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title: Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 692
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 57
duration_minutes: 7200
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 10 of 25 (Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/classic-choquequirao-trek-5-days-4-nights/
---

# Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

**Guidekin's take:** 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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 04:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €692 per person
- Duration: 5 days
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Salkantay Trekking
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 04:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.98 from 57 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 57.

- 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 (2023-09-11 to 2026-09-03); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Pre-departure briefing
- Cook, dining tent, and chairs
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small-group tour for up to 10 people
- Walkie-talkies and emergency satellite phones
- Porters to carry all camping equipment
- 24/7 customer service
- Private camping equipment
- Hygiene products (small towel and soap)
- All transportation and transfers during the tour

## Not included

- Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles
- Personal hiking clothing and equipment
- Travel Insurance (Recommended)
- Day 5 dinner in Cusco
- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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.
- If traveling with children, they must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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
- Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- 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.
- Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required

## Compared with other Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 25** | €692 | 5 days | 4.98 (57) | shared |
| [Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-valley-trek-with-hot-spring-4-day-3-night/?format=md) | €592 | 4 days | 5.0 (705) | shared |
| [Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-4d-3n-including-hot-springs/?format=md) | €640 | 4 days | 4.98 (549) | shared |
| [Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-jungle-trek-4-days-to-machu-picchu/?format=md) | €391 | 4 days | 5.0 (150) | shared |

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.

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