CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – SANTA ROSA
Capuliyoc - We will depart from Cusco between 4:30 am and 5:00 am, driving across the Andes to reach Capuliyoc by around 8:30 am. Here, we will enjoy our first breakfast before beginning our Trexperience to Choquequirao, one of the legendary lost cities of the Incas. The trek from Capuliyoc (9550 ft. / 2911 m) to our lunch spot at Chiquiska (1893 m / 6210 ft.) is a 4-hour descent. Along the way, we will witness the first views of the Apurimac canyon, one of the deepest in Peru, offering spectacular panoramas that transition from the highlands to the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. After lunch, we will continue for another 2 hours downhill to Santa Rosa (1478 m / 4849 ft.), where we will camp for the night.
Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 6 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,911 m / 9,550 ft.
Camp Elevation: 1,478 m / 4,849 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
LA PLAYA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO
CHOQUEQUIRAO – CHIQUISCA
Choquequirao Inca Citadel - We will wake up to watch the sunrise at this magical site. After breakfast, we will trek 3 hours downhill to Santa Rosa (2230 m / 7300 ft) for lunch. Later, we will continue 2 more hours downhill and then 2 hours uphill to reach our campsite at Chiquiska (1800 m / 5905 ft). This day is perfect for enjoying the surrounding landscape, which includes hundreds of different flowers, birds, and distant waterfalls.
Distance: 8 km / 11.32 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 3,100 m / 9,300 ft
Camp Elevation: 1,450 m / 4,350 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
CHIQUISCA – SAYWITE – CUSCO
Saywite - On our final day, we will wake up, have breakfast, and prepare for a 4-hour uphill trek to Capuliyoc, where we will have lunch and bid farewell to our expedition team. Afterward, we will take private transportation to the archaeological site of Saywite, a fascinating and mysterious rock. You will have ample time to explore before being dropped off at your hotel around 5 pm.
Distance: 8 km / 11.32 miles
Approximate Hiking Time: 8 hours
Highest Elevation Crossed: 2,850 m / 9,407 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
- Professional English speaking tour guides
- Airport-hotel transfer service
- Chef-prepared meals
- Hotel pick-up service
- Included meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Pre-departure briefing at 6.30pm the night before
- Personal porter for up to 7kgs of personal items
- Comprehensive transportation throughout the tour
- Inflatable mattress (can be rent from us)
- Sleeping Bag (Can be rent from us)
- Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
- Travel Insurance
For those who prefer to explore untouched terrain, Choquequirao is the perfect option. During this trek, you may see less than a dozen, making this place a truly unique and quite retreat. Choquequirao has been nicknamed the ‘Twin Sister of Machu Picchu, considered to soon become one of Peru’s hottest tourist destinations.
Highlights:
- Book with Confidence and Flexibility
- Hike off the beaten path and explore Choquequirao
- Follow the footprints of the last Incas
- Prepare Pachamanca barbecue on the last day.
- Enjoy the stunning views of the Apurimac Canyon.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
