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ID:0450 |
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$ 429.00 |
| Our Tours: | Alternative Hiking Tours |
| Destinations: | Choquequirao |
Building on top of a mountain in the Andes, the lost city of Choquequirao (Cradle of Gold) is comparable only to Machu Picchu (Old Mountain) in its beauty, architectural grandeur and accomplishment. Choquequirao (Cradle of Gold), is located 3050m. Marigold Inca stone walls that protect the two ancient palaces and temples. Systems of fountains, canals and aqueducts that feed the farming terraces are intact and that many miles away are seen by tourists, this is truly a spectacular hike. Supported by a fantastic team of guides, porters and cooks, we walk through the pages of history to this ancient Inca Empire - Choquequirao Trek.

Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Cocamasana - Playa Rosalina
Day 2: Playa Rosalina - Choquequirao
Day 3: Choquequirao - Rayanpata
Day 4: Rayanpata - Chiquisca - Coca Masana
Day 5: Cocamasana - Cachora - Cusco
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• Inka Trail to Choquequirao Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Cocamasana - Playa RosalinaEarly departure from Cusco to Cachora for our breakfast we will meet with our muleteers to arrange all the equipment on the mules and horses and then you will start the trek with a 2 hours hike to Capuliyoc 2910m. from here, you will have your first beautiful view of the Apurimac Valley (God talker) stretching below as well as the snowcapped mountain Padriyoc and Wayna Cachora. Descend towards Coca Masana 2335m. where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we will arrive at Playa Rosalina at 1540m. overnight camp.
• Inka Trail to Choquequirao Day 2: Playa Rosalina - ChoquequiraoAfter an early breakfast to we will climb a steep trail, a 5 hours hike to Rayanpata beside the Chunchullymayu River where we will take our lunch and a good rest. Along the way you will observe many orchids and wild flowers as well as many types of birds from Rayanpata to Choquequirao (cradle of Gold) 3035m. there is a two hours hike. Arriving at the archaeological site of Choquequirao (cradle of gold) in time to enjoy the sunset and maybe an opportunity to see a Condor flying, the campsite overnight.
• Inka Trail to Choquequirao Day 3: Choquequirao - RayanpataAfter the breakfast, today we will dedicate to exploring the incredible archaeological site Choquequirao (cradle of gold), known as the other Machu Picchu (Old Mountain) where the last Inca Tupac Amaru, was raised among Inca priestesses. The guide will explain the history and importance of the site. After you will have free time to visit the many sectors of the complex. Late in the afternoon start the return trek and camp in Rayanpata.
• Inka Trail to Choquequirao Day 4: Rayanpata - Chiquisca - Coca MasanaAfter the breakfast, we will continue our return trek with a descended towards at the Apurimac River (God talker) where we will stop and have the lunch. In the afternoon a climb for approximate 4 hours to the final campsite at Coca Masana.
• Inka Trail to Choquequirao Day 5: Cocamasana - Cachora - CuscoThis is the last day of trekking. You will appreciate the canyon that forms the Apurimac River (God talker) then we will take a trail that crosses the throat of the canyon, with an impressive view of Waynaqalli towards the canyon, considered the most spectacular in South America. Finally we will be in Cachora and return to Cusco in our private bus.
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