Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights

8 Days from US $ 1 200.00
Altitud Maxima
4668 m.a.s.l
Duracion del Tour
8 Days
Tamaño Grupo
Min 2 Persons
Nivel Fisico
Desafiante
Tipo de Viaje
Trekking
Alojamiento
Campsite - Hotel
Disponibilidad
All Year
Precio desde
$ 1200
Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights
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Overview

Machu Picchu and Choquequirao trek, an exclusive trip. Choquequirao (“The Cradle of Gold” in Quechua. “The Other Machu Picchu” as a New York Times article called it in 2007) is an astonishingly preserved Inca outpost, dramatically located over the roaring gorge of the Apurimac River.

Explore the Heart of the Andes: 8 Days of Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek

Join us for an extraordinary 8-day journey deep into the soul Peru this trek combines the enchantment of Choquequirao and the magic of Machu Picchu, offering an unparalleled adventure filled with natural wonders and archaeological marvels.

Choquequirao – Hidden Inca Marvel

Our expedition begins by immersing you in the mysteries of Choquequirao, often called “The Sister of Machu Picchu.” Wander through its ancient terraces and temples, and let the spirit of the Inca civilization captivate your imagination. join to this epic trek that unfolds like an ancient legend, with each step revealing the secrets of the Andes. Our expert guides will lead you through pristine landscapes, where every twist and turn brings a new discovery.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Andes. Towering peaks, lush valleys, and serene rivers will be your constant companions on this unforgettable journey. Nature’s wonders surround you at every moment. Your adventure reaches its zenith at the legendary Machu Picchu. As you enter this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll be spellbound by its ancient ruins and the panoramic vistas that stretch to the horizon.

Join us on this remarkable Choquequirao Trek 8-day journey where every day is a new opportunity to discover the marvels of the Andes. Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek – where the adventure is yours to shape. Embrace the unknown, and let the spirit of exploration guide you.

Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights

Itinerario

We pick you up from your hotel at 5:30 a.m. so we will be arriving at Cachora town at 9:00 a.m. in the morning where we will have our breakfast while we arrange the equipment on mules and horses. Already from the village of Cachora we can observe the majestic Padrayoc snow covered peaks, the highest is 5482 m.a.s.l. The hike on this first day is 21.70 km or 8 hours. On the way we will observe Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora snow covered peaks. We can appreciate the beautiful change of the landscape from precipices to snowy mountains. The walk starts quite flat with views to snow covered peaks and small farms on the step mountainsides. From the viewpoint of Capuliyoc, where we might see condors, the descent towards the Apurímac Canyon starts. As the vegetation is changing from Agave and Tuna cactus forest to dwarftree forest we have lunch break at Chiquisqa (1950 m.a.s.l.). From here we continue the descent to the abundant Apurímac River in 1550 m.a.s.l in the impressing deep canyon of the same name. After a short brake at the river we start the steep climb towards Santa Rosa, where we camp for the night in a small sugarcane plantation (2115 m.a.s.l.).

Early morning after breakfast, we continue our hike going up to Choquequirao. The first 2-3 hours are going up steep, but then it will change between flat and climb the rest of the way surrounded by beautiful vegetation with several varieties of orchids. We will arrive to the archaeological place Choquequirao after 5 hours. After a good lunch and a little break we will walk to the main square of Choquequirao, to enjoy this majestic place, where we will observe the three levels of the excavated ruin. Approximately at 3 o’clock in the afternoon (depends of the weather) • we can be lucky to appreciate “the flight of the Condors“. The guide will decide where to set our camp in Raqaypata (2910 m.a.s.l.)

After breakfast we have good time to enjoy the majestic archaeological place. We can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca town. Besides we see the ruin in progress of excavation and finally areas unexplored that can tell us about this last refuge of the oppressed Inca empire. After the lunch we walk through Choquequirao, with all equipment going to our next camp. We follow the old water canal for a while before we start the 3 hours walk to the Pinchinuyoc ruins found in 1998. First we walk through cloud forest, but then all becomes steep open prairie with open views of the Mountains and valleys. Pinchinuyoc these ruins are something very special. All of a sudden they appear in the cloud forest, almost invisible because of the thick layer of mosses and other vegetation that covers it. Here we spend the night basically on the old Inca Terraces.

This morning we walk down through an interesting vegetation know as Dry Andean Highland Forest. Trees and plants here look different to what we have seen before. We arrive to the river Victoria after a few hours and use the brake here to get a refreshing bath in the cold and clear river water. We cross walking through the river, since there are no bridges. After our brake we start the long and steep climb to our camp in Maizal, high over the river close to the sacred Apus of the Incas. On the way up we catch our breath in the shade of small trees and other vegetations on the way up. In Maizal we have our lunch and enjoy, that we can relax this afternoon- with only optional physical activity. Maizal is properly the camp in the most beautiful location of them all. From here we see 3 valleys and a great snow peak right across from us. A good place to lean back and think.

