Day 1 | Cusco - Cachora
After breakfast we depart from Cusco at around 8:00 am to Cachora village, at arrival we check in our base the Hostal Los Tres Balcones, lunch and a walk into town. We use the rest of the day to acclimatize or just relax. Dinner and briefing with the trek guide at night. Early bed is suggested!!!
Optional: River rafting before we get to Cachora in Apurimac River.
Day 2 | Cachora - Chikisca
In the morning breakfast and then we'll fix our equipment and luggage with the arrieros, Then
an approximate walk of 2 hours to Capuliyoc located at 2915 meter above sea level, here we'll enjoy of the beauty of the Apurimac Valley, the snowy peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora, and perhaps the amazing experience of some "Andean Condors" flying by. then we start descending to Chikiska, located at 1950 meters
of altitude where we camp.
Day 3 | Chikisca - Choquequirau
Considered the hardest part of our 4 days trek. After breakfast we descend to the Apurimac River and cross a bridge at 1550 meters above sea level, from there we'll climb for about 5 hours to Raqaypata on the Chunchullumayo River where we have lunch and a deserved rest, during this hike we can spot different species of flora and fauna of the region. From Raqaypata to Choquequirau (3035 meters above sea level) is a walk of about 2 hours, where we'll camp in a suitable place of the archeological complex and do the first visit to the complex in the afternoon with the view of the Apurimac Canyon. |
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Day 4| Choquequirau - Chikiska
This morning we'll explore the incredible complex of Choquequirau, and you will also have free time to explore the complex on your own. After lunch we continue with the walk descending back to Playa Rosalina at 1550 meters close to the impressive Apurimac River and then to Chikiska.
Day 5| Chikiska - Cachora - Cusco
After breakfast we go up to Capuliyoc pass one more chance to see the Condor, from here we descend to the town of Cachora, here a delicious lunch made by the chef of Los Tres Balcones waits for us. After lunch we take the bus to Cusco. Transfer in. End of our services.
Optional: overnight in Los Tres Balcones. Connections to other destinations.
INCLUDED: Transfer in, private tour to Choquequirau, arrieros, necessary equipment like tents, mattresses, mules, and horses, entrance fee to Choquequirau, transport and bilingual certify guide in private service.
Meals: All meals except for the last day dinner, pure drinking water every day and snack through the entire journey. Activities: Included activities shared with a maximum of 8 pax, driver and bilingual certify guide, as well as all security implements for this type of trips.
NOT INCLUDED: Optional activities, tips and additional expenses.
Prices
and itineries are subject to changes
in high seasons. Also options
for group trips
and Easter. |
