A spectacular 60 km trek through the Peruvian Andes. The trek leads us to the last refuge of the Incas from where they offered resistance against the conquistadores. Choquekirao is located at 3100 meters above sea level. It's a large archaeological complex actually still under excavation and restoration; To get there we will trek through the deep Apurimac Canyon, home to a great variety of native flora and fauna.

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights

Itinerary:

Day 1.- Cusco – Cachora – Playa Rosalina.- Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you in our private bus to Cachora, passing farm lands and picturesque towns such as: Izcuchaca, Limatambo, Curahuasi, etc. The bus journey will last for about 3:30 hours. The trail starts going up to the first pass named Capuliyoc pass (2750 meters) from where we will appreciate spectacular views of snow capped mountains, we then continue the descend into Playa Rosalina (1500 meters), near the Apurimac river. Suddenly you will feel that the temperatures have shifted from cold to warm. Today we will walk for 7 approximately hours.

Day 2.- Playa Rosalina – Choquekirao.- We leave the campsite and continue on the other site of the valley zigzagging up towards Santa Rosa. This rather stiff climb will take approximately two hours and it is important to leave early because the heat can make it a bit more difficult than normal. Afterwards, we will climb slowly for two hours until we reach our lunch spot at Maranpata. From here we will walk two more hours to reach the Choquekirao archaeological complex. We will camp at the outskirts of Choquekirao, enjoying the sunset and perhaps we will even see condors overflying the canyon.

Day 3.- Choqhekirao – Raqhaypata.- Today is dedicated to exploring this extraordinary Incan temple remains. Your guide will explain all about Choquekirao. After the tour you will have extra time to explore and walk along the various excavated ruins. After we finish the exploration, we will start to  descend to the Raqhaypata campsite. Along the route we will see a lot of wild flowers such as beautiful orchids, begonias, etc.

Day 4.- Raqhaypata  - Cocamasana.-  We leave the campsite early and continue the descend towards Playa Rosalina near the Apurimac river where lunch will be served by our cook and helpers. Before it you can take a shower and enjoy the fresh water of the river. Afterwards we keep our way up to the Cocamasana campsite observing the beauty of the canyon, the wild live, the flora and the fauna.

Day 5.- Cocamasana – Cachora – Cusco.-  After a 3 hour climb we reach the Capuliyoc pass. From here we walk towards Cachora. Here we will say goodbye to the trekking part and take the bus back towards Cusco. Along the route we will stop at the archaeological site at Saiwite, a nice chance to rest.

What is included?

Transportation.- Tourist bus round trip from Cusco to Cachora, the starting and finishing point of the trek.
Camping equipment.- We provide a four people capacity tent for two persons, brand new four season tents, roll mattresses, a dining room tent, a kitchen tent, a toilet tent, seats, tables, a tent for guides and porters, kitchen gears, back packs and warm clothes for the porters and life insurance for the porters. We take the extra step in providing care for all during the trip, including those who serve you with professional assistance during the trek. 
Entrance fees.- To Choqhekirao.
Meals.- 4 breakfasts - 4 hot lunches - 4 hot dinners:  delicious meals prepared by our professional chef. Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pastas, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking; hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for adjusting to the altitude. Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn). We offer a vegetarian menu option. We provide available boiled water each mourning for your water bottles.
Guide.- English speaking professional licensed guide, 2 guides over 8 people.
Cook.- Professional chef and chef assistant.
Horses.- For camping equipment, food and kitchen gears, as well as for carrying your personal items (7kls per person) in duffel bags that we provide.
Others.- First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle.

What's Excluded.

A sleeping bag.- Can be rented in our office for US$ 10.00 for the entire trek (every sleeping bag is thoroughly washed prior to each use
Breakfast.- On the first morning. Some hotels offer early morning breakfast service. If not available, we can stop at Curahuasi for your breakfast and here also you can buy some things for the trek. For lunch on the final day you should consider a budget of US$ 15.00 to 20.00 in an average restaurant.
Tips.- for the guides, cook and helpers are not included.

Recommended things to take.-
A sleeping bag (you can rent this at the SUNRISE office), mineral water (one liter), rain gear or poncho (a plastic poncho can be purchased in Cusco), hiking shoes (runners shoes are not recommended), a warm jacket or fleece and wind coat, t-shirts, shorts and long pants, a sun hat and wool hat, flashlight, extra batteries, sun block and insect repellent, toilet paper and a garbage bag, a small towel and bathing suit (hot springs), camera, extra film and/or extra batteries for your camera, snacks, chocolates, energy bars, emergency money and walking stick (optional).

It is for me?
A fantastic opportunity to explore an area that is largely untouched. Here you will experience a great biodiversity while trekking for 5 days to Choqhekirao. It is not necessary to be in absolute top shape for this trek, as under normal conditions, all along walking at your own pace, anyone should be able to complete this trek.

Price & Discount.
US$ 350.00 per person

Discount.
We offer a US$ 5.00 discount to groups of 3 people and US$10.00 to groups of 5 or more people.

Available departure dates.
We leave every Monday and Friday all year round; private groups any day.

If you wish to know if there is space available for this tour, please kindly e-mail us or call form any country to +51 84 236466.

When to make a booking.
We recommend you to book 30 days in advance; if you are thinking to come in between June and September we advice you to book at least 8 weeks in advance.

How to book.
You can book through our web site, by confidentially providing us your complete name, number of your passport, nationality, age and gender. You must remember to carry your original passport. If you are a student under 26 years old, please kindly scan and send us your valid ISIC card. In case of any questions, please feel free to e-mail us and we will respond to you as soon as possible. You can also call us at +51 84 236466 cell  +51 84 9303274.

Payment details. 
We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$ 100.00 per person. The deposit can be issued through a WESTERN UNION money transfer. This is the fastest and most secure form of payment in Peru. Please kindly state SUNRISE EXPEDITIONS TOUR OPERATOR E.I.R.L as the recipient. Once you arrive to Cusco you can pay the balance in cash by either US dollars or in local currency (Peruvian Soles).

Group size.
A typical group consists out of 10 persons, with a maximum of 16 persons in high season.