PERU ADVENTURE: CHOQUEQUIRAO, VILCABAMBA & MACHU PICCHU

Leaving at 5 am, in private transport, heading northwest towards one of the deepest canyons in Peru, the Apurimac Canyon. Passing through districts, communities, potato, corn and aniseed plantations until we reach Saywite, an Inca model at 3,661m, 3hrs from Cusco. Continuing to the first lookout point from where you'll begin the descent, on mountain bikes to the village of Cachora (1 hour and a half descent). Afterwards, observing the mountains of the Cordillera de Vilcabamba, you'll stop at the Cachora community at 2,920masl. Taking a break and then continuing our adventure from here, this time in the car due to the difficulty of the terrain to do it by bicycle, and after 30 minutes we will arrive at the Capuliyoc lookout at 2,850 masl. Here meeting our muleteers and mules, who will carry our camping equipment, food, etc. for the expedition. Beginning our journey to the next viewpoint, where we can see and locate the citadel of Choquequirao and see the Apurimac Canyon descending to Chiquisca at 1870 m, (3hrs of descent), where dinner will be taken and setup camp here
Hours in transport: 3-4 hrs.
Hours of descent by bike: 1 hr approx.
Hours of walking: 3 hrs
Walking distance: 8 km.
Max. elevation: 3750msnm. ...more ...less

Leaving early at 4 am, after breakfast; and thus avoid the stifling heat in the Apurimac canyon during the walk to Choquequirao. It will take an 1 hour to descend to Rosalinas beach at 1470m, and from there you'll ascend for 3-4 hrs to Maranpata at 2895m, where you'll take a long break, taste the local coffee, interact with local people and learn a little more about their customs. Also you'll be able to observe the flight of the condor; a majestic bird that makes its appearance over the Apurimac Canyon. Afterwards, continuing for 2 hrs to our camp where lunch will be taken before spending the afternoon enjoying the spectacular views.
Walking hours: 5-6 hrs.
Distance: 12 km.
Max. elevation: 2895msnm.

At 8am your adventure begins. Today you'll explore the 11 sectors of the archaeological park of Choquequirao and descend to the lowest sector to explore the 3 sectors below the site. Visiting the waterfalls; it will take 3 hours round trip, lunch, rest. Then you'll continue your adventure towards the 8 higher sections of this magical Incan Citadel. Enjoying the sunset here, returning to camp for dinner and rest. It will be a very demanding day, dedicating our time exclusively to get to know, and learn about the Incas and history of the site.
Walking hours: 8 hours.

At 5am, leaving the camp to ascend to the Choquequirao pass at 3,280masl (2 hours), passing again through the main sector, and once at the pass you'll descend to the last sector called Pinchayunuyoc at 2400masl (1 hour and a half), after exploring these Andean terraces, we continue for 1 hour and a half more until we reach the Rio Blanco at 1,846masl, where we have lunch and then continue the ascent to Maizal at 2,989masl (3 hours).
Walking hours: 7 hours
Distance: 18 km approx.
Max elevation: 3280msnm

Leaving at 7am towards the San Jose pass at 4,430masl, 3 hours of gradual ascent passing by the Victoria mines in the southern sector, to then arrive at the pass. From there you'll be able to see the extensive Vilcabamba mountain range and its peaks over 5,000masl, which rise imposingly and after a rest and photos you'll descend for 2 hours to the Quechua community of Yanama at 3,550 masl.
Walking hours: 5 hours.
Distance: 11km.
Maximum elevation: 4,430m.

This day the excursion will take us between 4 to 5 hours to arrive at Quelcca machay at 3,620masl, where we will have lunch and then continue for 1 hour more of gradual and calm ascent, until arriving at the camp of Inca machay at 3,920masl, from where we will see the Chuquitakarpo pass and the Inca road that goes towards Vitcos and Vilcabamba.
Walking hours: 5 hours.
Distance: 14km
Maximum elevation: 3920m.

