Choquequirao, Inca Citadel in Apurímac
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Choquequirao, Inca Citadel in Apurímac

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Created: Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Created: Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Day 1: Lima

Welcome to Lima
Arrival to the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.


Day 2: Cusco

Welcome to Cusco
Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Arrival, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.


Day 3: Cusco

Cusco, Cachora, Apurímac river
Departure from Cusco to head north through the highway that takes us to the city of Abancay. We leave the city behind and go through Antapampa, with incredible views of the snow covered Salkantay and Humantay. As we move away from this area of high prairies, Pitusiray, Chicón and Verónica appear on the horizon. Once we start descending towards Limatambo, visit to the archaeological site of Tarawasi. The road continues until we reach the Apurímac river, where we will cross its impressive narrow gorge. Past the village of Curawasi, appreciate the Sayhuite monolith, it is believed to represent the Inca Empire. A small parallel path leads us to the small village of Cachora, where we will start today´s walk. Carrying our backpacks for the day, we´ll walk by the edge of the Capuliyoc mountain, from there we will see the Apurímac canyon for the first time and the road ahead. We start our descent and will camp near the river at 2450 meters above sea level.
Distance: 8 km / 4,97 mi
Approximate time: 4-5 hrs.
Maximum altitude reached: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
Highlights: Sayhuite monolith, view of the Apurímac canyon.


Day 4: Cusco

Apurímac river, Choquequirao
At the beginning of the day go through a pedestrian bridge over the river. From here walk uphill for half a day until we reach Marampampa, a small meadow where we will have lunch. As we go uphill on a steep path, we can appreciate the whole canyon area, its vegetation and the surrounding environment. The afternoon walk will not be as steep as we approach the valley that holds the Choquequirao complex. We will camp in a flat area and the following day will get ready to explore the desolate remains of the Incas and the clouds forest surrounding us.
Distance: 7 km / 4,35 mi
Approximate time: 7-8 hrs.
Maximum altitude reached: 3,400 m / 11,154 ft
Highlights: Landscape of the Apurímac canyon.


Day 5: Cusco

Choquequirao, Marampampa
Throughout all morning visit to the central complex and some of the nearby constructions on the Hill looking at the canyon, while moving towards the terraces. Will have lunch and in the afternoon will go down towards Marampampa where we will camp.
Distance: 2.5 km / 1,55 mi
Approximate time: 2 hrs.
Maximum altitude reached: 3,400 m / 11,154 ft
Highlights: Choquequirao Archaeologic Complex.


Day 6: Cusco

Marampampa, Cocamasana
We begin our descent towards the river and will have lunch in the deepest part of the canyon. From this point we will start going uphill towards Cachora; along the way we will find our next camping site, a small place called Cocamasana, that offers spectacular views of the canyon.
Distance: 6 km / 3,73 mi
Approximate time: 6-7 hrs.
Maximum altitude reached: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
Highlights: Scenery created by the Apurímac Canyon.


Day 7: Cusco

Cocamasana, Cachora, Cusco
One last section going uphill towards Capuliyoc, from where the road is relatively flat, will take us to Cachora. Waiting there is a vehicle that will take us back to Cusco, where we will arrive at night, taking the same route as the one at the beginning of the trip. (Distance: 4 kms; duration of the walk: 3-4 hours). From Cachora to Cusco: 4 hours by car.
Distance: 4 km / 2,49 mi
Approximate time: 4 hrs. walk and 4 hrs. transportation to Cusco
Maximum altitude reached: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft


Day 8:

Farewell day
Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima and connect with your international flight to your home.

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2 Adults
Nights 7
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Destinations 2
Accommodations 3
Tours 1
Tour summary
Guide languages
English
Spanish
Included

Category Economy

- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Shared transfer to the train station.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Shared Tours with english-spanish speaking guide.
- 5 lunches on camp sites.
- 4 dinners on camp sites.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 4 night of accommodation in tents during Inca trail.
- Camp equipment: tents, meals, chairs, tables, dinning tent, cups, kitchenware, campsite mat, glasses.
- Daily breakfast.

Category Tourist

- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Shared transfer to the train station.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Shared Tours with english-spanish speaking guide.
- 5 lunches on camp sites.
- 4 dinners on camp sites.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 4 night of accommodation in tents during Inca trail.
- Camp equipment: tents, meals, chairs, tables, dinning tent, cups, kitchenware, campsite mat, glasses.
- Daily breakfast.

