Considered
as the last inca refuge which resisted per
decades to the Spanish conquerors. It is
located in the canyon of the Apurimac River
to an altitude of 3.030 m above sea level.
in a strategic geographical area between
andean mountains and the edge of the jungle,
although, it is difficult to access here it
is not impossible and above all it is a
challenge and an exciting experience for
those who enjoy adventure.
FIRST DAY:
We will pick
you up at your hotel between 4.00 to 4.30
a.m. in order to leave at 4.40 am. Using a
private transportation towards CACHORA,
small town located at an altitud of 2800 m
above sea level. 3 hours far from Cusco.
Along the way we will be able to observe
diverse landscapes that belong to different
climates, until we arrive to San Pedro de
CACHORA where we will arrange our equipment
to begin the long trek which will take us
between 7 to 8 hours. Along the way we will
also be able to observe a diversity of flora
and fauna that embellish our walking, to
finally arrive to el Capulichayoc Viewpoint,
from where we will be able to observe the
deepest canyon in the world which is known
as the Apurimac and by where the majestic
Apurimac flows. It is here where we will
have our first lunch. We also will be able
to see the first sights of Choquequirao. We
will continue with our walking until we
reach CHIKISKA where we will spend the
night.
SECOND DAY:
At dawn and after
breakfast we will continue our trip. This
time we will have to ascend until we get to
MARCAPATA, where we will arrive after two
hours walking, we will be surrounded by
nature which will surprise to us, here we
will have lunch to continue towards
Choquequirao. After lunch, we will have a
guided visit. At the end of the visit, we
will agree on where to spend the night, we
can stay on this place or camp in MARCAPATA.
It will be up to us.
THIRD DAY:
After breakfast, we will
return by the same way descending to the
Apurimac river, and then to CHIKISCA where
they will be waiting for us with a delicious
lunch. After which, we will get ready to
continue our walking, this time it will take
us to Aguada, place located at 2600 m.s.n.m.
It is there where we will spend the night.
FOURTH DAY:
After breakfast we will
continue towards CACHORA, this will take us
around 2 hours, from CACHORA we will go to
CONOQ water springs, also, to the
archeological site of SAYWITE by bus.
Spending the night there.
FIFTH DAY:
Very early, after
breakfast we will go back to the city of
Cusco.
IT INCLUDES:
- Picking up at the
hotel
- Bus fares Cusco -
Cachora
- Ticket of entrance to
Choquequirao
- Ticket of entrance to
Conoq Water Springs
- Ticket of entrance to
Saywite archeological site
- Professional Guide
(English-Spanish)
- Camping Equipment
- Matress
- Meals (4 breakfasts,4
lunchs,4 dinners)
- Horses (to carry the
equipment and food )
IT DOES NOT
INCLUDE:
- First breakfast
- Last lunch
- Sleeping bag
RECOMENDATIONS:
- Sleeping bag
- An extra small
backbag
- Trekking shoes
- Mineral water
- Repelent
- Sun block
- Light clothes for the
day and warm clothes for the night
- Sun lenses.