Combine the most challenging trek with Machu Picchu!
5 Days / 4 Nights 
From US$ 860,00 per person 
Difficulty:
High 
Max. Altitude:
9,678 FT / 2,950 M 
37.2 MILES / 60 KM 
Feel in the middle of the Andes; this trek is less crowded because of the challenging access.
This epic adventure takes you through the best scenic lookouts and fantastic campsites.
Enjoy a lifetime trek to Machu Picchu and learn all about its history.
Day
Cusco - Cachora - Playa Rosalina - Santa Rosa
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Santa Rosa - Maranpata - Choquequirao
Day
Maranpata - Playa Rosalina - Chiquisca
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Chiquisca - Cachora - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
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Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Archaeological Site - Cusco
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Playa Rosalina – Santa Rosa:
We will pick up you from your Hotel at 5.00 am in our private transport and drive towards Cachora (4 hours approx.) the starting point of the trek where we meet our horsemen and horses. Then we start our hike climbing for 2 hours approx. to Capuliyoc where may we enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We continue after Capuliyoc, descending for two more hours to Chiquisca and our delicious lunch made by our chef. After lunch we keep going down the mountain until we reach Playa Rosalina campsite. After crossing the Apurimac River we start the climb to Santa Rosa, zigzagging up a steep slope (2 hours approx.) where those who wish may try Cambray the “typical drink” here, made locally from a sugar cane extract.
DURING THE TREK:
Day 2: Santa Rosa – Archaeological Site of Choquequirao:
We will wake up for breakfast and so we can have an early departure from Santa Rosa. Afterwards, we continue our hike slowly climbing for 2 hours approx to Marampata.
Then we continue to enjoy this day we will dedicate ourselves exclusively to enjoying all the magic of history and splendor of Choquequirao, we will enjoy a complete guided tour of the Choquequirao complex, including a visit to the high parts (Hanan), and the lower parts (Urin). There will be time to know explore the site with its 8 sectors, its barns, houses and temples. You will see the three stages of the excavation of this late Inca-town: the excavated buildings and constructions; the ruins currently in the process of excavation and finally the unexplored areas and terraces with the secrets they may hold of this last refuge of the dying Inca empire. And throughout the day we will keep an eye to the sky for a glimpse of the majestic flight of condors. With luck on the high steep slopes of Chocuequirao, they can soar past very close to you. We will enjoy our lunch and then we will return to our Maranpata campsite for rest.
DURING THE TREK:
Day 3: Choquequirao – Playa Rosalina – Chiquisca:
This morning we enjoy our delicious breakfast and start our 1 ½ hour walk back towards Maranpata and a descent to Playa Rosalina for lunch and a some relaxation time. After lunch we climb for 2 hours to Chiquisca campsite where dinner will be waiting for us.
In Chiquisca you can have a shower and eat some exotic local fruits from this area.
DURING THE TREK:
Day 4: Chiquiska – Cachora – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes:
We leave camp after breakfast to start the two to three hour climb to Abra Capuliyoc. We will leave Chiquisca campsite early because the sun can be very strong after 10 am, so we plan to to arrive at Capuliyoc by then. Then it is an easy two hours more back to Cachora where we have our lunch. In the afternoon, we met our private transport which it will be waiting to take us to Ollantaytambo train station, we drive about 4 hours and then we take our train around 6:00pm to Aguas Calientes. Our guide will have dinner with you and give you brieffing for the next day’s plan. Sleep in our hotel.
DURING THE TREK:
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
After an early breakfast at the hotel you will take bus up to Machu Picchu, so we can be the first ones into Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise. You will have a private 2½ hour guided tour followed by free time in which you will be able to go on to explore Machu Picchu by yourself. If you have booked the Huayna Picchu in advance climb or the walk up Machu Picchu mountain this is the time for you to set off.
Afterward Machu Picchu you will go back down to Aguas Calientes town to catch the train to Ollantaytambo. There our private van will meet you and take you back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel or hostel.
DURING THE TREK:
Not included
Shared service price: $.860.00.
Important: Shared service price is only available with agreement passengers to share this service with other travelers (Group site 12 – 19 People approx.)
Private service price: $.1100.00. (based on two people)
Included all mentioned before
Group size upon your request, for people who need a personalize and exclusive service
Departure day is according to passenger request
Price for bigger groups are according to group size
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