Category Tourist Superior

- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Shared transfer to the train station.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Shared Tours with english-spanish speaking guide.
- 5 lunches on camp sites.
- 4 dinners on camp sites.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 4 night of accommodation in tents during Inca trail.
- Camp equipment: tents, meals, chairs, tables, dinning tent, cups, kitchenware, campsite mat, glasses.
- Daily breakfast.

Category First

- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Shared transfer to the train station.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Shared Tours with english-spanish speaking guide.
- 5 lunches on camp sites.
- 4 dinners on camp sites.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 4 night of accommodation in tents during Inca trail.
- Camp equipment: tents, meals, chairs, tables, dinning tent, cups, kitchenware, campsite mat, glasses.
- Daily breakfast.

Category First Superior

- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Shared transfer to the train station.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Shared Tours with english-spanish speaking guide.
- 5 lunches on camp sites.
- 4 dinners on camp sites.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 4 night of accommodation in tents during Inca trail.
- Camp equipment: tents, meals, chairs, tables, dinning tent, cups, kitchenware, campsite mat, glasses.
- Daily breakfast.

Category Luxury

- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Shared transfer to the train station.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Shared Tours with english-spanish speaking guide.
- 5 lunches on camp sites.
- 4 dinners on camp sites.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 4 night of accommodation in tents during Inca trail.
- Camp equipment: tents, meals, chairs, tables, dinning tent, cups, kitchenware, campsite mat, glasses.
- Daily breakfast.

Category Luxury Superior

- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Shared transfer to the train station.
- All admission tickets on tours.
- Shared Tours with english-spanish speaking guide.
- 5 lunches on camp sites.
- 4 dinners on camp sites.
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in selected hotels.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels.
- 4 night of accommodation in tents during Inca trail.
- Camp equipment: tents, meals, chairs, tables, dinning tent, cups, kitchenware, campsite mat, glasses.
- Daily breakfast.

Excluded

Category Economy

- Internacional and domestic air fares, airport fees or taxes.
- Meals not descripted in our itineraries, drinks in all meals.
- Personal appliances or personal items for your trip.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities

Category Tourist

- Internacional and domestic air fares, airport fees or taxes.
- Meals not descripted in our itineraries, drinks in all meals.
- Personal appliances or personal items for your trip.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities

Category Tourist Superior

- Internacional and domestic air fares, airport fees or taxes.
- Meals not descripted in our itineraries, drinks in all meals.
- Personal appliances or personal items for your trip.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities

Category First

- Internacional and domestic air fares, airport fees or taxes.
- Meals not descripted in our itineraries, drinks in all meals.
- Personal appliances or personal items for your trip.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities

Category First Superior

- Internacional and domestic air fares, airport fees or taxes.
- Meals not descripted in our itineraries, drinks in all meals.
- Personal appliances or personal items for your trip.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities

Category Luxury

- Internacional and domestic air fares, airport fees or taxes.
- Meals not descripted in our itineraries, drinks in all meals.
- Personal appliances or personal items for your trip.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities

Category Luxury Superior

- Internacional and domestic air fares, airport fees or taxes.
- Meals not descripted in our itineraries, drinks in all meals.
- Personal appliances or personal items for your trip.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities

Accommodation

Category Economy

- El Tambo 1 / Habitat Hotel / El Tambo 2 / Britania Crystal Collection
- Mabey Cusco / Anden Inca / San Francisco Plaza
- Tents

Category Tourist

- Habitat Hotel / El Tambo 2 / Britania Crystal Collection / Ibis Budget
- Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi / Centro By Casa Andina Cusco Saphi / Taypikala Hotel Cusco / Anden Inca / S
- Tents

Category Tourist Superior

- Libre Hotel BW Signature Collection / Limade / Ikonik
- Terra Andina Mansion Colonial / Tierra Viva Cusco Centro / San Agustin Dorado
- Tents

Category First

- Dazzler by Wyndam Lima Miraflores / Sol de Oro Hotel & Suites / Estelar Miraflores
- Jose Antonio Cusco / Terra Andina Mansion Colonial / Xima Hotel Cusco / San Agustin Plaza
- Tents

Category First Superior

- Aloft Lima Miraflores / José Antonio Deluxe / Novotel Lima San Isidro / Pullman Lima San Isidro / Cr
- Jose Antonio Cusco / Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco / Hampton by Hilton Cusco
- Tents

Category Luxury

- El Pardo Doubletree by Hilton Hotel / Pullman Lima Miraflores
- Palacio del Inka , a Luxury Collection (Classic) / Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel / JW Marriott El Con
- Tents

Category Luxury Superior

- The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center / Hyatt Centric San Isidro
- Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection (Deluxe) / JW Marriott El Convento Cusco (Deluxe)
- Tents