Choquequirao Trek – Choquequirao Tour 5D/4N
From USD 785 Per PersonTour Details
Duration
5 Days / 4 Night
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour Style
Cultural
Altitude
3,800 m.a.s.l.
Group Size
2 - 12 people
Distance
61 km
Tour Overview
The Choquequirao Trek will take us to one of the more demanding and impressive trips in Peru. We’ll cover mountains, cliffs and the Apurímac Canyon. We will have the opportunity to interact with local people in villages and visit Inca sites.
On Choquequirao Tour 5D/4N we’ll see agricultural terraces that were used in the inca times, thousands years ago. The paths will go very high up, knowing this is important to prevent altitude sickness. The trouble will be rewarded with emotional panoramic views from mountains.
When we reach the Choquequirao remains, the atmosphere will make us feel like we're stepping into another world. Also we can visit the sundecks, forecourts and all gravestone structures while our stint companion is talking about the history of the Choquequirao remains.
The trip also takes us through cloudy timber, aqueducts, and wildlife spots along the way. We will drink plenitude of water, enjoy the fresh air, and just soak up the implausible terrain. Every step will show us why these trails have stayed so special for centuries.
By the end of the Choquequirao Trek, we will return to Cusco feeling proud and inspired. The Choquequirao Trek leaves unforgettable remembrances of mountains, Inca remains, and adventure. We'll carry stories of sundecks, gravestone structures, and stirring views for a continuance.
We'll start super beforehand at 4:00 A.M. from our accommodation in Cusco and hop into our private auto. The drive to Capuliyoc will show us stunning Andean geographies and small townlets along the way. We'll breathe in the fresh mountain air and get agitated for the adventure ahead.
Once we reach Capuliyoc, we will hit the trail for our first stretch to Chiquisca town. The hike will wind through hills, showing us streams, cloudy forests, and native shops. We'll stop to rest, take prints, and enjoy the views.
Lunch will be in Chiquisca, giving us time to recharge before heading toward Playa Rosalina. We'll continue hiking through gentle pitches and shadowed areas, soaking in the decor . Arriving at Playa Rosalina, we will set up our canopies, relax, and enjoy regale under the stars.
By night, we will be cozy in our sleeping bags, ready for the coming day’s adventure.
Day 1 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 12 km
- Highest spot: It reaches 3,500 meters where Capuliyoc stands
- Lowest spot: At Chiquisca, the ground dips down to 2,800 meters above sea level - the lowest point around here.
- Stops: Capuliyoc → Chiquisca → Playa Rosalina
- Fitness level: Moderate
Right after morning meal, start walking out from Playa Rosalina. One tough climb waits today - part of the hardest stretches on this journey. Upward all the time toward Santa Rosa, path cuts back and forth through thick green cover where tiny birds dart and chirp. Stops happen now and then just to drink water, also catch sight of rushing stream below.
After reaching Santa Rosa, a break comes first. Then onward up toward Marampata the path climbs. Green thickens along the way the higher we go, bringing fresher air and wide-open sightlines across the Apurímac Canyon. Once at Marampata, time slows for food and rest
Later on, once lunch is done, the trail carries us forward - two extra hours winding down into quieter land where the air seems slower. Closer now, the ground shifts underfoot, giving way to stillness that settles around like dust after wind. Our shelter waits ahead, tucked beside Choquequiraw, off the known paths. Tents go up without rush, heat rises from food served in bowls, bodies unwind by firelight - all of it held within nightfall before tomorrow's walk to ancient stones.
Day 2 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 15 km
- Highest spot: At its peak, the land climbs to about 3,800 meters above the ocean
- Lowest spot: it hits a minimum of 2,900 meters high near Marampata.
- Stops: Playa Rosalina → Santa Rosa → Marampata → Choquequirao
- Fitness needed: Somewhere in the middle but not beginner stuff.
After breakfast, we will set off to explore the Choquequirao Inca stronghold. The point is huge, with sundecks, conventional platforms, and massive gravestone walls. We'll wander among ancient structures and learn about Inca culture from our companion.
We'll take our time taking prints and enjoying the views of the Apurimac Canyon. The dry season makes the colors pop, showing the sundecks and mountains in inconceivable detail. We'll tromp through forecourts and retired corners, imagining life in Inca times.
Lunch will be back at the campground, giving us a chance to relax and sputter about the day’s discoveries. In the autumn, we will have free time to rest or for a little walking. Regale will be delicious, and we will prepare for the next long day..
