We will arrive at the town of Cachora at 7:30 a.m., where we will enjoy
breakfast and meet up with our wranglers and arrange our equipment, mules,
and horses. It is a 2-hour hike to Capuliyoc (2,915 meters / 9,564 feet
above sea level) from where we can enjoy our first beautiful views of the
Apurimac Valley stretching out below and the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc
and Wayna Cachora above.
We will then descend toward Coca Masana (2,330 meters / 7,644 feet above
sea level) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and
fauna begin to change.
Finally we arrive at Playa Rosalina (Rosalina Beach) at 1,550 meters /
5,085 feet above seal level, right beside the raging Apurimac River, where
we will set up camp and spend the night.
DAY 2: PLAYA ROSALINA / CHOQUEQUIRAO (B-L-D)
Day 2 is the toughest of our 5-day hike.
After an early breakfast, we will climb a steep trail. Our 5-hour hike
will take us to Raqaypata beside the Chunchullumayo River, where we will
enjoy a late lunch and a well deserved rest. Along the way, we will have the
chance to see orchids, wild flowers, and a number of bird species.
From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3,035 meters / 9,957 feet above sea
level) it is a 2-hour hike, and we will arrive at the Choquequirao
archaeological site in time to enjoy the sunset and maybe even the
opportunity to see a condor flying nearby.
Our campsite will be just outside the Choquequirao ruins.
DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO / RAQAYPATA (B-L-D)
Day 3 will be dedicated to exploring the incredible Choquequirao
archeological complex. Our guide will explain the history and importance of
the site and afterwards we will have free time to visit the various sectors
of the archeological complex.
Late in the afternoon we will start the return trek and we will make
camp at Raqaypata
DAY 4: RAQAYPATA / CHIKISCA (B-L-D)
After breakfast we will continue our return journey, beginning with a
steep descent down to the Apurimac River where we will stop and have lunch.
In the afternoon, we will climb for approximately 4 hours and then make
camp at Coca Masana.
DAY 5: CHIKISCA - CACHORA – CUZCO (B-L)
Day 5 will be the last of our trek, we will get to appreciate the canyon
through which the Apurimac River flows and we will take a new trail that
crosses the throat of the canyon. We will have an impressive view of the
canyon from Wayna Qalli - considered to be one of the most spectacular
in South America.
We will ultimately arrive at Cachora and take our bus back to Cuzco.
* Campsites are subject to change according to the size of the group.
Tour Operator: Qente
Shared service
Extras:
US $ 12 Sleeping bag (-10°C) for the whole trek
US $ 15 single accommodation
Include:
Transfer in – out: Cuzco – Cachora – Cuzco (private bus)
Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for
groups over 12 people
Cook: In charge of meal preparation
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry
backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 6 kilos)
Equipment: tents (2 people in each 3-person-capacity ), dinner tent,
toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit,
including emergency oxygen bottle
Not Include:
Sleeping bag
Accommodation in Cuzco
Flight tickets
Airport Taxes
Tips
Important:
Expiration date:31/12/2010
All
rates are per person, in US $ dollars.
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