Choquequirao Trek & Machu Picchu (8 days)

Prices of the programs with entrance fee to Machu Picchu for type of accommodation in Aguas Calientes until December 31st, 2024:

• Without accommodations:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: US$ 1.490 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: US$ 1.470 per person.
• Hostel Eco Mapi with shared room:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: US$ 1.500 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: US$ 1.480 per person.
• Hostel Vista Machu Picchu or similar with private room:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: from US$ 1.530 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: from US$ 1.510 per person.
• Hotel Jaya or similar with private room:
• Adult non-resident in Andean Community: from US$ 1.575 per person.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: from US$ 1.555 per person.

If you select a program without entrance fee to Machu Picchu, you must have a ticket to the route Circuito 2 - Ruta Clásica Diseñada with enter time from 6:00 am to 7:00 am or from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, and a discount will be applied as follows:

• Adult non-resident in the Andean Community: US$ 40 off.
• Minor non-resident in the Andean Community: US$ 20 off.
• Adult resident in Andean Community: US$ 20 off.

*Andean Community: resident citizens in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

*Discount for minors: you can access to the prices for minors (age 14 to 17) directly in the passengers’ number selector.

*Minimum 2 people to confirm the departure.

• Pick up at the hotel in Cusco.
• Drop off at downtown Cusco.
• Transportation:
• Shared one-way transportation from Cusco to Capuliyoc.
• Shared one-way transportation by Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Shared on-way transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Accommodations:
• 1^st night in Playa Rosalina campsite (shared double tent).
• 2^nd night in Choquequirao campsite (shared double tent).
• 3^rd night in Maizal campsite (shared double tent).
• 4^th night in Yanama campsite (shared double tent).
• 5^th night in Totora campsite (shared double tent).
• 6^th night in La Playa campsite (shared double tent).
• Meals:
• Breakfast (except on day 1 and 8).
• Lunch (except on day 8).
• Dinner (except on day 7 and 8).
• Camping equipment (tent and sleeping pad).
• Entrance fee to Choquequirao.
• Guided tour in Machu Picchu.
• Herder and mules (to carry the camping equipment and food).
• Luggage carrying service for the seven first days (up to 5 kg per person).
• Guided visit (Spanish and English) in archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
• Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).

• 7th night of accommodations in Aguas Calientes, in case you choose the option without accommodations.
• Sleeping bag (US$ 15 per person).
• Extra weight for luggage (S/. 10 per kg, per day, maximum 12 kg).
• Trek poles.
• Breakfast on day 1.
• Lunch on day 8.
• Dinner on day 7 and 8.
• Backpack.
• Entry to thermal baths.
• Travel insurance.
• Health-care coverage.

• Train upgrade to the Vistadome category from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (return trip): US$ 80 per person.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip): US$ 24 per person.
• Machu Picchu mountain entrance fee: US$ 65 per person.
• Huayna Picchu mountain entrance fee: US$ 65 per person.

*It is not possible visiting both mountains, Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, in the same tour.

1. Choose the departure date in the calendar.
2. Choose the number of people.
3. Selecione como serviço opcional a montanha que deseje subir (Machu Picchu ou Huayna Picchu). Em caso que não deseje subir uma montanha, continue com o seguinte passo.
4. Select the mountain that you want to trek up as an optional service (Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu). In case you don't want to trek up any mountain, just continue with the next step.
5. Click in "Add to cart."
6. Pay online the total price of the program.

• Once payed, the booking is subjected to confirmation according to the availability. If you want to check the availability before paying, write us to reservas@denomades.com.

• A 40 to 60 liters backpack for all the circuit.
• A 30 liters backpack to bring the things you will use during the trek.
• Waterproof jacket and pants, or rain poncho.
• Warm clothes.
• Short and long-sleeved t-shirts.
• Hiking shoes.
• Enough batteries (there is no place where to charge electronic devices in the road).
• Flip-flops (for showers, rest and river crossing, if it were necessary).
• Bathing suit.
• Flashlight.
• Towel.
• Hat and gloves for the sun.
• Cap to protect yourself from the sun.
• Sun block.
• Sunglasses.
• Water bottle (Nalgene or similar).
• Insect repellent.
• Personal hygiene objects and toilet paper.
• Ziploc bags or similar (to store the garbage).
• Camera.
• At least S/. 200 extra for expenses not included in the trek.
• Sleeping bag.
• Trek poles (recommended).

