Inca Pathways of Choquequirao
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Tour code: BPM Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Basic Trek grade: Challenging
DURATION DAYS 14
TOUR
£949
TOUR ONLY
DAYS 14 £2080 16 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
Nevado Pumasillo 5199m
Sacsarayoc 5991m
Nevado Machu Picchu
El Mirador 2860m
LA PLAYA
MAIZAL YANAMA TOTORA
Pinchaunuyoc
Rinconada Pass
PLAYA ROSALINA Cachora
From/To SP
TH Inca Pathways of Choquequirao BPM
A challenging and off the beaten track trek to the remote Inca city of Choquequirao
Discover one of the most off the beaten track treks in Peru to reach the remote Inca site of Choquequirao. Known as ‘Machu Picchu’s sacred sister’, this vast complex is accessible only by foot and is surrounded by spectacular snow- capped peaks and thickly forested slopes. We also explore the archaeological jewel of Machu Picchu and the ancient Inca capital of Cusco.
14 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Cusco. Days 2/3 Cusco Explore the ancient Inca capital and visit the ruins at Sacsayhuaman. Optional whitewater rafting. Day 4 Begin Trek Travel to the town of Cachora and trek to Chiquisca (1750m). Day 5 Chiquisca to Choquequirao Trek mostly uphill along ancient Inca trails, through virgin forest
4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m 1500m
Chiquisca
and glaciated peaks to the mountain citadel (3085m). Day 6 Choquequirao Explore the ruins and watch the sunset over the Apurimac Canyon. Days 7/10 La Playa Hike to the coffee-growing region of La Playa. Day 11 Aguas Calientes Trek along the banks of the Rio Blanco and across the San Juan Pass to the town of Aguas Calientes
Choquerquirao Choquerquirao Rest Day Maizal Yanama
and relax in its thermal baths. Day 12 Machu Picchu Travel to the spectacular ‘lost city’. Take a guided tour of the famous site. Return to Cusco. Day 13 Cusco Free day to explore the ancient Inca capital. Day 14 Tour ends Cusco.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Totora La Playa Aguas Calientes
Wayna Picchu optional walk
Day 4 - 19km Day 5 - 14km Day 6 Day 7 - 10km Day 8 - 8km Day 9 - 18km Day 10 - 8km Day 11 - 10km Day 12 - Optional 4km 128 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
Accommodation: 5 nights standard hotels, 1 night simple guesthouse, 7 nights basic camping. Meals: 13 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader/trek guide, porters, horsemen and cook. Transport: Bus, train and internal fl ights. 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 challenging. Group size: Generally 14 to 17.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 26 May - 08 Jun 28 Jul - 10 Aug 18 Aug - 31 Aug 22 Sep - 05 Oct
2014 Tour only dates 25 May - 07 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £95 Sacayhuaman 0 km
Hydro- Electric Station
Nevado Padrayoc 5771m
CHOQUEQUIRAO
Nevado Salkantay 6264m
DAYS
AGUAS CALIENTES Ollantaytambo
ancient Inca terraces, small villages & salt pans
Walk through Pisac Maras
Visit market Optional rafting
Tampumachay
Puca Pucara
CUSCO City tour
12 km Tour essentials
The Americas - Peru
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