The Choquequirao Trek 5 days is for the one with a truly explorer’s spirit. Choquequirao (Cradle of Gold) is a spectacular architectural complex of similar outreach and political and religious function as Machu Picchu. Located at 3103m/ 10178ft above the vigorous Apurimac River Gorge, it can be reached after hiking up a trail 60 km / 38 mile long.
Choquequirao was underestimated and hidden from public knowledge for 300 years! but now it is open to anyone willing to discover its beauty and startling well-preserved structures. It is currently part of the ranks of the world’s greatest Lost Cities.
You will be impressed with the diverse flora and fauna and the chance to spot condors in their natural habitat surrounded by the mountains, in particular the sacred Salkantay peak.
Choquequirao Trek 5 days is a good alternative to the sometimes overcrowded traditional Inca Trail Machu Picchu.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Challenging. We strongly recommend acclimatizing to the altitude by staying for at least two-three days in Cusco prior to the Choquequirao Trek 5 days.
If you are looking for a complete experience in Cusco, you can add this hike to our:
For more references about the different destinations Peru has to offer, please go to:
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- PERU: THE TREK TO CHOQUEQUIRAO (National Geographic)
- DAY 1 Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca
- DAY 2 Chiquisca – Choquequirao
- DAY 3 Choquequirao
- DAY 4 Choquequirao – Rosalina Beach
- DAY 5 Rosalina Beach – Cachora
Legend
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B | Breakfast |
S | Snack |
L | Lunch |
D | Dinner |
BL | Boxed Lunch |
Trek Price per Person / double occupancy tent (US$)
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Private Service based on 2 people – includes a porter to carry your belongings*. |
US$ 1,159 |
The Choquequirao Trek 5 days is customizable. If you would prefer to add destinations to your trip, please let us know in the Comments Section of the Get Free Quote form. You can also fill out our Design Your Trip form or Contact Us form with your specific needs.
- This Choquequirao Trek 5 days is available every day of the year.
- The recommended period to do the Choquequirao Trek 5 days is from April to October.
- A minimum number of people: 02 people.
- Price does not include local sales taxes; as foreign travelers are sales tax exempt according to Peruvian Law.
- If you are looking for a complete experience in Cusco, you can add this hike to our 4-day Machu Picchu Tours.
- Pre-departure briefing.
- Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Cachora (starting point of the trek).
- Choquequirao entrance fee.
- Campsite fees.
- English-speaking adventure guide.
- Personal tents: 2 people in each 3-person capacity tent (4 seasons).
- Duffel bag to place your belongings.
- One foamy and one inflatable sleeping pad per person.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Kitchen tent.
- Toilet tent with biodegradable toilet facilities.
- Pack animals to carry camping equipment and your belongings.
- Cook and cooking equipment.
- One emergency horse every 6 people.
- Wranglers.
- Meals (3 breakfast, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, daily morning snack, daily tea service except for last day) – the vegetarian menu is available at no extra cost.
- Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunchtime if requested with enough time ahead.
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Transfer from Cachora to your hotel in Cusco.
- Sales taxes and payment transaction fees.
- International and domestic flights.
- Visas required to enter Peru.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel accommodation.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Breakfast on day 1, and dinner on day 4.
- Sleeping bag.
- Walking poles.