9 Day Choquequirao trek and Machupicchu Tour

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$ 1550
$ 1250.00 USD

price per person in group service

9 Day Choquequirao trek and Machupicchu Tour (Adventure)

Discover what makes the Choquequirao Trek the best Inca Trail alternative. Here, your well prepared guide will lead you on the trek to Choquequirao. Discover Inca sites. Find your way to the sister city of Machu Picchu.

This Arqueological Complex is very interesting and one of the most popular treks in Cusco area. This trek is situated in the south of the mountain range of Vilcabamba.

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cusco I Cachora I Capuliyoq I Maranpata I Choquequirao I Maizal I Yanama I Collpapampa I Loreta I Llactapata I Aguas Calientes I Machu Picchu
Duration of the trip:

9 Days 8 Nights

Total Distance

90.5 km

Physical Level:

Easy

Altitude:

5200 m.a.s.l

Type of Tour:

Trekking Nature & Culture

Group SIze:

02 Min - 08 Max

9 Day Choquequirao trek and Machupicchu Tour Overview

  • TOUR NAME: Choquequirao Trek 9 Days to Machu Picchu
  • 100% LOCAL COMPANY: fully licensed Manu National Park Tour Operator, Highly Recommended! Check out our reviews on Trip Advisor & Youtube what our Passengers say about us
  • STARTING POINT: Pick-up from Cusco & Sacred Valley Hotel/Airbnb. From 4:00 am to 4:30 am
  • ENDING POINT: Drop-off in Cusco at Hotel/Airbnb 10:30 pm
  • DEPARTURE: Daily. If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as large group service). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in cusco.
  • HIKING DISTANCE: 9 Days Time
  • PHYSICAL LEVEL: Level 4. we Also recommend to Aclimatize 2 days befor we begin the trek
  • MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 5200 m.a.s.l
  • TRANSPORTATION: Tourist Expedition train back from Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
  • ACCOMMODATIONS: 1 Night in a Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Twin Bed room, 3 Beds room, 4 Bed room. Upon Request
  • MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
  • CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHUPICCHU: Machupicchu entrance fee Included.

9 Day Choquequirao trek and Machupicchu Tour Short Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca
  • Day 2: Chiquisca – Choquequirao
  • Day 3: Choquequirao to Rio Blanco
  • Day 4: Rio Blanco to Maizal
  • Day 5: Maizal to Yanama
  • Day 6: Yanama to Colpapampa
  • Day 7: Colpapampa – Playa Loreta
  • Day 8: Loreta Playa – Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
  • Day 9: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

9 Day Choquequirao trek and Machupicchu Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy the sunrise in Machupicchu City
  • Enjoy the scenic of the Choquequirao, Llactapata Incan site
  • Make a small ritual for the Andean gods and learn about Incan religion
  • Enjoy our friendly customer service and experienced top guides
  • Hike through the different types of landscapes and Sceneries, such as cloud forests, highlands, grassy hills, and Andean valleys
  • Explore MachuPicchu and the surrounding area with expert and knowledgeable tour top guides
  • Please, Note: We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of 30% and you are ready to go..

DAY 1
Arrival and Descent into Apurímac Canyon+

DAY 2
Journey to Choquekirao and Exploration of Archaeological Wonders+

DAY 3
Discovering Choquekirao's Architectural Marvels+

DAY 4
Descent through Dry Andean Highland Forest to Maizal's Serenity+

DAY 5
Climbing to Yanama Pass, Witnessing Inca Trails, and Descending to Yanama+

DAY 6
Ascending to the Yanama Pass and Exploring New Landscapes+

DAY 7
Descending through Changing Vegetation to La Playa Village+

DAY 8
Trekking from La Playa to Hydroelectric, with a Glimpse of Machu Picchu+

DAY 9
Machu Picchu Exploration and Return to Cusco+

Choquequirao to Machupicchu Includes:

