Also called Machu Picchu?s "sister," the Choquequirao site is located in the rugged Vilcabamba Range above the Apurimac River Canyon. This longer version of the Choquequirao hike will guarantee a more comfortable journey, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of these places. Days of hiking are less long, the rhythm is easier, and it is the perfect option for…
Also called Machu Picchu?s "sister," the Choquequirao site is located in the rugged Vilcabamba Range above the Apurimac River Canyon. This longer version of the Choquequirao hike will guarantee a more comfortable journey, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of these places. Days of hiking are less long, the rhythm is easier, and it is the perfect option for those who are not in a hurry.
Our expert guides, with in-depth knowledge of the area?s history, culture, and geology, will offer you a profound understanding of the spiritual significance of the landscapes. After a day of hiking, our chefs will prepare you the most delicious and refilling Peruvian meals, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Every detail of your experience is carefully crafted to ensure comfort, safety, and fun.
The 7-day trek is an excellent option because, unlike the 4-day tour that takes you to Choquequirao and then returns to Cusco via the same path, this expedition continues the route to connect directly with Machu Picchu. It is the…
The 7-day trek is an excellent option because, unlike the 4-day tour that takes you to Choquequirao and then returns to Cusco via the same path, this expedition continues the route to connect directly with Machu Picchu. It is the ideal trip for those who prefer the exclusivity of crossing the entire Vilcabamba mountain range. While the short tour is just a visit, the 7-day version is a complete journey that links the two most important citadels in the region, facing real physical challenges in the Apurimac Canyon.
Southern Peru Explorers, with more than 12 years of experience, is a skilled local and certified tour operator based in the heart of Cusco. We dedicate ourselves to organizing tours that will provide your daily dose of nature, culture, and adventure.
Daily trail breakdown, key milestones, altitudes, and campsites.
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Our professional tour guides come from Cusco and know everything about the Andean culture and history. Thanks to their experience in high-altitude trekking, including such treks as Choquequirao and Machu Picchu, you will travel safely, productively, and efficiently. Being fluent in English and in other languages, your tour guide will take you into wilderness and give you a two-hour guided tour, including the famous Machu Picchu Circuit 2 inside the Machu Picchu citadel.
All necessary permits and tickets are included in the price, and cover the ruins of Choquequirao, campsites, and entrance to Machu Picchu. This means that you will have access not only to the base of Machu Picchu, but also to the circuit of the guided visit there.
Our chefs cook fresh meals packed with energy with the help of the local products. All specific dietary needs can be fulfilled. Meals are delivered to you three times a day in a dining tent.
Your horses and wranglers are included to help you carry your duffel bag so that you could travel comfortably with your day pack. Your duffel bags are restricted by weight (7 kg / 14 lbs) and include sleeping bag; these bags are provided at all camp sites for your convenience.
Four season tents specially designed for the mountain conditions are provided to you. Two travelers stay in one large four persons' tent. Private tents are available for an extra fee. You will get a good quality and warm alpine sleeping bag rated to -10?C with extra blankets and pillows.
Transfers to and from Cusco are inclusive. You will be transported from your hotel to the trek departure point. At the end of your trek, you will have bus transportation to Machu Picchu, followed by train transportation to Machu Picchu and private transport back to your hotel in Cusco.
Our guides are trained in first aid procedures and have a complete first aid kit, oxygen, and satellite phone available during the trek. Your safety is our number one concern throughout the entire trip.
A full briefing is held prior to the trek, either at your hotel or at our office in Cusco. You will be given tour details, itineraries, introduced to your guide and duffel bag will be given to you.
Recommended gear and apparel checklist from our mountain guides.
The luggage policy on the Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek is strictly enforced in accordance with the environmental laws of the Peruvian government which aim to protect this historic trail and its ecosystems. This means that trekkers should bring only the essentials during their trip. Packing light is not only a requirement, but it is also an important part of making this hard trek safer and more pleasant.
In order to make your 7-day trek easier, you will leave all your main luggage in Cusco while you complete your trekking. We recommend that you organize your things and pack only what you need to carry during the tough uphill and downhill walks in the canyons.
Why pack carefully?
Our office is conveniently situated in the historic city center of Cusco:
Southern Peru Explorers Calle Garcilaso 265, Interior Office 5 Cusco, Peru
All participants have the opportunity to leave your main luggage before Choquequirao trek and pick up at the end of your adventure back from Machu Picchu. All your belongings will be safe during your 7-day journey.
With this option you will hike with a daypack only without carrying all your stuff.
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We kick off in Cusco city where you will be picked up by our crew to embark on a spectacular 4-hour drive to Capuliyoc, the actual beginning of the classic Choquequirao trekking route.
At the end of the afternoon, we arrive at Cusco and our team takes you to your hotel, marking the end of this wonderful Andean experience.
A full briefing is held prior to the trek, either at your hotel or at our office in Cusco. You will be given tour details, itineraries, introduced to your guide and duffel bag will be given to you.
Four season tents specially designed for the mountain conditions are provided to you. Two travelers stay in one large four persons' tent. Private tents are available for an extra fee. You will get a good quality and warm alpine sleeping bag rated to -10?C with extra blankets and pillows.
Comfortable stay is really important for us. We would like to hear about your food preferences if you have some restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or food allergies).
It is the best time to go hiking at Choquequirao when it is not raining. The best period is April through October when the paths are easy to walk, and views of the Andes and Apur?mac Gorge are splendid. Moreover, this is the perfect time for crossing San Juan Pass.
Booking information for this tour.
Your tour booking will be fast, simple, and totally secure. In order to book your tour, we would like to ask you to fill out the information listed below. All the information should match that of your passport because this data is necessary to issue entrance tickets, train tickets, and transportation services by the Peruvian authorities.
To organize logistics properly and to have smooth connections, we ask you to provide your information about accommodation in Cusco. Please inform us what hotel you will stay in before and after the trek.
Comfortable stay is really important for us. We would like to hear about your food preferences if you have some restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or food allergies).
The safety of payment is our main priority. The payment is secure and easy for you. To confirm your booking, please visit our secure page for payment via credit/debit card:
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After that we will immediately book all necessary services for your trip, including:
IMPORTANT: Entrance ticket and train schedule to Machu Picchu are limited. It is strongly recommended to make full payment as soon as possible to ensure your participation in the Choquequirao Trekking.
Once your booking is completely confirmed, you will get a confirmation e-mail containing all tour details, schedules, packing advice, etc. You can always contact our team in the Cusco office should you have any questions at any point of time.
Answers to the most common questions regarding trail preparation and logistics.
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