HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike to Machu Picchu’s “sister city”, Choquequirao which means the Cradle of Gold
• Enjoy a serious physical challenge – steep uphills and downhills through the amazing Apurimac Canyon
• Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and a variety of flora and Fauna.
• You will see Condor flying over you in the afternoon at Choquequirao
• Choquequirao is far less crowded and more authentic trekking experience than the classic Inca Trail.
• Hike through small villages on the way and see how peruvian people live in a remote áreas.
• Soak in views of snow-capped Mountains and awe-inspiring incan ruins.

Why should you hike Choquequirao Trek 4 days with us?

• Our horsemen are treated with respect, we provide them fair salary, a decent tent with a pad, proper meal, and proper equipment. We care for their health, well-being, and the health of their families, also we are committed to social projects to improve their lives.
• We are practical, punctual, reliable Travel company, welcoming individuals or groups. Check out our reviews on trip advisor.
• At AB Expeditions, our horsemen, guides, drivers, and Cooks receive their salary as soon they finish their job.
• We dont share our group of Choquequirao trek 4 days  with other companies.
• Small groups of 2 to 8 people máximum. This fact sets us apart from other travel companies that take bigger groups. However if you are a family or friends more than 8 people, we can organize your trip to Choquequirao without any problem too.
• AB Expeditions is A 100% locally owned Travel Company and fully licensed Choquequirao trek operator.
• Our Tour Guides pride themselves on being up to date and have a comprehensive programme of continual professional development. We love showing what a fascinating and amazing Choquequirao is.

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 DAYS ITINERARY

Day 1: Cachora – Coca masana – Playa Rosalina

We will pick you up at your hotel around 05:00 am. We proceed to drive nearly 4 hours to Cachora. During the bus ride, you can observe the white snowcapped mountains of Salkantay and Veronica: the Holy Gods of the Incas. We get capulliyuc after 4 hours and a half where we meet our horsemen and our cook prepares delicious food to start a two-hour trek to Chikiska. Afterward, we descend through the eastern slopes of the Andes to get Coca Masana (2,330m). The temperature gets higher and the flora and fauna begin to change. we get to Playa Rosalina (Rosalina Beach) finally we hike up to Santa Rosa where our team will set up our tent to spend the night there.

Day 2: Playa Rosalina –  Choquequirao

Today is probably the hardest day of the trek. After enjoying breakfast, we packed up our belongings and began hiking up to reach Maranpata we walked for about 2 hours more to get to Choquequirao, Where our cook waited for us with delicious lunch. After eating our meal we go to explore the archeological site of Choquequirao Peru which makes us see again the glorious time of the Inca civilization. Later we come back to Raqaypata where we have our dinner and go to sleep.

Day 3: Choquequirao -Santa Rosa – Chiquiska

Waking up in the middle of the Andes is one of the delights of spending these days as a trekker! It is an amazing experience! Breakfast will be ready early, around 6:00 AM. Afterward, we pack up our belongings, enjoy breakfast, and immediately begin trekking towards Marampata town, where the vegetation will become abundant and the weather hotter so we keep walking until to reach Playa Rosalina, where we will have our lunch then we have to keep hiking to Chiquisca where we will have our campsite.

Day 4: Chiquiska – Cachora – Cusco

Early wakeup call at 5:00 am with coca tea brought to your tent. Subsequently, we pack up, eat our breakfast, and start hiking up to the highest point of the Choquequirao trail climbing 4 hours more approximately until Mirador Capuliyoq where we have our last supper with all the AB Expeditions family. then we take our private transport, which will wait for us to take us back to Cusco arriving at Cusco by 5:00 or 6:00 pm.

INCLUSIONS

Included

• English speaking guide, plus an assistant guide for big groups.
• Professional cook and an assistant cook for a big group and horseman for the mules and horses.
• Mules which carry group gear and large duffels provided by the company, for personal belongings.
• All food on the trek, which incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine as well as modern fusion cuisine and specific dietary needs.
• Boiled water and snacks.
• Large Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent.
• Tents to overnight, and Thermarest. Two-person tents are provided for a single person and three-person tents for double people to provide plenty of space for personal gear.
• Additional horses for riding can be provided for an additional cost.
• First aid kit, including oxygen.
• A pre-trek briefing.
• Entrance fee to Choquequirao.

Not Included

• The first breakfast and last dinner on the 5th day.
• Personal trekking gear including, backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags. However they may be rented from the company.
• Gratuity for guides, cooks, and horseman.
• Personal riding horse. Additional horses may be rented according to the needs of the individual and group.

WHAT TO BRING FOR CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 DAYS

• Original Passport and Original Green ISIC international student cards if you are students.
• Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals.
• Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks).
• Waterproof clothing (poncho).
• Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts).
• Sunhat and sunglasses.
• Sun cream and insect repellent.
• Water bottles such as

IMPORTANT INFO 

Sandflies, and mosquitoes are relentless. Less so at the Choquequirao campsite but wear a ton of repellent.

It is obvious that at altitude you should lather up in sunblock or protect yourself by some other means. There is very little shade going down into the Apurimac Canyon and going up.

Bring your boots into your tent. At the bottom of the canyon (Playa Campsite) there may be scorpions. At upper altitudes you can find Tarantulas.

GOOD TIME TO VISIT CHOQUEQUIRAO

The trek is best done in the dry season, which is May to October when the weather is clearest. Though this is the peak season, the trail is quiet and uncrowded throughout the year – unlike bustling Machu Picchu.

In the rainy season, there are landslides and the steep descents can be quite treacherous because of a lack of solid footing.