After the conquest by the Spaniards, Manco Inca and his successors dominated the Vilcabamba region. It included several centers and settlements built in honor of the last dynasty of the Incas: Manco Inca, Sayre Tupac, Titu Cusi Yupanqui and Túpac Amaru I. In accordance with the customs and traditions of other pre-Inca cultures, a neo-imperial state was created to preserve all knowledge of religion and astronomy. Vilcabamba is located northwest of Cusco, in the province of La Convención, in the eastern cordillera of the Andes. It has a chain of snowy peaks and mountains of high jungle with constant climatic changes. The region is bounded by two very deep canyons, the Apurímac Canyon on the left and Willcamayu on the right, these forming the scene of this walk from Choquequirao to Machu Picchu; through so much running the fast rivers have carved and still shape one of the most beautiful and spectacular landscapes of our Andean region.
Duration: 08 Days - 07 Nights
Departures: Every Day, All year.
Altitude: 1550 - 4670 m / 5085 - 15322f.
High season: May - November.
Level of difficulty: Difficult.
We will leave Cusco very early in the morning around 5:30 a.m. First we will go to the small village of Cachora (2850m / 9350f), a pleasant place surrounded by beautiful mountains and the majestic Padreyoc Glacier (5571m / 18278f). Here we will also find our riders who will accompany us during the trip. After having passed the view of Capuliyoc (2800m / 9186f), we will descend to our camp called Chiquisca (1930m / 6332f).
Weather: warm.
Trekking time: approximately 6 hours.
After breakfast, we will first go down to La Playa Rosalina- Rosalina Beach (1550m / 4921f) and then we will go up to the town of Marampata (2850m / 9350f). From here we will have a nice view of the archaeological complex of Choquequirao (3033m / 9951f). If we are lucky, we will even see a condor fly at dusk. Our camp in Choquequirao is about 25 minutes from the ruins at 2950m / 9678f.
Weather: warm and cold.
Trekking time: 7 hours.
At dawn we will first make our way to the citadel of Choquequirao (3033m / 9950) called "Cuna de Oro" - and we will enjoy the tranquility in this place. Further on, we will explore this archaeological site, of which only 30% is restored. We will visit the section of the palaces, the liturgical sources, the temple of the High Priest, the section of the flames and the Usnu. Afterwards, our trek will continue towards the Choquequirao pass (3270m / 10728f) and we will pass to the archaeological zone of Pinchaunuyoc (2450m / 8038f). Finally we will go to the deepest point of the small canyon known as Río Blanco (1900m / 6234f) or Río Silvestre, where our campsite will be located.
Weather: warm, with mosquitos.
Trekking time: 6 hours.
Due to the constant changes of the ecosystem, this day is the most arduous and also the most spectacular. In Maizal (3000m / 9843f) we will have a short break to take a little breath and enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape. Since the Inca Trail in this region is not in good condition during the rainy season, we ask you to watch your steps. In San Juan (4170m / 13681f) we can enjoy the beautiful view of the valleys, mountains and glaciers, of which some peaks are greater than 5000m / 16404f. Our camp will be in the small town of Yanama (3530m / 11581f).
Weather: warm, with mosquitos.
Trekking time: 6 hours.
Early in the morning we will head towards the highest pass of this trip - the Yanama Pass (4670m). If we are lucky, we will even see a condor fly. During the day we will frequently enjoy the view of the snow-capped mountains such as Salkantay (6264m) and Pintuyu (5450m). Our camp will be in the Valley of Totora Pampa (3200m).
Weather: warm.
Trekking time: 8 hours.
In Totora Pampa we will have the opportunity to meet Quechua-speaking Andean people who live off agriculture and livestock. The vegetation on the road becomes more and more interesting and reveals its diversity of orchids, bromeliads and other plants. We will also see some coffee plantations, papaya, passion fruit and avocado (avocado). Our campsite will either be at La Playa (2100m / 6890f) or at Lucmabamba (2020m / 6627f).
Weather: warm, with mosquitos.
Trekking time: 7 hours.
Note: according to the wishes of the group, it is possible to change the itinerary a bit and visit the thermal waters of Santa Teresa (1830m / 6004f) on this day.
Our trip starts early in the morning. To begin with, we will follow the Inca Trail to Llactapata (2650m / 8694f). This archaeological site is located in the midst of strange vegetation and offers an exceptional view of the Machu Picchu Mountain. We continue our trekking to the Hidroelectrica Station (1950m / 6398f), from where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes (2050m / 6726f). In Aguas Calientes we will spend the night in a hotel.
Climate: warm.
Hiking time: 6 hours
We will leave our hotel after breakfast at 5:30 a.m. and we will head to Machu Picchu (2400m / 7874f) by tourist bus. We're going to get to the citadel around 6:00 in the morning. After a guided tour of the archaeological zone, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu (2750m / 9022f) on your own. We will leave Aguas Calientes by train, either at 2:55 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. Until then you will have time to have lunch in one of the restaurants. You can also visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes to relax a little, this being the end of the Choquequirao Trek toMachu Picchu.
Climate: warm.
Hiking time: 6 hours
Note: If you are not so used to walking long distances and are of a more elegant nature, we recommend you to book an extra day and to do the hike in 9 days and 8 nights. Thus you will have more time to enjoy nature and will handlethe relatively difficult path better. From the first to the seventh day (from Cachora to La Playa) we are accompanied by muleteers and mules, which will carry all the camping equipment and private luggage of the client (up to 10 kg). On the seventh day all luggage (including your own bags) will be transported to the Hidroelectrica Station by car. Visit to Huayna Picchu: For the Huayna Picchu Mountain you need to book well in advance; however we charge additional USD $ 15.00 and guarantee your entry to Huayna Picchuta also (this new state law started from July 18, 2011). Tips for porters, cooks and guides are always welcome. The porters will also be very grateful for a small donation, for example, clothing or school supplies for their children.
Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu 8 Days (Group Departure)
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