We leave our camp at Maizal and walk towards the San Juan pass. Again a long climb, but we walk in a amazingly beautiful area- first with cloud forest and then over Andean Puna with the well known ichu grass. We rest at some of the Victoria mines, where metal shining stones tell about a high concentration of minerals and metals. On our way through the Puna we walk on very well preserved Inca trails, among other characteristics with the classic zigzag. We take lunch at the pass in 4000 m.a.s.l. with view of the mountain Choquetakarpo, before we start the descent towards Yanama, a small isolated settlement at the bottom of a long valley surrounded by mountains.

We continue from Yanama up through the valley towards the highest point of the tour, The Yanama Pass in 4500 m.a.s.l. On the way we have a good view of the snow capped Sacsarayoc. Once again we have the chance to see condors, and this mornings smooth climb bring us through new landscapes- especially the wet grass fields under the snowline that distinguish from everything else seen on the tour. In the pass we might walk in snow, and the descent is a long foggy hike through grassy fields- and bush areas and crossing small wood/dirt bridges on the way towards the community of Totora, where we spend the night.

We now walk the about 2000 meters down through the changing vegetations to the warmer camp in the village of La Playa. Approx 7 hours walking. On the way we see small waterfalls and get a refreshing natural bath. The area also has a big variation of bird life and it is now obvious that the climate and vegetations have changed totally, and now we see plants recognizable from the living rooms in Europe and several types of orchids. The Playa is the biggest village on the way, where we can find some small shops to buy snack etc. In this area we can see small plantations of coffee and bananas and then we take  public transportatiion to the Hidrolectrica and then we walk for about 2 hour more to get to Aguas Calientes town where we going to stay in a nice hostal with hot shower , is recommended to go to the natural hot springs in here.

From Aguas Calientes we walk or take bus to Machu Picchu. We start our visit with a 2-3 hours guided tour, that will bring us to the most important locations at the archaeological site and the guide will tell us about the great importance Machu Picchu enjoyed as astronomical and religious center. The rest of the day we spend at this amazing ruin and you will have the chance to climb Huayna Picchu or visit the beautiful moon temple. We meet in the afternoon in Aguas Calientes where we take the train to Ollantaytambo, and from here bus to Cusco. In Cusco we go to at central placed hotel close to the colonial style Plaza de Armas. This is the end of our service

Inclusions

Incluye

  • Private Transport to the beginning of the walk.
  • Spanish – English speaker authorized guide
  • Muleteers, Mules for carryng the food and camping equipment and 8 kilos per person of your personal stuff
  • Tents 4 people capacity provide for two people in each tent, kitchen tent, dining room tent, t
  • Tables, seats, cloths and menajeria
  • All the foods during the walk
  • Cook
  • 1night Hotel in Aguas Calientes town
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Private transport back to cusco
  • Train back to Ollantaytambo
  • Boiled water for drinking

No Incluye

  • Bus to Machu Picchu up or down
  • The last lunch in Machu Picchu
  • Huayna Picchu entrance fees

Que llevar al Tour

  • A backpack.
  • Original passport.
  • 04 change of clothes.
  • Warm Clothes .
  • Trekking shoes.
  • Small towel.
  • Bathing suit (in case of going to the hot springs)
  • Rain coat.
  • Canteen of Water.
  • Camera and batteries.
  • Repellent, Sun block and a Hat.
  • Flashlight
  • Toilet paper.
  • Bottle of water and purifying pills.

OPTIONAL:

  • Walking stick covered with rubber tips for the walk.
  • Snacks: Cookies, sweet chocolates, energizing bars (optional)

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ALONG THIS HIKE:

  • Hiking pants and T-shirts are recommended during the day, complemented by sweaters, fleeces and waterproof jackets. It is 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, down jackets can be useful, otherwise a fleece and a jacket. During the fourth day (if sunny) and in Machupicchu, convertible hiking pants are useful, as can be switched into shorts if necessary. Machupicchu has a warm climate, getting only cold at night. The rest of necessary implements are included in the “What we recommend that you bring” list.

Precios

Machu Picchu and Choquequirao Trek 8 Days / 7 Nights
to Machu Picchu  is available on any date that is best suited to you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers

GROUP SERVICE – $1200 USD per person

DISCOUNTS
18 to 25 years old: $20 USD. Information required from the student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date, etc. A copy of the card is required at booking to obtain government approval for the discount.
Under 18 years old: $20 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 11 years old: $30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

EXTRAS

Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From $55 USD per person (depending on availability)
Vistadome Train Upgrade – $50 USD per person (For the return to Cusco at 4:43pm)
Huayna Picchu Mountain – $60 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Huayna Picchu Mountain is optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.

Preguntas Frecuentes

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. The rest of necessary implements are included in the “What we recommend that you bring” list.

