Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu - 9D/8N
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- Remote, spectacular, and still not entirely cleared, the ruins of Choquequirao are often described as the sister of Machu Picchu. This breathtaking site at the junction of three rivers currently requires a challenging eight-day hike through amazing landscapes and villages to finally arrive and visit Machu Picchu on day nine of the trip.
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- Bilingual English-speaking tour guide
- Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your Choquequirao trek to Machu Picchu.
- Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Capuliyoc on day 1
- Four-person tent for each two persons
- Mattress and pillow
- Kitchen tent
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Toilet tent.
- An expert chef and assistant chef
- Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
- Duffle bag for your personal gear
- Horse to carry 10 kg of your personal gear
- Emergency horse in case we need it
- Nine breakfasts, Eight lunches and Eight dinners
- Hot water for washing.
- Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.
- Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
- Return Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to either Ollantaytambo or to Poroy
- Private van transport from Poroy to your Cusco hotel
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Coffee plantation tour in the afternoon of day 7
- Lodging in Aguas Calientes on night 8 of the trek (double occupancy)
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes on night 8
- Train ticket from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes
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Itinerary
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Action Peru Treks was started in 2015 by Roxner Cardenas, who was born in a small community outside of Machu Picchu and has trekked this area all of his life.
He has guided hundreds of groups on the Inca Trail, Ancascocha, Salkantay, Lares and the Choquequirao treks, both as a porter and a tour guide. He first visited Machu Picchu when he was 12 years old and was stunned by the history and architecture and decided to study to be a guide so he could share his culture and this beautiful landscape with others.
Roxner and his team at Action Peru Treks believes “action” accomplishes a purpose. That’s why you’ll be in good hands when you take action with us. Connect with breathtaking scenery, experience the wisdom and energy of Peru’s ancient lands first hand, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
Action Peru Treks provides superior quality, authentic hikes, treks, and tours along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Ancascocha, Salkantay, Lares, Choquequirao and more! We can even customize a tour just for you and your group! Our entire team at Action Peru Treks consists of Peruvian natives – and locals to the Cusco and Sacred Valley areas. We know the terrain, history, the hidden gems, and the people. We are proud and honored to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, and we look forward to sharing the journey with you.
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Action Peru Treks was started to create a RESPONSIBLE, SUSTAINABLE and ECO-FRIENDLY TOUR Company in Cusco.
We strive to bring genuine, unique tours that you won`t find through any other trekking agency. We believe in providing fair pricing to you, while providing fair compensation for our entire team.
We want to provide you with the best quality experience, from your first step until you return home to tell your friends and family about the magic that is this sacred valley. While trekking with our team you will see that we love the work we do. Talk to any one of our clients and they will tell you that our tours are unlike any other!
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What's excluded
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Hiking poles (can be rented from us0
- Huayna Picchu Permit (this ticket can be purchased for an extra USD $75 per person)
- Day 9 lunch and dinner
- Tips for the crew (muleteers, chef and guide)
- Travel Insurance
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
What to bring:
- Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
- Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few T-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
- Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
- Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
- Headlamp, flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
- Binoculars
- Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
- Insect repellent – minimum 40% DEET
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