The Inca City Almost Nobody Reaches
Choquequirao Trek 4 Days: The Sister City of Machu Picchu, Without the Crowds
The Choquequirao Trek 4 Days takes you to one of the most impressive Inca citadels in Peru, and one of the least visited: Choquequirao receives fewer than 100 visitors a day, while Machu Picchu receives thousands.
This 4 day Choquequirao trek costs USD 380 per adult (students USD 360, children USD 350). It includes hotel pickup at 6:30 AM, private transport from and back to Cusco, a bilingual guide, the Choquequirao and Saywite entrance tickets, 3 nights in guesthouses, 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, and pack horses for 7 kg. You return to Cusco around 10:00 PM on Day 4.
You hike down into the Apurímac Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, cross the river and climb to a vast Inca city still only partly excavated. No roads, no trains and no permits: just the trail, the canyon and the ruins almost to yourself.
Duration4 days / 3 nights
PriceFrom USD 380
DistanceAbout 62 km
Highest point3,050 m
DifficultyChallenging
Choquequirao
A full day exploring plazas, temples, water channels and terraces.
The Llama Terraces
Inca terraces decorated with white stone llamas, unique in the Inca world.
The Apurímac Canyon
Dramatic views every day, from Capuliyoc to Playa Rosalina.
Guesthouses, Not Tents
3 nights with local families, with meals and pack horses.
Read the full Choquequirao Trek 4 Days description
Choquequirao, “the cradle of gold” in Quechua, was one of the last refuges of the Incas after the Spanish conquest. On the way from Cusco we stop at Saywite to see the carved Inca stone with more than 200 figures. From Capuliyoc, the trail drops into the canyon to Chiquisca, crosses the river at Playa Rosalina and climbs to Marampata, the gateway to Choquequirao.
On Day 3 you have a full day at the citadel with your guide, and on Day 4 you cross the canyon back to Capuliyoc. It is a challenging trek, with long descents and steep climbs, rewarded with quiet trails, local hospitality and an Inca city that feels like your own.
Short on time and a strong hiker? See the Choquequirao Trek 3 Days. Want to finish at Machu Picchu? Compare it with the Inca Trail 4 Days, the classic route to the Sun Gate, or the Salkantay Trek 4 Days, with no permits needed.
Private Choquequirao Trek
Enjoy the Choquequirao Trek at your own pace with a private tour for 2 or more travelers: flexible dates, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.
Special Price for Returning Customers
Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Choquequirao Trek, subject to verification of your previous booking.
Availability & Booking
Online Booking and Availability
The Choquequirao Trek 4 Days departs every day of the year, subject to availability. Unlike the Inca Trail, no trekking permit is needed, so you can book months ahead or at short notice.
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DeparturesDaily, all year
PermitsNot needed
Group size6–8, max. 10
Briefing6:00 PM the day before
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