Beginning: Day 1 at 4:00 am at your hotel in Cusco.

End: Day 8 at 8:00 pm at your hotel in Cusco.

Day 1: Cusco – Rosalina Beach.

We will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning to head to Cachora, where you will meet the muleteers. You will begin the walk up the Capuliyoc Pass, where you can see condors and have a great view of the Apurímac River canyon, one of the main rivers in Peru that originates in the Andes mountain range, between Cuzco and Arequipa. You will descend through a cactus forest to Rosalina Beach, on the banks of the Apurimac River. Here you can settle at the beach campsite to have dinner and spend the night at 1550 m altitude.

Day 2: Rosalina Beach – Marampata – Choquequirao.

After breakfast you will begin a five-hour hike along a narrow path surrounded by vegetation. Then you can stop in Marampata for lunch. Here you will have a beautiful view of the Choquequirao archaeological complex. You will continue your journey for another few hours until you reach Choquequirao, considered the sister city of Machu Picchu. Here you can find the archaeological remains of an Inca city located between the foothills of the snow-capped Salcantay. Here you will have spectacular views of the canyon, where you will also see condors flying over the Andes. Finally you will have time to have dinner and rest at the camp at 3050 m altitude.

Day 3: Choquequirao – Choquequirao Pass – Río Blanco – Maizal.

After breakfast you will begin a new hike through the cloudy forest, valleys and mountains to reach the Choquequirao pass. After five hours of walking, you will continue through Pinchinoyoc, at 2750 m altitude. From this place you can observe different species of birds, flora and coca plantations. You will have time to have lunch near the Río Blanco, where you will also be able to cool off in its waters. Then you will begin an ascent hike towards Maizal. You will have dinner in the camp at 3000 m altitude.

Day 4: Maizal – Minas Victoria – Yanama.

You will walk around the Corihuayrachina glacier early in the morning. Here an uphill hike will begin. Then you will cross the Victoria mines towards the pass with the same name. Almost arriving at the top you will be able to see original Inca paths. Lunch will be at 4200 m altitude, with a privileged view of Choquetacarpo, a mountain 5520 meters high in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru. Then you will descend to the Yanama campsite at 3800 m altitude where you will have dinner and you will rest until the next day.

Day 5: Yanama – Totora.

You will have breakfast early in the morning to head towards the Yanama Pass, at 4500 m altitude. From this place you can see the Saqsarayoc and Padreyoc mountains. Depending on the weather, you may be able to walk in the snow. You will arrive at the community of Totora, to have dinner and spend the night in a tent.

Day 6: Totora – La Playa.

You will begin the 2000 m descent towards the Totora River early in the morning, where you will have the chance to see birds such as hummingbirds and woodpeckers, as well as flowers such as orchids and begonias. You will continue descending towards the Santa Teresa River where the banana and coffee plantations are located. You will arrive at La Playa, where it will be possible to buy some snacks and drinks. Finally you will have dinner and rest in the camp at 2125 altitude.

Day 7: La Playa – Santa Teresa – Hydroelectric Station – Aguas Calientes.

After breakfast you will continue your trip until reaching Santa Teresa, crossing the Vilcanota River. At this place you will take the transport that will take you to Hydroelectric, from where you will have a different view of Machu Picchu. Here you will have time to have lunch and rest. Then you will return to Aguas Calientes, known for its thermal baths, located 800 meters from the town. You can have access to the thermal baths (not included) to which medicinal properties are attributed. Then you will spend the night in a hostel.

Day 8: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.

After having breakfast in Aguas Calientes you will walk or take a bus (not included) that will take you to Machu Picchu. Here you will have a guided tour where they will tell you more about the citadel. After this you will have time to explore on your own and take photographs. You will return to Aguas Calientes at sunset, where you will take a train to Ollantaytambo. Here our transportation will take you back to Cuzco, ending the activity.

• If you cancel or reschedule this tour, you will not receive a full refund.
• If you cancel or reschedule more than 6 days in advance, you will only receive a refund of US$ 200 per person from the advance deposit made at the time of the booking.
• You can reschedule the tour date by paying an additional US$ 200 up to 6 days before the start.