel. Gracias!!!
Fernando Fabbiano
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Maravilhoso!!!! Fizemos três passeios com a agência e todos foram ótimos. Guias responsáveis e com bastante conhecimento, vans confortáveis e pontualidade na saída dos passeios. Equipe muito responsável e preocupada com o turista.
Karen P
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