T R E K K I N G
CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU
AICQMP

This tour includes seeing the sites of Lima and Cusco, as well as having the chance to experience a fantastic trek through the Peruvian Andes. This is a rugged, remote trek which leads you through a diversity of climates to reach the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, stronghold of Manco Inca. Legend has it that the Inca rebelled against the Spaniards and, taking all the gold and treasure that he could lay his hands on, set off into the jungle to found a new nation. The rough terrain makes this a physically challenging but rewarding trek. When you reach the plateau of Choquequirao (3000m), with its impressive views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, you will feel that you have reached a land that time forgot. This trip starts with a visit to the Saywite Stone and is rounded off with the classic Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

Day One: LIMA

You arrive into Lima and will be transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district for an overnight stay.
ACCOM – Hotel

Day Two: LIMA – CUSCO

A one-hour flight from Lima brings you to the Imperial City of Cuzco. Transfer from the airport to your hotel. After lunch you will be picked up at the hotel by our private transport for a guided walking tour of the City of Cuzco (Cathedral, Koricancha, the Inka Museum, San Blas, etc.)
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Three: CUSCO

An acclimatization day to prepare for your trek. You will be taking a walking tour of the four ruins closest to the city of Cusco - a private, guided tour of the Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park (Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Puca Pucara & Tambo Machay). You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped off at Tambo Machay. From here you will visit the four ruins above Cuzco and then descend to your hotel on foot. The tour lasts for approximately 4 hours and you will have the rest of the day at leisure.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Four: CUSCO – CACHORA - CHIQUISCA

An early start to Cachora in the Apurimac region. On the way, we stop to visit the amazing carved stone in Saywite. Then we leave the tarmac and descend to Cachora (2915m) on a dirt road. There, we meet our mule drivers and start our hike towards the Apurimac canyon, we set our camp at Chiquisca. (3 hr bus ride & 4 hr trek – Camp at 1750m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Five: CHIQUISCA - CHOQUEQUIRAO

Another early start (to avoid the heat), as we have a long climb ahead of us. On the way we can sample sugar cane juice, "Upi," at Mr. Cobarrubias’ home in Santa Rosa (2100m) - he produces alcohol from the canes – a good time for a rest! Continuing on to Maranpata, we get our first view of the amazing ruins that seem to spring from the undergrowth. Camp on the terraces. (6 hr trek – Camp at 3060m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Six: CHOQUEQUIRAO

A free day to explore the little-visited ruins and, if we are lucky, to watch the condors flying overhead.
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Seven: CHOQUEQUIRAU – RIO BLANCO

Leaving Choquequirao, we start our descent towards the Victoria Valley. Our trail leads us through dense bushes and affords us great views of Mt Corihuaynachina, part of the Vilcabamba range.
(5 hr trek - Camp at 1830m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Eight: RIO BLANCO - MAIZAL

We begin a steep climb towards the Yanama Pass. We camp near some farmer houses, and enjoy the beauty of the near mountains.
(3 hr trek - Camp at 3000m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Nine: MAIZAL - YANAMA

We continue our climb that brings us to the Yanama Pass 4300m, from where we can see the Yanama Valley stretching before us. We descend to our camp near the village. (6 hr trek – Camp at 3650m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Ten: YANAMA - PUKARA

We have one more pass to cross and then we descend into the valley that takes us to Pukara, a nice campsite and again we have the mountains in front of us for the sunset. (7 hr trek - Camp at 3600m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Eleven: PUKARA – LA PLAYA

We leave the hot springs and continue descending towards plantations of coffee and different tropical fruits. (5 hr trek - Camp at 2000m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Twelve: LA PLAYA- SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES

After a short hike we reach the road where we catch a truck to go to Santa Teresa, then we continue towards the power station to take the local train to Aguas Calientes where we can visit the Hot Springs and spend the night in a comfortable hostel.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B, L, D

Day Thirteen: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

A guided tour of the archaeological site gives us the idea that our entire journey has been almost like a pilgrimage. After lunch, we take the train back to Cuzco where you are transferred to your hotel.
ACCOM - Hotel / Meals – B

Day Fourteen: CUSCO – LIMA

This morning you will be catching your short flight to Lima. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district. You will also be having a short tour of the major sites of Lima today.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Fifteen: LIMA – OUT

Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
Meals - B

Our Tour

......INCLUDES:

	Private transfers from airport to hotel and return to airport
	Hotels in Lima, Cusco, and Aguas Calientes
	Meals as listed in itinerary
	Professional, English and Spanish speaking local guides
	All entrance fees
	Private transport to and from sites
	Internal flights from Lima to Cusco and return
	Private transfer from Cusco to Cachora
	“Local” Train Service Hidroeléctrica-Aguas Calientes
	Bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes (2nd Day)
	“Backpacker” Train Service Aguas Calientes-Cuzco
	Transfer from the station to hotel in Cuzco
	Guided Tours of Choquequirao and Machu Picchu
	2-Person Tents; Foam Mattresses; Dining Tent; Camp Tables & Chairs; Cooking Tent; Cooking & Eating Utensils; Toilet Tent Guide (in the Language of your Choice); Assistant Guide (for 9+ PAX); Cook; Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX); Donkey Drivers; Horses; Emergency Horse with Saddle
	First Aid Kit

......DOES NOT INCLUDE: