Departures:
From
AUD
Trip Style
Group Travel
Hiking & Trekking
Tour Leaders / Guides
Someone local to show you around
Group Travel
Meet like-minded people and new friends
Trip
Highlights
- Trek along the Apurimac canyon & enjoy stunning views
- Marvel at Andean condors cruising the sky
- Explore Choquequirao, a sacred hillside Inca site
Trip
Inclusions
3 Nights Accommodation
Hostel and camping in tents
Transport
Cuzco accommodation pick-up + Round trip tourist bus Cuzco – Cachora (starting point of trek)
Meals
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Guide
Professional English/Spanish/Quechua speaking guide
Extras
Choquequirao entrance fee, Horses to carry cooking and camping equipment, Tent for 2 people with Foam sleeping mat + First aid kit & Emergency oxygen bottle
What's Not Included
- Airport pick-up/drop-off (please make your own way)
- Day 1 meals, day 2 breakfast, day 5 lunch & dinner
- Sleeping bag (rental $15 USD for the trek)
- Bottled water
- Tips: we recommend each trekker to give 50 soles per guide, 30 soles per horseman and 40 soles per cook (this recommended amount is optional and ultimately your decision, depending on the service you received. Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated by the hard-working team of horsemen, cooks and guides.)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Trip
Itinerary
Additional Information
Daily Departures with a minimum of 2 people.
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Suggested Packing List:
Bring or rent in Cuzco: sleeping bag, hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sunblock, sunglasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger (limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitiser, personal first aid kit, water bottle, water purification tablets or filter. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, Gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.
Don't Forget The Essentials:
Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.
Typical Meals on the Trek:
We search for the best cooks who put forth their best effort to provide you with the best tasting meals on the mountain.
All of our cooks pride themselves on their delicious specialty menus with the freshest local ingredients available. Every meal is prepared fresh with plenty of variety and an abundant quantity of food including a vegetarian option for every meal (please advise prior to departure). Here is an idea of what you will be eating during your trek.
Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request (please advise at least 2 days in advance).
BREAKFASTS:
Hot porridge, quinoa or oats, fried eggs, egg omelette or pancakes with fresh bread, fried bananas and boiled water for hot tea, coca, coffee, chocolate and milk.
LUNCH & DINNER:
First Course: Quinoa, corn, noodle, asparagus, mushroom or vegetable soup, stuffed avocado or potatoes
Second Course: Chicken breast, beef stew, quinoa, fried rice, hamburgers, fried chicken, spaghetti bolognese, typical dishes: aji de gallina (chilli pepper chicken), escabeche de pollo (marinated chicken) or ajiaco de olluco (spicy potato stew).
Deserts: Fried plantains, chocolate pudding, chocolate or vanilla cake and boiled water for hot tea, coca, coffee, chocolate and milk.
SNACKS:
Boiled water for hot tea, coca, coffee, chocolate and milk with popcorn, cookies, crackers.