DAY 1: CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – PLAYA ROSALINAS – SANTA ROSA

Your Choquequirao adventure starts early at 4:30 am with pickup from your hotel. Enjoy a scenic 4-hour drive to Capuliyoc (2,850 m / 9,407 ft) through stunning valleys and snow-capped peaks. After breakfast and meeting your horsemen, the trek begins with a descent to Playa Rosalinas (1,475 m / 4,840 ft), where lunch awaits with spectacular views of the Apurímac Canyon and Padriyoc Peak (5,571 m / 18,387 ft).

Continue with a 2-hour ascent to Santa Rosa (1,900 m / 6,234 ft), your first campsite. Hot drinks, snacks, and a ready campsite allow you to relax before dinner under the stars.

Distance: 16 km / 10 mi
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Meals Included: Lunch, snacks, tea time & dinner

DAY 2: SANTA ROSA - MARANPATA - CHOQUEQUIRAO

Start your day at 6:00 am with a hot tea delivered to your tent. After breakfast, begin a 2-hour ascent to Maranpata (2,850 m / 9,350 ft), enjoying breathtaking Andean landscapes, diverse flora, and wildlife along the way.

After lunch, explore Choquequirao, the “Cradle of Gold,” with your expert guide. Discover palaces, temples, ritual fountains, agricultural terraces, the ceremonial Usnu, and llama-carved terraces while learning the rich history and significance of this hidden Inca city. Keep your eyes open for majestic Andean condors soaring above.

In the evening, camp at Choquequirao with tea, dinner, and a magical night under the stars—just like the Incas did centuries ago.

Distance: 16 km / 10 mi
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, tea time & dinner

DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO – PLAYA ROSALINAS – CHIQUISCA

Wake up at 6:00 am with a hot cup of tea from your guide. After breakfast, begin a 4-hour descent to the Apurímac River (1,550 m / 5,085 ft), a river once revered as a sacred deity by the Incas.

Stop for lunch and rest, then continue with a 1.5-hour ascent to Chiquisca (1,990 m / 6,528 ft). Your tents are ready, and you’ll enjoy tea time, dinner, and a night under the magical Andean sky.

Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, tea time & dinner

DAY 4: CHIQUISCA – CAPULIYUC – SAYWITE – CUSCO

After breakfast, embark on the final stretch to Capuliyoc Pass, enjoying panoramic views of the Apurímac Canyon and surrounding Andean peaks. Say farewell to your trekking team and board private transport back to Cachora (2,850 m / 9,407 ft) for a well-deserved lunch.

Next, visit the fascinating Saywite Archaeological Site, home to a massive carved monolith representing an Inca water map and agricultural terraces. Explore and learn about this sacred site before returning by private vehicle to Cusco, arriving around 6:00 pm.

Distance: 8 km / 4.5 mi
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Difficulty: Difficult to Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & snacks

INCLUDED

• Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Cusco is optional
• Briefing at our office. This will be done the night before the trek at 5:00pm
• Transportation: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Cusco.
• Professional English speaking tour guide who is highly experienced in trekking.
• Entry fee to Choquequirao and other Inca sites
• Chef and cooking equipment.
• Horsemen and horses carry cooking equipment and camping equipment
• Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 7kg per person
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
• Equipment: dining tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs.
• Chef and cooking equipment
• 1 emergency horse every 6 persons
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
• Toilet tent with biodegradable toilet facilities.
• Duffel bags (up to 7Kg/15lbs per person). These are provided by your guide at your briefing (You need to give them back after the hike).
• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field.
• Basic foam sleeping pad per person.
• Boiled water to fill water bottles or Camelback (the chef will provide clean water after each meal)
• Hot water for washing purposes (in the camp)
• All local taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

• Breakfast the first day
• Dinner the last day.
• Sleeping bags (they can be rented in the office).
• Walking Stick.
• Tickets to hot springs in Conoc
• Horseback for riding + horseman $60 (1 day).
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance.
• Tips and Gratuities for Our Support Team (Muleteers, Chef, and Tour Guide)

PACKING LIST TO CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 4 DAYS

WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Original passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage:  2-3L, please bring reusable, not disposable, bottles
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Sleeping bag (can be rented from MACHUPICCHU CONDOR TREK)
• Headlamp: essential
• Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG

As a direct local tour operator, we provide each traveler with a duffel bag during your pre-trek briefing. this bag will be carried by an extra pack horse included in your tour, with a weight allowance of up to 7 kg / 15 lbs. this includes your sleeping bag (approx. 2.5 kg), sleeping pad (approx. 1 kg), and extra clothing.

according to peruvian law, no duffel bag may exceed 7 kg (15 lbs). this regulation exists to protect the well-being of our pack horses and ensure responsible trekking practices. all bags will be weighed prior to departure.

if you require more than the 7 kg limit, you will need to carry the additional weight in your personal daypack. in practical terms, once we account for your sleeping bag and pad, you’ll have about 4 kg / 9 lbs available for personal gear.

• • 4 t-shirts
  • 2 hiking pants at least
  • 4 sets of undergarments
  • 4 sets of hiking socks
  • Fleece/ thermals
  • Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C
  • Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
  • Comfortable shoes for camp
  • Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger
  • Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash
  • Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
  • Large plastic bags will be provided at the office to line your duffel
  • Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us

TOILETRIES

• Face moisturizer
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Personal medications
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK

We highly recommend bringing a small daypack (30–40 liters) to carry your daily essentials. the rest of your belongings will be transported in your duffel bag and available at camp.

water: please bring enough water for the first morning. from the first lunch stop onward, we will provide you with freshly boiled and cooled water at every meal. don’t forget your refillable canteen or water bottle.

recommended packing list:

• • • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Insect repellent
    • Headlamp: essential
    • Wool hat
    • Rain gear
    • Fleece
    • Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
    • Rain plastic poncho
    • Gloves
    • Camera
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
    • Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips

PRICE Classic Trek To Choquequirao 4D/3N

The Choquequirao 4-Day Trek is available on any date that suits your schedule — all you need is a minimum of two travelers to start the adventure!

PRICE FOR GROUP SERVICE

• $550 USD per person

 Send us your booking request and we will arrange payment with you directly by email or WhatsApp.

We provide large 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers. 

PRIVATE TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:

• • 2-3 Trekkers:  $620 per person.

  • 4-5 Trekkers: $585 per person.

• For groups of 6 or more travelers, please contact us for a special group price: info@condortrek.com

Send us your booking request and we will arrange payment with you directly by email or WhatsApp.

We provide large 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers. 

DISCOUNTS

• Group of 5 or more: $30 USD. – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
• Under 18 years old: $30 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Under 11 years old: $30 USD  Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.