PAT TK 135 - CHOQUEQUIRAU - GOLDEN CRADEL

CORDILLERA VILCABAMBA / CUSCO

DEPARTURES

Daily

 

 

KIND OF SERVICE

Shared (SIB) / Private

 

 

SEASON

Recommended

 

 

Seldom visited by tourists, this Inca “lost city ” fascinated 19th century explorers. Nestled in the cloud forest, 1800 meters above the Apurimac River, this site is similar, in many ways to MachuPicchu. Abandoned for centuries, both were overlooked by the Spanish chroniclers of the 16th and 17th century.

The southern approach to the site requires a steep descent from almost 3200 meters, near the village of Cachora, down to the Apurimac River at 1200m. This is followed by an even steeper ascent of 1800mt up to the ruins. MachuPicchu is situated on the eastern slope of the Cordillera Vilcabamba and Choquequirau on it’s opposite western slope at about the same parallel. Both citadels are located half way up steep, densely forested mountain slopes.

The trail goes through an amazing variety of habitats from pastoral valleys full of blossoming fruit trees to glacial mountains .

Our final campsite gives us a spectacular panoramic view of  a most evocative sights in the world: the ancient city of MachuPicchu and Siter City of Machupicchu, Choquequirao.

Type of circuit :    Scenic / Archeological
Activity :    Trekking
Ubication :   Vilcabamba Mountain  – Cusco
Level :    Need physical effort
Lenght:   4 days
Season Recommended:   April to November (The Rest of the year with rains)
Wheather :    Cold,dry and  temperate

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Transfers In / Out
  • Private transportation to the head of the trail
  • Mules for our luggage  camping equipment and meals.
  • Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
  • Cooker and kitchen equipment
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches , 3 dinners. Vegetarian food on request at no extra cost is avaiable.
  • Drinking water along the Trek, only on meal times.
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • 1st Aid Kit
  • 01 Oxygen Ball
  • Horses  (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Waterproof Camping tent , double occupancy
  • 01 Sleeping Mattress per person.

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Slepping bag
  • 1st breakfast y the last lunch
  • Extra horse or porter to carry personal luggage
  • Tips

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Medium backpack, sleeping bag, rain clothes (raincoats, rain poncho)
  • Towel and swinwear
  • Flashlight, spare batteries and water bottle
  • Medicines for personal use
  • Shoes with rubber sole
  • A complete change of clothes. It is important to have dry t-shirts, a thick coat to keep warm at night and several pairs of socks because the feet should be dry at night. Hat for the sun, scarf and gloves.

TOUR DETAILS

Day 1: Cusco / Cachora / Chisquisca:

Early morning departure from Cusco . Our private transportation will take us to the town of Cachora where our mule wanglers , mules and horses are wayting. We hike down into the Apurimac canyon camping at Chiquisca  (1800 mts) (L,D).

Day 2: Chisquisca / Marampata / Choquequirau:

After a good breakfast we start our strenuous hike up hill for about 5 hours to our lunch spot at Maranpata, and then to Choquequirau, where we camp. Choquequirau ( Golden Cradle ) is considered the Sister cityof MachuPicchu, because of several similarities, it hangs 1,500 meters above  the Apurimac Canyon , MachuPïcchu hangs above the Urubamba canyon.

It is at the same latitude and it is a large citadel with more of 8 hectares , only one third has been uncovered and every day the archeologist find something more. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Choquequirau / Chisquisca:

At dawn we can see the Sun rise over the ruins and after a good breakfast we will visit our archeological compound and then start our way back down the same way we came in, until we reach our camp at Chiquisca. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Chisquisca / Cachora / Cusco:

Today we start our trek back to Cachora , where our private transportation will be wayting to take us back to Cusco.(B, L)

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS:

  • If you take specific medications bring them to the trip
  • Sunblock, lipstick and repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Water purifying tablets
  • Lemon candies
  • Chocolates
  • Energy bars
  • Rehydrating powder (Gatorade)
  • Waterproof adhesive tape
  • Bring a little extra money in national currency (Nuevos Soles)

NOTES:

1- PASSPORTS, VISAS & RECIPROCITY FEES

Passengers are responsible for having a valid passport (valid at least 6months before travel) and any visas required.

Peru may require visa for some nationalities. Please note that some countries require a reciprocity entrance fee.

This information is subject to government changes without any notice. Please check each of your countries destinations base on your citizenship for your specific personal documents.

2-FLIGHTS 

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3-PRICES LAND SERVICES & FLIGHT FARES:

Prices are per person and are expressed in US dollars. Prices are subject to change without any notice.

The CHD rate applies for children from 2 to 10 years traveling accompanied by two adults and sharing a bed with them. Maximum 1 child is allowed with CHD rate per room. If you require additional bed you must pay an extra cost.

Price valid for foreigners or Peruvians not resident in Peru. The program is subject to spaces. Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation is made. For more information, please contact your reservations executive.

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4- TRAVEL INSURANCE: 

PERU A TRAVEL  strongly recommends travel insurance for your trips.

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