INCA PATHWAYS OF CHOQUEQUIRAO
On this trekking trip to Peru we explore the spectacular ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu. We also follow ancient Inca trails to the settlement of Choquequirao overlooking the mighty Apurimac River – known as the ‘Cradle of God’. Hiking through the Andean highlands we discover the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, the ruins of Saqsaywaman and enjoy walks in the Sacred Valley.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Lima. Days 2/3 Cusco Explore the ancient Inca capital and visit the ruins at Sacsayhuaman. Optional white-water rafting. Day 4 Sacred Valley Enjoy walks through the river valley and visit the famous Inca terraces at Moray. Day 5 Begin Trek Travel to the town of Cachora and trek to Chiquisca (1750m). Day 6 Chiquisca to Choquequirao Trek along ancient Inca trails, through virgin forest and glaciated peaks to the mountain citadel (3085m). Day 7 Choquequirao Explore the ruins and watch the sun set over the Apurimac Canyon. Days 8/11 La Playa Hike to the coffee-growing region of La Playa. Day 12 Aguas Calientes Trek along the banks of Rio Blanco and across the San Juan Pass to the town of Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu. Day 13 Machu Picchu Travel to the spectacular ‘lost city’. Take a guided tour of the famous site. Return to Cusco. Day 14 Cusco Explore the ancient Inca capital. Day 15 Lima Fly to the capital. Days 16/17 Overnight flight to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/bpm
Choquequirao
“A strenuous and offbeat trek to the
remote Inca city of Choquequirao”
inclusive from
£2567 17 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels, 1 night hostal, 7 nights camping. 7 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners are included.
Transport: Coach, train and internal flights.
Trekking Details: This is an 8-day trek with an average of 6 to 8 hours walking each day. We reach a maximum altitude of 4500m. This tour is graded as strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 14 to 17.
flight
DETAILS
Ref: BPM
TOUR DATES
Inca Pathways of Choquequirao Ref BPM Machu Picchu
AGUAS CALIENTES
Pumasillo 5199m
MAIZAL
Pinchau- nuyoc
ROSALINA Cachora km 020
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Chiquisca
4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m 1500m
Day 5 – 19km 20
From/To LIMA
Sacsayhuaman PLAYA
Sacsarayoc 5991m
YANAMA Nevado
El Mirador 2860m
TOTORA LA PLAYA
Rinconada Pass
CHOQUEQUIRAO Ollantaytambo
Hydro- Electric Station
Nevado Salcantay 6264m
Nevado Padrayoc 5771m
PERU
ancient Inca terraces, small villages & salt pans
Maras Pisac Visit market Optional rafting Tampumachay
Puca Pucara
CUSCO City tour
TOUR ONLY – 16 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1469
Walk through
The Inca Pathways of Choquequirao tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/bpm
Maizal Choquequirao Rest Day Day 6 – 14km Day 7 Day 8 – 10km Day 9 – 8km Day 10 – 18km Day 11 – 8km Day 12 – 10km Choquequirao
Yanama
Totora La Playa Aguas Calientes
Wayna Picchu optional walk
Day 13 – Optional 4km or call our experts on 0844 875 1893
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