Choquequirao Trek 4 Days

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Details of the experience

Duration:

4 days and 3 nights

Difficulty:

High difficulty (requires good physical condition and acclimatization)

Maximum Altitude:

10,007 ft

Max Group:

16 people

Transport:

Tourist bus (Cusco – Cachora – Cusco)

Tickets:

Incluye entradas.

Itinerary

You will be picked up between 5:30 and 6:00 am to begin the adventure. After approximately a 4-hour drive, we will arrive at the community of Cachora and then at Capuliyoq (2,890 m / 9,482 ft), a privileged point to observe the Padreyoq snow-capped peak (5,771 m / 18,930 ft) and the Apurímac Canyon, the second deepest in the world.

We will then descend for about 2.5 hours to Chikiska (1,900 m / 6,234 ft) for lunch. Afterward, we continue descending to the bridge at Playa Rosalina, the lowest point of the trek (1,550 m / 5,085 ft). From here, we begin a 3-hour ascent to our first campsite at Santa Rosa Baja, where we will have dinner and spend the night in tents.

At 5:00 am, we will have a hearty breakfast to start the day. At 6:00 am, the ascent begins: after 2 hours and 30 minutes, we will reach Marampata (2,870 m / 9,416 ft), and from there we will hike an additional 2 hours to the Inca citadel of Choquequirao. We will visit its main sectors and, after having lunch inside the complex, continue exploring. By late afternoon, we return to Marampata for dinner and an overnight stay in tents.

After breakfast at 6:00 am, we will begin the descent, passing through Santa Rosa Alta and Santa Rosa Baja, continuing down to Playa Rosalina (1,550 m / 5,085 ft). Then we will ascend to Chikiska (1,900 m / 6,234 ft) for lunch and, after a short rest, continue the ascent to our third campsite in Cocamasana.

At 6:00 am, after breakfast, we face the final physical challenge: an approximate 3-hour ascent to the Capuliyoq pass. From there, our return transportation to Cusco awaits. Arrival and drop-off at Plaza San Francisco, just two blocks from the Plaza de Armas.

Includes

Pickup from your hotel and bus transfer to Cachora (start of the trek)
Professional bilingual guide
Meals: 3 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 3 dinners
Kitchen staff
Pack animals and horse (to carry tents, food, and kitchen equipment)
Return transportation from Cachora to Cusco
3 nights of accommodation for 2 people
Tables, chairs, dining tent, kitchen tent
Oxygen tank
First aid kit

Does not include

Not Included

Extra horse to carry your personal belongings (1 to 4 days): $25 USD per day.
Sleeping bag: $25 USD.
Tips.

Recommendations

It is recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days in advance to acclimatize to the altitude.

Bring comfortable walking clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle.

Small backpack with clothing
Personal hygiene items
Comfortable shoes, preferably trekking shoes
Personal medication and original passport
Water bottle and purification tablets
Raincoat during the rainy season (October to March)
Headlamp, camera, and extra batteries
Warm clothing for the first and second day
Swimsuit (if you wish to visit the hot springs)
Insect repellent
Sunscreen or sunblock
Hat for sun protection
Toilet paper, small towel
Snacks: cookies, chocolate, etc.
Horses (to carry tents, food, and cooking equipment)
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag

Meeting Point: Pickup from your hotel or coordinated meeting point in Cusco’s Historic Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

This trek is considered high difficulty, with prolonged ascents and descents of up to 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) in a single day. Good physical condition and prior mountain hiking experience are recommended, along with proper acclimatization to the altitude in Cusco or surrounding areas.

The tour includes camping in tents located in Santa Rosa Baja, Marampata, and Cocamasana. The campsites have areas to rest and enjoy meals, but you are required to bring your own sleeping bag and personal sleeping pad.

The maximum altitude reached during the trek is approximately 3,050 meters at Choquequirao, with passing points and campsites ranging between 1,550 and 3,050 meters above sea level. Prior acclimatization is essential to enjoy the trek without altitude sickness.

Yes, all main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included during the trekking days. It is also recommended to bring energy snacks for the more demanding sections or between meals.

Layered clothing is recommended (thermal base layer, fleece, windbreaker), along with comfortable, well broken-in trekking shoes, trekking poles, a headlamp, sunscreen, a cap or hat, a 2–3 L water bottle, and a sleeping bag suitable for low temperatures. Additionally, it is recommended to bring a personal first-aid kit and dry bags to protect your gear from rain and mud.