Choquequirao to Machu Picchu in 8D/7N
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Trip Details
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- Housing
Camping
- Language
- Distance
90 km
- Witness the marvelous constructions of the Inca sites of choquequirao
- Live a mix of culture of choquequirao and machupicchu good choice
- In the choquequirao trek you will enjoy the local foods that our peru has.
The pick up from your hotel will be early between 4:00am to 4:30am. Then we head towards the place of Capuliyoc the trip consists of 3 hours to reach the point of the hike. During the course of the trip assume the window to be able to appreciate the mountains, very striking landscapes that has our Peru. Once we arrive to Capuliyoc (2900 m.a.s.l., /2599 ft.) we will enjoy the first breakfast prepared by the chef of ALI PERU TREKS. After breakfast we get ready for our expedition 4 hours until we arrive to the point of our lunch, most of it downhill during the journey we can enjoy the magnificent views of the valley and the Apurimac river. In chikiscca (1900 m.a.s.l /6289 ft.) we will enjoy our lunch. After lunch and a short siesta, you will be back on the trail and cross the Apurimac River for another 2 hours of uphill trekking to our first campsite, Santa Rosa (2200 m.a.s.l /7282 ft.). Here we will camp for the night and you will have your first dinner and then go to bed early.
- Meals: Lunch / Dinner
- Lodging: Camping in Santa Rosa Baja
- Elevation 2200/ 7,270 feet
- Walking distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
- Difficulty level: Moderate
Very early in the morning we will wake up with a hot tea once you have woken up you will have 30 minutes time to enjoy the tea and get ready for breakfast then we prepare for the challenging but spectacular trekking of the day we will ascend uphill for approximately 5 hours until we reach the village called Maranpata, where we will have our lunch and taste a sugar cane drink prepared by the locals. From this lunch spot, we will see a mystical part of Choquequirao in another direction. After a brief siesta, you will continue uphill for 2 more hours to reach the second campsite, located in Choquequirao Park (2,950 m.a.s.l. / 9,676 ft.). This afternoon, we will go to explore a part of the Choquequirao Inca site, then return to our campsite. You will have your happy hour with tea and popcorn, dinner and then bed.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Lodging: Camping in Choquequirao
- Elevation: 3150 m/10 397 ft.
- Walking distance: 10 km/6.3 miles
- Difficulty level: Moderate
Today is another sunrise, we will wake up early with a hot tea and get ready to enjoy breakfast. This archaeological site is considered the last Inca city, today we will return to explore the other part of Choquequirao after exploring we will climb a ridge for 2 hours to Abra Choquequirao (3,320m/10,873ft). From this view we will see the Vilca bamba mountain range and the impressive snow-capped Choquetacarpo glacier.
Then we have a 2 hour descent to the ruins of Pinchinuyoc. We will take a short break at these ruins to admire the majestic views.
From there, we descend to the Rio Blanco (1,990 m/ 6,527 ft), another 1 hour steep descent. Here you can enjoy the luxury of the river and take a swim if you wish. Here is where we will have lunch.
We will then begin a difficult ascent to a small cleared agricultural area on the mountain, Maizal. For many people, this is the most difficult section of the entire Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek, and the ascent is a difficult 4 hour zigzagging climb. Maizal is located at 3,000 m/9,930 ft. Maizal is our campsite to spend the night.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Lodging: Camping in Maizal
- Elevation: 4,000 m/13,123 ft.
- Walking distance: 18 km/11 miles
- Difficulty level: challenging.
Although today is another day, we will have an early breakfast. The ALIPERUTREKS group will wake you up with a hot tea followed by breakfast. After breakfast we climb uphill for four hours passing through the victoria mine and then take a short rest and admire the brilliance of the outcropping rocks that illustrate the high concentration of minerals and metals, and the reason for the ancient mines.
We will then continue our ascent to the Abra San Juan pass. This is our place for lunch.
This is also the best place to see Andean condors. We will also be able to observe the Vilcabamba Valley, which is the lowest city of the Incas, as well as the Pumasillo glacier.
After lunch we will descend to the village of Yanama for a 3 hour hike. This will be our campsite for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
- Lodging: Camping in Yanama
- Elevation: 4,130 m/ 13,546 ft.
- Walking distance: 12 km
- Difficulty level: challenging
After breakfast in Yanama we climb 5 hours uphill to Yanama pass (4,672 m /15,324 ft), the highest point of our Choquequirao trek. We will see many waterfalls along the way and meet local people. At the top we will see the Apu Salkantay and part of the Salkantay Trek, then descend for two hours and have lunch on the way. After lunch we walk 2 hours downhill to our camp in Totora.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Lodging: Camping totora
- Elevation: 3398 m/11 445 ft.
- Walking distance: 14 km/9 miles
- Difficulty level: Moderate
We will start the day very early in the morning and the aliperutreks chef will wake you up. We will walk for 5 to 6 hours in gentle uphill and downhill stretches.
