For those looking for an adventure off the beaten path, the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days 3 Nights is the best options, You will pass through some of the most impressive landscapes in Peru on this hike and get to explore little-known Inca sites. It’s understandable why the Choquequirao Trek (3,103m/10,178ft) has been dubbed the “Sister of Machu Picchu”.
Join us on this Choquequirao Trek, where you will experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, delving into the mysteries of the Incas’ final stronghold and reveling in the splendor of the Andean landscape.
This Choquiquirao Trek 4 Days 3 Nights offers a experience chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, immersing yourself in the tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty of the Andes. Choquequirao is your final travel destination. Its ancient ruins are a testament to the enduring legacy of the Inca civilization.
Join us on this Choquequirao Trek and let your experience be unforgettable. Book now and create lasting memories of this extraordinary trip through the Andes.
You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Choquequirao Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
Our staff pick up from hotel at 5:30 am to have 4-hour driving to Capuliyuc (2,900m/9,512 ft), the beginning of the trek. At this place we’ll meet up our muleteers, and horses, where we’ll get ready for ou hike to Choquequirao.
We’ll start with our adventure, hiking for about 2 hours on a downhill trail to get the lunch spot called Chiquisca (1,900 m/6,213 ft), with stunning views of the snowcapped mountains of the Vilcabamba mountain range, and the great Apurimac canyon. At Chiquisca, we’ll enjoy our just prepared the delicious lunch.
After having lunch, we’ll hike for 1 more hour to get the first camp site called La Playa Rosalina (1,500m/4,920 ft), in which we’ll spend the first night.
After enjoy our delicious and nutritious breakfast, begin the 4-hour uphill hike to the next camp at Marampata (2,850 m/9,350 ft). As you ascend, you will enjoy the best panoramic views. This ascent is one of the most challenging parts of the Choquequirao Trek.
For this time, have lunch at 11:30 am. Then, we will continue to visit the Choquequirao ruins (3,150 m/10,397 ft) for the rest of the day. From the Marampata camp, it will be an easy hike to the lost city of the Inca empire and this will be the most impressive section of your entire hike because you will have incredible views from the summit to the Apurimac canyon. You will also have a breathtaking view of the agricultural terraces perched on the cliff.
Arriving at the beautiful and city of the Inca, explore the main square, the houses, the workshops, go to the Qolqas (storehouses), descend to the llama sector and finally climb up to the Usno (ceremonial sector) and take the classic Choquequirao photos.
After recording all the nooks and crannies with your camera lens, set off back to the Marampata camp and enjoy your energetic dinner.
After an early breakfast, we will continue our return walk along the same way, we will make a steep descent to the Apurimac River (Playa Rosalina-1,500m/4,920 ft) for almost 2.5 hours, where we enjoy our lunch and after a break, in the afternoon we will have a 2 hours walk up approximately to arrive at the Chiquisca camp (1,900 m/6,213 ft).
There, we will have our last dinner prepare by our trekking cook of the Choquequirao trail and rest peacefully.
After breakfast, we’ll start our last day of hiking and leave as early as possible to avoid the midday sun hindering our walk. It’ll be 3 to 4-hour climb upwards to Capuliyoc (2,900m/9,512 ft), a place where we’ll end our adventure.
At Capuliyoc, we’re once again rewarded with spectacular views then enjoy our last lunch. Then, we’ll have a farewell time to our muleteers, cook and other members who were part of our team for 4 days, and then we’ll board our private transport that will take us back to Cusco for about 4.5-hour with some stop offs on the way.
We will arrive in Cusco at around 6 pm and drop you off at your hotel.
Prices are valid from March 2024 through January 2025. All prices quoted are $USD.
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).
