Choquequirao – MachuPicchu Trek 9D/8N
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Trip Type: Trekking
- Place: Cusco
- Journey Difficulty: Hard
- TOUR TYPE: CAMPING, HIKING, TREKKING, ADVENTURE, CULTURAL AND HISTORY.
- TOTAL DISTANCE: 100KM / 60 MILES.
- DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT- CHALLENGING.
- GOOD FOR: THOSE WHO ENJOY HIKING AND HAVE A MODERATE LEVEL OF FITNESS.
- CONSIDERATIONS: WITH THIS HIKE YOU WILL VISIT MACHU PICCHU PICCHU.
- HIKING SEASON: BEST TIME TO HIKE DURING THE DRY SEASON APRIL TO OCTOBER.
- TRAIL CLOSE: RAINY SEASON NOVEMBER TO MARCH.
- ACCLIMATIZATION: PLEASE SPEND AT LEAST REST DAYS IN CUSCO BEFORE START YOUR HIKE.
- GROUP SIZE: CAN BE 2 OR 8 HIKER.
Overview
Choquequirao trek 9 Days to Machu picchu
The Classic Choquequirao trek 9 days to Machu Picchu, is one of the most beautiful and spectacular treks in the Cusco region. This choquequirao trek 9 days is an extended version that continues on past Choquequirao to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. This Hike was listed on the National Geographic 2021 best Trips in the world and recommend by Lonely Planet! This challenging Choquequirao trek will be very rewarding to the adventurous trekker.
On this trek you will see the great Choquequirao ruins and have a real adventure enjoying the spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, great valleys and amazing canyons. You will also see native animals such as Andean Condors and native flora and fauna such as orchids and so much more.
The 8th day of choquequirao trek 9 days to Machu Picchu we will arrive in Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. Here you will check in to your hotel room at a very nice bed and breakfast. Dinner will be at a great local restaurant in Aguas Calientes. The trek is capped off by your visit to Machu Picchu and private tour of the site on the 9th day.
It is a challenging but amazing experience to hike down to the depths of the Apurimac Canyon and then up to the site in the clouds…rewarded at the end with a visit to the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Includes
INCLUDED
Acclimatize Tour Explore Cusco (optional).
- We have for you an Optional Walk. If you have time and are interested, we can do the acclimatization tour visiting one of the archaeological centers of Cusco and discover hidden places in the city.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Approximate tour of 5 hours.
- This is a free activity for travelers who book tours from 2 days and require acclimatization.
Briefing
Informative meeting, one day before the adventure. Once there, you will receive all the information pertinent to your hike and the guide will answer all your doubts.
Transport
- Pick up your hotel private bus to the starting point of the walk.
- Round trip bus tickets – Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
- Ticket train EXPEDITION Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Return bus from Ollanataytambo station to your hotel in Cusco.
Accommodation
- Camps for 7 days and 6 nights
- One night in Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Field Staff
- Tour Guide in Spanish and English with many years of experience in adventure tourism.
- Professional chef.
- Horsemen and Horses to carry the necessary equipment and the personal effects of the passengers of up to 7 kg
- Emergency horse, in case someone does not feel well
Water
- Cusco Andean Hike will provide you with boiled water (previously filtered and cooled) from your first lunch, last breakfast and for your bottles before each hike (you decide how many liters you need each day).
- Drinking enough water and hydrating is very important to be able to feel good in the mountains and thus avoid altitude sickness.
FEEDING
- Breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners (breakfast on day 1, lunch and dinner on the last day are not included).
DUFFEL BAG
- You have included 7 kg so you can carry your personal belongings (be careful with the fragile items, since it is the horse who will carry it on his back).
Tickets
- Entrance to Choquequirao trek.
- Ticket to Machu picchu.
Camping equipment
- High mountain tent for 4 people, but we use it for 2 people (more comfort for you). If you want a personal tent we also have personal tents (you must inform us in advance).
- Single mattress.
- Bathroom / Bath Chemical.
NOT INCLUDED
- Choquequirao trek 9 days: Breakfast not included first day and dinner of the last day.
- Sleeping bag
- Ticket HUAYNA PICCHU and MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU (if you want any of the tickets you must inform us in advance to be able to make the reservation – any of the tickets has an extra cost)
- Walking sticks
- Extra horse to carry personal items of the clients more than those already included (for 7 kilos to 14 kilos) *.
- Personal chair horse.
- Tips for staff
Price
HIGHLIGHTS CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK 9 DAYS
- Small Groups 2 to 8 pax
- 24/7 assistance by our Whatsapp ✆+51 944363112
- Extra porter 7Kg
- Food Options – best Chef – Vegan, vegetarian.
- Sleeping pad included Therm a rest
- Professional tour guide English speaker from the beginning to end
- 100% Quality service
PRICE
Group service from 2 pax
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US$ 1150.00 per person
Private service from 2 pax
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US$ 1250.00 per person
EXTRAS
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
- Sleeping Bag – US$ 25 per person.
- Walking Poles – US$ 20 a pair of walking poles.
Huayna picchu and Machu picchu mountain both must be previously reserved more information: info@cuscoandeanhike.com
How to book
Check availability
Write to us by Whatsapp and a member of staff will be with you 24/7.
Consult our payment methods
We recommend 1st Wester Union & Money Gram, low shipping cost
Deposit and dispatch of documents
Send receipt of payment, passports or ID documents
How to book
For any of our services, you must send your personal information and a deposit of US $ 200 per person, the rest may pay at our office in Cusco two days prior to your trip, to get the student discount you must send your ISIC card original by means of a photo to our mail info@cuscoandeanhike.com:
- Name and surname
- Passport number
- Gender
- Birthday date
- Student Card (ISIC if you are a student Yes or No)
- Nationality
- Email – Phone number
- Food preferences
Packing list
What to pack for Choquequirao trek 9 days?
- Original Passport
- student card
- Day Backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Flashlight
- Plastic poncho
- Waterproof jacket
- Personal medical kit
- Insect repellent
- Short pants
- Trekking boots, hiking boots
- Bathing suit
- Warm clothes
- Water bottle
- Camelbak
- Wool socks
- Toilet paper
- Sandals
- Sun block cream
- Sunglasses
- Snacks(candies, biscuits, chocolates)
- Hat, gloves, scarf
- T-shirt
- Personal towel
- Extra money ( soles) different domination