Transfer to Capuliyoc Andean Huts.

You will start this trek to Choquequirao trek at 2 p.m. local time (1 day before the trek). Where you will meet the Refugios Salkantay team and we will give you all the information you need for the trek.

It is likely that you will be dismissed from the hotel before departure time, we will be waiting for you at our offices for The short Choquequirao route is our offices at Refugios Salkantay.

At 3 pm we will board our private van for a 3.5 hour drive to Capuliyoc Andean Huts, which is located at 2910m above sea level (masl). We will arrive at the cabins just in time for you to take pictures of the sunset over the glacier peaks. At Andean Huts, you will settle in before enjoying dinner along with some hot beverages. This area is known for its beautiful views of the night sky and the breathtaking beauty surrounding choquequirao.

NO HIKING TODAY
*When you book this Choquequirao trek. Departure is the night before the day you wish to start the trek, where you will stay in our Andean Huts and enjoy your first dinner prepared by the families of Refugios Salkantay.

(Start Of Trek) Capuliyoc - Chiquisca - Marampata.

The wake up this morning will be at 4:00 am where a member of the families of Refugios Salkantay will give you a coca tea and a small snack and the muleteer will be waiting with the horses to start the hike at 4:30 am, Once we start walking through beautiful landscapes of Apurimac you can appreciate the imposing snowy Padreyoc and in approximately 3 hours we will arrive to Chiquisca where a breakfast with a local family awaits you.

When we are full and with renewed energy we will continue our hike downhill for 1 to 1.5 hours until we reach the bottom of the valley and cross the mighty Apurimac River.

From here begins our ascent of approximately 4 to 5 hours until we reach Marampata where a delicious lunch awaits us and recover strength for the next day (always accompanied by a horse to ride).

Marampata - Choquequirao - Marampata.

After a delicious breakfast, we will begin our hike to the Choquequirao Archaeological Complex, which will last approximately 1.5 hours until we reach Choquequirao (before taking off, you will be given a packed lunch to enjoy in the citadel), you will be accompanied by a member of the families who live in Maranpata and know the ruins perfectly.

This archaeological site is considered the last Inca city, sister to Machu Picchu. You will walk around with your guide explaining some of the highlights of the area and then have plenty of free time to explore on your own. This is really special, as it is still relatively unknown and away from the crowds that visit Machu Picchu.

You will have some time to enjoy your packed lunch before heading to the lower part of Choquequirao, which is the most recently discovered section of agricultural terraces. You will be impressed by how they build these terraces for agriculture. Once you have explored as much of Choquequirao as you can, you will begin your 1.5 hour hike back to the family home. You will have time for a happy hour and dinner before returning to your private rooms. Guided tour of Choquequirao, the Llamas sector, the Ceremonial Usno and the Religious Zone.

Marampata - La Playa - Chikiscca - Capuliyoc - Cusco.