The Lost City of Choquequirao

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duration 13 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-95 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7893
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Operated in English

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Take quiet trekking trails without the permit and other restrictions imposed on the Inca Trail
Discover Choquequirao, one of the best-preserved Inca ruins
Experience diverse scenery from cloud forests and canyons to high passes and the towering peaks of the Vilcabamba range
Enjoy guided tours of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
Spend time exploring historic Cuzco

The tour "The Lost City Of Choquequirao" starts from and ends in Cusco. It is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 13 days taking you through Machu Picchu, Lucabamba, Ollantaytambo and 7 other destinations in Peru. "The Lost City Of Choquequirao" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Escape the crowds on this challenging trek through the mountains of Peru. This varied trek is constantly moving up and down the climatic zones, leading you up steep paths through dense cloud forest, over spectacular scenic passes and along ancient Inca paths to the best-kept secret of the Vilcabamba range: the lost Inca city of Choquequirao. Machu Picchu may draw the crowds, but Choquequirao is awe-inspiring with its secluded splendour. If you like being off the beaten path, are intrigued by rich history, and crave dramatic landscapes dominated by snow-capped peaks, this is the trek for you.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start Cuzco; afternoon walking tour
Day 2: Free day in Cuzco
Day 3: Drive to Capuliyoc Pass; begin the trek with a descent to Chiquisca
Day 4: Cross Apurimac River then climb to Santa Rosa and Maranpata; to Choquequirao camp
Day 5: Full day to explore the magnificent Inca site of Choquequirao and the terraces of Pacchanta
Day 6: Cross Choquequirao Pass then descend to the Rio Blanco via Pinchinoyoc; continue to Maizal
Day 7: Steep climb over San Juan Pass with impressive mountain views; descend to Yanama
Day 8: Trek amid Vilcabamba range and over Yanama Pass, surrounded by glaciers, to Totora
Day 9: Descend to Lucmabamba
Day 10: Follow Salkantay River to Santa Teresa; train to Aguas Calientes
Day 11: Morning tour of Machu Picchu; train to Ollantaytambo
Day 12: Sacred Valley tour; continue to Cuzco
Day 13: End Cuzco

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Five nights in hotels and seven nights of full-service camping

Meals

All breakfasts, eight lunches and seven dinners

Transport

All transport and listed activities
Arrival and departure transfers

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Others

Full porterage throughout trek
Exodus kitbag
Inflatable sleeping mat while camping

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Sleeping bag (hire locally from US$40)

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.8 - Excellent

Based on 14 reviews

Anonymous
On Nov 22 2019

5 - Excellent

Fascinating trek

A strenuous but rewarding trek, topped off with some fantastic sightseeing, and of course Machu Picchu!Great diversity of microclimates during the trek, as well as weather changes. The trip definitely deserves its challenging... Read more

Anonymous
On Jun 11 2019

5 - Excellent

Thanks

It was a difficult trip for me, but the support of the tour company staff made it an excellent experience.

Anonymous
On Nov 11 2018

4 - Very Good

The Inka Kingdom

You'll see a lot of Inka remains, evidence of some very large-scale civil engineering, and impressive masonry. Apparently we don't know how they did the masonry, especially since they had no metal tools nor writing system.You'll... Read more

Anonymous
On Nov 18 2017

4 - Very Good

The Lost City of Chocquequiaro

This is a challenging hike. The altitude makes the steep ascents and descents very demanding. But the scenery and the access to Inca sites that aren't crawling in tourists makes it worth it. After having Choquequiaro to... Read more

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