Choquequirao to Machu Picchu – 12 Day Tour
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu – 12 Day Tour
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Overview
*Lima *Cusco *Sacred Valley *Choquequirao Trek *Machu Picchu
Visit the most beautiful attractions of Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and experience the unforgettable Machu Picchu, exploring all its places, roads, and altars,etc.
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
| 2 pax | 3 /4 pax | 5/7 pax | 8/10 pax | 11/14 pax | 15/16 pax | 17/20 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ 4,363.20 | $ 4,059.60 | $ 3,952.80 | $ 3,822 | $ 3,720 | $ 3,618 | $ 3,534 |
Included/Excluded
- All transfers indicated in the itinerary
- All tours indicated in the itinerary
- Guided tours as mentioned in the itinerary (Local official guide in english or spanish)
- All meals specified in the itinerary
- All entrance fees to the above mentioned excursions
- Train ticket Expedition Ollanta /Machu Picchu Pueblo /Ollanta or Poroy
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu- Aguas Calientes
- All applicable taxes
- English-guided tours as described in the itinerary
- International and domestic flights
- Flights Lima/ Cusco / Lima
- Airport & aerodrome taxes
- Excess baggage
- Alcoholic drinks, soda, or bottled mineral water
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- International or national personal telephone calls
- Meals not mentioned
- Optional post-tour (Cost given separately)
DAY 1: Arrive in Cusco
Arrive at Lima International Airport and connect to Cusco.
Upon your arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with a detailed program explanation. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Overnight in Cusco
- Meals included: — / — / —
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY
Maras Moray Mountain Biking
You will be picked up from your hostal at 8:50am and head by transport out of Urubamba for about an hour and a half until reaching the village of Cruz Pata at 3,550 m.a.s.l. From here you’ll get your biking equipment and after going over a few safety procedures the ride begins. During the first part of the ride we’ll pass a lake, there are a few up- hill segments and some nice downhill parts with optional single-tracks for those who like it a bit more technical. The scenery is unforgettable with excellent views of the Veronica mountain range.
The first main stop will be at the Incan agricultural testing site of Moray (3,575 m.a.s.l.) and we’ll take a break here to catch our breath and explore the area. Continuing the ride we’ll arrive at Maras where we’ll have our lunch break. After lunch, we’ll carry on riding to the crystal-white terraces of the pre-Incan salt mines and then continue on the best downhill of the day – a 30-minute downhill on a llama path ending on the bank of the Urubamba river (2,875 m.a.s.l.). Here we finish the tour and return to Cusco, arriving at approx. 5 pm.
- Overnight in Cusco
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / —
DAY 3: CUSCO — CAPULIYOC — MARAMPATA.
Choquequirao Trek to Machupicchu 8d/7n
We will pick you up from your hotel between 3:30 to 4:00 AM to start our trip in a private van for four hours to northeast of Cusco, driving through small towns until we reach Capuliyoc (2,800masl), where we will have a delicious breakfast and meet with our trip staff (muleteers and horses).
After breakfast, we will begin with our hike for about 20 minutes and will arrive at our first panoramic view overlooking the Vilcabamba mountain range called Padreyoc and the famous Apurimac Canon. After this amazing view we will start our descent for three hours through beautiful landscapes where you will be able to see different medicinal plants, which were used by our ancestors ( muña, chilca, and different varieties of plants). If we are lucky, we will be able to see the majestic Condor, we descend until Chiquisca Hamlet (1,800masl) where we have a delicious typical Cusco lunch buffet.
After having lunch, we will have a 30-minute break to continue hiking. Then we will descend for 45 minutes more until Playa Rosalinas (1,700 masl), located in Apurimac River separated by two important Peruvian regions CUSCO and APURIMAC
After passing the famous Apurimac River, we will continue descending for four hours until Marampata (3,500masl). On the way, we will see birds dance, and at sunset we will see how Andean people live in the mountains. They have a lifestyle that you won’t believe compared to the city. After a small break, it’s time for dinner. During the night you will be able to see constellations according to Andean or Inca religions.
- Hiking distance: 15 Km. / 9.3 mile.
- Hiking time: 6½ to 7 hours approximately.
- Climate: hot in the day and warm in the night.
