After our delicious breakfast we will continue with our walk towards choquequirao (3030 m.), We will cross to the other side of the Apurímac river by a suspension bridge, later comes the most difficult part of our trek, we will ascend through a winding path where we will be able to appreciate some types of orchids and local fauna, the road will take us to our lunch point in Marampata 2918 m. a small community on top of the mountain. From Maranpata we will be able to see Choquequirao in the distance and the camp site very close to the archaeological center.

Later, After our fortifying lunch and our rest, we will continue our walk along a path between small ascents and descents for about 1 hour to the official camp in Choquequirao. where we will find our camp ready. If you still have power, we can visit the surroundings of the Choquequirao archaeological center.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Accommodations: Camping
• Maximum altitude: 3030/ 9940 ft
• Minimum altitude: 1590m/ 5216ft
• Distance walk: 11 km/ 6.83miles
• Approximate walking time: 8 hours
• Difficulty: Challenging

This day to explore the incredible Inca Site of Choquequirao. We will have a guided walking tour. During the tour we will explore all the important sections, such as: palaces, temple, ritual water fountains, amazing Usno (ceremonial platform), agricultural terraces, llama´s section and much more.

After our tour, we have the lunch picnic close to Choquequirao, then we go a  head to campsite located just 3 hours from the Choquequirao ruins, Pinchinuyoq is a beautiful inca site behind choquequirao, where we will have our dinner.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Accommodations: Camping
• Maximum altitude: 3030/ 9940 ft
• Minimum altitude: 2419 m/7936ft
• Distance walk: 6 km/ 3.83miles
• Approximate walking time: 6 hours
• Difficulty: Challenging

We have  our delicious breakfast in the middle of the mountains, we will descend to the Rio Blanco (1,990 m/ 6,527 ft), a further 1.5 hours steep descent. Here you can luxuriate in the river and take a bath if you would like.

Then we will start a difficult climb to a small cleared agricultural area on the mountain, Maizal. For many people, this is the most difficult section of the whole Choquequirao trek to Machu Picchu. The climb is a difficult 3 to 4 hours zig zag uphill. Maizal is located at 3,000 m/9,842 ft. Maizal is our lunch spot and our camp for the night.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Accommodations: Camping
• Maximum altitude: 3000/ 9840 ft
• Minimum altitude: 1990m/6527ft
• Distance walk: 10 km/ 6.2miles
• Approximate walking time: 6 hours
• Difficulty: Challenging

Wake up with a nice cup of coffee or coca tea in Maizal we climb 4 to 5 hours uphill through cloud forest to the Victoria Mines. This ascent takes you from an altitude of 3,000 m to 4,000 m! We’ll take a short rest here and admire the shine of the outcropped rocks illustrating the high concentration of minerals and metals, and the reason for the ancient mines. We will then continue our climb to the pass of Abra San Juan (4,130 m/13,546 ft). This is our lunch spot. This is also the best place to see Andean condors. We can also see the Vilcabamba Valley, which is the lowest city of the Incas, as well as the Pumasillo glacier.

After lunch as we descend to the charming village of Yanama (4,100 m/13,541 ft), a 2 to 3 hour walk. This is our campsite for the night.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Accommodations: Camping at Yanama
• Highest Elevation: 4,130 m/ 13,546 ft
• Distance to walk: 12 km
• Approximate walking time: 8-9
• Level of Difficulty: Challenging

From Yanama, we begin a 4 to 5 hour ascent. The first 4 hours are gentle and the last hour is steep, to reach the Mariano Llamocca pass (4,672 m /15,324 ft), the highest point of our Choquequirao trek. We will see many waterfalls on the way up and meet local individuals. At the top we will see Apu Salkantay and part of the Salkantay Trek. We will then descend for two hours and have lunch along the way. After lunch we hike 2 ½ hours downhill to our camp at Totora (3,398 m /11,445 ft).

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Accommodations: Camping at Totora
• Lowest Elevation: 3,398 m/11,445 ft
• Highest Elevation: 4,672 m/15,324 ft
• Distance to walk: 14 km/9 miles
• Approximate walking time: 8-10 hours
• Level of Difficulty: Challenging

We will begin the day hiking from Totora to Colpapampa 5 to 6 hours on gentle up and down segments,  following the path of the Santa Teresa river. Also we have the opportunity to see multiple coffee plantations, banana plantations, and fields of passion fruit. Along this path you will also see the most beautiful waterfall along the Choquequirao Hike.

Once we reach Lucmabamba, our campsite for the evening, around noon. Here we will relax and enjoy a delicious lunch!

After lunch, we will do an incredible coffee experience at the plantation adjacent to the campsite. We will begin by browsing the fields, learning about the different types of beans, and picking our own beans. There are also several fields of tomatoes and avocados. We will pick vegetables that the chef will use for dinner that night.

After picking our beans, we will roast them and grind them. Finally, we will brew and drink our own coffee! It is a truly unique experience.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Distance Covered: 14 km (8 miles)
• Time: 5-6 hours
• Lowest elevation: 2,050 m /6,725 ft
• Highest elevation: 3,398 m /11,445 ft
• Area: Rain Forest
• Difficulty: Easy
• Sights: Santa Teresa River, Colpapampa village, Lucmabamba

We start early and have breakfast. Today´s hike starts with a moderate 3 ½ hour climb through the rain forest until we reach the Llactapata Inca site (2,700 m/8,856 ft), where we will have a thorough tour. This is the location where you will have your first view of Machu Picchu in the far distance.

Leaving Llactapata, we begin a 2 ½ hour descent to Hydroelectric, where we will have lunch. At 3 pm we will board the train for a 40 minute trip to Aguas Calientes.

On arrival at Aguas Calientes you will check into your hotel. Dinner will be at the finest restaurant.

• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Distance Covered: 13 km /8 miles
• Time: 6-7 hours
• Lowest elevation: 1,800 m/5,905 feet
• Highest elevation: 3,100 m/10,170 feet
• Area: Cloud Forest
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Sights: Llactapata Inca Ruins, Machu Picchu

You will have breakfast at your hotel before we take an early bus along the winding road to Machu Picchu to see the magnificent sunrise. Once there you will be given a 2 hour walking tour of the site.

After you have concluded your amazing Machu Picchu tour, you will have some time to be at Machu Picchu before you return to Aguas Calientes by bus.

When you arrive in Aguas Calientes you will board the expedition train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo you will travel by private van to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel. Arrival time in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.