Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
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Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
Experience the 5-Day Choquequirao Trek
Choquequirao Trek 5 Days of fantastic adventure through the remote mountains of Choquequirao, Peru, to explore the ruins of Choquequirao in all its splendor with magnificent treks in the region of Cusco, Peru, in South America
The circuit through the Apurimac Canyon of the 5 Day Choquequirao Trek is to enjoy a fantastic vacation through the Andes and all the conglomerate of landscapes the tourist area offers; Choquequirao is one of the best adventure experiences for hikers.
Our Staff Choquequirao 5 Day Trek
Our adventure staff is one of the most prepared in Cusco to carry out the Choquequirao 5 Day Trek circuit, camping in the hamlets of the Apurimac Canyon with impressive views of the landscape between the Apurimac Canyon, the Choquequirao Andes, the steep mountains and the cloud forest.
Overview
Choquequirao Trek 5 Days Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Discover the spectacular ruins of the majestic Choquequirao in the middle of the Andes Mountain and built within the cloud forest. To access the same ruins of the great Choquequirao, you must cross the grand Apurimac canyon in an incredible 2-day expedition to access the center of the Choquequirao ruins, venture to one of the best hiking trails through one of the fantastic constructions of Choquequirao.
Trip Summary Choquequirao 5 Day Trek
- Day 1: Cusco travel to Capuliyoc – Hiking to Chikisca
- Day 2: Chikisca Hike to Choquequirao
- Day 3: Choquequirao Guide Tour with Short Hiking
- Day 4: INC Trek to Chikisca
- Day 4: Chikisca Hike to Capuliyoc| By car to Cusco
Trip Details
Details Private Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
- Places to visit: Choquequirao
- Best time to go: April to October is the best season for this hike. In November and December, it starts to rain.
- Departures: Daily
- Type of Tour: Culture, adventures, and trekking in the Andes.
- Walking distance: 64 km / 40 miles
- Pick-up place: We will pick you up from your hotel.
- Pick-up point: We will drop you off at Regocijo Square, near the main square.
- Duration of tour: 5 days / 4 nights
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Acclimatization: A minimum of 1 day of acclimatization to the altitude is recommended.
- Maximum altitude: 3,103 m / 10178 ft (Choquequirao)
- Group size: 2 passengers min, 12 people max.
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Choquequirao Trek 5 Days Highlights
Highlights 5 Day Trek to Choquequirao
- Venture for 5 Day Choquequirao Trek through the deepest canyon of Cusco in Peru, South America.
- Nothing is better than walking in remote locations for relief; let’s go to Choquequirao 05 Day Trek to vacation in Peru.
- Choquequirao is one of Cusco’s best hikes for outdoor nature lovers, combined with excellent scenic views.
Why You´ll love the Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
The Best of Choquequirao 5 Day Trek
Explore one of the exceptional hiking expeditions to the spectacular archaeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAO crossing the Apurímac canyon on a breathtaking adventure trail; Choquequirao does list as one of the best destinations in Peru for those who like outdoor walks with splendid landscapes.
Choquequirao was the last refuge of the Incas upon the arrival of the Spaniards (Paragraph: Happily, the Spaniards did not reach the Inca citadel of Choquequirao; if they had reached Choquequirao they would have destroyed it as in most cases, that is why the Choquequirao ruins remain imposing among the Andes).
Choquequirao Trek 5 Days Itinerary
To enjoy a full day exploring the central and outstanding parts of Choquequirao, we have the 5-day Choquequirao trek so that adventurers can enjoy more time with relatively short walks through the Choquequirao hiking circuit; in this section, find the program developed day by day; we invite you to read it.
BRIEFING Choquequirao Trek 5 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 5 DAYS
Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chiquisca
We travel in the morning from Cusco to the start of the trek; we have approximately 4 hours to reach Capuliyoc. In Capuliyoc, our team of horses awaits us with the muleteers. Then we begin our tour down the mountain until we get to the Chikisca camp following the zigzag path.
Synthesis 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 hrs
Min Altitude
1,880m/6,467 ft.
Max Altitude
2,975m/ 9,760 ft.
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Chiquisca – INC Base Camp
Very early in the morning, we start our trek to avoid the heat of the Apurimac canyon; We have 1 hour of descent until we reach La Playa Rosalinda to then ascend for 5 hours to Marampata, from Marampata; we have 1 hour and a half more of walking along the undulating path until we reach our INC base camp.
Summary of the hiking
- Start time of the walk: 5:30 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: La Playa Rosalinda 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.
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Choquequirao Full Day Exploring
Today we visit the magnificent ruins of Choquequirao in the morning and the afternoon; there are several sectors in Choquequirao to explore, 15 percent of Choquequirao is free of weeds, and within the entire mountain and its surroundings, there are more incredible constructions everywhere, we can say that it is ten times larger than the citadel of Machu Pichu.
Short description of the exploration of Choquequirao Cusco
- Hiking distance: 2.5 kilometers/1.55 8.7 miles | 03 hours
- Highest elevation: Choquequirao 3,050m/10,007ft.
- Trekking Difficulty: Moderate and easy
Food
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Physical Level
Demanding
Walking Distance
2.5 kilometers/1 .55 8.7 miles
Hiking Time
03 hours
Min Altitude
2,890m/9,481ft.
Max Altitude
3,050m/10,007ft.
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Choquequirao – Playa Rosalina – Chikisca
We head towards the Chikiska camp from Choquequirao, crossing once again the deepest canyon in Cusco, “Apurimac Canyon” We will pass through the hamlets of Marampata, Santa Rosa, Rosalina Beach, places where we can find local stores to stock up on water, or sandwiches.
Compendium 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, Dinner
Physical Level
Challenging
Walking Distance
14 kilometers / 8.7 miles
Hiking Time
08 hours
Min Altitude
1,477m/4,840 ft.
Max Altitude
1,880m/6,467 ft.
Map Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
Chikisca – Capuliyoc – Cusco
After only three and a half hours of hiking uphill, we will conclude our adventure through Choquequirao; We left very early, ascending the zigzag path towards Capuliyoc; In Capuliyoc, our tourist vehicle awaits us to return to Cusco.
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 5 Days
What to Bring
- Daypack
- Small travel bag for Choquequirao (You can store your main suitcase safely at Hotel Cusco.)
- 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 5 Days:
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Choquequirao Trek 5 Days Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025.
Private service (2 people minimum to book)
USD$ 1,038. per person
Group service (3 people minimum to book)
USD$ 719. per person
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services:
- Machu Picchu Fee
Choquequirao Trek 5 Days College students$10 off
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Faqs Choquequirao Trek 5 Days
What is the best time to do The Choquequirao Trek 5 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 5 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 5 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 hiking poles necessary for Choquequirao Trek 5 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 you need, if you are going to 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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