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Ica
- Pisco - Nazca
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Manu
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PERU -
Ancash
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Tumbes
- Punta Sal
- CENTRAL
PERU -
Junin
- Huancayo
Chanchamayo
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EXPEDITION TO CHOQUEQUIRAO
DURATION: 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
SERVICE: SEMI PRIVATE
DEPARTURES: DAILY
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| "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.
CHOQUEQUIRAW 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
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Choquequiraw 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. |
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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. |
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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 US$2 per day
for the trek.
Tips for the guide, cook and horseman. |
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ITINERARY |
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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.
Feeding: Lunch and has dinner.
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.).
Feeding: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 03: Choquequirao
Guided visit to all the archaeological Complex of Choquequirao.
Full day visiting the ruins, excavated zones, platforms in
excavation and sectors of platforms. Observation of the flight
of the condors.
Feeding: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 04: 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.
Feeding: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 05: 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.
Feeding: Breakfast.
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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. |
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PRICE
PER PERSON
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| CHOQUEQUIRAO
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS |
USD$300 |
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION |
- Size of the Group: Minimun 4 people.
- Departures: Daily.
- Personal horses can be rented to carry you some trames. hey
can offer their service for USD$100 for the 5 days.
- 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. The price
is US$2 per person per day
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IMPORTANT
NOTES
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Consult for private services.
- We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of 100% per
person payable within one week of Rundomundo confirming your
trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by Money Gram or Western
Union money transfer or by bank deposit. Unfortunately we cannot
accept payment of the deposit by credit card. Further details
of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking
confirmation email. |
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TRANSPORTATION
AIR / TERRESTRIAN |
FLIGHT
TICKETS ROUND TRIP FROM LIMA: Consult
Price is subject to variation with no previous advice - Subject
to the availability of the airline.
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To book this tour, please write us to: reservas@rundomundo.com
sending us the next information:
- Expedition to Choquequirao 5 days 4 nights
- Passengers names.
- Passport number of passengers.
- Preferred Meal: Normal or Vegetarian.
- Date you prefer to start the trek.
- Arrival information in Cusco.
- Name, telephone and address from the hotel where the passengers
are hosted.
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