Choquequirao Trek Peru – Choquequirao Tour 4D – 3N

We will depart from our hotel in Cusco at 4:30 AM. by private minibus. We will travel four hours to Capuliyoc viewpoint (2,885 meters above sea level). Here we will rest for forty minutes and prepare for the trek with our mountain team.

We will start descending three hours to Chikiska while admiring views of the Apurimac Canyon. Then, we will stop for lunch prepared by our mountain chef using fresh local ingredients. In the afternoon, we will climb two hours to lower Santa Rosa Camp (1,914 meters above sea level). The late afternoon climb will be cooler, perfect for acclimatizing.

Day 1 Statistics:

Distance traveled: 10 km
Highest altitude: 2,885 meters above sea level at Capuliyoc
Lowest altitude: 1,500 meters above sea level at Chikiska
Route: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Chikiska – Santa Rosa Baja
Difficulty: Moderate

We will wake up early and start a challenging three-hour uphill trek to Marampata (2,911 meters above sea level). Along the way, we will see sugarcane farms producing Cañazo, a local traditional beverage. We will rest and refresh at Marampata before continuing.

Next, we will hike two more hours to Choquequirao (3,103 meters above sea level), the last refuge of the Incas. We will explore the vast archaeological site for at least three hours, visiting terraces, temples, and plazas. Our chef will prepare a special lunch inside the citadel, allowing us to enjoy the same surroundings as the Incas. We will return to Marampata for camp, resting in cloud forest with spectacular views.

Day 2 Statistics:

Distance traveled: 16 km
Highest altitude: 3,103 meters above sea level at Choquequirao
Lowest altitude: 1,914 meters above sea level at Santa Rosa Baja
Route: Santa Rosa Baja – Marampata – Choquequirao – Marampata
Difficulty: Challenging

We will wake with a cup of coca tea while enjoying sunrise at Marampata camp. And descend three hours along zigzag trails to Rosalina Beach (1,500 meters above sea level). We will feel the effort of the descent but will admire the spectacular canyon views.

Afterward, we will ascend one hour to Chikiska for lunch prepared by our mountain chef. We will rest during a short siesta before continuing two more hours to Coca Masana camp (1,914 meters above sea level ). We will enjoy our last night on the trail surrounded by stunning cloud forest landscapes.

Day 3 statistics:

Distance traveled: 12 km
Highest altitude: Marampata 2,911 meters above sea level
Lowest altitude: Rosalina Beach 1,500 meters above sea level
Route: Marampata – Rosalina Beach – Chikiska – Coca Masana
Difficulty: Moderate