- Accommodation: Camping.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,850 masl. / 9,350 ft. (Marampata)
- Minimum Altitude: 1,475 masl. / 4,839 ft. (Playa Rosalinas)
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 4: MARANPATA — CHOQUEQUIRAO
In the early morning you will be woken up with a coca tea and have enough time to organize our stuff. Approximately at 7:30am we will have a delicious typical Breakfast. Then we will continue with our hiking to Marampata, on this day the hiking is going to have a high level physically, where we will be able to see an amazing view of the Archeological Choquequirao Complex (3900masl) through our hiking we will have amazing canon views where our tour guide will explain about the flora and fauna, we´ll have 3 hours to explore all the Choquequirao Complex (cradle of gold) also knew as the lost city where you will visit plazas sector, llamas sector, astronomic sector and other important places.
After to visit all of this places we will start our descend until Choquequirao Camping where our picnic Lunch is waiting for us, after having lunch we will take a 30min break and continue to an amazing place that only us know about it, this place is called cataratas de Pachayoc (water falls) a place where you will be in touch with the nature. Finally we will return to Choquequirao Camp where dinner is ready and it is time to stop over.
- Hiking distance: 8 Km. / 4.9 mile.
- Hiking time: 5½ to 6 hours approximately.
- Climate: hot in the day and warm in the night.
- Accommodation: Lodge: Camping
- Maximum Altitude: 3,106 masl / 10,190 ft. (Choquequirao)
- Minimum Altitude: 2,850 masl / 9,350 ft. (Marampata)
- Overnight in Sacred Valley
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 5: CHOQUEQUIRAO — RIO BLANCO — MAIZAL.
Before breakfast, we recommend going to appreciate the magnificent sunrise from this picturesque spot! We will have breakfast at 6 am.
We start today’s trek passing through and exploring the Choquequirao ruins. We will hike uphill through cloud forest, mountains, and valleys to reach the Choquequirao pass.
After 5 hours trekking, the trail continues through agricultural terraces called Pinchinoyoc which means “water jumping forward” (2,750 MASL – 9,022 FASL).
There we will see different species of birds, varieties of orchids, and local coca plantations.
We will have our lunch near Rio Blanco. We use the break here to take a refreshing dip in the cold, clear river water if you would like.
We will cross the river by walking, because there are no bridges.
On the other side, we will start the long, steep climb to our campsite in Maizal, high over the river and closer to the sacred Apus of the Incas. This climb takes about three hours. This is the most challenging day. We will camp at 3,000 MASL – 9,842 FASL.
- Overnight in Sacred Valley
- Hiking distance: 19 Km. / 12.3 mile
- Hiking time: 6 hours approximately.
- Climate: hot in the day and warm in the night.
- Accommodation: Camping: Soraypampa.
- Maximum Altitude: 4,200 masl / 13,779 ft. (Laguna Humantay)
- Minimum Altitude: 1,475 masl. / 4,839 ft. (Playa Rosalinas)
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 6: MAIZAL — MINAS VICTORIA — YANAMA.
Waking up on the hillside with the sounds of the forest and birds is a truly great experience! Recharging our energy with a good breakfast and following the trail upward, the landscape is lush green vegetation.
If we keep up our motivation and the gods give us a clear sky, we will be able to just sit and appreciate the snow-capped mountains around us. The uphill climb today is around 7 hours to the summit, and this trail is historically important due to some archaeological remains and Inca channels along the way.
We will pass by the impressive Incan mines called Minas Victoria, from which silver used to be extracted. and head toward the Victoria Pass (4,200 MASL – 13,773 FASL).
This is a long climb, but we will walk through an absolutely breath-taking area, first with cloud forest and then over the Andean Puna with its well-known Ichu grass.
As we approach the top, we can appreciate original paved Inca trails. We will have lunch on the pass with views of the mountains Choquetakarpo and Pedrayoc.
While we have lunch, we will hopefully be able to appreciate the flight of the condors, depending on the climate.
Finally, we will descend to our campsite at Yamana, a small village settlement at the bottom of a long valley surrounded by mountains (3,800 MASL – 12,467 FASL).
- Hiking distance: 22 Km. / 13.7 mile
- Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours approximately.
- Climate: we start with cold weather and we end up in a tropical climate.
- Accommodation: Camping: Soraypampa.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Maximum Altitude: 4,630 masl / 15,190 ft. (Paso Salkantay)
- Minimum Altitude: 2,900 masl. / 9,514 ft. (Chaullay)
DAY 7: YANAMA — TOTORA — COLPAPAMA.
