Tour Overview

• Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
• Service Type: Private
• Activities: Cultural, Archaeological & Adventure
• Destinations: Lima, Cusco, Choquequirao, Machu Picchu

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lima (0 m / 0 ft)

Arrival in Lima. Meet & greet at the airport followed by a private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Lima – Cusco & City Tour (3,400 m / 11,155 ft)

Flight to Cusco. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided city tour visiting:

• Koricancha (Temple of the Sun)
• Cusco Cathedral
• Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara & Tambomachay

Return to hotel. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas (2,800–3,400 m / 9,186–11,155 ft)

Explore the Sacred Valley:

• Corao (local artisan market)
• Taray viewpoint
• Pisac ruins & market
• Lunch in Urubamba
• Ollantaytambo fortress
• Chinchero village

Return to Cusco. Breakfast included.

Day 4: Cusco – Cachora – Apurímac Canyon (1,800 m / 5,906 ft)

Early departure to Cachora (trailhead). Begin trekking with a descent into the impressive Apurímac Canyon. Camp near the river.

Day 5: Cachora – Marampata – Choquequirao (3,000 m / 9,843 ft)

Challenging uphill hike to Marampata. After lunch, continue to Choquequirao. Afternoon free to explore this remote Inca city. Camp nearby.

Day 6: Choquequirao – Río Blanco (1,800 m / 5,906 ft)

Morning exploration and ascent to Choquequirao Pass (3,300 m / 10,827 ft), followed by descent via Pinchiunuyoc to Río Blanco for camping.

Day 7: Río Blanco – Maizal (4,000 m / 13,123 ft)

One of the most demanding days: a steep ascent under warm conditions toward Maizal via the historic Victoria Mine. Camp at high altitude.

Day 8: Maizal – Yanama (3,400 m / 11,155 ft)

Early climb to Victoria Pass (4,500 m / 14,764 ft) with spectacular views of Salkantay and Humantay. Descend to Yanama village. Camp.

Day 9: Yanama – Collpapampa (2,800 m / 9,186 ft)

Cross another high pass (4,550 m / 14,928 ft), where condors are often spotted. Descend to Collpapampa. Optional visit to natural hot springs. Camp.

Day 10: Collpapampa – Sahuayaco (2,000 m / 6,562 ft)

Easier trekking through lush cloud forest, passing coffee plantations, coca fields, bananas, orchids, and diverse flora. Camp in Sahuayaco.

Day 11: Sahuayaco – Patallacta (2,500 m / 8,202 ft)

Hike to Abra Aobamba Pass (2,800 m / 9,186 ft) and continue to Patallacta campsite, offering distant views of Machu Picchu.

Day 12: Patallacta – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes (2,040 m / 6,693 ft)

Descend to the Hydroelectric station along the Urubamba River, then continue by train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in hotel.

Day 13: Machu Picchu – Cusco (2,430 m / 7,972 ft)

Early bus ride up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Return by train to Cusco in the afternoon.

Why Choose This Trek?

This epic journey combines two of Peru’s most iconic destinations—Choquequirao and Machu Picchu—in one unforgettable adventure. Expect fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, and a deep immersion into Inca history.

Includes:

• Hotel DBL Room
• Flitght Lima to Cuzco to Lima
• Professional trekking guide (English-spanish) (1)
• Cook Staff trained to prepare a variety of dishes (1)
• Donkey Driver Staff who carry the gear and all the equipment with the mules (1)
• Private tourist transportation to the starting and end point of the trek
• Meals during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Optional vegetarian meal
• Camping equipment (2 person sleeping per tent, dining tent, kitchen and bathroom tent)
• Kitchen logistics equipment (cooking utensils, pots, plates, cutlery, chairs, tables, gas)
• Donkeys for transporting luggage and food (6 kilos of personal equipment for the donkey)
• Emergency horse (1) in case of evacuation during the expedition
• Hot water in the morning for washing hands and face every day
• Boiled water for your bottle every day
• First-aid kit, two-way radio, and personalized assistance
• Entrance tickets for tours and treks
• Round-trip bus transportation in Aguas Calientes
• Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• Mattress
• Your duffel bag should contain.- your sleeping bag and personal belongings, with a maximum weight of 6 kg, and will be carried by donkeys. During the day, you will only carry your small backpack with personal items.

Not Included:

• Personal clothes for Trekking
• Extra meals and drinks in the cities
• Travel Insurance, accident and evacuation
• Transfer in/out Airport / hotel / train station / Hotel / Cusco
• Sleeping bag (if you don’t have we can to rent)($ 8.00 for Day)
• Tips (driver, guide, cook, muleteer)

Booking: To secure your place, you only need to make a deposit of 30% of the total price per person once we confirm your payment, we will send you the booking ticket or contract.
The remaining balance can be paid in cusco during the pre-trip briefing, either at our office or directly at your hotel, in cash, before the start of the adventure.

Cancellation Policy:

You can change your booking date free of charge or cancel with a 100% refund up to 72 hours before the start of the trek. After this time, changes and cancellations will not be possible.