Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisqa (L) (D)
The bus will pick us up at the hotel at 6 a.m. to begin our journey to the village of Cachora. During our journey we will stop a moment to observe the archaeological remains of Tarawasi from the bus, continuing there after towards the Cunyac Bridge between the departments of Cusco and Apurimac. Next we will travel through the district of Curawasi and Saywite, arriving at Cachora at 10 a.m. approximately. We will begin our trek from this area, along sloping path leading to the pass of Capuliyoc (2800 m.a.s.l) where we will stop for lunch after a two-hour walk. Then we will continue our journey to the town of Chiquisqa (1930 m.a.s.l). The whole course to Chiquisqa is downward and the landscape is awesome and the weather is warm. Our first camp will be setup here. This is a three-hour walk.

Day 2: Chiquisca – Playa Rosalina – Sunchupata (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast (5:00 am), we will continue our walk towards Playa Rosalina (1550 m.a.s.l), followed by an early climb up the hill towards Santa Rosa (2100 m.a.s.l) where we stop for lunch. This course is the hardest and we will take three hours after which we will climb up to the Maranpata (2850 m.a.s.l) that is an easier climb. During our journey we will observe the vegetation existing in the area. Later, we will journey along a straight section towards Sunchupata where will camp. Trekking time is two hours. It is a one hour journey from this spot to Choquequirao.

Day 3: Sunchupata – Choquequirao – Chiquisqa (B) (L) (D)
Very early and after breakfast (5:00 am) we travel towards Choquequirao, which is a one-hour walk to see the sunrise at Choquequirao and where we will remain for three hours in the company of a guide who will provide you with all the details about this important Inca refuge. At the scheduled time, we will begin our return to Sunchupata, descending to Santa Rosa, where we stop for lunch. There after we continue descending to Playa Rosalina that takes about an hour. Upon our arrival at Rosalina we will continue our journey to the village of Chiquisqa, two hours away from Rosalina, where we will spend the night.

Day 4: Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cachora (B) (L)
A hearthy breakfast shall be served in Chiquisqa (06:00 am) after which we will return along the same route to Cachora which is the slope we descended on the first day and which is a smoother climb of two hours until we reach the pass of Capuliyoc. From here, it takes another two hours to reach the village of Cachora along a smoother route, arriving at 12:00 am approximately. During our journey we will observe the exotic flora and fauna as well as sights of majestic snowcapped peaks and the impressive canyon of the Apurimac. In the afternoon we will take our bus back to the city of Cusco. Upon our arrival in Cusco at 8 p.m., you will be transferred to the hotel. End of the services.

** Custom made programs may be prepared for groups with special interests. Extra nights, optional starting and ending points, additional tours and extra flight reservations may be arranged upon request. All tours may be provided in private upon request as well.

TOUR INCLUDED

- Transport by bus head to the starting point of the trek (Cachora).
- Entrance ticket.
- Cook and cooking equipment.
- Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment).
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal camping equipment such as tents, pad.
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge.
- Transportation from Cachora to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

What you need to take:

Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us).
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Warm jacket.
Hat and gloves.
T-shirts
Comfortable trousers
Sun hat
Sun protection cream
Insect repellent
Toiletries
Personal medication
Camera and films
Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are useful)

Optional services (not included):

Hire of sleeping bag - 10 seasons $20.
1st breakfast and last diner
Walking sticks ($10).