Walk through Apurímac Canyon and cloud forests to Choquequirao in a small shared group of up to ten.
Hotel transfers, a cook, porters for camping equipment and emergency satellite phones are included; high fitness is required. 4.98 from 57 reviews at €692 per person for 5 days.
In our comparison: #10 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Extras: Inflatable mattress, Bag cover and rain poncho
Water, tea time, and daily snacks on the trail
Safety: First aid kit and oxygen supply
Duffle bag for personal items (up to 5 Kg/11 lb carried by porters)
All Camping Accommodation and Equipment (3 nights in high-quality tents for 2 people)
Licensed bilingual Guide
Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles
Personal hiking clothing and equipment
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Day 5 dinner in Cusco
Gratuities
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.
Reviews
5.0
57 ratings Guidekin & Tripadvisor
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 57 of 57
Star breakdown of all 57 ratings
5 stars
56 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the guides, meals and quiet ruins; repeated steep climbs and descents are the main challenge.
Praised
Guides explain local history and encourage hikers through difficult sections
Meals on the trail repeatedly exceed expectations
Mountain and canyon scenery along the route
Uncrowded ruins with space to explore Choquequirao
Mule teams carry equipment and help set up camps
Complaints
Steep climbs and descents are physically demanding for many hikers
Written by Guidekin from the 48 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (11 September 2023 to 3 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Departure
04:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Salkantay Trekking; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Machu Picchu may be the most famous Inca city, but it is not the most remote. On this 5-day Choquequirao trek, journey deep into the Andes to discover one of the largest and least-visited Inca sites in Peru. Far from the crowds, this route leads you through wild landscapes, ancient Inca trails, cloud forests, and the dramatic Apurímac Canyon.
Choquequirao offers a raw and immersive trekking experience, ideal for travelers seeking authenticity, challenge, and solitude. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and diverse ecosystems, this adventure reveals a side of the Andes few visitors ever see — where history, nature, and silence define the journey.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
Children
If traveling with children, they must be accompanied by an adult.
Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Accessibility
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Good to know
Food included Lunch, Dinner
Non-refundable no free cancellation
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days: No refund
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Ranked #10 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €103 to €1028, median €592; typical length 4 days. 1 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks