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 This
name in Quechua means “Gold cradle”, it is known as the
mysterious and overwhelming village pinned down in the
stunning landscape of the Vilcabamba mountain range over the
Apurimac canyon, which was covered by the dense forest
during lots of years. Choquequirao, was according to the
historians the refuge for the last Inca rebels of Vilcabamba.
This route will offer us a formidable walk which crosses a
variety of ecosystems where we will enjoy beautiful sights
over the snowy Vilcabamba mountain range. Going downwards in
this deep canyon with the Apurimac river flowing at the
bottom, and later we will ascend between the abundant
vegetation in the Choquequirao sector.
First day : Cusco – Cachora – The
Salkantay viewpoint
We will pick you up at your hotel with our bus, driving to
the Cachora village. Under the transport we will pass the
villages of Izcuchaca, Zurite and Limatambo crossing the
mighty Apurimac river over the Cunyac bridge. Our route will
start at the square in Cachora (2.910 m.a.s.l.), the first
sector runs through farmed land where we will observe a
agricultural fauna. Continuing our course towards the Canyon
of the Apurimac river, enjoying the extraordinary sight of
the Vilcabamba mountain range emphasized with the snowy peak
of Salkantay (6.271 m.a.s.l.). Our camp will be situated on
a hill which dominates the impressive landscape.
Meals : Snack, lunch, teatime and dinner.
Second day :Viewpoint–Apurimac
Canyon-Santa Rosa
Our first sight will be the Choquequirao archaeological
complex, later we are going to descend into the deepness of
the Apurimac Canyon to cross the hanging bridge which unite
both shores (1580 m.a.s.l.). Here begins a demanding ascent
to the sector called Santa Rosa (2.290 m.a.s.l.) where our
camp will be situated. Whilst walking we will observe and
sense the changes of the climate and the vegetation.
Meals : Snack, lunch, teatime and dinner.
Third day : Marampata-Choquequirao-Santa
Rosa
We will continue ascending in the middle of the abundant
vegetation towards the Marampata sector. Following the
course to the magnificence and strategically well occupied
Inca Choquequirao village (3.110 m.a.s.l.) which dominates
the impressive landscape. Visiting the Choquequirao
archaeological complex and its surroundings, we will have
spectacular sights over the Apurimac Canyon. In the
afternoon we will return to our campsite.
Meals : Snack, lunch, teatime and dinner.
Fourth day : Santa Rosa-Rosalinda
Beach-Cachora-Cusco
Descending another time to the hanging bridge over the
Apurimac river, continuing the course to the Cachora village.
Whilst walking we will enjoy the stunning sight of the
Apurimac Canyon, the snow draped peak of Salkantay and
likewise the fabulous landscape in the area. From Cachora we
will be transported to Cusco city. Where you will be
transported to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, snack and lunch.
Our service includes:
· A informative speech
· A bilingual guide : English – Spanish in trekking and
Machu Picchu.
· The transports mentioned in the program are with private
means.
· Complete set of meals : 3 breakfast, 4 snacks, 4 lunch, 4
teatimes, 4 dinners.
· Camping equipment : two person tent, dining tent, kitchen
tent, toilet tent,
mattresses, tables, chairs, complete furnishing, first aid
kit, and oxygen tank.
· Cook and muleteer service.
· Carrying horses.
· Saddled horses to help.
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