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Trek Choquequirao to Machu
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TREK
CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHUPICCHU 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS
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Upon request: Upgrade to
return in Vistadome and accommodation on First Class
In this trekking, we will pass from the Inca City of
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu, we need good trekking conditions and some
experience, we also will see the difference between the Apurimac Valley (Choquequirao),
and the Urubamba Valley(Machu Picchu), altitude levels, landscapes and the
variety of Plants and Animals.
DURATION:
8 days / 7 nights.
SEASON: From January / to December 2013
DEPARTURE: Daily
GUIDE SERVICE: Private
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1 PERSON |
2 PEOPLE |
3/6 PEOPLE |
7 PEOPLE OR + |
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USD $ 3099 |
USD $ 1770 |
USD $ 1458 |
USD $ 1285 |
DAY 1: CUSCO - CACHORA - PLAYA ROSALINA
At 4:00 am. We will pick up our customers from their hotels, then we
will travel to Cachora (4 hours aprox., by our private van), once
there(in Cachora), we will meet our muleteer and horses, there we
will pack all our equipment in the horses, then we will begin to
walk, the trail is flat until Chiquisca and then we will go uphill,
passing through the high pass of Capuliyoc, from there, we will have
a great view of the Apurimac Canyon. Finally we descend to playa
Rosalina on the banks of the Apurimac River, the main tributary of
the Amazon River. Campsite at 1,550 masl. Or 5,115 Ft (L,D)
DAY 2: PLAYA ROSALINA - CHOQUEQUIRAO
Early in the morning, we will have breakfast, then, we will start
walking uphill through a long and narrow trail, arriving Chokequirao
around 4pm, then, We will visit the Archaeological site with our
guide. The view of the canyon is spectacular, it is also possible to
see Andean Condors soaring in the mountains. Campsite(3050 masl. Or
11,055 ft.) (B,L,D)
DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO - MAIZAL
This day we will begin walking uphill for a while until be at 3,300
masl. Or 10,890 Ft, then we will descend until White River(1900 masl.
Or 6,270 Ft.) On the way we will pass by Pinchiunuyoj archaeological
site. There, we will observe different species of birds, different
varieties of orquids, and local coca plantations (2,750 masl. Or
9075 Ft.), From Rio Blanco(White river), we will climb up to
Maizal(3,000 masl. Or 9,900 Ft.) for about 3 hrs. Campsite. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: MAIZAL - YANAMA
This morning, we will start walking uphill passing by the impressive
Inca mines called Minas Victoria. Almost on the top, we can
appreciate original paved Inca trails. We will pass over (4,150 masl.
Or 13,695 Ft.) and finally descend to our campsite(3,800 masl. Or
12,540 Ft.). (B,L,D)
DAY 5: YANAMA - TOTORA
After an early breakfast, we will start climbing slowly to our
higher pass in all the trail (4,670 masl. Or 15,410 Ft.), again the
view will be amazing from here, we will be surrounded by snowcapped
mountains: The Sacsarayoj mountain and the Padreyoj mountain.
Campsite at 3,630 masl. Or 11,979 Ft (B,L,D)
DAY 6: TOTORA - PLAYA
On this day we will descend to the Totora river. As we go down the
Natural life will be more interesting, with lots of hummingbirds,
woodpeckers and many species of orchids and begonias. Campsite at
2,125masl. Or 7,012 Ft. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: PLAYA - AGUAS CALIENTES
This day, we will walk to our last uphill, until 2,810 masl. Or
9,273 Ft., to arrive there, we will take around 3 hours; from here
we will have an excellent view of the lost Inca’s city of Machu
Picchu. After a good rest, we will go down to the Hydroelectric
plant on the Urubamba River, from here, depending on the time, we
will walk and/or take the train to Aguas Calientes, Night in a
Hotel. (B,L)
DAY 8: MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY – CUSCO
After breakfast we will take the bus to Machu Picchu, there, we will
have a guided tour for all the Archaeological Site, then we will
have free time to be by our own in Machupicchu, maybe to climb the
Wayna Picchu. In the afternoon(At 4:00 pm.), we will take the train
from Aguas Calientes back to Cusco arriving at 8 pm. Aprox. (B)
INCLUDED
-Professional English/Spanish Speaking guide.
-Private Transportation until Cachora (The beginning of the Trail)
-Cook
-All meals during the trek until arriving in Aguas Calientes
(vegetarian options available, except the 1st Breakfast )
-Complete Camping Equipment (Double Occupancy tents, Dining Tent,
Kitchen Tent, Toilet tent)
-Tables and Chairs
-Mattres.
-Horses, to carry all the equipment.
-Extra horses for the clients in case of emergency.
-Entrance Fees
-All transfers
-Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
-1 Night in a 3* Hotel in Aguas Calientes breakfast included
RECOMENDATIONS
-Personal sleeping Bag (If you don’t have, please, see our camping
equipment Web)
-Bottle of Water(our cook won’t give us water until lunch time)
-Purification Tablets
-Original passport in a plastic bag
-Backpack and Daypack
-Hiking shoes or boots
-Raincoat or poncho
-Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sun block, sunglasses
-Warm clothes, Light clothes, 4 pairs of socks
-Insect repellent
-Tablets for the altitude Sickness(We can find it easy in the Cusco
Pharmacies, we hardly recommended the Coramina)
-06 Extra pairs of Socks(In case those get wet, all time is
important have our feet warm and dry enough)
-Extra plastic bags, to maintain our equipment dry during the rainy
season
-Chocolates, candies or other snacks
-Photo Camera***************************************************************************
STUDENT DISCOUNT:
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your
scan copy ISIC (International Student Identity Card) with your
other information.
Without this copy we will not be able to make the discount.

This is the ONLY Student card to
apply the discount
TRAIN SERVICE:
The Expedition is a travel experience with all the quality and
benefits at a lower cost. Is a service designed for the traveler’s
comfort, with four passenger seats located in front of each other,
so you can share your experience, and for the faithful backpack that
is always with you we offer racks placed above the seats. Also, this
train has panoramic windows, air conditioning and heating, and
Andean music that creates a cheerful atmosphere.
If you will take any trek with us. we ask you to fill the customer
chart regarding the commentaries or otherwise you can inform to the
Operations Department.
This is a very important requirement and necessary to do after take
the tour to avoid problems regarding the quality of the service and
help you to resolve it before you leave to your country otherwise
our agency is assuming that all your services was ok therefore we
are not going to accept any claims.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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Lima: 998181709 (+51 Calling from abroad)
Fax Number +51 1 2421273
Cusco: 998182455 (+51 Calling from abroad)
946320668 (+51 Calling from abroad)
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