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Cuzco - Peru
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CHOQUEQUIRAO TRAIL: 5 days / 4 nights


This is another alternative trail in the region of Cuzco. This tour does not go to Machu Picchu.

 


ITINERARY:
(4 nights along the trail in tents )

DAY 01: Cusco - Cachora - Cocamasana – Roasalina
We leave Cusco at about 04.00 am to get to Cachora. On route we pass through villages like Izcuchaca, Zurite y Limatambo. We camp just outside the village of Cachora. From here the are spectacular views of Salkantay and the mountains of the Cordillera del Vilcabamba

DAY 02: Rosalina - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao
We start walking towards the Cañón del río Apurímac. During the walk we can observe various orchids and birds  We go down into the Cañón  and camp near the hanging bridge which crosses the Apurimac river.

DAY 03: Choquequirao – Raqaypata
In the morning we continue to Choquequirao where we visit the ruins. There is plenty of time to take pictures. In the afternoon we continue walking to Raqaypata where we camp.

DAY 04: Raqaypata – Chikisca
After breakfast we walk down to the  Apurimac river where we have lunch. After lunch we walk for another 4 hours until we get to Coca Masara where we camp.

DAY 05: Chikisca - Cachora – Cuzco
After breakfast we walk down to the hanging bridge over the Apurímac river and continue walking to Cachora. From here we take the bus back to Cuzco.

INCLUDED:
Transport Cusco - Cachora
Professional guide
Meals, 4  x breakfast ,4 x lunch, 4 x dinner
Cook and kitchen equipment
Mules to carry the equipment and food
1 horse  or mule in case of emergency
Bus to return from  Cachora to Cusco

NOT INCLUDED
Breakfast on the first day
Dinner on the last day, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks bottled mineral water
Tips
Personal expenses
Personal porters (clients carry their own backpack and other personal belongings)

 

 

 


Along the trail



Along the trail

WE OPERATE THE FOLLOWING WAY;
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel of your choice.You'll be given there the necesarry tickets and vouchers for your trip and be informed about the departure times of the local activities you booked with us. At the end of your stay you will be taken to the airport or bus or train station and at the next destination the same will happen. This way we can make every tour run almost every day of the year which makes us very flexible. We have everywhere represenatives who will be there in case you need an extra service or in case of any emergency. So although you are not traveling as a group your you are never on your own.

 

THE FOLLOWING IS ALWAYS
INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE:

All transport mentioned in the tour.
All excursions mentioned in the tour with an English speaking guide.
Entrance fees for the excursions mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel of your choice with breakfast when served during breakfast hours.

 

THE FOLLOWING IS NEVER
INCLUDED IN ANY PACKAGE:

Airport taxes.
Meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinks.
Tips.



For more information on what is included see "General terms".

 

 

 


Local time in Peru

 


Map of the Cuzco area and the Inca trail


Destinos Turisticos is accredited by PromPeru (ministry of tourism) and recommended by several editions of the Lonely Planet and South American Handbook

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