Evening at the campground will be peaceful, with stars above and the flume echoing vocally. This day will be the highlight of our journey, filled with history, adventure, and stirring decor .
Day 3 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 8 km round trip within Choquequirao
- Highest spot: 3,800 meters above sea level at the citadel
- Lowest spot: you’ll find the campsite sitting 3,700 meters high.
- Route: Choquequirao
- Fitness level: Moderate
We'll have breakfast and pack up our canopies before leaving Choquequirao. Hiking down to Marampata will be easier, giving us time to enjoy the streams and forests.. We'll stop to take some photos and appreciate wildlife.
From Marampata, we will climb a bit toward Santa Rosa, where we will break for a break and respect the flume views. Lunch will be coming to the Apurimac River, with calm waters and beautiful surroundings.
After lunch, we will continue hiking to Chiquisca. Arriving there, we will set up canopies, relax, and enjoy regale together. As night settles in, sleep comes easily inside the thick sleeping bags. A soft calm wraps around us when darkness arrives.
A stretch of soft trails waits ahead, mixing steady steps with cool glances at rushing water. Movement keeps time with curiosity as paths unwind beside narrow channels. Each footfall adds a quiet rhythm under open sky.
Day 4 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 14 km
- Highest spot: 3,600 meters at Santa Rosa
- Lowest spot: 2,900 meters at Chiquisca
- Route: Choquequirao → Marampata → Santa Rosa → Chiquisca
- Fitness level: Moderate
Later on, once we’ve eaten, things start moving. Heading out means walking uphill to Capuliyoc Pass. Each step opens a new look across Apurimac Canyon below. Pausing now and then works well - sips of water help, the scenery does too. Moving slow keeps everything steady.
Footsteps slow near Capuliyoc - time opens up for pictures, breath, stillness. After that stretch of quiet, descent begins, winding lower toward Cusco's edge. Midday food comes on a ridge where wind moves soft between bites. A vehicle waits later, ours alone, engine humming low as roads pull us into the sprawl.
By nine in the evening we reach Cusco, tired but satisfied. That stretch of five days burns into memory - Choquequirao’s quiet stones, air so thin it bites, landscapes that cut across the spine of the Andes. Each moment stays.
Day 5 Statistics:
- Distance: 12 km
- Highest spot: 3,500 meters at Capuliyoc pass
- Lowest spot: 3,200 meters at Chiquisca
- Route: Chiquisca → Capuliyoc → Cusco
- Fitness level: Moderate
What's Included:
From your hostel in Cusco, a private ride takes you straight to where the path begins.
A relaxed ride gets you to where the Choquequirao path begins.
Setup for camping, complete with shelters, padding for sleep, along with basics meant to make nights outdoors easier
Professional cook to prepare nutritional and delicious food during the journey.
Mules and muleteers to carry camping gear, cooking inventories, and heavier luggage.
Breakfast is handed each morning of the trek ( days 1 – 5) to fuel up for the hikes.
Lunch is handed each day of the journey (days 1 – 5).
Night meal is handed on days 1 – 4 to recharge later long touring days.
Professional bilingual companion to partake information about Choquequirao, Inca history, and original culture.
Entrance figure to the Choquequirao archaeological point included.
First aid tackle available throughout the journey for extremities.
What's Not Included:
The hostel in Cusco won't be included.
We'll not give a night meal on day 5.
Sleeping bags and duffel bags won't be handed.
We'll not cover private charges.
We'll not give trip medical insurance; we recommend having it before the journey.
Tips for attendants, muleteers, and staff won't be included but are appreciated.
Clothes
- Enough underwear and socks
- Polos or breathable t-shirts
- Sandals or light footwear for relaxation
- Warm jacket
Equipment
- Daypack (20–30 L)
Essential
- Cash (soles) and/or credit cards
- Insect repellent
- Passport or ID card (and digital copies)
- Personal care products
- Personal medications and basic first aid kit
- Reusable water bottle
Recommended
- Energy snacks (bars, nuts, etc.)
- Portable charger
Tour Route Map
Initial Deposit:
To guarantee your reservation for a tour or package with Super Tour Machupicchu, a non-refundable initial deposit is required. The amount of this deposit varies depending on the selected itinerary.
Payment can be made via PayPal or credit/debit card. Please note that a 5% service fee will be applied to card payments, and an 8% fee will be applied to PayPal transactions.
By proceeding with the reservation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and fully accepted our Terms and Conditions.
