LEAVING CUSCO AND GETTING INTO THE APURIMAC CANYON.
Cachora - We pick you up from your hotel in cusco and leave at 6:00 a.m. until the town of Cachora (3100 m) at approx. 10:00am. There we pack de equipment in horses and it is at this point where we begin our Trek down in a gently sloping trail, this day the trekking is not more than 5 hours and the temperature at the beginning is around 15°C (60F) and at the end of the trip will be around 25°C (77F), on the road you will have the first views of the snow-capped Mountain of Padrayoc 5482 m (17980 FASL) and Wayna Cachora, the tour will have a short break at the pass of Capuliyoc 2900 m (9500FASL) from which we will have a panoramic view of the Valley of Apurimac, then descend to appreciate the beautiful scenery of climate warm up to beach of the river in the bottom of the canyon 1550 m (5080 FASL) there we will have our first camp. (Lunch and dinner included).
- Private transportation
- Full Camping gear, including tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags
- Professional guide provided
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Choquequirao entrance fee covered
- All fees and taxes included
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco
- Breakfast the first day, Lunch and Dinner the last day
- Water and snacks
The 4-Day Choquequirao Trek takes you to what’s often referred to as the ‘lost city.’ In the Quechua language, Choquequirao translates to ‘Cradle of Gold’ and is the largest Inca city after Cusco. It was here, in 1536, that the Incas took refuge from the invading Spaniards. The city sits in the Vilcabamba Valley, adjacent to the rainforest, at a height of 3400 meters (or 11150 feet) above sea level. Pleasant tropical weather prevails here, making this Inca city as significant as Machupicchu. The expedition kicks off in the city of Cusco and takes you through the Apurimac canyon, whose picturesque landscapes, abundant flora and fauna, and status as one of the world’s deepest canyons, are indeed sight to behold.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
