Choquequirao and Machu Picchu Special 2026

Take in the Spectacular Scenery and Refreshing Andean Air

We’ll begin our trip bright and early and take you to the starting point of the hike in Capuliyoc.

You’ll enjoy a tasty breakfast to give you an energy boost and meet the trekking team. This morning, you’ll walk 3 hours downhill to the lunch spot in Chiquisca.

In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy the stunning Apurimac scenery, including the fast-flowing river and pretty valley.

You’ll walk for three hours in total to get to our camp in Santa Rosa. Then, it’ll be time for dinner and a good night’s rest.

Soak Up the Beautiful Nature and Witness an Amazing Sunset

You’ll have breakfast this morning and then be on your way with a 3-hour climb to Marampata to take some pretty photos before continuing to our campsite at Choquequirao, where you’ll have lunch upon arrival.

This afternoon, you’ll be able to enjoy your surroundings and explore the site a little.

You’ll then enjoy the most beautiful sunset over the mountains and Choquequirao before heading back to camp for dinner and bed.

Explore the Incredible Choquequirao As Much As You Like

Today, you’ll have all the time in the world to explore every inch of this great site. You’ll visit squares, storage centers, temples, and impressive platforms and stop for a bite to eat in the middle of the day.

In the afternoon we will continue our adventure, ascending to the Choquequirao Pass, from where we will begin to descend to Pinchaunuyoc, a place that will surprise you with its immense agricultural terraces. We will use these spaces to set up our camp.

Watch the Breathtaking Sunrise Behind Choquequirao

Today we ́ll wake up very early to enjoy the sunrise on the huge stones of Pinchaunuyoc. Enjoy the surrounding landscape while savoring breakfast.

Then, it will be time to say goodbye to the site and begin our descent through the cloud forest to the valley floor.

You can take a dip in the cool waters of the Blanco River and enjoy the unique flora and fauna of the area.

You will continue the hike until you reach our campsite in Maizal to relax for the afternoon.

Ascend Into the High Andes and Enjoy a Change of Scenery

You’ll be awoken by bird songs before you begin your walk uphill toward the snowy mountains once again.

Along the way, you’ll see lots of archaeological sites and Inca silver mines.

The hike is tough, but you’re rewarded with amazing views. You’ll enjoy your lunch today looking out at some of the most incredible glaciers imaginable.

In the afternoon, we’ll descend to the bottom of a huge valley to reach our Yanama campsite. It’ll be time for a tasty dinner and some rest.

Enjoy the Natural Beauty and Varying Climates

After our breakfast today, we’ll start with a 5-hour hike up to the highest part of the whole trek at the Yanama Pass. You’ll see locals working the field along the way and pretty mountains, including Salkantay. We’ll have lunch along the way before continuing to a community called Totora.

This afternoon, you’ll walk one more hour to our campsite in Collpapampa. After another tasty dinner, you’ll enjoy a peaceful night in this tranquil place.

MOUNTAIN SKY VIEW

Collpapampa

Our campsite Mountain Sky View is a warm mountain accommodation and our novelty this year, and it’s with great pleasure that we prepared this place for all those looking for a glamping experience surrounded by nature.

Each one of its individual Mountain Sky View counts with a private bath besides spectacular tropical mountain views.

You’ll find peace under the shining stars listening to the voices of wildlife and the whispers of the river in the valley.

Make Your Way to Pretty Little Aguas Calientes

This is your last day of trekking! You’ll start on a section of the original Inca Trail, from where you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the Santa Teresa valley.

We’ll stop at the archaeological site of Llactapata to learn about the complex and see Machu Picchu in the distance for the first time. We’ll then descend to Aobamba for lunch.

After lunch, we ́ll continue walking to Hidroeléctrica to walk along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes. Alternatively, if you are too tired, you can take the train on this last stretch (not included).

Once in Aguas Calientes, you ́ll have some free time in town to explore or relax in the thermal baths before dining in a restaurant and spending the night in a comfortable hotel.

Discover the Energy at Machu Picchu

You ́ll need to set your alarm very early this morning to avoid the crowds at Machu Picchu. We ́ll go up by bus and, once inside, we ́ll enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours.

Afterwards, you ́ll return to Aguas Calientes and have lunch at a place of your choice before boarding a train to Ollantaytambo.

Our private transportation will be waiting for you there and then take you back to your accommodation in Cusco for a well-deserved rest.