CHOQUEQUIRAO

ADVENTURE IN CHOQUEQUIRAO - TREEKING
DURATION: 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
SERVICE: POOL
DAILY DEPARTURES

"The last resistance city of the incas during the time of the Spanish conqueror".

The archaeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAW is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails.
CHOQUEQUIRAO is located in the spurs of the mountain range of Salcantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, The Convention province of the departament of Cusco.
It is named in different ways: Choquequirao , Choquekirao , Chokekirao , Choqekirao , Choquekirau, Choquekiraw , Chokekiraw.
Choquequirao is an Inca town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructs a complex metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name Choquequiraw.

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:

- Collection from your hotel in the morning.
- Choquequirau and Cconoc entrance fees.
- English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over 9 persons).
- Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 4-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks.
- Mattress.
- Cook and Cooking equipment.
- 03 Meals per day - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude.
- Mules (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment).
- Dining tent with camp tables.
- Kitchen tent.
- Accommodation for our porters and cooks.
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.

EXCLUDES:
- Breakfast on the first morning. Some hotels offer an early morning breakfast service. If not, we stop at the town of Cachora before starting the trek where you'll have the opportunity to have breakfast.
- Sleeping bags can be hired in our office for the trek.
Tips for the guide, cook and horseman.

:: ITINERARY

DAY 01: Cusco - Cachora - Rosalina
Departure from Cusco toward Cachora, passing by the localities of Izcuchaca until arriving to the Archaeological Complex of Tarawasi and Saywite. After we will enter and have breakfast in Cachora. After the breakfast; along with our equipment loaded in mules and horses we will begin the ascent toward a viewpoint in Wayna Qalli Grande, from where we can appreciate a part of the archaeological complex of Choquequirao in addition to a beautiful view of the snowed peaks of Vilcabamba: Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. After we will descend toward Capuliyuc, Cuca Masana, where the flora and fauna begin to change, until arriving to Rosalina beach (1550 m.a.s.l) with a length from 21 km Camping.
Meals Included: Lunch, dinner, overnight in camping site.

DAY 02: Rosalina - Santa Rosa - Marampata - Choquequirao
After the breakfast we will trek toward the distillery of local sugar cane licor called Santa Rosa. This second day of trekking is considered like the most hard, due to the ascent very early toward the mountains of Cusco side, with direction toward Marampata. In the route we will observe orchids and violets, and if the luck accompanies to us we will be able to appreciate fauna like deers, anteater and a diversity of birds and insects. We will continue toward Raqaypata where orchids are appraised, mainly in the borders of the Chunchullmayo river.
We will arrive to Choquequirao and visit this complex in its eight sectors; between barns, enclosures, religious areas and terraces. Lunch. We will visit the majestic place where we will observe the excavations where they are houses, terraces, irrigation channels of this Inka city, also ruins in excavation process, finally unexplored areas that means that this could be the last Inka refuge. Approximately at 3:00 p.m. depending on the weather we will be able to see the flying condors. Camping at Raqaypata - Choquequiraw (2.910 m.a.s.l.). Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, overnight in camping site.

DAY 03: Choquequirao - Chiquisca
After the breakfast, we will enjoy some time to visit Choquequirao for a last time. Later we will descend by the same route toward Chiquisca. In the route we will again observe the Apurimac canyon. In this point we will be able to appreciate the flying condors, the forest with a variety of flowers and orchids. Lunch at Rosalina beach and camping in CHIQUISQA.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, overnight in camping site.

DAY 04: Chiquisca - Wayma Qalli - Cachora - Sayhuite - Cusco
After the breakfast in Chiquisca we will start the ascent toward the viewpoint of Wayna Qalli. From this viewpoint we will appreciate the Apurímac river canyon, considered like the most spectacular in South America.
Arrival to Cachora where we will waited to be returned toward Cusco. In the route to Cusco we will visit Sayhuite and the thermal baths of Cconoc. Arrival to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast.

YOU NEED TO HAVE / CARRY:
- Backpack, Sleeping bag.
- Sleeping mattress (we will provide you with this).
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars).
- Strong, comfortable footwear.
- One complete change of clothing.
- Sweater and jacket (something warm).
- Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco).
- Flashlight and batteries.
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, Sun block (sun protection cream), Insect repellent.
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper.
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc.
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
- Swimsuit.

PRICES PER PERSON (IN AMERICAN DOLLARS)

CHOQUEQUIRAO 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
USD$ 280

RM/TV/TMC

:: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Size of our group: Maximun 16 people per group. There is no minimun.
- Departures: Daily.
- Price valid until December 31st, 2012.

OPTIONS:
(1) Personal horses can be rented to carry you some trames. They can offer their service for USD$80 for the 4 days.
(2) Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you then we have sleeping bags in our office for rent.

:: ADDITIONAL NOTES

- Consult for private services.
- We will require the full payment of the trekking - non refundable per person payable inmediatly after Rundomundo confirms your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by Money Gram or Western Union money transfer, bank deposit or Credit Visa or Master Card. Further details of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email.


BOOKINGS

To book this trail, write us to reservas@rundomundo.com with the next information:
- Adventure in Choquequirao 4 Days 3 Nights.
- Names of Passengers.
- Number of Passport of Passengers.
- Age.
- Sex.
- Nationality.
- Date you prefer the tour.
- Preferred Meal: Normal or Vegetarian.
- Arrival information in Cusco.
- Name, telephone and address from the hotel where the passengers are hosted.
- Additional solicited services: Extra mule, flight tickets Lima / Cusco / Lima.