The native community of Yamana surrounds the base camp. We begin another long day with the big smiles of local children, the sun shining on the campground, the noise of a grand waterfall, and breakfast on a table outside to appreciate everything around us.
We then start hiking uphill to the highest pass in this trek (five hours). This is Yamana pass (4,700 MASL – 15,419 FASL).
During the day, it is common to observe the Andean farmers growing potatoes in their fields and possibly even some frozen potatoes. Again, the view will be amazing from here as we will be surrounded by the mountain ranges of Saqsarayoc and Pedreyoc.
Once again, we have the chance to see condors flying about, and this morning’s smooth climb brings us through new landscapes – especially the wet grass fields under the snowline and water stream.
In the past, we may be walking through snow in a new entrance to the Santa Teresa Valley. Here, we can observe one of the Incan gods – Salkantay Mountain.
Afterward, we will descend on a long, foggy path through grassy fields and bushy areas, crossing bridges on the way to the community of Totora. where we will have lunch
After a short break we continue back down to warmer climes again and our path will eventually converge within Colpapampa (2,900m / 9,514 ft.) where we will camp for the night.
- Hiking distance: 26 Km. / 16.1 mile
- Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours approximately.
- Climate: we start with cold weather and we end up in a tropical climate.
- Accommodation: Camping.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,900 masl. / 9,514 ft. (Chaullay)
- Minimum Altitude: 2,040 masl. / 6,692 ft. (Aguas Calientes)
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 8: COLPAPAMPA— PLAYA—SANTA TERESA.
After breakfast at 6:00 am, we will begin our day hiking until we reach our lunch site at La Playa. After lunch we will have a fairly easy descent where you will be able to experience Ceja de Sela, the jungle highland. Here, you will see coca, coffee, fruit plantations, birds, orchids, and begonias.
We will then have a bus drive us for two hours down to the village of Santa Teresa where we have dinner and spend the night in tents.
- Hiking distance: 26 Km. / 16.1 mile
- Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours approximately.
- Climate: we start with cold weather and we end up in a tropical climate.
- Accommodation: Camping.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,900 masl. / 9,514 ft. (Chaullay)
- Minimum Altitude: 2,040 masl. / 6,692 ft. (Aguas Calientes)
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 9: SANTA TERESA— HIDRIOELECTRICA—AGUAS CALIENTES.
After breakfast, we will board our transport to the hydroelectric plant, where the government control is located and the entrance to Machu Picchu National Park (Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary).
At this point we will start our trekking to the town of Aguas Calientes, passing through the area called Intihuatana, a small archaeological site where the guide will share an explanation to better understand the site.
Then we will continue to Inka Rakay, where we will enjoy our lunch. During the journey, we will enjoy and contemplate the majesty of the Machu Picchu mountains, Huayna Picchu as well as other geological sites in the heights of the mountain.
We will finish the hike in the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the third night of the tour.
- Hiking distance: 26 Km. / 16.1 mile
- Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours approximately.
- Climate: we start with cold weather and we end up in a tropical climate.
- Accommodation: Hotel: Aguas Calientes.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Maximum Altitude: 2,900 masl. / 9,514 ft. (Chaullay)
- Minimum Altitude: 2,040 masl. / 6,692 ft. (Aguas Calientes)
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 10: MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO
This morning, you will visit this unique Incan citadel and its surrounding complexes on a private visit. Machu Picchu stands 2,430 meters above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces, and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Optional hike to Huayna Picchu, the mountain behind Machu Picchu. Entrances for this hike are limited per day and have to be purchased in advance. Huayna Picchu opens in two shifts, 07:00 and 10:00 (subject to availability). This hike is strenuous and recommended only for travelers comfortable with heights and who have a good fitness level. A fair amount of climbing is required. Get fabulous views of Machu Picchu from the top.
At 4:30 pm, you will board the bus to Aguas Calientes where you will take the Vistadome train to Cusco.
Train departs at 5:23 pm. Snacks and hot and cold beverages are served during the journey.
- Arrival in Cusco at 8:50 pm, transfer from Poroy Station to the hotel.
- Overnight in Cusco
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch /–
DAY 11: CUSCO
Mountain Biking Four Ruins Cusco Half Day
Morning at leisure in Cusco.
