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Peru Choquequirao Expedition – 12 Days

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Peru Choquequirao Expedition – 12 Days

Experience Peru through a journey that combines vibrant cities, ancient Inca heritage, and some of the most spectacular Andean landscapes.

Begin in Lima, where oceanfront elegance and world-class gastronomy introduce you to modern Peru. Continue to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, where colonial architecture and living Andean culture exist side by side.

Explore the Sacred Valley, home to remarkable archaeological sites and breathtaking mountain scenery. From here, continue into the remote Andes on an unforgettable expedition toward Choquequirao, one of Peru’s most exclusive and least-visited Inca citadels, accessible only through a challenging multi-day journey deep into the canyon landscapes.

Conclude your experience at the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca, where ancient island communities continue to preserve centuries-old traditions.

Every journey is privately designed and fully adaptable, allowing your itinerary to be shaped around your interests, pace, and style of travel.

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for you!

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Journey Details

Important Information & Guidelines

  • This is a private, tailor-made journey designed for flexibility and personal pacing 
  • Daily schedules may vary depending on weather, terrain, and local conditions 
  • All trekking sections are fully supported by experienced guides and operational teams 
  • Accommodation includes a mix of luxury hotels and carefully selected expedition camps 
  • Certain permits, sites, and routes are subject to availability and operational restrictions

What to Expect

This expedition combines cultural immersion, dramatic landscapes, and remote Andean trekking.

You will experience a gradual transition from vibrant cities to isolated mountain environments, with full logistical support ensuring a smooth and secure journey throughout.

Expect changing altitudes, diverse climates, and access to some of Peru’s most remarkable archaeological and natural sites.

Activity levels

Challenging

This journey involves multi-day trekking at high altitude, including sustained ascents, descents, and remote terrain conditions.

A good level of fitness and preparation is recommended to fully enjoy the experience.

Responsible Tourism

We are committed to responsible travel practices that prioritize respect for local communities, protection of natural environments, and support for sustainable regional economies.

We work closely with local partners to ensure that tourism contributes positively to cultural preservation and long-term environmental care.

Journey Highlights

  • This is a private, tailor-made journey designed for flexibility and personal pacing
  • Daily schedules may vary depending on weather, terrain, and local conditions
  • All trekking sections are fully supported by experienced guides and operational teams
  • Accommodation includes a mix of luxury hotels and carefully selected expedition camps
  • Certain permits, sites, and routes are subject to availability and operational restrictions

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Itinerary: Peru & Salkantay Glamping Tour- 12 Days

Day 1 - Arrival in Lima, City of Kings

Welcome to Lima, Peru.
Upon arrival, you are greeted and transferred by private vehicle to your luxury hotel in Miraflores overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Settle into your suite and enjoy time at leisure to rest after your journey.
In the evening, enjoy a refined welcome dinner showcasing modern Peruvian cuisine.

Overnight choices:

  • Belmond Miraflores Park
  • Hotel B Lima
  • Country Club Lima Hotel

🍴 Dinner included

Day 2 - Lima Gastronomy Experience

Discover the best of Lima in one immersive day, combining world-class cuisine, local culture, and the city’s most iconic districts.
Visit a traditional local market to explore Peru’s biodiversity through a guided fruit tasting and native superfoods. Continue with organic Peruvian coffee and a classic Pisco Sour experience.
Explore Miraflores and Barranco on a guided walk-through artistic streets, coastal views, and bohemian neighbourhoods.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Huaca Pucllana, set beside a spectacular pre-Inca adobe pyramid in the heart of Miraflores.

Overnight choices:

  • Belmond Miraflores Park 
  • Hotel B Lima 
  • Country Club Lima Hotel 

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch included

Day 3 - Arrival in Cusco: The Imperial City Experience

This morning, private transfer from your hotel in Lima to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival in Cusco (3,350 m), you are warmly greeted by our representative and privately transferred to your luxury hotel in the heart of the city.

Savor a delicious Peruvian lunch before beginning a guided introduction to Cusco’s main highlights, including the Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha Temple of the Sun, the artisan district of San Blas, and Sacsayhuamán, the impressive Inca fortress with sweeping views over the city and surrounding mountains.

Return to your hotel for a relaxed evening at leisure.

