Travel to Peru and discover adventure with the Choquequirao Trail to Machu Picchu. Choquequirao means “cradle of gold” in Quechua and is often referred to as the Sister City to Machu Picchu. It is quite possible that the last Inca – Tupac Amaru – was raised at this site among Inca Priestesses and royalty. Our Choququirao trail takes you from Cusco, through to Tarawasi, onto to Choquequirao, and finally to Machu Picchu.
On route you pass through a number of remarkable landscapes as you meander your way along the Apurimac River, into lush tropical forests, through various archeological sites and Inca ruins, and past thermal baths. The Choquequirao trek is off the beaten trail and is bound to leave you with a number of stirring memories of the magic and beauty of Peru. Class Adventure Travel invites you to travel to Peru and experience the beauty of this incredible country.
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As ancient as the mysterious ruins that lay at its end, the Inca Trail was originally created as a passage for the high priests and Inca royalty between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Inca Ruins mark the way, and as the trail continues these ruins increase in frequency, size, and what I like to refer to as 'jaw slackening wonder'. On the final day of the Inca Trail you arrive at Machu Picchu as the sun rises. Through the mist, rays of bright orange sunlight shine upon the ancient ruins - revealing the majesty of the lost citadel in all of her glory. The Inca Trail is a once in a life time experience and if you ever have the chance to go, it is not only recommendable – but mandatory. |
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$ 2,049 |
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This Tour is
Fully Customizable |
All domestic Air and Ground
transportation included |
Summarized Itinerary
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Cusco to Chiquisca
After a two hour drive from Cusco, passing through Tarawasi, and seeing the remains of an Inca Usno, you will make your way on to Curawasi and Saywite. After lunch the hike begins and you will pass Abra Capuliyoc before making camp at Chiquisca. |
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Chiquisca to Choquequirao
Leaving Chiquisca early you make your way down to Rosalina Beach before crossing the Apurimac River. The climb towards Santa Rosa takes a couple of hours and you will stop for lunch on the way. You reach the Choquequirao archaeological complex later on in the afternoon and make your camp. |
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Choquequirao to Rio Blanco (White River)
After watching the sunrise over the archaeological site you will undertake a complete tour of the Choquequirao complex. Following this you head towards another archaeological complex called Pinchaunuyoc before arriving at the Rio Blanco where you make camp for the night. |
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Rio Blanco to Maizal
You leave camp early in order to head off to Maizal where you stop and have lunch. Following this you hike towards Qoriwayrachina and Cota Coca where you can stop and explore. In the evening you will return to Maizal where camp is made. |
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Maizal to Yanama
After an early breakfast you will start the 4 hour climb towards the San Juan Pass. When you reach Yanama you make camp - the rest of the day is reserved for relaxing. |
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Yanama to Hornopampa
You will leave camp early in order to cross the Yanama mountain pass. After lunch you will pass through a cloud forest before reaching Hornopampa where you make camp. |
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Hornopampa to Lucmabamba
After breakfast you descend for two hours towards Collpapampa where you can relax in a natural Jacuzzi amongst some thermal baths. You will have lunch at Wiñaypocco before continuing to Lucmamba where camp is made for the night. |
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Lucmabamba to Machu Picchu
After an early rise you follow an ancient Inca footpath before descending to the Machupicchu Hydroelectric Plant through the Aobamba valley. Following lunch near the Power Plant you board a train for Aguas Calientes where you check into a comfortable hotel in the Machu Picchu area for a well deserved rest. |
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Machu Picchu to Cusco
After an early rise you will take the bus up to Machu Picchu where you will undertake a Private tour of the ruins. Following this you will be given some free time to explore the ruins at your leisure. In the late afternoon you will board the train from Aguas Clientes back to Cusco. |
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