Trekking
Trekking Choquequirao Machu Picchu in the Vilcanota Mountain Range
- Duration: 08 days
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Maximum Height: 5,200 meters.
- Season: January to March
Day 1: On this day we will gather at the hotel in Cusco at 5:30 a.m. We will set off for San Pedro de Cachorra, where our guide, chef, and porters will be waiting for us. Afterwards we will begin our hike to Chikiska camp, approximately 5-6 hours of trekking.
Day 2: On this day we will begin hiking toward the archeological site of Choquequirao. The route will be entirely uphill. We will eat close to the Marampata village. Afterwards we will arrive at our camp at the Incan terraces. Approximately 7-8 hours of hiking.
Day 3: On this day we will visit the grouping of archeological sites with a 2-hour guided tour. Afterward, we will continue climbing along the Rio Blanco where we will also eat lunch. Three hours after lunch we will arrive at our camp in Maizal. Approximately, 5-6 hours of hiking.
Day 4: Today we will climb an average of 3 hours, bordering the mouth of Yanama. We will then pass by the Victoria mines and later arrive at our camp at Yanama. The hike takes approximately 6-7 hours.
Day 5: This day will be a moderate hike through the area’s geography, descending down some slopes where we will see the biodiversity. We will have lunch in the reeds. Three hours after lunch we will arrive at the Collpa camp. The hike takes approximately 5-6 hours.
Day 6: This day will be a short but very pretty hike. We will have the opportunity to take a refreshing bath under the waterfalls descending from the mountains. A few minutes afterwards will arrive at camp and have lunch. We will have the afternoon free to relax.
Day 7: We will begin today climbing a small hill that takes us to one of the small archeological groupings in the area, called Llaqtapata. You will see a rock carved for astronomical purposes. Lunch will be in a hydroelectrical area. After we will take the train to Aguas Calientes and to the hotel.
Day 8: Today we will go by bus or walking to Machu Picchu, where we will enjoy a 2-hour guided tour. Afterwards, we will have sufficient time to climb the mountain Huaynapicchu. We will then return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Cusco and to your hotel. The train trip takes 4 hours.
Service Include
Personal pick up by Franpisco Adventure in Jorge Chavez International Airport Transportation from the airport to the bus terminal for travel to Cusco Ticket from Lima to Cusco and return Transportation from the bus terminal to the chosen tourist hotel in Cusco Information about expeditions in Cusco 2 nights hotel lodging in Cusco Transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the expedition starting point Food during the hike Official trekking guide who will bring detailed information about the route Assistant to the guide for groups larger than 10 persons General camping equipment: kitchen tent, dining tent, personal tent, bathroom tent, tent for the guide and cook General dining equipment: such as table, chairs, lighting, etc. Muleteers and donkeys to transport the equipment First aid kit Entry ticket into the park Transportation from your hotel to the bus station for return to Lima
Service Not Include
International flights Personal trekking equipment Sleeping bag Extra hotels Food in the cities Tips Other expenses not described
Sleeping bagTrekking shoesWaterproof pants, Gore-TexRain coat, Gore-TexDown jacketChange of clothesPair of hiking sticksCanteen for waterHeadlampHat for the coldHat for the sunInsect repellantSunscreenSunglasses, 100% UV protectionWater purifierYour personal kitIn case you do not have any of the above, it’s possible to rent them in Huaraz
