Inca Rivers Trek - Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the magnificent and remote ‘lost’ Inca ruins of Choquequirao and experience an incredible and very rarely seen view of Machu Picchu against dramatic mountains from the Inca site at Llaqtapata
- Undertake a remote and unique trek along the spectacular Vilcabamba Mountain Range between two sacred Inca Rivers
- Discover ancient Machu Picchu
- Take in the historic city of Cusco, the royal capital of the Inca Empire
- Visit the Sacred Valley and see ancient Inca salt pans
- Be immersed in stunning landscapes and cultural encounters providing endless photo opportunities
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Trip includes
- 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners
- Airport transfers if arriving/departing on first or last day
- Expert bilingual guide
- Group medical kit
- Comfortable and central hotels, primarily Casa Andina Classic hotels
- Private internal transportation
- The use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorch
- Group camping equipment
- Porters to carry personal gear
- Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed (including Machu Picchu entrance fee)
Itinerary
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel where you are free to rest, essential to initiate successful acclimatisation to the altitude. Our hotel is located in the historic centre so you may also use this time to explore the city. In the evening yo...
Today we have a guided tour of Cusco and its nearby ruins. The city, once capital of the extensive Inca Empire, has seen many changes since Francisco Pizarro's men took the city with such apparent ease in November 1533. We explore the city by foot to appreciate its su...
We leave Cusco and head to the Chinchero Plateau to explore Chinchero, an important town in Inca times. The most striking remnant of this period is the massive stone wall in the main plaza which has ten trapezoidal niches. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sa...
Today we spend a full day exploring the beautiful Andean landscapes. Starting from the heights of Lamay, the trail will take us through farmlands, with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and lakes of many colors. We will see herds of alpacas, llamas and Huall...
Today we are learning all about Peru’s ancient cultures along with a visit to a friendly local community. Transferring across to Urco we have a gentle 2.5 km walk through the agricultural terraces at the crest of the surrounding farmlands, all covered by the shadow of...
Today we are heading out to begin out trek, heading north on the main highway via a fertile agricultural valley. Once we begin to descend into Limatambo, we will visit the Inca site of Tarawasi, which has some beautifully precise Inca geometry that can be found in its...
A hearty breakfast awaits you today as we get up with the sunrise to begin today’s trek, heading across the river over a footbridge. Heading up we trek up for half a day to end up at a small meadow where we can enjoy a picnic lunch. As we continue to ascend in the aft...
Today is a full day exploring the many archaeological sites located at different points on the hillside overlooking the Apurimac River. Passing by the stream of Chunchumayo which has spectacular views of the other side of the canyon. We will take the time to explore s...
Today we will continue our descent to the gushing Yuracmayo River, finally arriving at and crossing the riverbed. After stopping to catch our breath, we begin our ascent to Maizal, a vista with panoramic views of the Yurahmayo and Yanama gorges, as they join together ...
We are off nice and early today to visit the Inca mine and later a colonial copper mine of Mina Victoria. We’ll hike along Qoriwayrachina Hill, a ruin that was used as a way station for travelers during the time of the Inca, where recent excavations have taken place. ...
We will drive along a recent road that was built from Yanama to Machu Picchu Hydroelectric, where you will take the train directly to Machu Picchu Village. If you prefer to hike, you can also choose to go on a soft hike through the railways that lead you to Machu Picchu Village. Overnight: El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar
meals : B,L,D
Today we start early to explore these remarkable and truly enigmatic ruins. We will enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary followed by time to explore this fascinating site at your own pace (with the accompaniment of the guide). In the afternoon or early evening we depa...
A good day to relax, do your washing and re pack after the trek and perhaps a chance to do some ‘tourist shopping’, selecting from a great variety of expertly made craft work - including alpaca sweaters and hats, ceramics, weavings and traditional Andean instruments. Overnight: Hotel Abittare or similar.
meals : B
Today you will have a quiet day or alterneratively take advantage of the many day trips popularised by the region. Overnight: Hotel Abittare or similar
meals : B
You will be transferred to the airport in Cusco for your flight where your trip concludes.
meals : B
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