Choquequirao Trail to Machu Picchu

Waking up on the mountainside to the sounds of the forest and birds offers a unique experience. After breakfast, we begin a hike of approximately 7 hours to the summit, passing through lush vegetation, archaeological remains, and Inca canals.

Along the way, we will pass by the Victoria mines and reach Victoria Pass (4,200 masl), enjoying views of the cloud forest and the Andean Puna, covered with Ichu grass. At the summit, you can observe original paved Inca trails and enjoy lunch with views of the Choquetakarpo and Pedrayoc mountains, with the possibility of spotting Andean condors.

Finally, we will descend to the campsite at Yamana (3,800 masl)

The day begins in the community of Yamana, surrounded by mountains, with an outdoor breakfast accompanied by the sounds of nature. Afterwards, we begin a hike of approximately 5 hours to the highest point of the route, Yamana Pass (4,700 masl), from where you can admire the Saqsarayoc and Pedreyoc mountains, and with some luck, spot Andean condors in flight.

Along the way, you will observe Andean agricultural fields and landscapes near the snow line, with views of Mount Salkantay. Afterwards, the trail descends toward the community of Totora for lunch, and then continues downhill through warmer climates until reaching Colpapampa (2,900 masl), where we will spend the night.

During today's hike we'll descend through abruptly changing landscape and vegetation. You will see various coffee and fruit plantations (bananas, oranges, lemons, etc.) and will have the option to bathe and soothe your muscles in one of the natural hot springs found along today's trail. Tonight's camp will be Zahuayaco, often simple referred to as La Playa, The Beach, thanks to its tropical climate and riverside location. It is here that we will say goodbye to our muleteer, who will not be continuing with us beyond this point.

After breakfast, we will board our transportation to the Hydroelectric station, where the government checkpoint and the entrance to Machu Picchu National Park (Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu) are located. We will begin our hike toward the town of Aguas Calientes, passing through the area known as Intihuatana, a small archaeological site where the guide will provide an explanation to help us better understand the place.

We will then continue to our lunch. During the journey, we will admire the majesty of the Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains, as well as other agricultural terraces located high on the mountainsides.

We will finish the hike in the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the third night of the trek

On this day, breakfast will be served. Afterwards, we will head to the bus station in Aguas Calientes to board the bus that will take us to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Our guide will be waiting at the entrance and will provide a tour of the most important areas of the site. After the guided visit, you will have free time to explore and take photographs. Entry to Machu Picchu will depend on the available circuit.

At the appropriate time, we will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch, and in the afternoon take the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where a transfer will be waiting to take us back to the city of Cusco