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Choquequirao 4days 3nigths
This is an increasingly popular alternative to the Inca Trail, the Choquequirao Trek 4days 3nigths.
Meaning 'Cradle of Gold' can be made via trekking over 3 days, and the trek can pretty much leave ever other day, especially during peak season.
Choquequirao is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of Salkantay (3035m) and the edge of the jungle, located in the canyon of the Apurimac River. Above all this trek is a challenge and an exciting experience for those who enjoy adventure.
Choquequirao is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of Salkantay (3035m) and the edge of the jungle, located in the canyon of the Apurimac River. Above all this trek is a challenge and an exciting experience for those who enjoy adventure.
Difficulty of trek: Moderate to difficult
Length of trek: 5 Days / 4 Nights or 4 Days / 3 Nights
Start point: Cusco
End point: Cusco Type of trek: Archaeological, Cultural, Camping, Ecological, Hiking
Included:
• Pick up from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
• Private bus transfer from your hotel to the beginning of trek point
• Entrance fee for Choquequirao
• Horses (to carry tents, food, cooking equipment and 6kgs of personal items)
• One emergency horse
• Cooks for: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, 3 Lunches (food includes: pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking. Hot drinks: Hot chocolate, coffee, and tea, including coca leaf tea that is excellent for altitude!)
• Tea time/ Snacks: coffee/ tea, popcorn and biscuits
• Bilingual & professional tour guide
• Tents for 2 people (but has capacity for 3), so there is plenty of space for your backpacks
• Accommodation for crew
• Sleeping mats, table(s) & chairs, kitchen tent
• First Aid including spare Oxygen
Not Included:
• Sleeping bags (we have for rent at $4 per day and they are good for -15)
• Flashlight
• Tips for guide, cook and porters
What to bring:
• Original Passport (same one you made the reservation with)
• Waterproof hiking shoes or boots recommended
• Backpack and/or Daypack (You may need one for the horse and one to carry. We do have duffel bags available for hire if need)
• Sleeping bag for up to -8 degrees Celsius (available for rent at $4 per day)
• Clothes for cool and hot temperatures
• Flashlight Camera and film
• Batteries
• Sun protection (hat, sun screen, sun glasses)
• Insect repellent -minimum recommended 20% DEET (no malaria has been reported
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