THE CLASSIC CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 5 Days
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USD $455
Do you intend to embark on an adventure journey while visiting Peru?
Our Classic Choquequirao Trek is just that. Join us on an epic adventure to one of the most magnificent Inca structures in existence.
The name “Choquequirao” means “Cradle of Gold” in the “Quechua” language. This spectacular archaeological site is located above the furious Apurímac River and is surrounded by towering glacier peaks. Very few tourists visit it because it’s not as well-known as Machu Picchu, but it’s 3 times bigger! It’s said to have been one of the last refuges of the Incas who tried to resist the Spanish invasion. Later, Choquequirao was abandoned, and the dense vegetation of the cloud forest ended up covering it and hiding it from civilization.
Choquequirao Trek 5 Days at a Glance
01
Cusco | Cachora - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca.
Begin your journey with a day of breathtaking scenery and views of the “Apurimac” River and Valley. Spend the night in “Chiquisca”.
02
Chiquisca | Playa Rosalinas - Santa Rosa - Marampata.
This morning, climb to “Marampata” and take in the breathtaking views before returning to our campsite. In the afternoon, unwind and feel your vitality before retiring.
03
Marampata | Archaeological Complex of Choquequirao - Marampata.
Following breakfast, you’ll spend the rest of the day touring Choquequirao, an incredible archeological complex.
04
Marampata | Santa Rosa - Playa Rosalinas - Chiquisca.
Say goodbye to Choquequirao as you head to Santa Rosa for lunch. This afternoon, hike to Chiquisca camp to interact with local folks and rest.
05
Chiquisca | Capuliyoc - Saywite Monolith - Conoc Hot Springs - Cusco.
Hike the final mile to “Capuliyoc” and say farewell to your hiking group before reaching “Saywite Monolith”. You will then rest in the “Conoc” hot springs before returning to Cusco.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Raft down the river.
- On this adventure journey, you may do hiking, biking, rafting, and zip-lining.
- While climbing the Inca Trail, learn about Peruvian coffee culture as well as the surrounding flora and fauna.
- Be a witness to incredible breakthroughs.
- Learn about Inca history.
- Discover the Inca Palace in Machu Picchu.
FULL ITINERARY
01
Cusco | Cachora - Capuliyoc - Chiquisca
We will begin our thrilling excursion very early in the morning. We will be picking you up at 4:30 a.m. from your accommodation and drive you to “Cachora” in our own vehicle. Along the trip, we’ll see the spectacular snow cap peaks of “Salkantay” and “Humantay” in the distance.
We’ll visit “Cachora” and wander through its lovely streets, which will teach us about its rich culture. We shall eat a healthy and tasty breakfast. Then we proceed to “Capuliyoc” (2,890 m), where we meet the rest of our hiking team: cooks and muleteers who will carry our stuff during the journey. After finalizing the plans, we will hike through the “Apurimac Canyon”. We will “zigzag” down for almost three hours to “Chiquisca” (1,900 m), a picturesque village with fruit farms.
During the path, we will be able to see the breathtaking landscape of the “Apurimac” Valley, as well as the magnificent flight of the condor and the breathtaking views of two massive glacier mountains known as “Padreyoc” and “Qoriwayrachina”. As we travel farther into the valley, the heat, the lush flora, and the rhythmic sounds of the flowing “Apurimac” River become more apparent.
afterwards, we’ll arrive at the tropical hamlet of “Chiquisca”, a lush green camp in the center of a parched a peak where we’ll eat and stay the night.
02
Chiquisca | Playa Rosalinas - Santa Rosa - Marampata.
Having a fantastic breakfast to replenish your energy, we’ll continue our journey and begin our climb. A zigzagging trek to “Marampata” (2,900 m) awaits us, where we may get breathtaking images of the canyon and the snow-capped peaks that surround us.
We’ll start with a one-hour and fifteen-minute downhill to the valley’s lowest point, known as “Playa Rosalinas” (1,500 meters). We’ll cross the pedestrian bridge to start the toughest portion of the trek.
On the route, we’ll stop momentarily in the hamlet of “Santa Rosa” (1,970 m) for a delicious lunch prepared by our team to help you recover energy. We’ll continue to climb for over three hours until we reach the “Marampata” campground. In the afternoon, you will admire the gorgeous surroundings and feel the liveliness that this outstanding region has near the fortress of “Choquequirao.” From here, you may witness the sunset.