8 am leaving for the Chuquitakarpo pass through a longer and more beautiful Inca road with incredible views. It will take us 3 hours to reach the pass at 4,620 masl, and then descend by another sector of the Inca trail that is well preserved and you'll see on the way tambos or resting places for the chasquis or royal messengers of the Inca. After 2 hours stopping for lunch at 3,850 masl, and then continue for 2 more hours to Huancaccalle at 2,920 masl.
Walking time: 7 hours.
Distance: 14 km.
Maximum altitude: 4,620masl.

Today you'll visit Vitcos and Yuraqrumi at 2,980 masl, and it will take us 3 hours to visit the Park, and then continue for 2 hours on one of the pre-Hispanic roads that joined the Vilcabamba and Machu Picchu region, stopping for lunch at (3450 m), and then continuing for 2 more hours until we reach the Pumachaca pass (4050 masl), and from there you'll be 20 minutes from the next Azutina pass (4,010 masl), and then descend for 1 hour to Inca wasi (3,663 masl), where you'll camp.
Walking hours: 6 hours
Distance: 12 km
Maximum height: 4050 m

Taking about an 1 hour to descend to Racachacca (3,500 m.a.s.l.), and then ascend for 1 hour to Hatunpampa (3,970 m.a.s.l.) Then continuing for another hour of gradual ascent to one of the lagoons, for lunch (4,230 m.a.s.l.), with incredible views of the snow-capped mountains, and Andean landscapes. Then you'll continue for 1 hour more to the Yanacocha pass (4,480 masl), and discover part of an Inca trail near the Yanacocha Lagoon and from there we will be 45 minutes to the Tullu ccasa pass (4,520 masl), and then descend for 30 minutes to the Laccococha Lagoon (4,420 masl), where you'll rest for the night.
Walking hours: 5-6 hours
Distance: 12 km.
Maximum height: 4,480m.

Today you'll have the option of mountain climbing, level PD, on the French scale. There will be 2 groups and 2 guides for such expeditions. Group 1: Departure - 5 am. Group 2: Departure - 2 am. G 1: This day we will leave early to see the sunrise from the Mojon pass (4,500 masl), and be able to enjoy the incredible views of the Wakaywillke or Veronica mountain (5919 masl), and the Machu Picchu mountain. It'll take almost 1 hour to reach the pass, and then you'll descend for 2 hours; seeing Salkantay mountain (6,272 masl), and then continue descending to Mutuypata (3,600 masl), 1 hour, where you'll have lunch. Then continuing descent for 2 more hours, over sections of an Inca trail eroded by the use of mules and cloud forest growth, until you reach the end of the trail. From there you'll take a local transport for 1 and a half more hours to finally reach the thermal waters of Cocalmayo, passing through Yanatile and Santa Teresa. G 2: You wake up 1 am, to leave 2 am, previous breakfast and arrive to the glacier in 1 hour and a half and from there you'll climb an ice wall of 50 meters, and 55 degrees of inclination, this will be the only technical part, and then you'll cross for 2 hours until the east summit of the Nevado 5100, and then descending for 1 hour until you leave the glacier and rappel to the wall and reach group 1 in Mutuypata, where you'll have lunch and continue together until the thermal waters of Cocalmayo.
Walking hours: 5 hours
Distance: 11 km.
Maximum height: 4,500 meters.

After breakfast, a local transport will take us to Lucmabamba (1,950 masl), 35 minutes from Santa Teresa. From there we will begin the 2 and a half hour ascent along a restored Inca trail until reaching the archaeological site of Llactapata, located at (2,620 masl), from where we will see the mountains of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and snow-capped mountains such as Salkantay, Veronica and Palqay. Then we will descend for 2 hours to the Ahobamba valley, at (2,040 masl), and go to the hydroelectric plant, (2,030 masl), where you'll take lunch. Continuing for 3 hours to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,020 masl).
Walking hours: 8 hours.
Distance: 19 km.
Maximum height: 2,620 masl.

Leaving from Aguas Calientes, you'll head towards Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. The walk will take 1 hour and a half or 25 minutes by bus (optional) Our guided tour will be 3-4 hours, where you'll have an introduction to the Incan site of Machu Picchu. Then you'll visit the main attractions of Machu Picchu, where you will have some free time before returning to the town of Aguas Calientes, to board the train to arrive at either Ollantaytambo or Cusco.