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INCAS CRADLE OF GOLD, CHOKEKIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU TREK 8D/7N
The building of Chocquequirao is the work of Inca Pachacutec successors Tupac Inca Yupanqui (1471-1 493) and Wayna Capac (1493-1527). Household and ceremonial pottery has been found here that bears both the classic Cusco style and also from other populations who came to live here to build and permanently populate the area. Most likely, they were experienced farmers who knew how to build and use farming terraces in high Amazon forest areas. Located at 3 050 masl on the border with department of Apurímac, the Choquequirao archeological compound was not built to be a place of easy access. Reaching it demands two days of disciplined march, largely compensated by the beauty of the landscape that wayfarers cross from the beginning of their expedition.
Chokekirao sits in the saddle of a high Andean ridge, 3000m./10,000 ft. above sea level and 1,500m./5,000 ft. above the roaring waters of the Apurimac River. Ringed by spectacular snow-capped peaks and flanked by plunging, thickly forested slopes, the city is an inspiring example of an elite Inca ceremonial center, dedicated to the worship of the mountain gods, the river and the elements of nature.
spectacular views and interconnected with well constructed Inca Trail
This archeological site is part of the complex system of Andean town in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with MachuPicchu by a complex network of trails.
Incas Cradle of Gold, Chokekirao to Machu Picchu Trek, Trip Itinerary:
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DAY 1: CUSCO / CACHORA / CHIQUISCA:
Early morning departure from Cusco . Our private transportation will take us to the town of Cachora where our mule wanglers and horses are wayting. We hike for about 5 hours down into the Apurimac Canyon camping at Chiquisca (1800 mts) (L,D) -
DAY 2:CHIQUISCA / MARANPATA /CHOQUEQUIRAO:
After a good breakfast we start our strenuous hike up hill for about 5 hours to our lunch spot at Maranpata, and then for another hour and a half to Last city of the Incas, where we camp. Choquequirau ( Golden Cradle ) is considered the Sister city of Machu Picchu, because of several similarities, it hangs 1,500 meters above the Apurimac Canyon , MachuPïcchu hang above the Urubamba canyon. It is at the same latitude and it is a large citadel with more of 8 hectareas. (B,L,D) -
DAY 3: LAST INCA CITY/ MAIZAL:
Early morning departure, walking through Chokekirau, to find our way behind the upper plaza , going up though high cloud forest to the Choquequirau Pass. Afterwards the trail continues through some agricultural terraces or ( Andenes) called Pichiyoc which means (water jumping forward ) Also this terraces in the Inca Times where cultivated to provide food for the locals. We will continue up toward the Rio Blanco for lunch. In the afternoon we enter another Inter Andean valley to the hamlet of Maizal. Where we camp.(B,L, D) -
DAY 4: MAIZAL / YANAMA:
Early morning trek around the Corihuarachina glacier, important due to some archeological remains such as Inca channels . Then we pass through Minas Victoria , a place that during the colony , silver was extracted from a mine. Continuing the trek to the valley and town of Yanama. At the shadow of the Pumasillo Glacier where we camp.(B,L,D) -
DAY 5: YANAMA / TOTORA :
Today we trek surrounded by the high mountains of the Vilcabamba Range full of Ichu grass and of Tarwi brush , we go up to the Yanama Pass ( 4580 meters), highest pass on the trail . You continue down river arriving to the hamlet of Totora, where we camp. This place has indescribable beauty , tranquility and pure nature surrounded by the glaciers Salcantay ,Padreyoc, and Pumasillo. (B,L,D) -
DAY 6 : TOTORA / WIÑAYPOCO:
Following the Totora river you enter an area of high cloud forest arriving at Colcapampa known for its hot springs. Then we descend the trail on the left side of the Santa Teresa river where we will see small plantations of bananas, passion fruit , coffee, arriving later to Wiñaypoco where we camp.(B,L,D) -
DAY 7: WIÑAYPOCO / PALTALLACTA/AGUAS CALIENTES:
Descent through orchids and ferns,until we reach the Aobamba river, then crossing a metal bridge with views of an impressive water fall that goes to the hydroelectric plant. Arriving to the rail road tracks and then taking a two hour walk on the rail road tracks to Aguas Calientes. Spend the night in a hotel and visit the local hot springs. Dinner on your own.(B,L)
Following the trail down the Santa Teresa River through more plantations , arriving to Miscabamba where we cross the river , continuing on the slope of the hill to our right going through an Andean cloud forests to the Puncuyoc pass, then descending through grass land and fruit tress where there is cattle , arriving to PaltaLlacta , to camp. The panoramic view from this place is breath taken, you can see a different angle of Machu Picchu and the Aobamba canyon, where another Inca trail can be seen. -
DAY 8: MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO:
Early morning bus up to visit this archeological world marvel. Late afternoon train back to Cusco.
Includes:
- Transportation to the head of the trail.
- Professional English speaking guide
- Mule Wanglers and mules for your equipment
- One or two emergency saddle horses.
- Double occupancy tents, Dining tent and latrine tent
- Tables and stools plus all the plates and silver ware
- All the meals during the trek
- Cook and assistant
Does Not Include:
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu trek
- Train back from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Landry, liquor, meals while in the city , Tips
- If you want to ride, saddle horses are available for us $ 20 a day.
DAILY DEPARTURES
COST PER PERSON
From 2 to 3 participants U.S.$ 1187.00 each
From 4 to 10 participants U.S.$ 1097.00 each
From 11 to 16 participants U.S.$ 997.00 each