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OFFER ID 1532779
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Express
This shorter trek is perfect if you’re looking for an adventure that’s as challenging as it is rewarding. Explore the ruins of Choquequirao, the lost city that’s even more remote than nearby Machu Picchu, but you'll see that too. Because of its difficult-to-reach location, the site sees relatively few visitors. This means you'll get to experience Incan history in near-solitude, surrounded by nothing but ancient architecture and spanning forests. Spectacular views of the Andes are all along the trek to Choquequirao, a journey filled with lush wilderness, breathtaking vistas, and a visit to Machu Picchu.
Highlights
Explore Choquequirao away from the crowds, Witness the mountain beauty of the Andes, Marvel at Machu Picchu.
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), camping (3 nts).
Group Leader
G Adventures Representative in Cusco, specialist Choquequirao CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg 8
Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products. Trek to Choquequirao with local guide, cooks, and porters (4 days). 2 guided tours of Choquequirao archaeological site. Guided tour of Machu Picchu. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
5 nights from $629 per person
G Adventures: Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Express
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive at any time.
Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.
Day 2: Cusco/Choquequirao Trek
Transfer from Cusco at 4am to San Pedro de Cachora where the group will eat breakfast. Travel 30 more minutes by car to the beginning of the trek in Capuliyoc. Walk as a group surrounded by breathtaking views of sweeping mountain scenery at every turn. Finish today's part of the trek at the Santa Rosa Campsite.
The lost city of Choquequirao was discovered hundreds of years ago, but it still feels as though you may be the first to discover it. Encroaching jungle still covers some of the stonework as only roughly 40 percent of these ruins have been excavated. The trek to this remote Incan city although challenging, is well worth the effort. Winding trails take you through the Apurimac River canyon with circling condors up above and views of the snow-capped Salkantay mountains making a breathtaking backdrop.
Day 3: Choquequirao Trek
Eat breakfast as a group at the Santa Rosa Camp and then walk 2 hours to Marampata where the group will later camp for the night. From there continue trekking through the Apurimac River canyon on the way to Choquequirao. Spot condors as you make your way up into the cloud forest. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the ruins and marvel at your historical surroundings. Return to Marampata Camp in the early evening.
Day 4: Choquequirao Trek
Enjoy an early breakfast in Marampata. Then, the group will begin the return walk to Chiquisca. Once here, have some lunch together and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 5: Choquequirao Trek/Aguas Calientes
The group will have an early departure from Chiquisca. Walk back to San Pedro de Cachora and enjoy lunch together before taking the bus to Ollantaytambo and then catch the train to Aguas Calientes.
Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Wake up early to visit the breathtaking Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the site before taking the train back to Cusco in the afternoon where the trip will end upon arrival.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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