Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
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Choquequirao Trek 4 Days Spectacular trekking adventure through the third deepest canyon in Peru towards the ruins of Choquequirao, four days of trekking along one of the most challenging routes for the personal enjoyment of each adventurer
Explore the 4-day Choquequirao Peru trekking circuit camping in spectacular rustic locations with incredible views of the Apurimac Canyon, the Padreyoc glacier, the Apurimac River, and the fantastic Choquequirao mountain range.
Our office workers, tour guides, cooks, drivers, etc., prepare to travel together towards the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days experience, enjoying outdoor walks through the Andes of the Cusco region.
Overview
Choquequirao Trek 4 Days Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Fantastic adventure through the third deepest canyon in Peru in South America; explore the Inca citadel of Choquequirao; Choquequirao is ten times larger than Machu Picchu today; we explore 30 percent of Choquequirao as the rest of the ruins continue within the cloud forest. Choquequirao is the divine couple in megalithic constructions; the two have almost the same elevations, a surrounding sacred river, etc.
Details Private Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
- Day 1: Cusco travel to Capuliyoc – Hiking to Chikisca
- Day 2: Chikisca Hike to Choquequirao + Choquequirao Guided Tour
- Day 3: INC Trek to Chikisca
- Day 4: Chikisca Hike to Capuliyoc| By car to Cusco
Trip Details
- Places to visit: Choquequirao
- Best time to go: April to October is the best season to do this trek. In November and December, it starts to rain.
- Departures: Daily
- Tour Type: Culture, adventures, and walk in the Andes
- Distance Walked: 64 km / 40 miles
- Pick-up location: We will pick you up from your hotel
- Drop-off point: We drop you off at Regocijo Square, close to the main square.
- Tour duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Acclimatization: A minimum of 1 day of acclimatization to the altitude is recommended.
- Maximum altitude: 3,103 m / 10,178 ft (Choquequirao)
- Group size: 2 passengers min, 12 people max
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Choquequirao Trek 4 Days Highlights
The Best of 4-Day Choquequirao Trek
- Cross the Apurimac Canyon in an expedition of Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
- The surprise of the majestic Inca construction in an epic adventure for 4 Days in Choquequirao Peru
- Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Andes, Cloud Forest, and the incredible Inca constructions of Choquequirao.
Why You´ll love the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Extraordinary 4-Day Choquequirao Trek
An incredible adventure combines archaeology, Andean nature, cloud forest, and fantastic mountain landscapes on a less explored route from Choquequirao; the destination takes us to the last refuge of the Incas at the top of the Apurímac canyon.
Choquequirao means “Cradle of Gold” in the language of the Incas, the ruins of Choquequirao. This remote and mysterious archaeological complex consists of exceptionally well-preserved Inca architecture among its buildings, enclosures, plazas, fountains, Inca roads, and the system of Terraces.
Our professional teams, such as adventure tour guides, cooks, and equestrians with their mules, will care for you during your adventure. Choquequirao Peru is a must-see for all outdoor adventure lovers and intense hikers!
Choquequirao Trek 4 Days Itinerary
In this specific part, we have developed the adventure program to Choquequirao for four days to explore the beautiful mountains of the Peruvian Andes within the Cusco region. We start in Cusco with the trip to Capuliyoc to start the walk to the Apurimac canyon; After visiting Choquequirao, we return along the same trails to reach Capuliyoc and Cusco.
BRIEFING Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Please note that you must attend the pre-hike briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before the first day of the hike. We organize the informative talk at the hotel reception where travelers stay.
We recommend arriving at least a day before your excursion to acclimate to the altitude before your hiking adventure. Spending a full day in Cuzco (3,249 m/10,659 ft) relaxing and drinking plenty of water is usually enough to acclimate most people.
PRESENTATION OF CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 DAYS
Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chiquisca
In the morning, we start the vehicular trip from Cusco to Capulilloc. Once we arrive in Capuliyoc, we begin our trek to the Apurimac Canyon for an average of 3 hours and a half; During the walk, we have three magnificent viewpoints to observe the beautiful Apurimac Canyon, the Andes Mountain range, and the Padreyoc glacier.
Compendium of the hiking
- Land trip start time: 05:30
- Travel time from Cusco to Capuliyoc 2,975m/ 9,760 ft: 4 hours.
- Walking distance: 08 km/ 4.9 miles. 03 hours and a half “descent.”
- Hiking Difficulty: Challenging “Hiking down to the Apurimac Canyon.”
- Lowest trekking site: Chiquisca 1,880m/6,467 ft.
- Highest hiking place: None
- Camp Site: Chiquisca
Food
Lunch, and Dinner
Physical Level
Intense
Walking Distance
08 km/ 4.9 miles.
Hiking Time
3.5 hours
Min Altitude
2,975m/ 9,760 ft.
Max Altitude
1,880m/6,467 ft.
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Chiquisca – Choquequirao + Choquequirao Guided Tour
We start the walk at 04:30 in the morning to avoid the suffocating heat of the Apurimac Canyon; we have 1 hour of descent to reach the lowest part of the Apurimac Canyon, then we ascend the mountain for an average of 05 hours until we reach Marampata. From Marampata, we have 1 hour and a half more following an undulating path until we get to the spectacular ruins of Choquequirao to explore it.
Excerpt of the hiking
- Start time of the walk: 4:30 a.m.
- Walking kilometers: 14 kilometers / 8.7 miles | 08 hours
- Hiking Difficulty: Challenging.
- Highest hiking place: Marampata 2,890m/ 9,481ft.