  • Private Transportation To Cachora or Capuliyoq (Trailhead)
  • English – Spanish speaking guide for 9 days of the Salkantay and Machupicchu.
  • Guided assistance
  • Thermarest air-inflate Confortable sleeping pad
  • Cook and assistance of the Cook.
  • Cooking equipment
  • Snacks
  • Daily tea service
  • Dining equipment including chairs and tables
  • Portable environmental Biodegradable toilet (The Pett)
  • Food service in the campsites (8 breakfast, 8 lunches, 8 dinners, 6 snacks) – nutritionally balanced menu
  • Vegetarian menu at no extra cost
  • Personal trekking food – nutritionally balanced menu(Buffet)
  • Two person tents (3-people capacity tent used as doubles – Kayla Doite)
  • Horseman and Horses.(To carry our camping equipment, food and 14 kilos of your personal stuff like: sleeping bag and mat as well as cothes) We Never overload our Horses(well Animal Welfare). During Choquequirao and Salkantay Sector.
  • Porters to carry all our camping equipment as well as food.
  • Choquequirao and Machupicchu entrance fees, valid for 9 days
  • Visit to Machu Picchu on the 9th day
  • Camping equipment and basic field equipment for our Cook and horseman
  • Return Expeditions train ticket to Ollantaytambo / according to the availability we will use the same category of train to Ollantaytambo
  • Private Transportation from the Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco
  • First-aid kit
  • Emergency oxygen bottle
  • Rain waterproof cover for your day backpacks
  • Pre trek Orientation – briefing (Hotel or Office)
  • Insurance policy for our porters and Cooks.

Choquequirao to Machupicchu Doesnt Include: (Please, No hidden costs or surprises)

  • Breakfast – Day 1
  • Lunch and dinner – Day 9
  • Tips (optional)
  • Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please):Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance.

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DISCOUNTS (to apply discounts. Please send us an email at info@quechuasexpeditions.com)

  • UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD (Students must be below 25 years) : US$20. Please send us a a scanned copy of the student card at the time of booking.
  • Under 17 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of passport at the time of booking.
  • Under 12 years old: US$20  Please send us a copy of passport at the time of booking.
  • Group of 5 or more: US$20 per person. All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.

UPGRADES:

  • Huaynapicchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)
  • MachuPicchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)
  • Upgrade to Vistadome Train (First Class Train) (Includes Private Transportation From Ollantaytambo to Cusco) USUS$70
  • Extra Night in Aguas Calientes US$30 per person (Twin Bed room, 3 Beds room & 4 Beds Room with Private shower & Bathroom)
  • A night in Cusco at our Quechuas Guesthouse: from US$20 per person / Twin Bed room (Before we do the tour/trek or after the tour/trek)

RENTALS

  • Goose Down sleeping bag (Mummy style): US$60 for the entire trip
  • (Black Dimond) Walking Poles Rubber Tips Included: US$40 for the entire trip
  • Day Pack 20 – 30 liters (Rain cover included): US$30 for the entire trip

ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • BRIEFING for all our treks is a Night before we do the trek at 6:30pm in our office, But if you want us to come to your Hotel let us know in advance.(You will get a chance to meet you guide and as well as to give you your duffel bags)
  • STORAGE Most Hotels have storage where you can leave the rest of your stuff while you hike to Machupicchu, But if they dont have a place you can leave your stuff in our storage with no extra cost. (Let us know at the time of briefing)

We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled out booking form

9 Day Choquequirao to Machupicchu (Prices for 2024 & 2025)

Availability Choquequirao and Machupicchu Tour: Daily Departures All Departures are 100% Guaranteed. If You’re Booked, You are Going, We wont Cancel your Trip !!!

How to Book? Send us all Your Personal information as well as a Deposit of 30% and the Final Balance will be paid once you are in Cusco.

Group Service: Price per person: US$1250

(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): (Group Size: 04 Minimum – 12ppl Average – 16ppl Maximum)

Private Service: Price per person: US$1550

Recommended For Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Persons Minimum)

If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as GROUP SERVICE). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in cusco.

What you need to bring on Salkantay Trek:

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

List of things you must bring:

  • Original Passport (and some copies) If you have changed your passport Bring a couple of copies of the one that you have used to purchase the inca trail permit.
  • Travel insurance  is essential (and some copies)
  • Airline tickets (and some copies)
  • US$ cash and Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
  • Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
  • Camera and Memory cards
  • Rechargeable batteries and adapters
  • Reading/writing material
  • Binoculars
  • Cover for backpacks
  • Pocketknife.
  • Fleece top
  • Windproof/waterproof jacket
  • Small towel and swim wear
  • Shirts/t-shirts
  • Sun hat
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 2 pairs of long trousers *zipp off
  • 1 pair hiking pants/track pants
  • Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes (with ankle protectors)
  • Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
  • Sport hiking sandals
  • Sun block
  • Sunglasses
  • Toiletries (biodegradable)
  • Watch or alarm clock
  • Water bottle
  • Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommeded)
  • Insect Repellent (for mosquitos)25 % of deet at least you can also by in cusco.
  • Flashlight (head light recommended)
  • Money belt
  • Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
  • Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
  • Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
  • Sleeping bag (it can be hired form us) we have goose down or syntetic sleeping bag
  • Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
  • Thermal underwear
  • Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhoea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

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