Inca Rivers Trek - Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

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Given the hike was a wilderness adventure, the service, food and support was 5 stars.

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14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Cusco, Peru

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Highlights

Explore the remote Inca citadel of Choquequirao, one of the Andes’ most impressive and least visited archaeological sites

Trek between the Apurimac and Urubamba rivers across the wild Vilcabamba Range on a rarely travelled mountain route

Experience a rare and dramatic view of Machu Picchu from the Inca site of Llaqtapata

Discover Machu Picchu with a guided visit after completing the trek

Acclimatise while exploring Cusco and the Sacred Valley, including ancient salt pans and Inca terraces

Itinerary

The "Inca Rivers Trek - Choquequirao to Machu Picchu" is a 15-day trekking adventure for experienced hikers eager to explore Peru’s hidden Inca wonders. Starting and ending in Cusco, this challenging route weaves between the Apurimac and Urubamba rivers, traversing the dramatic Vilcabamba Mountain Range—the last refuge of the Inca Empire.

Highlights include in-depth exploration of the lost city of Choquequirao, perched high above the jungle, and rare perspectives of Machu Picchu from Patallacta. The trek is punctuated by breathtaking views of snow-capped Andean peaks, lush cloud forests, and vibrant wildflowers.

What sets this trekking tour package apart is its combination of two iconic Inca ruins—Choquequirao and Machu Picchu—linked by a less-traveled route that promises both solitude and spectacular scenery.

day 1Join Cusco (3,400m / 11,155ft)

Arriving in Cusco, you are transferred to your hotel in the historic centre, where the altitude and mountain setting immediately define the experience. The city’s narrow streets and stonework reflect its Inca foundations, layered with colonial history. The afternoon is free to rest or explore at your own pace, allowing time to adjust before meeting your guide in the evening to prepare for the journey ahead. In the early evening, meet your guide at the hotel at 6pm for a comprehensive trip briefing outlining the journey ahead.
Accommodation: Abittare Hotel or similar

day 2Cusco sightseeing & nearby ruins (3,400m / 11,155ft)

day 3Sacred Valley exploration to Ollantaytambo (2,800m / 9,186ft)

day 4Sacred Valley hike (2,800m / 9,186ft)

day 5Sacred Valley cultural experiences (2,800m / 9,186ft, 2.5km / 1.6mi)

day 6Drive to Capuliyoc & trek to Chikisca (1,850m / 6,070ft, 7.4km / 4.6mi, 3 hrs)

day 7Trek to Choquequirao (3,050m / 10,006ft, 12.8km / 8mi, 8 hrs)

day 8Explore Choquequirao, trek to Pinchiunuyoc (3,250m / 10,660ft, 2.5 hrs)

day 9Trek to Maizal (2,900m / 9,514ft, 1.8km / 1.1mi, 2.5 hrs)

day 10Trek to Yanama (3,900m / 12,795ft, 10km / 6.2mi, 7 hrs)

day 11Travel to Machu Picchu Pueblo

day 12Machu Picchu exploration & return to Cusco (2,430m / 7,972ft)

day 13Free day in Cusco (3,400m / 11,155ft)

day 14Trip concludes Cusco

What's Included

Accommodation

Accommodation in comfortable hotels

Meals

13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 6 dinners

Transport

Private internal transportation

Others

Machu Picchu entrance feeSightseeing and site entrance fees as listedGroup camping equipmentAirport transfers (Day 1 and Day 14)Expert bilingual guidesPorters to carry personal gear on the trekThe use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarestFiltered drinking waterGroup medical kit

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