Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trek via Vilcabamba 11 Day Adventure

Day 1: CUSCO – CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA – SANTA ROSA.

• Very early pickup from your hotel in Cusco to begin the 11-day Choquequirao Vilcabamba tour.

• Drive to Cachora, then continue to Capuliyoc (about 3,000 m) where your trekking team (muleteers and horses) joins.

• From Capuliyoc, descend along a zigzag trail toward the Apurímac River, passing small Andean villages like Chiquisca.

• Cross to Playa Rosalina by the riverside, then climb for a few hours to reach Santa Rosa (camp).

• This first section is part of the remote Inca route Vilcabamba, setting the tone for a demanding but unforgettable Choquequirao expedition Peru.

Distance: 16 km.
Weather: Warm and sunny.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite
Minimum altitude: 1500 masl Rosalina beach.
Maximum altitude: 2100 masl Santa Rosa Camp.
Time: 6 hours (approximately)
Difficulty: Demanding.

Embark on the extraordinary Choquequirao Vilcabamba Machu Picchu trek, an immersive 11-day Choquequirao Vilcabamba tour that traces the footsteps of the ancient Inca across remote mountain landscapes. This is a true Choquequirao to Vilcabamba hike, following historic Inca routes through part of the Vilcabamba Inca trail Peru — a path rarely traveled, deeply wild, and spiritually resonant.
This journey offers one of the most authentic alternative Inca treks Peru, far from the crowded trails. You’ll trek through rugged terrain, cross steep Andean passes, descend into deep canyons, and climb through cloud forests—an epic challenging Andean trekking Peru experience.
On the way, you’ll engage in a rich Choquequirao expedition Peru, spending time at the awe-inspiring Choquequirao ruins, where a guided archaeological trek Choquequirao Vilcabamba lets you explore terraces, temples, and hidden corners of this lesser-known citadel. The solitude and scale here make the journey feel like a true remote Inca route Vilcabamba, not just a hike but a pilgrimage into history.
Beyond Choquequirao, the route becomes a powerful Inca wilderness trekking Peru adventure, with nights spent under pristine skies and days immersed in mountain wilderness. As you weave through the spectacular landscapes of Vilcabamba — once the final refuge of the Inca Empire — you’ll sense the lingering energy of a lost world.
Your trek culminates in a memorable arrival at Machu Picchu, where the contrast between rugged wilderness and iconic Inca grandeur brings together the full spirit of this Choquequirao wilderness trek. This is more than just a hike — it’s an epic journey across time, terrain, and culture.

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• After breakfast, start ascending via a trail through lush vegetation toward Marampata (approx. 3,050 m), crossing tropical mountain forest. Inca land Adventures

• Continue walking to the Choquequirao archaeological zone. Once there, enjoy a guided archaeological trek Choquequirao Vilcabamba: visit terraces, temples, ceremonial platforms (“usnu”), and the water temple. Inca land Adventures

• Set up camp near the ruins and spend the night in this spectacular, remote Inca city.

Distance: 14 km.
Climate: Mild and cold (at night).
Walking time: 7 hours.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.
Minimum altitude: 2100 masl Camp Santa Rosa.
Maximum altitude: 2,900 masl Camp Choquequirao
Difficulty: Demanding.

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Day 2: SANTA ROSA – MARAMPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO