Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Cachora and Chiquiska
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Cachora to Capuliyoc Pass (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Descent into Apurimac Valley (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Horse transport of equipment to campsite
Landmarks Capuliyoc Pass Apurimac Valley - Day 2
Chiquiska to Choquequirao
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Chiquiska to Playa Rosalina (approximately 1 hour)
- Crossing of Apurimac River
- Steep ascent to Santa Rosa (approximately 2 hours)
- Continued ascent to Marampata (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Final ascent to Choquequirao campsite (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Playa Rosalina Apurimac River Santa Rosa Marampata - Day 3
Choquequirao
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Choquequirao archaeological site (approximately 4 hours walking)
- Self-guided exploration of Choquequirao
Landmarks Choquequirao 
- Day 4
Choquequirao to Rio Blanco and Maizal
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Choquequirao Pass (approximately 1+ hour ascent)
- Descent through cloud forest to Yuracmayo River (several hours)
- Crossing of Yuracmayo River
- Ascent to Maizal (approximately 2+ hours)
Landmarks Choquequirao Pass Yuracmayo River Yurahmayo Gorge Yanama Gorge Apurimac Gorge - Day 5
Maizal to Minas Victoria and Yanama
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Mina Victoria
- Exploration of Qoriwayrachina Inca site
- Crossing of high pass at approximately 4,200 meters
- Descent to Yanama village
Landmarks Mina Victoria Qoriwayrachina Pumasillo - Day 6
Yanama to Totora
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Yanama Valley
- Challenging ascent to Quiswar Pass (approximately 4,700 meters)
- Descent into Totora Valley
Landmarks Yanama Valley Quiswar Pass Salkantay Humantay Totora Valley - Day 7
Totora to La Playa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike along Salkamayo River (approximately 7 hours)
- Passage through lush vegetation with waterfalls and plantations
Optional Activities
- Swimming in river
Landmarks Salkamayo River - Day 8
La Playa to Aguas Calientes
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through coffee and fruit plantations
- Visit to El Mirador viewpoint
- Exploration of Llaqtapata Inca site
- Descent to Hidroelectrica
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks El Mirador Llaqtapata Hidroelectrica - Day 9
Aguas Calientes to Cusco - Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Machu Picchu sanctuary
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu archaeological site (approximately 2 hours)
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- Bus ride return from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train ride from Aguas Calientes to Poroy station
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes (not included)
Landmarks Machu Picchu House of the Guardian Intihuatana Temple of the Sun Sacred Plaza Inca Bridge