Reservation Confirmation:
Your reservation will be considered confirmed and binding once Super Tour Machupicchu has received all your information and verified your deposit. At that moment, a legally binding contractual agreement will be established between both parties, marking the official beginning of your next adventure.
Shared Responsibility:
All individuals included in the reservation are jointly responsible for the agreement with Super Tour Machupicchu. The person signing the contract represents each individual listed in the reservation, meaning all parties are informed and agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Required Information for Reservation:
Along with the non-refundable deposit, it is essential to provide the following personal details during the reservation process:
Full name
Passport or ID number
Gender
Nationality
Date of birth
These details are crucial to ensure your experience with Super Tour Machupicchu is safe, organized, and memorable.
We'll start super beforehand at 4:00 A.M. from our accommodation in Cusco and hop into our private auto. The drive to Capuliyoc will show us stunning Andean geographies and small townlets along the way. We'll breathe in the fresh mountain air and get agitated for the adventure ahead.
Once we reach Capuliyoc, we will hit the trail for our first stretch to Chiquisca town. The hike will wind through hills, showing us streams, cloudy forests, and native shops. We'll stop to rest, take prints, and enjoy the views.
Lunch will be in Chiquisca, giving us time to recharge before heading toward Playa Rosalina. We'll continue hiking through gentle pitches and shadowed areas, soaking in the decor . Arriving at Playa Rosalina, we will set up our canopies, relax, and enjoy regale under the stars.
By night, we will be cozy in our sleeping bags, ready for the coming day’s adventure.
Day 1 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 12 km
- Highest spot: It reaches 3,500 meters where Capuliyoc stands
- Lowest spot: At Chiquisca, the ground dips down to 2,800 meters above sea level - the lowest point around here.
- Stops: Capuliyoc → Chiquisca → Playa Rosalina
- Fitness level: Moderate
Right after morning meal, start walking out from Playa Rosalina. One tough climb waits today - part of the hardest stretches on this journey. Upward all the time toward Santa Rosa, path cuts back and forth through thick green cover where tiny birds dart and chirp. Stops happen now and then just to drink water, also catch sight of rushing stream below.
After reaching Santa Rosa, a break comes first. Then onward up toward Marampata the path climbs. Green thickens along the way the higher we go, bringing fresher air and wide-open sightlines across the Apurímac Canyon. Once at Marampata, time slows for food and rest
Later on, once lunch is done, the trail carries us forward - two extra hours winding down into quieter land where the air seems slower. Closer now, the ground shifts underfoot, giving way to stillness that settles around like dust after wind. Our shelter waits ahead, tucked beside Choquequiraw, off the known paths. Tents go up without rush, heat rises from food served in bowls, bodies unwind by firelight - all of it held within nightfall before tomorrow's walk to ancient stones.
Day 2 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 15 km
- Highest spot: At its peak, the land climbs to about 3,800 meters above the ocean
- Lowest spot: it hits a minimum of 2,900 meters high near Marampata.
- Stops: Playa Rosalina → Santa Rosa → Marampata → Choquequirao
- Fitness needed: Somewhere in the middle but not beginner stuff.
After breakfast, we will set off to explore the Choquequirao Inca stronghold. The point is huge, with sundecks, conventional platforms, and massive gravestone walls. We'll wander among ancient structures and learn about Inca culture from our companion.
We'll take our time taking prints and enjoying the views of the Apurimac Canyon. The dry season makes the colors pop, showing the sundecks and mountains in inconceivable detail. We'll tromp through forecourts and retired corners, imagining life in Inca times.
Lunch will be back at the campground, giving us a chance to relax and sputter about the day’s discoveries. In the autumn, we will have free time to rest or for a little walking. Regale will be delicious, and we will prepare for the next long day..
Evening at the campground will be peaceful, with stars above and the flume echoing vocally. This day will be the highlight of our journey, filled with history, adventure, and stirring decor .
Day 3 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 8 km round trip within Choquequirao
- Highest spot: 3,800 meters above sea level at the citadel
- Lowest spot: you’ll find the campsite sitting 3,700 meters high.
- Route: Choquequirao
- Fitness level: Moderate
We'll have breakfast and pack up our canopies before leaving Choquequirao. Hiking down to Marampata will be easier, giving us time to enjoy the streams and forests.. We'll stop to take some photos and appreciate wildlife.
From Marampata, we will climb a bit toward Santa Rosa, where we will break for a break and respect the flume views. Lunch will be coming to the Apurimac River, with calm waters and beautiful surroundings.
