COMPLETE TOURS -T R E K K I N G
CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU
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The archaeological site of Choquequirao, perched on a ridge at about 3000 meters above sea level, has been rediscovered recently and partially restored. Long forgotten, this Incan town, which was buried under dense vegetation, has gradually found life and character after 5 centuries of being hidden. Therefore, this site has become a hiking attraction among travelers eager for new sites to explore. Beyond the site the narrow path unveils a magnificent trek, wild, unknown and varied in terrain and views.
From the high mountain passes of over 4500 masl, to the edge of the tropical vegetation, this trek takes you beyond the traditional cliché of Peru. Of course, views of the glittering peaks of over 6000 meters will be present, where the condors command the skies and the cold Puna hides the elusive Pumas, but it is at the lower spots, where the vegetation is denser as the altitude drops, that you might meet a different Peru and villages full of happy bare footed kids, the contrary to the villages on the Puna, because life is hard at the high altitudes of the Andes. This is a trek of a good physical level, with high altitudes and passes over 4500 meters.
Your destination is the valley of the Urubamba River, which runs below Machu Picchu, far from the crowds of tourists converging on foot or by train. By the time you arrive to the small town of Aguas Calientes and the famous ruins of Machu Picchu, that you realize the privilege of the experience you have enjoyed so far! Indeed, this trek is a pilgrimage in the footsteps of the Incas, but a pilgrimage for you alone ... almost.

Itinerary

Day One: LIMA

You arrive into Lima and will be transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district for an overnight stay.Meals on your own.
ACCOM – Hotel

Day Two: LIMA – CUSCO

Transfer to the airport Jorge Chavez for the one-hour flight from Lima that brings you to the Imperial City of Cusco. (The early morning flights are recommended). In Cusco you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel also you will be met by your guide who will present and outline the general information about Cusco, and the trekking, a bit later a guided visit to the main Sun Temple “Koricancha”, also the four ruins closest to the city Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park (Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Puca Pucara & Tambo Machay).
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B, L

Day Three: CUSCO - PISAC - OLLANTAYTAMBO - CUSCO

You will be picked up from your hotel and travel to the Sacred Valley to visit the Pisac ruins and the local artisans market on the Pisac main square, where many Quechua people still come from the mountains to sell their potatoes or alpaca wool.   Afterwards the visit continues to the archaeological site in Ollantaytambo, this is the only town in the valley that has preserved many of the houses in the old Inca fashion, worth having a walk around the alleys in town. Later in the afternoon return to Cusco to get ready for the trek.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Four: CUSCO – CACHORA - CHIQUISCA

An early start to Cachora in Apurimac. On the way, we stop to visit the amazing carved stone in Saywite. Then we leave the tarmac and descend to Cachora (2915m). There, we meet our mule drivers and start our hike towards the Apurimac River. (4hr trek – Camp at 1620m))
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Five: CHIQUISCA - CHOQUEQUIRAO

Another early start (to avoid the heat), as we have a long climb ahead of us. On the way we can sample sugar cane juice, "Upi," at Mr. Cobarrubias’ home in Santa Rosa (2100m) - he produces alcohol from the canes – a good time for a rest! Continuing on to Maranpata, we get our first view of the amazing ruins that seem to spring from the undergrowth. Camp on the terraces. (6 hr trek – Camp at 3060m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Six: CHOQUEQUIRAO

A free day to explore the little-visited ruins and, if we are lucky, to watch the condors flying overhead.
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Seven: CHOQUEQUIRAO – RIO BLANCO

Leaving Choquequirao, we start our descent towards the Victoria Valley. Our trail leads us through dense bushes and affords us great views of Mt Corihuaynachina, part of the Vilcabamba range.
(5 hr trek - Camp at 1830m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Eight: RIO BLANCO - MAIZAL

We begin a steep climb towards the Yanama Pass. We camp near some farmer houses, and enjoy the beauty of the near mountains.
(3 hr trek - Camp at 3000m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Nine: MAIZAL - YANAMA

We continue our climb that brings us to the Yanama Pass 4300m, from where we can see the Yanama Valley stretching to the north before us. To the west we can see the mountains of Choketacarpo. We descend to our camp near the village. (6 hr trek – Camp at 3650m))
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Ten: YANAMA - PUKARA

We have one more pass to cross and then we descend into the valley that takes us to Pukara, a nice campsite and again we have the mountains in front of us for the sunset. (7 hr trek - Camp at 3600m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Eleven: PUKARA –WIÑAYPOKO

We leave the campsite and start the descend towards Colcabamba, where we can stop by the hot springs have our lunch there and continue descending towards plantations of coffee and different tropical fruits. (5 hr trek - Camp at 2000m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Twelve: WIÑAYPOKO - SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Still amongst the tropical greenery, we descend towards La Playa, we reach the road where we catch a truck to go to Santa Teresa, then we continue towards the power station to take the local train to Aguas Calientes where we can visit the Hot Springs and spend the night in a comfortable hostel. (4hr trek – Night at 2040m).
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B, L, D

Day Thirteen: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

A guided tour of the archaeological site gives us the idea that our entire journey has been almost like a pilgrimage. After lunch, we take the train back to Cuzco where you are transferred to your hotel.
ACCOM - Hotel / Meals – B

Day Fourteen: CUSCO –MARAS - CUSCO

Your guide will take you visit the Salt Mines in Maras, this site is managed by the locals, where they harvest the salt from the pools they work on during the winter season. After some time exploring the site you will enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to Cusco
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Fifteen: CUSCO

Free day in Cusco, today you can wander in the city center, visit the artisans markets or just relax and enjoy around the San Blas area.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Sixteen: LIMA – OUT

This morning you will be catching your short flight to Lima for your connecting international flights Transfer to the airport.
Meals - B

Our Tour

......INCLUDES:

	Private transfers from airport to hotel and return to airport
	Hotels in Lima, Cusco,Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
	Meals as listed in itinerary
	Professional, English and Spanish speaking local guides
	Private transport to and from sites
	Private transfer from Cusco to Cachora
	“Local” Train Service Hidroeléctrica-Aguas Calientes
	Bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes (2nd Day)
	Train Service Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
	Transfer from Ollantaytambo to hotel in Cusco
	Guided Tours of Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu plus entrances fees
	2-Person Tents; Foam Mattresses; Dining Tent; Camp Tables & Chairs; Cooking Tent; Cooking & Eating Utensils; Toilet Tent Guide; Cook; Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX); Horse Drivers; Horses; Emergency Horse with Saddle
	First Aid Kit

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