Choquequirao Trek 5D/4N Tour by Bamba

5 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Cusco, Peru

Ends

Santa Rosa, Peru

Highlights

Trek along the Apurimac canyon & enjoy stunning views

Marvel at Andean condors cruising the sky

Explore Choquequirao, a sacred hillside Inca site

Itinerary

For trekking enthusiasts seeking a rewarding challenge, the Choquequirao Trek 5D/4N delivers an extraordinary adventure through Peru’s majestic Andes. Starting in Cusco and ending in Santa Rosa, this moderate trek leads you to the mysterious Choquequirao ruins—often called Machu Picchu’s ‘sister site.’ Traverse dramatic mountain passes, lush valleys, and star-lit campsites, all while absorbing the region’s rich history and local culture. Tailored for young adults and experienced explorers, this trip’s standout feature is its off-the-beaten-path exploration of both natural beauty and archaeological marvels, promising an unforgettable Andean experience.

day 1 - Cuzco, Peru

Check in & Free time

Today, after you have arrived & checked in your accommodation for the night, you will have some free time to discover Cuzco on your own.

day 2 - Cuzco-Chicquisqa, Peru

Depart Cuzco and camp at Chicquisqa (1836m) (L/D)

We depart Cuzco around 5:00 am in a private car. If there is time, we will visit the archaeological site of Saywite before descending to the mountain village of Cachora (2909m), a last minute opportunity to buy supplies. After lunch, it is a 2 hour hike to Capuliyoc (2915m) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora.

day 3 - Chicquisqa-Choquequirao, Peru

Hike to Choquequiraoarchaeological site(3110m) (B/L/D)

After an early departure, we descend to Playa Rosalinas and the magnificent Apurimac River (1550m) about 1 hour of hiking where we begin our steep climb to Santa Rosa (2095m). Here we can take a refreshing break, rest and buy water. Then we continue upwards, towards Marampata (2913m), a plateau where we will eat lunch and rest enjoying a splendid view of Choquequirao. After lunch, we will hike for about 2 more hours to reach the archaeological site of Choquequirao (3110m) where we will spend the evening exploring the site and watching condors fly overhead at sunset.

day 4 - Choquequirao-Santa Rosa, Peru

Explore Choquequirao archaeological site and hike down to Santa Rosa (2095m) (B/L/D)

Today, we will have a chance to explore the Inca site more in-depth and with some free time to rest in the morning. In the afternoon we return along the edge of the Apurimac canyon, descending to our tropical campsite at Santa Rosa (5 hours hiking).

day 5 - Santa Rosa-Cuzco, Peru

Hike to Cachora village and return to Cuzco (B)

Early in the morning, in order to escape the heat of the Apurimac Canyon, we descend to the raging river, and then begin an arduous climb that is rewarded with spectacular views. We climb for about four hours, and have lunch in Capuliyoc (2915m). The final two hours of our hike we will continue the trail into the village of Cachora along a refreshingly flat and picturesque trail through pretty farming countryside where our private car will be waiting to take us back to Cuzco (4-hour drive). We will arrive to Cuzco between 7 or 8pm.

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What's Included

Accommodation

4 nights Accommodation Hostel and camping in tentsCuzco accommodation pick-up

Meals

3 Breakfast / 3 Lunch / 3 Dinner

Transport

Round trip tourist bus Cuzco - Cachora (starting point of trek)

Guide

Professional English/Spanish/Quechua speaking guide

Others

Pick-up, Cachora transfersPre-departure briefingChoquequirao entrance feeFoam sleeping matFirst aid kitEmergency oxygen bottleTent for 2 peopleHorses to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7 kilos for each trekker (this includes 3 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4 kilos of personal items.)

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

4 day trek to Choquequirao

What's Excluded

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