When it gets dark, we’ll see a stunning sunset, accompanied by a sky full of thousands of stars that fill the landscape and greenery surrounding us. Then it will be time to have dinner before retiring to bed to relax.
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Marampata | Archaeological Complex of Choquequirao - Marampata.
Your guide will wake you up with coca tea, and as you sip the hot coca tea, our cooks will make a great breakfast to give you a surge of energy.
Then we’ll spend the day exploring every aspect of this spectacular Inca monument, which is set in the highlands and adjacent to South America’s deepest canyon.
“Choquequirao” (3,050 m) is significantly larger than Machu Picchu, with plazas, temples, and spectacular platforms that leave you wondering how the Incas built this on top of the mountains. At midday, you’ll eat a picnic lunch and have time to relax and recharge.
Don’t miss the iconic white stone llamas that decorate the platforms constructed on the slope and face the mountain that protects this section, known as the Apu Qoriwayrachina. According to specialists, just around 40% of the entire site is accessible, and Choquequirao is still mostly unknown.
04
Marampata | Santa Rosa - Playa Rosalinas - Chiquisca.
Following another great breakfast, we will begin our way back from “Choquequirao”. This one-of-a-kind site will be missed for the time being, so take one more look before leaving. We will first have another opportunity to photograph the vast canyon from “Marampata” before descending for two hours till we reach “Santa Rosa” (2,970 m), our lunch stop. On the route, you will be able to view the huge diversity of plants on this section.
After lunch, we’ll head to “Playa Rosalinas” to soak our feet and cool off in the chilly waters of the “Apurimac” River in the canyon. Then we’ll head up to the “Chiquisca” camp (1,900 m), which is located in the rear yard of a local family’s home. Use this opportunity to meet new people and learn about Andean culture, including customs and traditions.
Following a great supper, you may relax for the night in our pleasant tent and reflect on your adventure to this point.
05
Chiquisca | Capuliyoc - Saywite Monolith - Conoc Hot Springs - Cusco.
On the final day of our trek, our guide will wake you up with coca tea or coffee. Also, you may have andean buffet breakfast. After that, we’ll depart as early as possible to escape the sun, which may make hiking tough at high altitudes. Take a deep breath and concentrate on mother nature’s energies as you climb for four hours to “Capuliyoc”.
We’ll bid farewell to the hiking crew and board private transportation to see the famed “Saywite monolith,” a massive rock sculpted with over 200 geometric and zoomorphic motifs. You’ll find that this location was a focus of religious devotion for the Incas, based on water and extremely important to their civilization.
After learning about the area’s history, we’ll head to the hot springs of Conoc to rest and unwind in the soothing waters. After enjoying these cool springs, our lunch will be ready, and we will begin our trip back to Cusco.
On the route back to Cusco, you may admire the glacial mountains that have caressed you with genuine compassion throughout the path, allowing you to arrive safely at each point along the way.
We’ll arrive in Cusco about 6:00 p.m. and drop you off at the door of your accommodation so you can finally sit back and relax.
What’s Included?
Permits & Entrance Tickets
- Entrance Ticket for Choquequirao Trek
Pre – departure Briefing
Attend our full briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before your departure at the Sap Adventures office to ensure you’re trekking-ready. Can’t make it in-person? Not an issue. Simply contact us via WhatsApp at +51960827076 to schedule a virtual briefing. To ensure a smooth setup, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a bespoke session with your tour guide.
Experienced Guides
Our trips are guided by certified bilingual (English and Spanish) tourism guides. All guides working with SAP are Peruvian government-licensed and have graduated from recognized Peruvian colleges or tourist schools. This guarantees that you receive informed and expert advice throughout your trip.
Medical Kit
SAP guides have specific training in first aid and CPR. They also carry a first aid package for situations including altitude sickness, travelers’ diarrhea, and scrapes. In addition, if required, we will promptly evacuate you off the path and transport you to a clinic for treatment.
24/7 Customer Service
- Our WhatsApp and local phone services are accessible 24 hours a day.
- In any emergency, our guides can reach us via satellite phone.