Overnight choices:

  • Belmond Palacio Nazarenas 
  • Belmond Hotel Monasterio 
  • Palacio del Inka 

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch included

Day 4 - Sacred Valley: Living Culture & Ancient Landscapes

Journey from Cusco into the Sacred Valley, descending through vast Andean scenery along the Urubamba River, where farming terraces and traditional communities still shape daily life.

Begin in Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town where ancient stone streets, homes, and agricultural terraces remain actively used today. Continue to Moray, a striking system of circular terraces once used to experiment with different growing conditions, before visiting the Maras Salt Mines, a dramatic hillside of shimmering salt pools still harvested by local families using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Pause for a gourmet lunch experience in a gorgeous valley setting, surrounded by active farmland, mountain views, and the rhythm of everyday Andean life.

In the afternoon, return to Cusco through stunning landscapes, from fertile valley floors back into the high Andean terrain.

Overnight choices:

  • Belmond Palacio Nazarenas 
  • Belmond Hotel Monasterio 
  • Palacio del Inka 

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch included

Day 5 - Begin the Choquequirao Luxury Trek: Into the Apurímac Canyon

The day begins in Cusco (3,400 m), where you leave the city behind and encounter vast Andean landscapes en route to Capuliyoc (2,956 m). The scenery opens dramatically as you reach Saywite (3,630 m), a carved stone monolith resting in silence among the highlands, a final moment before the descent.

At Capuliyoc, a private gourmet picnic awaits you with sweeping canyon views over the Apurímac Valley. From here, the terrain drops sharply as you begin your descent into one of Peru’s most dramatic canyon systems.

By afternoon, you arrive at Chiquiska (1,890 m), your luxury camp hidden within the canyon walls. Heated bedroom-style tents, soft lighting, and refined comfort create complete ease in the wilderness.

As night falls, a Pachamama ceremony is followed by an aromatherapy ritual using essential oils designed for altitude recovery and relaxation. Dinner is a multi-course gourmet experience served beneath a sky full of stars. Then retire to your comfortable bedroom tent to sleep under the Andean skies.

Technical Information

  • Altitude: 3,400 m → 3,630 m → 2,956 m → 1,890 m
  • Distance: 7 km / 4.4 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trekking time: ~4 hours

Day 6 Canyon Ascent unfolding through Marampata on route to Choquequirao

You descend to Playa Rosalina (1,490 m) where the Apurímac River cuts through the canyon, then begin a sustained ascent toward Marampata (2,900 m). The climb is long and steady, supported with hydration, fresh fruit, and carefully timed rest stops.

At Marampata, a gourmet mountain lunch is served with wide canyon views stretching toward the distant archaeological terraces of Choquequirao. You then continue to your high-altitude luxury camp.

That evening, your heated tent is ready with full comfort. A guided stretch or yoga session is followed by a deep tissue massage using essential oils inside your private spa space. Savor a delicious gourmet dinner accompanied by a glass of wine. Retreat to your comfort zone to sleep soundly in the quite wilderness.

Technical Information

  • Altitude: 1,890 m → 1,490 m → 2,900 m → ~2,900 m
  • Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Trekking time: ~7–9 hours

Day 7 — Choquequirao: The Lost City Revealed

You enter Choquequirao (3,100 m) with your private guide, exploring terraces, ceremonial platforms, and sacred sectors at a calm, unhurried pace. The scale and silence of the site make the experience feel almost untouched.

You return to camp for a gourmet lunch overlooking the canyon. The afternoon is flexible with optional visits to Pacchayoc Waterfall or time in your tent with aromatherapy, herbal therapies, and deep relaxation treatments.

At night, a private tasting-style dinner is served in camp followed by stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the Andes, accompanied by warm herbal infusions.

Technical Information

  • Altitude: ~2,900 m → 3,100 m → ~2,900 m
  • Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
  • Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
  • Trekking time: ~4–5 hours

Day 8 - Descent Through the Canyon

The day begins with a descent through shifting ecosystems of orchids, hummingbirds, and canyon wildlife. At Playa Rosalina (1,490 m), a fully serviced gourmet riverside lunch is prepared in a private setting.

You then continue the ascent back to Chiquiska (1,890 m). On arrival, a restorative aromatherapy treatment using essential oils is prepared in your private tent, followed by time to rest in heated comfort.