After lunch, we will continue hiking to Chiquisca. Arriving there, we will set up canopies, relax, and enjoy regale together. As night settles in, sleep comes easily inside the thick sleeping bags. A soft calm wraps around us when darkness arrives.
A stretch of soft trails waits ahead, mixing steady steps with cool glances at rushing water. Movement keeps time with curiosity as paths unwind beside narrow channels. Each footfall adds a quiet rhythm under open sky.
Day 4 Statistics:
- Distance cover: 14 km
- Highest spot: 3,600 meters at Santa Rosa
- Lowest spot: 2,900 meters at Chiquisca
- Route: Choquequirao → Marampata → Santa Rosa → Chiquisca
- Fitness level: Moderate
Later on, once we’ve eaten, things start moving. Heading out means walking uphill to Capuliyoc Pass. Each step opens a new look across Apurimac Canyon below. Pausing now and then works well - sips of water help, the scenery does too. Moving slow keeps everything steady.
Footsteps slow near Capuliyoc - time opens up for pictures, breath, stillness. After that stretch of quiet, descent begins, winding lower toward Cusco's edge. Midday food comes on a ridge where wind moves soft between bites. A vehicle waits later, ours alone, engine humming low as roads pull us into the sprawl.
By nine in the evening we reach Cusco, tired but satisfied. That stretch of five days burns into memory - Choquequirao’s quiet stones, air so thin it bites, landscapes that cut across the spine of the Andes. Each moment stays.
Day 5 Statistics:
- Distance: 12 km
- Highest spot: 3,500 meters at Capuliyoc pass
- Lowest spot: 3,200 meters at Chiquisca
- Route: Chiquisca → Capuliyoc → Cusco
- Fitness level: Moderate
What's Included:
From your hostel in Cusco, a private ride takes you straight to where the path begins.
A relaxed ride gets you to where the Choquequirao path begins.
Setup for camping, complete with shelters, padding for sleep, along with basics meant to make nights outdoors easier
Professional cook to prepare nutritional and delicious food during the journey.
Mules and muleteers to carry camping gear, cooking inventories, and heavier luggage.
Breakfast is handed each morning of the trek ( days 1 – 5) to fuel up for the hikes.
Lunch is handed each day of the journey (days 1 – 5).
Night meal is handed on days 1 – 4 to recharge later long touring days.
Professional bilingual companion to partake information about Choquequirao, Inca history, and original culture.
Entrance figure to the Choquequirao archaeological point included.
First aid tackle available throughout the journey for extremities.
What's Not Included:
The hostel in Cusco won't be included.
We'll not give a night meal on day 5.
Sleeping bags and duffel bags won't be handed.
We'll not cover private charges.
We'll not give trip medical insurance; we recommend having it before the journey.
Tips for attendants, muleteers, and staff won't be included but are appreciated.
Clothes
- Enough underwear and socks
- Polos or breathable t-shirts
- Sandals or light footwear for relaxation
- Warm jacket
Equipment
- Daypack (20–30 L)
Essential
- Cash (soles) and/or credit cards
- Insect repellent
- Passport or ID card (and digital copies)
- Personal care products
- Personal medications and basic first aid kit
- Reusable water bottle
Recommended
- Energy snacks (bars, nuts, etc.)
- Portable charger
Tour Route Map
Initial Deposit:
To guarantee your reservation for a tour or package with Super Tour Machupicchu, a non-refundable initial deposit is required. The amount of this deposit varies depending on the selected itinerary.
Payment can be made via PayPal or credit/debit card. Please note that a 5% service fee will be applied to card payments, and an 8% fee will be applied to PayPal transactions.
By proceeding with the reservation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and fully accepted our Terms and Conditions.
Reservation Confirmation:
Your reservation will be considered confirmed and binding once Super Tour Machupicchu has received all your information and verified your deposit. At that moment, a legally binding contractual agreement will be established between both parties, marking the official beginning of your next adventure.
Shared Responsibility:
All individuals included in the reservation are jointly responsible for the agreement with Super Tour Machupicchu. The person signing the contract represents each individual listed in the reservation, meaning all parties are informed and agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Required Information for Reservation:
Along with the non-refundable deposit, it is essential to provide the following personal details during the reservation process:
Full name
Passport or ID number
Gender
Nationality
Date of birth
These details are crucial to ensure your experience with Super Tour Machupicchu is safe, organized, and memorable.