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Choquequirao Cradle of gold to Machupicchu Trek (8D/7N)

 

Considered one of the last Inca refuges who resisted per decades to the Spanish conquerors. It is located at the top of a mountain above the Apurimac River on an altitude of 3.000 m.s.n.m, in a strategic geographic zone between Andean mountains and the cloude forest.

This valleys are surrounded by high mountains "Machu Picchu" and glaciers where early andean  inhabitants condition them in harmony with nature , establishing civilizations with  high social and technological order. Becoming one of the greatest civilized centers of the world ,where glaciers and high jungle plus Amazonia meet. Last inca City(Golden Cradel) is the sister city of MachuPicchu, located at similar seetings above a river canyon almost unaccessible, with spectacular views and interconnected with well constructed Inca Trail

This archeological site is part of the complex system of Andean town in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with MachuPicchu by a complex network of trails.

Is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of Salkantay, at 3,035m.a.s.l. Surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo, and Panta on the right site of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, the convention province of the department of Cusco.

Choquequirao Cradle of gold to Machupicchu Trek Trip Itinerary:

• DAY 1:  CUSCO / CACHORA / CHIQUISCA:
  Early morning departure from Cusco . Our private transportation  will take us to the town of Cachora where our mule wanglers  and horses are wayting. We hike for about 5 hours down into the Apurimac Canyon camping at Chiquisca  (1800 mts) (L,D)  

• DAY 2:CHIQUISCA / MARANPATA /CHOQUEQUIRAO:
  After a good breakfast we start our strenuous hike up hill for about 5 hours to our lunch spot at Maranpata, and then for another hour and a half to Last city of the Incas, where we camp. Choquequirau ( Golden Cradle ) is considered the Sister city of Machu Picchu, because of several similarities, it hangs 1,500 meters above the Apurimac Canyon , MachuPïcchu hang above the Urubamba canyon. It is at the same latitude and it is a large citadel with more of 8 hectareas. (B,L,D)  

• DAY 3:  LAST INCA CITY/ MAIZAL:
  Early morning departure, walking through Chokekirau, to find our way behind  the upper plaza , going up though  high cloud forest to the Choquequirau Pass. Afterwards the trail continues through some agricultural terraces or ( Andenes) called Pichiyoc which means (water jumping forward )  Also this terraces in the Inca Times where cultivated to provide food for the locals. We will continue up toward the Rio Blanco for lunch. In the afternoon we enter another Inter Andean valley to the hamlet of Maizal. Where we camp.(B,L, D)  

• DAY 4: MAIZAL  / YANAMA:
  Early morning trek around the Corihuarachina  glacier, important due to some archeological remains such as Inca channels . Then we pass through Minas Victoria , a place that during the colony , silver was extracted from a mine. Continuing the trek to the valley and town of Yanama. At the shadow of the Pumasillo Glacier where we camp.(B,L,D)  

• DAY 5: YANAMA / TOTORA :
  Today we trek surrounded by the high mountains of the Vilcabamba Range full of Ichu grass and  of Tarwi brush , we go up to the Yanama Pass ( 4580 meters),  highest pass on the trail . You continue down river arriving to the hamlet of Totora, where we camp. This place has  indescribable beauty , tranquility and pure nature surrounded by the glaciers Salcantay ,Padreyoc, and Pumasillo. (B,L,D)  

• DAY 6 : TOTORA / WIÑAYPOCO:
  Following the Totora river you enter an area of high cloud forest arriving at Colcapampa known  for its hot springs. Then we descend the trail on the left side of the Santa Teresa river where we will see small plantations of bananas, passion fruit , coffee, arriving later to Wiñaypoco where we camp.(B,L,D)  

• DAY 7: WIÑAYPOCO / PALTALLACTA/AGUAS CALIENTES:
  Following the trail down the Santa Teresa River through more plantations , arriving to Miscabamba where we cross the river , continuing on the slope of the hill to our right going through an Andean cloud forests to the Puncuyoc pass, then descending through grass land and fruit tress where there is cattle , arriving to PaltaLlacta , to camp. The panoramic view from this place is breath taken, you can see a different angle of Machu Picchu and the Aobamba canyon, where  another Inca trail can be seen.

  Descent through orchids and ferns,until we reach the Aobamba river, then crossing a metal bridge with views of an impressive water fall that goes to the hydroelectric plant. Arriving to the rail road tracks and then taking a two hour walk on the rail road tracks to Aguas Calientes. Spend the night in a hotel and visit  the local hot springs. Dinner on your own.(B,L) 

• DAY 8: MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO:
  Early morning bus up to visit this archeological world marvel. Late afternoon train back to Cusco.

Includes:

• Transportation to the head of the trail.
• Professional English speaking guide
• Mule Wanglers and mules for your equipment
• One or two emergency saddle horses.
• Double occupancy tents, Dining tent and latrine tent
• Tables and stools plus all the plates and silver ware
• All the meals during the trek
• Cook and assistant

Does Not Include:

• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu trek
• Train back from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• Landry, liquor, meals while in the city , Tips

- If you want to ride, saddle horses are available for us $ 20 a day.

Prices:

From 2 to 3 participants   U.S.$ 987.00 each
From 4 to 10 participants   U.S.$ 917.00 each
From 11 to 16 participants  U.S.$ 827.00 each

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