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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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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I'd recommend this company to anyone! We were recommended by a previous client and couldn't be happier. Our 4D-3N Inca Trail experience from booking to finish was excellent. Our 'family' of porters, our amazing chef and our guide made the whole experience incredible, our guide Alex tireless, chef fed with the best Peruvian cuisine in the most unsuspected places, our trip was amazing. All the staff was the best; I don't understand how they do it. the porters work so hard and still take us to the camp!!!! This trip was more than just an adventure; it was an unforgettable and moving experience.... We would definitely do it again with Terra Quechua Peru.
Jack Garrick
Jack Garrick
2023-10-30
Experiência muito boa Contratamos um pacote para Machu Picchu e Vale sagrado. Edwin é muito atencioso, ofereceu explicações detalhadas dos pacotes e nos ajudou a conseguirmos os ingressos de Machu picchu, que não havíamos conseguido antecipadamente. Tudo saiu conforme o oferecido. Agradeço a toda equipe principalmente ao Edwin por toda ajuda e atenção no atendimento.
Rafael Z
Rafael Z
2023-10-29
Excellent service, punctuality and reliable people We had the best luck to meet Edwin on our trip to Cusco, we are very grateful to him, all the tours he planned for us were well coordinated, we had no problems with schedules, our guides were very knowledgeable and dedicated. All of Edwin's recommendations were impeccable; he helped us with the trip to Colored Mountain, Sacred Valley, Machupichu, City Tour Cusco, Titicaca, Amantani and Taquile. We would recommend the services of Terra Quechua Peru to anyone traveling to Cusco
BRYANS BARRY
BRYANS BARRY
2023-10-24
Thank you all for this adventure/experience and lots of fun! My friends and I did the 4 day Salkantay trek with Terra Quechua Peru and it was a truly once in a lifetime trip. From the sights we saw on the trail, to the morning, afternoon and evening meals, the happy hours with our group and the sleeping accommodations, everything was excellent and far exceeded our expectations. 10 out of 10 stars for the experience!
Salli Kari Allen
Salli Kari Allen
2023-10-18
Salkantay Trek Fantastic experience. Everything was well taken care of, both the guide and the cook were top-notch. Highly recommend!
Lamar K
Lamar K
2023-10-16
Absolutely unreliable I arranged a 2-day Machu Picchu tour for my wife through this company. Despite assurances from their representative, Edwin, the tour did not go as planned. The company outsourced the on-site organization to a local guide and failed to have a representative on location, unlike other tour groups we observed. This was particularly problematic when my wife had to spend hours in a long line trying to purchase an entry ticket to Machu Picchu. The tour operator lacked transparency about the possibility of ticket shortages. Had we known, we could have allocated the significant costs of travel and accommodation to a more reliable experience. My wife ended up spending two days mostly in lines, without food or water, based on advice from the tour operator, who was not on location to assess the situation. I cannot recommend this company. If you're considering a Machu Picchu tour, I advise booking directly through the government website and arranging a separate guide. We plan to return to Peru next year to ensure a better experience.
aeges
aeges
2023-10-15
I recommend this agency 10/10 We were a group of 04 girls to visit many places in CUZCO, we contacted Edwin and decided to take the tour to the Sacred Valley VIP WAS THE BEST!!!! I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN MY VISITS TO CUZCO. The whole tour was on time both one way, the times in the visits in the places was really luxury, the guide Gerson, knows a lot about Cuzco and loves to be asked questions, he explained the process of each place and the importance of each of them, all were very friendly and helpful always with positive energy, Terra Quechua Peru totally recommended, we will go back for some tours that we were pending.
Danny Athena
Danny Athena
2023-10-14
Leuke 4 dagen Leuke 4 dagen. Leuke afwisseling van hiken fietsen raften. 3e dag wel doorlopen voor kaarten Machu Pichu te halen. Verder echt top!
dennis l
dennis l
2023-10-07
Muy muy recomendable!! He usado los servicios de Terra Quechua Peru y no me han decepcionado. La calidad y el precio son inmejorables. Hice una consulta por correo electrónico y obtuve una respuesta rápida y detallada, Les cuento q hemos visitado la ruta del Salkantay - Machu Pichu de 5 dias. Ha sido una experiencia excepcional, maravillosa.En cada experiencia de este tipo siempre evaluo varios aspectos para poder calificar la aventura. Una de las puntos refiere al paisaje, en este caso conocer la region alta del Perú ha sido espectacular El otro aspecto es el trato del personal de la empresa de turismo. En cuanto a ello debo decir que gracias a la atencion brindada por su guia, he experimenatado uno de mis mejores viajes. Siempre atento a todos los detalles y a resolver cualquier dificultad que se presentare. Ni hablar de los manjares y delicias preparadas por el cheff Gracias TERRA QUECHUA PERU por permitir que haya podido disfrutar de esta hermosa y emocionante experiencia. Muchas gracia a la empresa y a su equipo..
Agustin Faust Heredia
Agustin Faust Heredia
2023-10-06
This was the most amazing trek I have ever done. I was on THE INCA TRAIL for 4 days, the organisation was easy and all the staff went the extra mile to make the trip special, Terra Quechua Peru are the best and exceeded all my expectations. Everything was very well organised and planned. We were very well looked after. Our guides Jan Carlos made the whole experience memorable, informative and simply wonderful. A big shout out to all our porters and our chef Waldir prepared the most amazing food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thank you team for a great trek.
Will Connor Piers
Will Connor Piers
2023-09-28