7-Day Choquequirao and Machu Picchu Trek from Cusco via Llactapata

7 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Sign up for this 7-day trek to the Choquequirao Archaeological Complex and the famous Machu Picchu, passing through valleys, snow-capped mountains, and a great...

Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Choquequirao · Languages: English

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What's Included

Transportation Cusco - Capuliyoq and Ollantaytambo - Cusco
6 breakfasts / 6 lunches / 6 dinners
Hostel in Aguas Calientes (double or triple accommodation)
Entrance to Choquequirao / entrance to Machu Picchu
Return tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Cook
Muleteers
Horses for loading
Camping equipment
First aid kit
Professional bilingual guide

Not Included

First breakfast
Last lunch and dinner
Sleeping bag
Horses for riding
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Cusco to Capuliyoc, Chiquisca, and Playa Rosalinas

We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am. Afterwards, we will take our transportation to Capuliyoc. The trip lasts 4 hours, and along the way we will be able to enjoy the first views of the villages, valleys, and snow-capped peaks. Here, the porters and horses will be waiting for us to help us on our excursion. Upon arriving at the Capuliyoc viewpoint, we will take advantage of the great view of the Apurimac Canyon and the snow-capped Padreyoc (5571 masl). We will then descend for approximately 3 hours to the town of Chiquisca for lunch. We then continue hiking to the village of Playa Rosalinas (1900 masl), where we camp and have dinner. In the afternoon, we will enjoy the tropical tranquillity.
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Day 02

Playa Rosalinas to Marampata and Choquequirao

In the morning, we will cross the river. From there, we start our uphill hike until we reach Marampata, where we will have lunch. After lunch, the hike will not be so steep as we get closer to the valley that houses the Choquequirao complex. We will camp near Choquequirao and be able to explore the surrounding area.
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Day 03

Choquequirao Exploration and Trek to Pinchiunuyoc

In the morning, we will complete the visit to the Choquequirao archaeological site and rest until lunchtime. In the afternoon, we start hiking uphill to Pinchiunuyoc, where we will camp and spend the night.
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Day 04

Pinchiunuyoc to Rio Blanco and Maizal

After breakfast, in the morning we will walk downhill for 2 hours to the Blanco River (1990 masl), where we will rest for a few minutes. We then begin a long climb of approximately 4 hours to the village of Maizal. Here we have lunch and, after a short rest, we resume our hike until we reach the camp, where we set up our tents to rest.
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Day 05

Maizal to Yanama and Lucmubamba via Victoria Pass

We start hiking at 7:00 am for approximately 3 hours along the edge of the jungle to the Victoria mine. Continuing our trip for 1 hour, we will arrive at the Victoria Pass (4130 masl). After the beautiful panoramic view, we continue along the Inca trail made of stone steps and carry on downhill to the village of Yanama, where we have lunch. We then take a collective bus to Lucmubamba village.
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Day 06

Lucmubamba to Llactapata and Aguas Calientes

Hike along the ancient Inca trail for about 3 hours and cross the Puncuyoc Pass. Continue to the archaeological site of Llactapata, located at 2700 masl. From there, we enjoy a unique perspective of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We will begin our descent to the hydroelectric plant, where we can rest and have lunch. Then we continue our way along the railroad line, admiring the flora and fauna that surrounds Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will spend the night and enjoy the beautiful sunset in the town, adorned with beautiful Inca statues.
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Day 07

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, and Return to Cusco

This day will be dedicated to our visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will have the option to walk for an hour and a half to Machu Picchu (2400 m), or we can take the bus (24 dollars round trip). Once in the archaeological park of Machu Picchu, our guide will begin the guided visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. At the end, we will have a couple of hours to rest and take pictures before returning to the town of Aguas Calientes. Then, take the train to Ollantaytambo, where a car will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.