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We leave from Cusco at 4:00am in the morning. Arriving at Cachora town at 7:30 in the morning where we will have our breakfast. Here we will have a late breakfast, meet our wranglers and arrange our equipment on mules and horses. It is a 2 hour hike to Capuliyoc (2915m) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. We then descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we arrive at Playa Rosalina (Rosalina Beach) at 1550m beside the raging Apurimac River where we will set up camp and spend the night. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner 
DAY 2: ROSALINA BEACH - CHOQUEQUIRAO This is considered the hardest of the 5 days. After an early breakfast to climb a steep trail. It is a 5 hour hike to Raqaypata beside the Chunchullumayo River where we will have a late lunch and a much deserved rest. Along we way we will observe many orchids and wild flowers as well as many birds. From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3035m) is a 2 hour hike. We will arrive at the archaeological site in time to enjoy the sunset and maybe the opportunity to see a Condor flying nearby. Our campsite will be just outside the ruins. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner 
DAY 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO - RAQAYPATA Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible ruins of Choquequirao. Our guide will explain the history and importance of the site. After you will have free time to visit the many sectors of the complex. Late in the afternoon we will start the return trek and camp the night at Raqaypata. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner 
DAY 4: RAQAYPATA - CHIKISCA After breakfast we continue our return trek with a steep descent towards the Apurimac River where we will stop and have lunch. In the afternoon we will climb for approximately 4 hours to our final campsite at Coca Masana. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner DAY 5: CHIKISCA - CACHORA - CUSCO Our last day of trekking. We will appreciate the canyon that forms the Apurimac river. We will take a new trail, that crosses the throat of the canyon. We will have an impressive view since Wayna Qalli toward the canyon, considerate like the most spectacular in Sud America. Arriving to Cachora we wil take our bus toward Cusco. Breakfast/ Lunch HE/SHE NOTICES: The camps can vary according to the authorization that assigned by the UGM-INRENA. INCLUDED: - Transfer: Cusco Airport - Hotel - Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private bus to Cachora, the starting point of the trek. - English speaking professional guide - Cook and cooking equipment - Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) - 1 emergency horse - Transfer to return from Cachora to Cusco - Gear: - Igloo tens - Mattress - Dinner tent - Chemical toilet tent - Kitchen tent - Tables & seats - First aid kt including emergency oxygen bottle Additionals: - Sleeping Bag: US$18 per 5 days  |