- Lowest trekking site: Playa Rosalina 1,477m/4,840 ft.
- Camp Site: INC Camp 2,890m/ 9,481ft.
Food
Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner
Physical Level
Challenging
Walking Distance
14 kilometers / 8.7 miles
Hiking Time
08 hours
Min Altitude
1,477m/4,840 ft.
Max Altitude
2,890m/ 9,481ft.
Map Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Choquequirao – Playa Rosalinda – Chikisca
We begin to return by the path that we came to Choqekiraw after having explored the spectacular ruin of Choquequirao; again, we descend into the depths of the Apurímac canyon through the zigzag trails until we reach the Chiquisca camp.
Summary of the hiking
- Start time of the walk: 5:50 a.m.
- Walking kilometers: 14 kilometers / 8.7 miles | 6-7 hours
- Hiking Difficulty: Challenging.
- Highest hiking place: Marampata
- Lowest trekking site: Playa Rosalina
- Camp Site: Chiquisca
Food
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Physical Level
Challenging
Walking Distance
14 kilometers / 8.7 miles
Hiking Time
08 hours
Min Altitude
1,477m/4,840 ft.
Max Altitude
2,890m/ 9,481ft.
Map Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco
Let’s enjoy the last hiking route for 3 hours and a half going up the mountain until we reach Capuliyoc; in Capuliyoc, we have our final lunch, and then we start to return to Cusco in our private transportation.
Hiking Summary
- Start time of the walk: 5:00 a.m.
- Walking kilometers: 08 km/ 4.9 miles | 3.5 hours
- Hiking Difficulty: Challenging.
- Highest hiking place: Capulilloc
- Lowest trekking site: None
- Camp Site: None
- Return to Cusco by private transport from Capuliyoc
Food
Breakfast, Lunch
Physical Level
Intense
Walking Distance
08 km/ 4.9 miles
Hiking Time
3.5 hours
Min Altitude
1,880m/6,467 ft.
Max Altitude
2,975m/ 9,760 ft.
Map Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
What to Bring
- Daypack
- Water bottle “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Choquequirao; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
- Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, Waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel; let’s conserve flora and fauna of the seventh world wonder.”
Notes of Choquequirao Trek 4 Days:
Choquequirao Trek 4 Days Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025
Private service (2 people minimum to book)
USD$ 879. per person
Group service (3 people minimum to book)
USD$ 619. per person
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services:
- Choquequirao Fee
Choquequirao Trek 4 Days College students$10 off
* Travel Tour Operator 100% for the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
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Faqs Choquequirao Trek 4 Days
What is the best time to do The Choquequirao Trek 4 Days?
The best time to go is from May to December; you can avoid the rainy season since it is difficult to walk with muddy boots, but it is more pleasant to see everything green so that you can do it at any time of the year but with a tour operator.
Can you do the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days alone?
Of course. Take a bus from Cusco to Cachora and spend the night there to leave the next day. The route is simple and easy to navigate—a little advice: It is best to start the walk in Cachora or Huancara.
The route to Cachora is more popular as it is cheaper but longer. Getting to Santa Rosa (Camp 2) can be very tiring, as it takes about 10 hours to get there at a brisk pace. A good alternative is to spend the night in Chiquisca (1st camp) before crossing the river.
The sun goes down, and night falls, so it is better to camp early and leave early in the morning not to feel the heat and fatigue on the way there or back.
How complex are Choquequirao Trek 4 Days?
The Choquequirao trek remains one of the most memorable experiences in the world. Still, physically it is more vital than any other Cusco route; 166 kilometers above 4600 meters of altitude is quite a physical challenge, especially if you decide to do the eight days in Machu Picchu, between which you have to cross two steps of 4600 men.
We believe you need not be an experienced hiker to make this trip, but we recommend hiring an additional horse and efficiently completing this Machu Picchu challenge.
Are the canes necessary for Choquequirao Trek 4 Days?
Trekking poles are recommended, especially for passengers with known knee problems.
Trekking poles often come in handy, whether climbing a mountain or walking rugged trails.
Is altitude sickness common? And how high is Choquequirao?
It is impossible to predict who will be affected by altitude.
It depends on each person. The results are different, and it has little to do with his physical condition or health. Most people will not have any problems if they take the time to acclimatize properly.
Will I need extra money?
If needed, you will enter the hot springs (10 soles) or the Conoc hot springs, in addition to tips for the trekking staff, souvenirs, snacks in Machu Picchu, mineral water, drinks, etc. You must take with you at least 300 soles as emergency money.
Travel Guide
Choquequirao vs. Machu Picchu
They say that comparisons are odious and, besides, it is very complicated to compare both. The best thing to do is to visit the two sisters and decide for yourself.
On the one hand, it must be said that Machu Picchu is much more accessible, even though it can take almost a day to get there. While for Choquequirao, we have already seen what it entails.
In Machu Picchu’s favor, there is much more documentation and information about the site, making us learn much more.
However, Choquequirao is an adventure—travel versus tourism.
Our experience in Machu Picchu is that there are too many people, which turns a vital experience into a bit of hell. Did you know that the number of people that go to Machu Picchu in a day is the number of people that go to Choquequirao in a year? That’s about 30 people a day…I’ll leave it at that.
While Machu Picchu is practically excavated, Choquequirao still has 70% to be discovered, allowing us to imagine what it would have been like and its potential.
Anyway, both sisters are different, both incredible, so take the opportunity to experience the Inca ruins in two different ways.
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