About this trip
A six-day trek that takes in two Incan sites for the price of some serious legwork. Choquequirao is the main draw here — a ruin as extensive as Machu Picchu but far harder to reach, which means you'll walk through it in near-solitude rather than alongside crowds.
The trail climbs and drops through the Andes, cutting through forest and opening onto wide mountain views along the way. It's a demanding route, but the payoff is Incan architecture with hardly anyone else around.
The trek ends with a visit to Machu Picchu itself, so you get both the remote, quiet ruin and the famous one in a single trip.
What you'll do
- Trek through the Andes to the ruins of Choquequirao
- Explore the site in relative solitude compared to Machu Picchu
- Pass through forest and along mountain ridgelines with sweeping valley views
- Visit Machu Picchu at the end of the trek
- This is a physically demanding trek with significant climbing and descending
- Choquequirao's remoteness means fewer facilities and fewer other travellers on the trail
- Six days covers a lot of ground, so expect a fast pace between the two sites
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £639, about 31% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cusco · 11 Oct – 12 Oct
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