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The
trek
takes you to the dramatically located lost Inca city of
Choquequirao. The well kept trail descends for 1300m into the
spectacular Apurimac Canyon, followed by a climb of 1500m to the rarely
visited, splendid Inca ruins. The scenery is varied and the views of the
Apurimac valley and surrounding mountains are spectacular.
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Choquequirao trek
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General
The trek is
strenuous as the Rio Apurimac at the bottom of the canyon has to
be crossed. This involves a 1300m descent and 1500m climb.
However the trail is generally in good condition and we take our
time and horses are available to give you a rest from walking.
At lower altitudes near the bottom of the canyon it can be hot
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.Program
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 Day
1: Cusco- Sayhuite-Cachora- Chiquisca (1930m)
(17 km, 5 hours of walking)
We leave by bus early in the morning to the village of
Cachora (2875m). Here the trek starts. The first part of the
trail is quite level and leads to the Capulilloc viewpoint (2800
m.). From here, in the distance on the other side of the Rio
Apurimac, we can make out Choquequirao (3050m). Continuing, the
trail descends into the mighty Apurimac Canyon and after 3 hours
we arrive at our camp at Chiquisaca (1930m).
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Day 2: Chiquisaca- Choquequirao (3050m) (13 km-7 hours.
First we descend 300m. and cross the bridge over the Rio
Apurimac
(1650m). Here we can swim. Then we start a strenuous hike up for
about 4 hours to our lunch spot at Marampata (2850m). The last 90
minutes is relatively level and the trail passes through lush cloud
forest with bromeliads, ferns and mosses, before arriving at the former
citadel of Choquequirao. We camp at the ruins.
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Day 3 : Choquequirao- .
Today you
can explore this magnificent Inca religious and administrative
center.
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 Day 4:
Choquequirao- Rio Apurimac- Capuliyoc (2850m)
We follow the same
trail we came in on. First we descend 1300m to the Rio Apurimac,
before climbing up to our camp at Capuliyoc. |
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Day 5:
Capuliyok- Cachora- Cusco
In 3 hours we arrive in Cachora. From here we return to Cusco by bus.
On our way we visit the unique rock sculptures
at Sayhuite (4000m) and take a bath in the thermal springs of
Curahuasi.
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Print
out program
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What
to bring:
Sleeping
bag, fleece, bathing- suit, raingear, mosquito repellant, flashlight, toilet paper, sun
protection, water
purifying tablets.
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After
Tour
We can arrange:
- Hotel in Cusco and
Lima
- Ticket flight Cusco- Lima
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Tour
Extensions: |
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Dates
of departure and prices 2007 |
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Tour dates are on request and can leave
any day
between July and October 2007.
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Prices start at $149,-
and depends on the amount of
participants.
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Included:
-Transportation
Cusco- Cachora- Cusco
-Professional, English
speaking guide
-4 nights camping,
-Horses/ Mules (for equipment and luggage ), muleteer
-Meals (for all meals during trek), cook
-Equipment (tent for two, tent for dining, tent for cooking,
tables, chairs, mattress, first aid & emergency oxygen
bottle.
Not included:
- sleeping bag (you can rent for $5,-p/n)
- entrance fee Sayhuite |
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