Dinner is a relaxed gourmet experience under the stars.

Technical Information

  • Altitude: ~2,900 m → 1,490 m → 1,890 m
  • Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Trekking time: ~7–9 hours

Day 9 - Return to Cusco

A final morning ascent takes you back to Capuliyoc (2,956 m), where the canyon opens into vast Andean landscapes. A farewell gourmet lunch is served before your private transfer back to Cusco (3,400 m).
You check into your luxury hotel for a well-earned evening of rest.
🏨 Belmond Palacio Nazarenas

Technical Information

  • Altitude: 1,890 m → 2,956 m → 3,400 m
  • Distance: 7 km / 4.4 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trekking time: ~3–4 hours

Day 10 - Belmond Andean Explorer: Cusco to Puno

Board the luxury sleeper train across the Andes.

Enjoy panoramic lounges, fine dining, live music, cocktails, and curated experiences including a stop at Raqchi archaeological site.

Overnight aboard:

  • Belmond Andean Explorer 

🍴 Breakfast, Brunch, Canapés, Dinner included
(Operates Thursdays only)

Day 11 - Lake Titicaca Luxury Stay

Arrive at Lake Titicaca and transfer to your luxury lodge.

Enjoy private excursions or relaxation on the shores of the world’s highest navigable lake.

Titilaka Lodge

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

Day 12 — Departure

Breakfast at the lodge before private transfer to Juliaca Airport for your flight to Lima and onward journey.

🍴 Breakfast included

Based on double occupancy (2 guests sharing): US$13,995. per person

Pricing for the tour package is subject to change based on availability and the date of quotation. Belmond hotel, train, and luxury lodge rates fluctuate regularly; therefore, all pricing should be considered as reference only until confirmed at the time of inquiry.

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  • Private ToursExperience all tours in private, unless otherwise indicated.
  • Comprehensive Support 24/7 assistance from our dedicated English speaking staff.

Inclusions

Included

  • A fully private, hand-crafted, and personalized luxury trekking experience from beginning to end, with seamless support throughout your journey.
  • Expert English-speaking guides with in-depth knowledge of the Andes, Choquequirao, and the cultural highlights along the route.
  • Four nights of luxury glamping accommodations in spectacular remote canyon settings.
  • Specialized massage therapists available each evening at camp.
  • A rejuvenating yoga session during the trek (Supreme Luxury category only).
  • All entrance fees and trekking permits required for the journey.
  • Gourmet breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and tea service prepared fresh onsite by our private culinary team using locally sourced ingredients.
  • Private transportation exclusively for our guests throughout the itinerary.
  • Separate support transportation for staff and expedition equipment.
  • Professional muleteers and trekking staff to transport all camping and kitchen equipment.
  • Personal porterage for up to 10 kg (22 lbs) per guest.
  • Complimentary duffle bag provided for personal belongings (1 per guest).
  • One emergency horse available throughout the trek.
  • Spacious luxury bedroom tents with premium expedition equipment and bedding.
  • Comfort amenities including air mattresses, camping cots, duvets, pillows, blankets, robes, sleeping bags, and quality linens.
  • Walking sticks for additional comfort and support during the trek.
  • Elegant dining tents with comfortable seating, glassware, ceramic tableware, and refined dining service.
  • Private hot shower tent with plush cotton towels.
  • Private portable restroom facilities with toiletries.
  • Comprehensive first aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle available at all times.
  • All applicable Peruvian taxes (IGV).

This exclusive luxury trekking experience combines refined comfort, exceptional service, gourmet cuisine, and immersive adventure through one of Peru’s most extraordinary landscapes.

Not Included

  • International flights and airport taxes.
  • Domestic flights (we can book for you).
  • Additional transportation required due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, premium beverages, snacks, or laundry services.
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).
  • Gratuities
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  • We started planning our trip in 2019 for 2020 but with the pandemic we had to postpone to Sept 2021. We just returned from our 5 day, 4 nigh Salkentay Trek. The experience above all expectations. Elvira and Milton seamlessly worked with us to reschedule our trip.

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  • Their extensive knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and supportive nature made the trek both enjoyable and enriching. They also doubled as amazing photographers, capturing the breathtaking scenery for us.

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