Accommodation
- Day 1 chiquisca – ANDEAN HUTS
- ANDEAN HUTS – This made by wood for reduce cold temprage and roof with panoromic viwe .
- Day 2 Marampata – ANDEAN HUTS
- ANDEAN HUTS – This made by wood for reduce cold temprage and roof with panoromic viwe .
- WI-FI – 10-15 soles
- Hotwater shower – 10-15soles
- Day 3 Marampata – ANDEAN HUTS
- ANDEAN HUTS – This made by wood for reduce cold temprage and roof with panoromic viwe .
- WI-FI – 10-15 soles
- Hotwater shower – 10-15soles
- Day 4 chiquisca – ANDEAN HUTS
Meals
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 4 Dinners
- Wake up tea
Transport
- Day 1: You will be picked up from your accommodation in the morning and taken by private vehicle to Capuliyoc, the trek’s beginning location.
- Day 5: After the adventure, we’ll drive you back to your accommodation in Cusco.
What not Included?
- Walking Sticks
- You can rent a set from our company if you’d like. US$ 10.00 per person
Dinner - Hiking Clothes
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for our staff
What’to Pack?
- Valid Passport. Extra money (recommended soles)
- Personal medication
- Water bottle or CamelBak
- Sunblock: factor 70 or more
- Insect repellent
Personal Care Products
CLOTHS
- Trekking pants
- Trekking socks
- Long sleeve
- t-shirts
- Warm jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Shorts
- Sun hat to protect neck and face
- Neck gaiter or buff
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Hiking boots or shoes (preferably waterproof)
- Light footwear or sandals
- Towel
- Bathing suit
EQUIPMENTS
- Trekking poles
- Medium trekking
- backpack (15 – 25 liter)
RECOMMENDED
- Power bank
- Flashlight Snacks:
- Energy bars,
- chocolate,
- candies,
- dried fruits, etc.
- Camera and charger
Price for Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
$455 USD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu?
The “Inca Jungle” Trek to “Machu Picchu” is an alternate route to the “classic Inca Trail” that includes walking, mountain biking, and extra activities such as ziplining and rafting. It is a four-day trip that begins in “Cusco” and concludes in “Machu Picchu”.
Is it necessary to have training prior to the Inca Jungle?
Not really, the activities and the difficulty do not require overexertion. They can be done normally. Of course, having a normal physical conditio is enough for Inca Jungle.
Is it dangerous to follow the Inca Jungle tour?
Actually not , but Being an adventure tour, all the activities that take place are moderated and supervised.
What is the altitude of the Inca Jungle Trek?
- The highest peak in the “Inca Jungle” is “Abra Malha” (4,316 meters).
- Do not panic; participants will spend time at lower altitudes along the hike.
Do I need a permit to do the Inca Jungle Trek?
No permissions are necessary for the “Inca Jungle” Trek
How difficult is the Inca Jungle?
The Inca Jungle trek is one of our easier treks, organized by SAP adventures , There are always options to make things easier for yourself during the tour. . The difficulty rating for this trek is Easy – Moderate.
How to book the Inca Jungle tour?
You can visit our official website, SAP Adventures. Alternatively, you can visit our office in “Cusco.” We’re also available on WhatsApp, TripAdvisor, and by email.
How much does the Inca Jungle tour cost?
SAP adventures we offer The Inca Jungle tour costs approximately 300 – 350 US dollars affordable price range
What should I bring to the Inca Jungle?
It is necessary to bring the following items:
- Hat for the sun.
- Sunscreen.
- Raincoat.
- Trekking shoes.
- Comfortable cotton clothing for different activities.
- Swimsuit.
- Towels.
- Toilet paper.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Cash.
- Photographic camera.
Are there any private tours of the Inca Jungle?
Yes, you just have to request for private tours in Inca Jungle.
Can I store lagguage at your office ?
Of Course ! During your Trek your main luggage can be stored at our office or your Hotel , both opctions are free of charge .
Note – you can organized with us on the breafing day or by Whatsapp ,Email a day before .
Alternatives Treks
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Pick-up Hotel
- Ticket to Machu Picchu
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Pick-up Hotel
- Ticket to Machu Picchu
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Pick-up Hotel
- Ticket to Machu Picchu