We will hike through the rainforest, following the Santa Teresa River trail. We will have the opportunity to see multiple plantations of coffee, passion fruit, avocado, and crop fields.
Along this trail you will also see the most beautiful waterfall of the Choquequirao trek. We will arrive at Lucmabamba to enjoy a delicious lunch after lunch you will have enough time to relax and take a well deserved rest as we will spend the night at the same campsite.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Distance covered: 11 km (6.9 miles)
- Elevation: 2550 m / 8440 ft.
- Area: Rainforest
- Difficulty: Easy
we will wake up early and have breakfast. first, we will visit the organic coffee farm and learn about the process of harvesting organic coffee. then, you will continue for 3 hours on an ancient Inca trail until you reach the Inca site of llactapata where we will have a complete tour. This is the place where you will have your first view of machu picchu. leaving llactapata, we start a 3 hour descent to hidroeléctrica, where we will have lunch. then you will walk for three more hours along the train tracks to aguas calientes. upon arrival in aguas calientes you will check in at your hotel. dinner will be at the best restaurant.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
- Distance covered: 13 km /8 miles
- Elevation: 3100 m/10 170 ft
- Area: Cloud Forest
- Difficulty: Moderate
We will wake up very early to take the first bus to the city of Machu Picchu, where we will be the first visitors of the day to enjoy the magic and mystery of one of the wonders of the world Take the first buses to Machu Picchu and explore with your guide for 2 hours after exploring you will take the bus back to aguas calientes to have lunch together with your tour guide but you must keep in mind that having lunch with your group is optional and is not included in the cost of the tour then you will take the afternoon train 2: 55 or 3:20 pm return to Ollantaytambo where aliperutreks driver will be waiting to take you back to cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
INCLUDES
- briefing:
The pre-route briefing or meeting takes place at your hotel the day before the route at 17:00 pm and lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. During this session, you will meet the guide who will accompany you on the route, who will answer all your questions and resolve your doubts. - Duffle bag
Our porters will carry 7 kg of your personal belongings. This includes the sleeping bag.Before starting the tour one day before at 17:00 pm you will have a briefing at your hotel with the tour guide who will give you your Duffle Bag.max you will have to put 7kg. - Professional guides:
specialized in hiking and selected from accredited universities. Our guides are fluent in English and have between five and twelve years of experience in different excursions in the region. They are skilled in handling groups under pressure and are experts in first aid and rescue techniques. Most of them come from different Andean communities and bring with them their cultural heritage. Together with the rest of the field team, our guides will make your trip a unique experience. - Chefs:
Trained in local gastronomy schools, they are experts in modern Andean cuisine, traditional Peruvian foods, international food styles and vegetarian cuisine. They have a deep knowledge of the nutritional properties of their meals and are experts in cooking as fast as possible. And all this, of course, with special emphasis on hygiene and food safety during preparation. - Porters:
Responsible for carrying all the group gear and your 7kg of personal items. They come from various rural communities from the Cusco region, where they still maintain their local customs and traditions. We provide them with accident insurance during the trek and with suitable clothing that allows them to work in comfort. Our porters are also hosts responsible for making your journey an unforgettable experience. - horse :
we include in this tour horses to carry your luggage during the tour, so you can enjoy your trip at ease. - Emergency horse
in this lares trek tour is included an additional horse for our clients in case they need support in the trek due to fatigue or other circumstances. - Tents:
They are high mountain tents. They withstand the inclemencies of winter, including torrential rains and snow. Each tent is for 2 people,in one tent sleeps 2 people, but if you want a private tent you have to pay a supplement. - Sponge sleeping pads:
Our sponge mattresses guarantee a warm and comfortable night’s sleep on the trail. - Dining tent:
Our spacious dining tent, complete with chairs and a table, gives us all the space we need to enjoy our meals regardless of the weather outside. - Bathroom Tents:
These tents have toilets with water pumps, and we will install them at all our lunch spots and campsites. - Transportation:
Bus from Cusco to the trailhead.
Bus down from Machupicchu archeological site to Aguas Calientes.
Return train ticket (expedition class) from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo after your visit to Machu Picchu.
Bus from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco. - Emergency equipment:
Satellite phones:Each of our groups carries a satellite phone at all times to communicate with our office in case of emergency or for clients to use in case they have a personal emergency anywhere in the world.
Oxygen tank: Each of our teams carries an oxygen tank at all times in case of emergency.
Radios: They have a range of 10 km and 8 frequencies for our guides, cooks and porters to communicate with each other.
First aid kit: We carry a full complement of over-the-counter medicines, such as alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, tincture of iodine, germicidal soap, cotton, gauze, bandages, adhesive tape, surgical gloves, analgesics for muscle and stomach pain, antipyretics, antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, oral rehydration salts, laxatives, cream for burns, splints, blood pressure monitors and thermometers. If you take prescription medication, you may bring your own medications. - Entrance ticket:
Entrance ticket to choquequitao : it is included the entrance ticket to choquequirao.
