• Duration: 4 days/3 nights.
• Starting point: Cusco/Cachora.
• Ending point: Choquequirao/Huanipaca/Cusco.
• Physical Demands Rating: Moderate/Challenge.
• Age Restriction: 12 years old.
• Trip Code: MTS - 0011.
• Tour Type: Trekking, Cultural, Adventure.
• Accommodation: Camping/3 nights.
• Service Level: Standard - Deluxe.
• Guarantee: Departure is Guaranteed.
• Style: Personalized.
• Carbon Emissions: 360 CO2-E.
• Group Size: 2 Minimum, 10 Maximum.
• Transport: Horse, walk, Mini-Van.
• Price From: US$

Choquequirao Trek itinerary:

1st day: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca
We will leave Cusco (3,350m/10,991ft) approximately at 5:30AM. First, we will head for the village of Cachora (2,850m/9,350ft) to meet our horsemen and the mules that will carry all the camping equipment during the expedition. Thereafter, we will continue our journey towards the pass of Capuliyoc (2,800m/9,186ft). The trek offers a beautiful view of the mythical Padreyoc mountain, the deep canyon and the river Apurímac, meaning "speaking god". Thereupon, we will descend towards the canyon bottom named Chiquisca (1,930m/6,332ft) where we will spend the night.

• Climate: warm.
• Hiking time: 7 hours.

2nd day: Chiquisca – Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao
After breakfast, we will descend to Playa Rosalina (1,550m/5,085ft). From there, we will continue heading for Marampata (2,850m/9350ft) where we will have a beautiful view of the archeological complex of Choquequirao (3,033m/9,951ft). Our camping site is located 25 minutes from the settlement.

• Climate: both cold and warm.
• Hiking time: 7 hours.

3rd day: Choquequirao – San Ignacio – Carmen
At sunrise, we will first visit the archeological site of Choquequirao. By now, only 30% of this "golden cradle" has been exposed. Thereafter, we will descend to the Apurímac canyon deepest part called San Ignacio at 1,500m/4,921ft and have lunch. After that, we will ascend to our campingsite in the beautiful gardens of Carmen (2,000m/6,562ft).

• Climate: moderate climate with mosquitos.
• Hiking time: 6 hours.

Note: Due to the ecosystem constant changes, this day is considered to be the most beautiful one. Nevertheless, the route from Choquequirao to San Ignacio is at some parts very slippery. Therefore, we ask you to watch your steps carefully. Moreover, we recommend carrying sufficient water with you.

4th day: Carmen – Tambobamba manor – Huanipaca
The gardens of Carmen are situated close to the Tambobamba manor (2,500m/8,202ft), a region having been governed by landowners during the 19th & 20th century and considered to be one of the most fertile valleys to cultivate maize and a variety of potatoes. We will pass little villages such as Pacobamba & Huanipaca (3,150m/10,335ft) and will return to Cusco by bus.

• Climate: moderate, warm.
• Hiking time: 5 hours.
• Transport time: 5 hours.

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK INCLUDES

1. Official English-speaking guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons).
2. Transfer by private van from Cusco to Cachora.
3. Entrance to Choquequirao ruins (one time).
4. Horses to carry food and camping gear & backpacks.
5. Experienced cook.
6. Cooking equipment.
7. Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit).
8. All-weather tent (4-season tent), 2 people per tent with plenty space for backpacks.
9. Double thickness foam sleeping mattress.
10. All meals on the trail (3 breakfasts - 3 lunches - 3 dinners).
11. Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast.
12. Return by private van from Cachora to Cusco.
13. Kitchen & dining tent with camp tables & chairs.
14. Tents and food for our camp staff.
15. Trekking price include government sales tax (19% known as IGV).
16. First-aid kit & Oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff.
Every night, keep everything locked up in your tents to prevent any problems with robberies.

NOT INCLUDED

• 1. Sleeping bag can be hired from our office for $5 USD per day.
• 2. Lodging in Cusco.

ADVICE FOR HIKERS
Is recommendable to have Yellow fever vaccination (or Malaria) because you will be 3 days in the high jungle. We never hear news about problems with Malaria in this zone but it's better to be prepared. It is also important to be well-acclimatized to the altitude, try to spend 2 nights in Cusco (3,400m) prior to do the trek.

LOCAL KIDS AND ADULTS
Along the way you will met many people, specially kids walking long distance to arrive at school and study 5 hours and they back home after maybe 30 minutes or 2/4 hours depending how far they live from the school. Normally, they are sons/daughters of very poor farmers living on the mountains. We strongly recommend help us and give some presents to them like pencils, Notebooks, dictionaries, toys, clothes (socks, gloves, hat, T-shirt, etc) and something to eat. We don't recommend giving them things like candies, chewing gun, soda, camping knife or money. If you really like to make a picture of them, especially of adults, we strongly advise you to ask first. If you don't speak any word of the Spanish language (español), coordinate with your guide to see if is possible to have pictures of them. Local people don't permit to take pictures of them, because they believe you're taking their spirit on your camera.
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What makes this trip responsible ?

Environmental Impact
Qeros Tours Team is promoting the environment conservation in the Inca Trail and other trails to Machu Picchu. We operate a minimal impact policy in our Peruvian trips, this can include different cooking methods, packing out the group waste, and taking less invasive routes. On all of our Inca Trail trips, 100% of the group waste is removed and in many other trips all non-biodegradable waste is removed and we never build fires at our campsites. Also, all of our guides will talk about the local environment conservation and some of the challenges facing it. All the guides work to minimize the group's impact to share their knowledge of it. Our camp staff, porters, cooks & mule wranglers where used are paid their wages and receive all accommodations, transport & food. Regular training courses about cultural & environment conservation are held for all the staff.

Community Projects
We contribute directly to many community projects in the Cusco region. Last year we have been responsible for the organization of one medical mission in the traditional village of Cacacollo located upon the Sacred Valley (Pisac), giving medical attention to 1,000 locals with the cooperation of Orange Adventist Medical Mission-USA. We are promoting the local & traditional textile & handicrafts market with the local people of Cacacollo, inviting our customers to visit that market and help the economy of the locals.
Please, feel free to ask about our volunteering programs and social projects that you could visit on your trip, and if/how you could help support them.