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THE COMBO
EXPEDITION - MACHU PICCHU & CHOQUEQUIRAO
Give yourself a splurge of Andean and natural history and visit
the best two archeological Inca sites near Cusco !!!
The Combo Expedition will take you to the Citadel of Choquequirao, and to
the world famous Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We are giving you
the opportunity to enjoy a 9-day expedition in the midst of time,
vegetation, imposing snow-peaks and deep valleys.
You will also
have the opportunity to experience remote native communities
before reaching the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Bring your
photographic equipment along, as this journey is the most
picturesque trip offered in the Cusco area. The trip is supported
with horses for your convenience and we provide you with top
quality camping equipment and a very balanced and energetic diet.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure -the Combo
Expedition will go beyond your dreams!!!!!
Difficulty of trek:
Moderate to difficult Length of trek: 9 Days / 8 Nights Start point: Cusco End point: Cusco Type of trek: Archaeological, Cultural, Camping,
Ecological, Hiking
Day 1: Cusco-Cachora- Playa Rosalinas. Descent to Apurimac
River. Early departure from Cusco and transfer by private
transportation to the starting point of our journey located at
Cachora.
Day 2: Playa Rosalinas- Maranpata.-Choquequirao. After a
consistent breakfast, we start a gradual ascend to Marampata , and
the trail gets harder but the views are spectacular. We see the
natural wonders of the Apurimac river deepest canyon and of the
most tributaries of the Amazon river and may have the chance of
spotting a condor. We have lunch at Marampata. Early afternoon we
arrive at the Enigmatic and Mystical lost inca site of
Choquequirao (3000 metres), time to visit and explore
Choquequirao considered bigger in extension than the sanctuary of
Machupicchu surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery in the
midst of the cloud forest.
Day 3: Choquequirao-Maizal. After breakfast we will hike
up a short ascent to Choquequirao pass (3300 mt) then before
descending to our lunch place in Rio Blanco (1909 mt), we stop in
Pinchiunuyoc where we can appreciate the Inca farming terraces,
part of them still covered by the cloud forest vegetation, water
fountains, on the way down to the lunch place the landscape
changes gradually into a dry Andean forest then after lunch we
hike up for three hours to Maizal (3000mt) where we set up our
campsite.
Day 4: Maizal-Minas Victoria- Yanama. From Maizal camp
site, we make an early morning start up to Victoria pass (4200 mt),
from where we can have a breathtaking view of the snow peaked
mountains of Humantay (5700 mt) and Salkantay (6271 mt),
considered by the local natives to be the "Guardian spirit of the
jungle". Half way going to the top, we start stepping over the
original inca trail still such incredible well preserved.
Continuing our hike along the way we appreciate several abandoned
quarries of silver and lead mines in ancient times. And finally
we descend to our campsite at Yanama (3800 mt).
Day 5: Yanama-Totora. We will hike right up to the last
highest passes of the journey Yanama Pass (4668 mt), this is a
challenging day, as we ascend to the pass the walking gets harder
but the views get spectacular, from where we can have a stunning
view of the snow-peaked mountains of Sacrachayoc, and Padreyoc
surrounding us and we might be able to view the majestic condors
flying above the cliffs and passing by waterfalls on both sides
of the valley and lush greenery where you can refresh yourself.
When getting to the pass we will observe a pile of stones which
are added to thank the apus (mountainspirits) for a safe trip
and good luck. Campsite at totora.
Day 6: Totora-Wiñaypoco. After a gradual descent into the
rain forest, where the vegetation change very quickly. Just in
time arriving at Collpapampa our body will appreciate the
beneficial natural hot springs, afterwards we continue to our
campsite at Wiñaypoco.
Day 7: Wiñaypoco- Lucmabamba. After a healthy breakfast,
the trail continues down the valley into the forest, from
increasingly tall trees, and groves of bamboos, providing some
birdwatching opportunities. You will be going across some amazing
untouched path where strawberries grow at your feet and passion
fruit are above your head in décor of begonias and purple orchids!
After 2 hours and a half we will arrive to a tiny place called la
playa where we wil enjoy a small break enjoying fresh fruits.
We set up our camp site on a school field in Lucmabamba. This is
an easy hiking day where we will enjoy the lush vegetation of the
cloud forest and its many species of Orchids. Also we will get
familiar with the various crops produced in the area such as:
coffee, coca leaves, exotic fruits, etc. Campsite at Lucmabamba.
Day 8: Lucmabamba-Hydroelectric-Puente Ruinas. We wake up
early this day to start a nice walk up hill, which will give us
some amazing views on the valley After 3hours, we will enjoy a
break at llactapata overlooking one of the main highlights in
South America Machupicchu. It is a magical view given to us that
most of tourist will never see! A 3 hour going down the path
easily leads the hikers to the bamboos groves and into a forest of
increasingly thick vegetation and tall trees. Some excellent
bird watching opportunities! Reachjng the hydroelectric townwe
follow the trail tracks heading up the Urubamba valley to our
last camp site Puentes Ruinas (Aguas Calientes).
Day 9. After an
early morning breakfast we will take a bus right up to
Machupicchu sanctuary and enter early for the best photos
opportunities and then spend the rest of the morning visiting and
exploring the ruins. Before leaving, let us take the time to climb
up to Huaynapicchu (45minutes before heading down to Aguas
Calientes to aboard the train back to Cusco.
Included:
Transfers to and From Cusco
Entrance fees
Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