Entrance ticket to machu picchu: the entrance ticket to machu picchu is included. - Water
From the first lunch to the last breakfast, we will provide you with all the water you need. The water will be provided boiled and purified, then cooled before distributing it. You must bring your water bottle and/or camelback. We recommend bringing about 3 liters. You will be able to refill water at each meal. - Small details:
We believe that attention to the small details is what makes the difference to us. Each hiker receives a small sleeping pillow a backpack cover to protect your gear during the hike and a rain poncho. We try to improve so that you have a better experience.
NOT INCLUDES
- Rent:
On this tour each hiker needs a sleeping bag to sleep in at the campsites and walking poles (with rubber tips) are optional but recommended. If you do not wish to bring any of the above, they are all available for rent:
Sleeping bag: $25
Inflatable mattresses:20
trekking poles(pair): $20 - Lunch:
Lunch after the tour in machupicchu is not included. - Huayna Picchu:
huayna picchu mountain. it is a 40 minute hike that it will take you to get to the top and another 40 minutes it will take you to go back down. The tour would be done after your tour of Machu Picchu. The additional cost is $70 per person. Upgrades should be made at least one month in advance, due to the popularity and crowdedness of the place. Now regarding the weather, we can not do anything because it does not depend on us.
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- Select your departure date
- Fill out the form with all requested passport information
- Submit the down payment required to book the Inca Trail
We require an initial deposit of $200 per person to reserve the trek. The initial payment is non-refundable, as it is necessary to purchase Inca Trail Permits, train tickets and book hotels.
The highest point of this trek is at Marampata Pass, about 3,100 meters above sea level. Choquequirao is at approximately 3,050 meters and Machu Picchu at 2,430 meters. The altitude variation is significant and affects the difficulty of the trek, especially in the early stages.
The best time to do this trek is during the dry season, which runs from May to September. During these months, rainfall is minimal, which makes the terrain safer for walking. The rainy season (November to March) can make the hike more dangerous due to slipping and mud.
Yes, you need permits to enter Choquequirao and Machu Picchu. These permits must be arranged through an authorized trekking agency and must be booked in advance, as there is a limit on the number of people who can access these ruins each day. In addition, for Machu Picchu, you will also need an entrance ticket that must be booked in advance.
No, the salkantay trek 5 days can only be hiked with an authorized agency and an official guide. The Peruvian government regulates access to the trail, and all treks must be accompanied by certified guides.
During the tour you can only take the necessary luggage. The rest of your luggage must remain in Cusco. You can store it at:
The hotel: If you return to the same hotel after the trek, we recommend that you store your luggage at the hotel. Most hotels in Cusco offer this service free of charge.
At aliperutreks office: You can leave your luggage in our office, we have a secure storage room to keep all your luggage. We will deliver it to you after the trek.
No, you must book a tour with an authorized operator such as Aliperutreks.
We recommend arriving in Cuzco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek. If arriving from higher altitudes, only one day is required for acclimatization
Our porters will carry up to 7 kg of your personal belongings, which already includes the sleeping bag and inflatable mattress. One day before the trek, at 17:00, you will have a briefing at your hotel with the tour guide, who will provide your Duffle Bag. Please note that the maximum weight you can pack is 7 kg.
- 2–3 T-shirts
- 2–3 mountain pants
- 4 sets of underwear
- 4 pairs of mountain socks
- 1 fleece
- 1 warm down jacket (it gets very cold at night)
- 1 raincoat and pants
- 1 sun hat
- 1 wool hat
- Headlamp (essential)
- Waterproof gloves (ski gloves are also fine)
- Comfortable camping shoes
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Quick-drying towel (we provide small towels, but you may prefer a larger one)
- Small bottle of soap (we provide hot water daily for washing)
- Battery charger (no charging points available on the trek)
- Large plastic bags (to organize and separate clean from dirty clothes)
- Sleeping bag (we recommend down sleeping bags for -10°C minimum)
Make sure to bring the following essential items for your trek:
- Original passport (no copy)
- Valid student card (if you have booked as a student)
- A good backpack (max. 14 liters)
- Water tank (a Camelbak-type water tank is recommended, with capacity for at least 2–3 liters)
- Comfortable hiking boots (light and with good soles)
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturizer
- Mosquito repellents
- Moist towelettes
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
We recommend you to carry a small backpack, maximum 25 liters, but we always say that the smaller the better. Inside Machu Picchu, backpacks larger than 25L will not be allowed inside.
- Water: it is not included at the beginning of the trek you will have to bring your own water but after lunch we will provide you with water every day.
- Fleece
- Camera
- Hat
- Rain Gear
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for garbage
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and tips
- Ear plugs
- Tour Type:
- Duration
- Group Size
- Dificultad
- Housing
Camping
- Language
- Distance
