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ITINERARY:
Briefing the night before the
departure DAY 1 / CUSCO - SAYWITE - VILLA LOS LOROS LODGE
Travelers are picked up at their hotel at 7:00 am on a private bus.
First stop being Saywite Archaeological Park. This mysterious monolith
and the nearby archaeological remains including the “ushnu” and the
“pacchas” must remain in our memory to contrast their correspondence
with the ceremonial architecture of Choquequirao. After a healthy box-lunch,
we continue down the remote Huanipaca Valley, a place in the Peruvian
highlands reserved for travelers. Villa Los Loros Lodge awaits at the
bottom of the gorge. The rooms ready and after a necessary rest, a short
meeting is held to dispel the anxiety a trip like this brings up in
every traveler. Dinner and overnight. (Box Lunch,D)
DAY 2 / VILLA LOS LOROS LODGE - PLAYA SAN IGNACIO - CHOQUEQUIRAO
We leave at 5:30 am right after breakfast, walking down a footpath that
leads to the Hacienda San Ignacio and then tumbles downhill towards the
raging Apurimac River (Playa San Ignacio). Across the hanging bridge is
where the serious hiking starts; ascending from water level (4757 feet)
to Choquequirao campsite (9415 feet) is nothing less than overwhelming.
On the one hand, the beauty of the landscape, rivers, waterfalls,
flowers, all is movement. On the other; the wild environment; the steep
slope and your heartbeat combine in an intimate connection with the
environment. At the campsite and after lunch, a quick visit to the
Phaqchayoc Sector (a terraced agricultural system where corn is still
grown) and The House of Waterfalls (according to archaeologists, the
home of the Inca of Choquequirao.) Back at the campsite, tired and proud,
a warm meal is enjoyed before a good night’s sleep. (Bathrooms and cold
showers available)
DAY 3 / FULL DAY CHOQUEQUIRAO
Beautiful day. We are stricken to observe how the vast majority of
visitors take 4 days trekking but only a few hours or even minutes (!)
to enjoy exploring the different sectors of Choquequirao. Bearing in
mind that Choquequirao is scattered on both sides of the spur of Apu
Corihuayrachina we know a fair amount of time is needed to understand
the integrity of its context. Travelers will enjoy lunch near the ruins
and hopefully view condors’ flight over the deep canyon. Back at the
campsite, dinner and overnight. (Bathrooms and cold showers available)
DAY 4 / CHOQUEQUIRAO - VILLA LOS LOROS LODGE
We head back to our lodge early after breakfast. The known route makes
returning easier. The ever changing landscape is fully appreciated with
our now recovered muscles. The voice of the river as background and the
imposing Apurimac Canyon seems to swallow the traveler. Finally, Playa
San Ignacio. "Black Whip", "Machuco", "Cayguash" or some others are
waiting for us. Our return on horseback is the perfect chance for a last
look at the landscape we are now part of. Riding allows a great way to
photograph friends who are traveling with us and the new friends this
journey has given us; our fellow horsemen and their way of life will
remain deep in the traveler’s heart. Beside the ruined walls of the
Hacienda San Ignacio, lunch is served. The final stage takes us riding
to Villa Los Loros lodge. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 5 / VILLA LOS LOROS LODGE - CUSCO
After breakfast private bus to Cusco. On the way lunch is enjoyed near
the town of Curahuasi, in the Apurimac Valley. Finally, we arrive in
Cusco at around 3 pm (5 hours).
INCLUDED
•Briefing at your Cusco hotel the day before departure; private
transport service (Cusco - Villa Los Loros Lodge - Cusco);
•professional bilingual guide (English - Spanish);
•professional field chef;
•two nights lodging at Villa Los Loros;
•two nights camping in Choquequirao;
•high quality outdoor equipment (including 4 season tent, sleeping bag
with personal hygienic sheets, extra comfort mattress, kitchen tent,
dining tent, dining tables and chairs, all kitchen and dining utensils,
lighting equipment, etc.);
•radio communication throughout the journey;
•first aid kit;
•all meals and beverages at the lodge and during the excursion; snacks;
•horsemen and pack mules;
•emergency saddled horse throughout the trek (1 for every 4 or 5
hikers);
•entrance tickets to Saywite and Choquequirao;
•personal saddled horse on your way back up from San Ignacio Beach to
Villa Los Loros.
WE RECOMMEND TO BRING:
•Sleeping bag
•Back Pack and Day pack
•Hiking shoes
•Water bottle, flash light, hat, sun block, sunglasses
•Warm/Termic clothes , Rain coat
•Chocolates, candies or other snacks
•Photo Camera + Films , Binoculars
•Insect repellent
If you will take any trek with us. we ask you to fill the customer chart
regarding the commentaries or otherwise you can inform to the Operations
Department.
This is a very important requirement and necessary to do after take the
tour to avoid problems regarding the quality of the service and help you
to resolve it before you leave to your country otherwise our agency is
assuming that all your services was ok therefore we are not going to
accept any claims.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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Lima: 998181709 (+51 Calling from abroad)
Fax Number +51 1 2421273
Cusco: 998182455 (+51 Calling from abroad)
946320668 (+51 Calling from abroad)
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