The 7-day, 6-night trek takes place between the “Protected Natural Area of Choquequirao and the Natural Conservation Area of Machu Picchu” and also in part of the great canyon of the Apurimac, which gives an extra dose of Adventure to the visitor. During the tour, different types of geological floors are crossed with remarkable microclimates, from the cold of the Andean tips and the high temperatures offered by the magnificent canyon. Also, an impressive variety of flora such as orchids endemic to these areas, giant ferns, magueis, american bamboo, qeuñas, ichu, cactus among others, different types of wildlife among the most important are the Andean condor, sihuayro, a variety of snakes, parrots, spectacled bear, chinchilla, taruca, foxes, etc.

Category
Machu Picchu Tours
Location
Cusco Region
Minimun height
2900 masl (9514 ft)
Maximum height
3033 masl (9950 ft)
Grade
Moderate

Day 1

Cusco – Curahuasi – Capulilloq – Santa Rosa

04.30 am Transfer of the Hotels or Hostels.
05.00 am Transfer from Cusco to Curahuasi.
08.00 am Breakfast at Curahuasi (Not Included).
09:30 am We pass Cachora, and We will continue to Punta Carretera “Capuliyoq.”
10.30 am Arrival to Capulilloq (Start of the trek).
1.30 pm Arrival Chiquiska, Lunch Time.
2:30 pm Restart of the trek until the First Camp (Santa Rosa).
5:30 pm Arrival at Camp Santa Rosa.
7:00 pm Dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Santa Rosa – Marampata - Choquequirao – Marampata.

05:00 am Breakfast.
06:00 am Ascent to the “Marampata” Farmhouse, 3 Hours Approx. already in Marampata, Time to Rest, and Be able to Continue towards “Choquequirao.”
11:00 am Arrival to Choquequirao and Accommodation in the Camping Area.
12:30 pm Lunchtime at the Choquequirao Esplanade (open area).
Guided Visit and Free Time in “Choquequirao.”
06:00 pm Tea time.
07:00 pm Dinner and overnight in Marampata.

Day 3

Marampata – Rio Blanco - Maizal

5:30 am. Breakfast.
6:00 am. Start of the 8 Hour Walk Approx. to Maizal.
12:30 pm. “Rio Blanco” At 1990 meters We will Stop for Lunch.
1:30 p.m. Restart of the Walk (Last Section of the day).
5:30 p.m. Arrival at “Maizal” At 3000 meters (Camping Site).
5:30 p.m. Tea time.
7:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Maizal – Mina Victoria – Abra San Juan - Yanama

6:00 am. Breakfast.
7:00 am. Start of the Walk to the Yanama Village Approx. 7 hours.
12:30 pm. Lunch Time Before the Open of San Juan 4130 meters.
1:30 pm. Start of the last leg of the day until Yanama.
5:00 pm. Arrival at Yanama 4100 meters.
5:30 pm. Tea time.
7:00 pm. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Yanama - Totora.

6:00 am. Breakfast.
7:00 am. Start of the Walk Approx. 6 Hours until "Totora."
12:30 pm. Lunchtime.
1:30 pm. Restart the Walk.
5:00 pm. Arrival at the Camping site of "Totora."
5:30 pm. Tea time.
7:00 pm. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Totora – Playa Sahuayaco- Aguas Calientes.

6:00 a.m. Breakfast.
7:00 a.m. Start of the Walk For 5 Hours Approx.
1:00 p.m. Arrival Sahuayaco Beach.
2:30 p.m. Continue to Hydroelectric and Lunch Time.
3:00 p.m. Hydroelectric walk to Aguas Calientes.
5:30 p.m. Accommodation in the Hostel in Aguas Calientes.
8:00 p.m. Itinerary talk and dinner for day 7.

Day 7

Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo - Cusco

04:30 am Start of the Walk to Machu Picchu.
06:00 am Guided Tour in the Citadel of Machu Picchu For 2 Hours.
08:00 am Free time to explore or take photos.
Return to Aguas Calientes.
Board the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, depending on the Train Ticket Schedule you have.
Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Included:

Round trip transportation
Entrance Ticket to Choquequirao.
Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu.
Train Ticket From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
1 Night of Hostel in Aguas Calientes Professional Guide.
Cook.
Mule and Porters For Equipment and Logistics.
Food: 6 Breakfasts / 6 Lunches / 6 Dinners (Vegetarian Option).
Camping Equipment (Quad Tents for two People) Flask, Dining tent, and Kitchen tent.
Bus From Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Does not include:

First Breakfast
Lunch of the last day.
Sleeping bag.
Buses Up and Down in Machu Picchu.

Recommendations:

This tour is a reasonably long hike and crossing areas with extreme climates (warm and frigid). It is essential to wear good hiking shoes. It is also good to wear waterproof clothing and thermal garments. We also suggest bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, small backpack, metal bottle or canteen, hiking sticks, a camera with extra batteries, extra money at personal discretion, identity documents. Everything Whatever the passenger decides to carry, he has the right to place 5 kilos in the acémilas including sleeping bags.