Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trekking
Overview
Highlights
- Trek the strikingly beautiful andes
- Explore the fortress of choquequirao
- Discover the spectacular inca ruins of machu picchu
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Destinations
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Trip includes
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit
- CcaccaccolloYour G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
- LamayYour G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Trek to Choquequirao ruins with local guide
- cooks
- and porters (8 days)
- Guided tour of Choquequirao archaeological site
- Aguas Calientes stay
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Itinerary
Arrive at any time.
Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (...
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to ...
Transfer to Cachora and embark on the hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Apurimac River and sweeping mountain scenery at every turn.
Even though the lost city of Choquequirao was discovered hundreds of years ago...
Continue trekking through the Apurimac River canyon on the way to Marampata. Keep your eyes open for condors as you make your way up into the cloud forest to Choquequirao, where you'll camp for the night.
Explore the ancient ruins of Choquequirao, comparable only to Machu Picchu in its beauty, grandeur and architectural accomplishment.
Continue trekking past Choquequirao with the team of guides, herdsmen, and cooks through the Andes following Inca pathways.
Pass through local communities and stunning Andean vistas. Enjoy delicious meals prepared by the cooks along the way and after settling into camp, stretch out under the stars.
Continue upwards through the jungle towards the ancient Victoria Mines and visit the Coryhuayrachina ruins along the way.
Before descending to Totora, enjoy the snow-capped mountains that surround the area.
Follow the trail down the slope of the Andes to the sub-tropical valley, camp for the night at La Playa.
Trekking into the valley the temperature will be noticeably warmer, enjoy the variety of flora and fauna. Pass by lush groves of tropical fruit, cocoa, and coffee.
Head out on the last portion of the hike to Hidroelectrica train station and transfer by train to Aguas Calientes for the night.
Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu and opt to visit the Inca Bridge before returning to Cusco.
Rise early to take advantage of viewing Machu Picchu in the early morning light. This is the best time to view the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Join the local guide for ...
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G Adventures Reviews & Ratings
A great once in a lifetime experience
A great once in a lifetime experience. I felt well looked after. The guide ...
First time I've ever done anything like this and it was truly an amazing experience
First time I've ever done anything like this and it was ...
From the parts of the tour I got to do and from the discussions had with my group members who did the full tour, I know enough that I intend to attempt this trek again in the future (and hopefully not get sick again)
From the parts of the tour I got to do and from the discussions had with my group members who did the full tour, I know enough that I intend to attempt this trek aga...
awesome experience that includes fantastic sights and excellent food
awesome experience that includes fantastic sights and excellent food.
It was exciting and exhausting
It was exciting and exhausting. I enjoyed the companionship of my co-travellers. Rambo is an amazing guide - he is so knowledgeable and passionate about Incan histor...
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