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Choquequirao expeditions trek is an epic multi-day trek perfect for those looking to get off the beaten path. Escape the crowds and enjoy this amazing adventure trip with, ancient ruins and Inka history, a great variety of plants and birds, and stay in the coziness of local homestay lodges under the spectacular scenery views of snow-capped mountains. The Inka site is set in the hills of the Vilcabamba mountain range outside Cusco, and is considered to be bigger than Machu Picchu, although it´s almost all hidden in the forest. Still not fully excavated, the archeological site of Choquequirao encompass a whole city, a mass of agricultural terraces, residential palaces and a ceremonial water fountains location. Enjoy this genuine off the beaten path Peruvian trekking route under the care, passion and leadership of our experienced tour guides and crew of porters, cooks & muleteers that will make your trip the most safe, pleasant and truly memorable.
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be pick up from your hotel by your tour guide and start this adventure with a van ride of 4 hours until the trailhead to this incredible Inka site called “Choquequirao”. Along the way get introduced to Peruvian Andes geography with sensational landscapes dominated by impressive glacial tall mountains, deep valleys and picturesque villages. Enjoy a delicious lunch before start your expedition trek with fantastic landscape views. At this point meet the field crew that will take care very well after you (Cook, tent makers and muleteers). After a well-deserved stop it comes the first view stop, from where we can appreciate the magnificent snowcapped mountain range of Vilcabamba and Apurimac River canyon. The trek continues downwards for about 3 to 4 hours through very scenic landscape and beautiful flora and fauna until reach the hamlet of Chikiska where you will spend the night.
After a delicious breakfast, your trek starts by crossing the bridge over the Apurimac River and then, it will be 4 hours approximately uphill until the hamlet of Maranpata. Along the way we pass some sugar cane farms and at every resting spot will enjoy the view of the valley from the opposite hillside. Once we arrive in Maranpata the uphill portion is over and have a well-deserved lunch. After lunch we walk for about one hour to have a close-up view of Choquequirao Inka site, this section of viewpoints is very impressive because of the amazing views of the Apurimac canyon and its surrounding landscape with astonishing sunset on the Choquequirao Inka site.
After breakfast, our guide will take on a guided tour and history lesson of this truly impressive Inka site. Choquequirao is considered to be bigger than Machu Picchu, although it´s almost all hidden in the forest. After a delightful picnic lunch and with the help of your expert tour guide continue your exploration of this incredible remains, reviving the existence of those master builders truly admirable that built Choquequirao with astronomical observatories, temples, palaces, water fountains, water aqueducts, houses and terraces like the llama area, which is place of many beautiful llama depictions of white stones on the wall of narrow farming terraces situated on a ridge overlooking the Apurimac canyon. Following, you will walk back to your resting place.
After another early breakfast, we will prepare for another challenging day which is our journey back to Cusco. Our trek starts with 4 hours downhill hike to La playa, this section requires trekking poles. Along the way your tour guide will point out flora and fauna you might have missed on your way to Choquequirao Inka site. Once you cross the bridge over Apurimac River it will take 2 hours to lunch spot in nice hamlet of Chikiska. After Lunch another 3 more hours to reach the end of the trail. Before you get on the van you will say good bye to the crew staff and then continue with your tour guide back to Cusco.
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