CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK
5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS

Introduction
The archaeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAW is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails.
CHOQUEQUIRAW is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of Salcantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, The Convention province of the departament of Cusco.
Choquequiraw is an Inca town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructs a complex metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name Choquequiraw.

Expedition Program
DAY 1
CUSCO - CACHORA
We depart Cusco early in the morning in our private transportation and drive to the town of Cachora. Along the way, we visit the archaeological sites of Sawite and Tarawasi. Overnight at San Pedro de Cachora surrounded by great views of Mount Padrilloq (6,000m).

DAY 2
CACHORA - SANTA ROSA
In the morning where we will have our breakfast. Hereafter we arrange the equipment on mules and horses. From that place we can observe the majestic PADRAYOC snow-covered peaks, it is 5482 m.a.s.l. The hike on this first day is 21.70 km of distance. On the way we will observe PADRAYOC Y WAYNA CACHORA snow-covered peaks, we can appreciate the beautiful change of the landscape from precipices to snowy mountains.
We have our lunch in a place called Playa Rosalina at 1:00 pm. On the way we will observe APURIMAC canyon with its impressive depth and in SANTA ROSA we will set up our campsite.
The approximate time of the hike is about 10 h. On this day we will pass the samall settlements: La Colmena (2870masl), La Aguada (2915masl), Capuliyoc (2915masl) impressive look out point where we can see all Apurimac Valley, Huayhuacalle (2970masl), Tinajayoc (2630masl), Mirador (2370masl), Cocamasana (2330masl), Torowisqana (2285masl), Chiquisqa (1950masl) grove place where we can find water, Playa Rosalina (camp in 1550 masl), La Huerta (2705masl) and finally we arrive in Santa Rosa (2115masl).

DAY 3
SANTA ROSA – CHOQUEQUIRAO
 
Early morning (5:00 am) after breakfast, we continue our hike going up to Choquequiraw. We will arrive to the archaeological place CHOQUEQUIRAW after 5 hours. Good time to enjoy that majestic place. We will observe the three levels of the excavated ruin, where we can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca-town, like the ruin in progress of excavation and finally areas unexplored that can tell us about this last refuge of the oppressed inca empire. Approximately at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (depends of the weather) we can appreciate "the flight of the Condors". Our bilingual guide will explain the history and importance of the site after the Spanish arrived to Peru. We will continue to Cochequirao campsite. In  the afternoon you will visit oll  choquequirao.

DAY 4
CHOQUEQUIRAO – CHIQISKA 
After an early breakfast you will visit more ruins of  Choquequirao and walking back to CHIQUISQA. On the way we can observe again Apurimac canyon . Here we may be lucky to appreciate the flight of the Condors, the exuberant vegetation and its variety of flowers and orchids.
The time of the hike is about 10h. Altitude: 3033-1950 m.a.s.l. Passing the same small settlements as on the way up. We will stop in PLAYA ROSALINA where we will have our lunchand after that we'll continue to CHIQUISQA. Here we will spend the night on our campsite.

DAY 5
CHIQUISKA -  CACHORA CUSCO
Early morning after breakfast (5:00 am), we continue to arrive to Cachora town. On the hike we can appreciate again the majestic PADRAYOC snow-covered peak that decorate to APURIMAC canyon.
The time of hike to arrive to CACHORA is about 7 hours we will arrive to Cusco approximatrly at 5.00 P.M.

THE SERVICES INCLUDES:

• An Expert Guide with expert knowledge of the area and its customs.
• Assistant guide depending on the numbers of passengers greater than 8 passengers
• Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows:
• Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner
• Personal tents. (with double floor)
• Bath tent
• Kitchen tentWater boiled after the second day
  
• Dining tent
• Cooks and kitchen personnel
• Tables
• Benches
• Private bus  to Cachora 
• Private bus  Cachora  to Cusco 
• Packhorses  (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Entrance ticket to  Choquequirao   
• Packhorses for your personal equipment personal
• Riding horses
• First-aid kit
• Oxygen
• Duffel bag  
• Radio communications  
• Satellite Phone
• Mattress  air thermarest

DOESN`T INCLUDES:

• Tips
• Dinner 5th day
• Sleeping bag

WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE 

• Sleeping bag
• Rain Coat (plastic)
• Thick Jumper
• Coat (parka)
• Cream protector against the sun
• Cap or hat
• Glasses for the sun
• You bounce or slipper for walk
• T Shirts
• Wool stockings or sport
• Canteen or bottle of water
• Lantern
• Photographic camera
• Personal medications suggested by their doctor.

POOLED SERVICE
Minimum 4 passengers, where others may join your group

Fixed departures:                   

  YEAR 2010                                                

Options:
We can rent

• Hire walking sticks for US $2.50 per day.
• Goose down sleeping bag (good up to 18 degrees below zero) for US $5 per day.

POOLED SERVICE
Minimum 4 passengers, where others may join your group

Private Service
Any day of the week

Trek Grade: moderate - difficult

Hiking Season

From March to November
The months of December, January, February are not recommended because it is the wet season.

Discounts 

-     Students receive a US $ 10.00 only with a valid Isic Card 
-       Less than 10 years old

Conditions for your reservation