At 2:30 pm, you will embark on a fascinating tour of the city of Cusco. We will take the opportunity to enjoy the amazing view from Cristo Blanco (the white Christ statue high above the city) and take a guided tour through the former Inca fortress of Saqsayhuaman. The tour finishes at Cusco’s Historical Center with a delicious Peruvian dessert.
- Overnight in Cusco
- Meals included: Breakfast / — /–
DAY 12: DEPARTURE CUSCO/LIMA/…
At the agreed-upon time, please meet your Nature Horizons representative at the lobby for your private transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight home.
- Meals included: Breakfast / — / —
ACCOMMODATION
With Tourist Class Hotels:
| Cities | Hotels / Hab. Standard | NT |
| Cusco | Samay *** www.samayhotel.com | 4 |
| Camping | Camping | 6 |
| Machu Picchu | Hatun Samay *** www.hatunsamay.com | 1 |
| Total Nº of nights | 11 |
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WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR THE CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK
- Original passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
- Valid university card (if you booked as a student)
- Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: 2-3L reusable bottles (please do not bring disposable)
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from SAM Travel)
- Headlamp: essential
- Toilet Paper, hand sanitizer, and small plastic bags
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG FOR THE CHOQUEQUIRAO 7 DAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
As a Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra pack horse who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14lbs, including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress, and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the porters or horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 7 kilograms, it will be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your day pack. In these 7 kilos, please count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves you about 4 kilos for your personal gear.
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Bathing suit for the thermal waters
- Fleece/ thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Quick-dry towel. We provide small ones; you might prefer something larger
- A small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
- Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
- Large plastic bags will be provided at the office to line your duffel bag
- Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK?
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking during the day. A big backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring reusable bottles.
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Headlamp: essential
- Wool hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars, or any dry fruits
- Rain poncho (provided by Nature Horizons)
- Gloves
- Camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper and a small plastic bag for waste
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
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Kika C2024-12-16Amazing experience and customer service!!! I highly recommend Dominick with Nature Horizons Tours!! I am a travel advisor who had a bit of a last-minute booking with a family to Peru. I reached out to Dominick immediately, since I knew he’d be fabulous!! He went above and beyond with communication, response, time, organization, and more! He got the very happy clients booked within a few days and I am super grateful for his services!!! he was so kind to start a WhatsApp group chat with me and my clients to answer any and all questions we had! Thank you!!!!Evan L2024-10-29Amazing time at Machu Picchu We had a great time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco! Great views and excellent guide and transportation. Everything was great!Karen H2024-10-29Excellent experience I have worked with Nature Horizons as a travel advisor and it was an excellent experience. I 100% trust this team to deliver an exceptional trip for my clients. 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These venues each had their own beauty with furnishings, mosquito nets, traditional African tribal entertainment, good food and amazing staff who catered to our every need and comfort. Even in the bush, we still had access to electricity, hot water, bottled water, showers, toilets and yes of course, the internet but you have to be realistic since the bush is the bush with hyenas, big cats and elephants moving around the property. I really loved the Masai warriors who made us feel safe as they escorted back and forth between tents and the main camp. We were so blessed to experience the BIG 5 largely due to the expertise of our guides Praygod and Victor. They were the best and boy did they make the trip. I was grateful for their knowledge of the terrain, their respect for the wildlife, education and tolerating our 1000s of questions. We had 3 couples plus the owner operator Dominick and we rotated across 2 Land Cruisers. 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I can't wait to work with them again!Noe V2024-06-11Full service trip to Perú We had a wonderful time traveling through Perú for two weeks on an itinerary planned by Deivis, through nature horizons.The experience was so much more than we originally expected. Every detail was accounted for. From private drivers to knowledgeable tour guides, there was nothing lacking.I don't know if we'll ever be able to take a trip like this again, but I'm so glad we did at least once. Thank you so much. I'll never forget these amazing days.Jill D2024-04-20Not enough stars to rate this company- THE BEST time ever!!! If there were a million stars to rate this company and my recent trip, it wouldn't be enough. Nature Horizons is amazing. I first met the owner, Dominick at a convention for travel advisors in 2023. I knew immediately that he was a very special person and he had a very obvious love for the tours he had created in the destinations he adored. 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