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Mountain scenery on the long trek from Choquequirao towards Machu Picchu

Choquequirao Treks & Cusco Tours

Every sensible way to reach the cradle of gold — and the Cusco classics to add before or after.

There is no single “best” Choquequirao tour — there is the right one for how many days you have and how you like to travel. The list below is grouped by exactly that: four-day treks, five-day treks with a full day at the ruins, private departures, and the eight-day route that carries on to Machu Picchu.

Because Choquequirao can only be reached on foot, most treks are run by small Cusco operators and have fewer reviews than a Machu Picchu day trip — we have included the Cusco classics with thousands of reviews for comparison. Everything is booked through GetYourGuide, with live availability and, on many options, free cancellation. Prices are indicative “from” prices in US dollars and change with season and group size — tap any card for the live price in your own currency.

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Four days: the classic Choquequirao trek

Down into the Apurímac canyon, up to the ruins, a morning at the site and back out. Tough but compact.

The trail to Choquequirao on the side of the Apurímac canyon Trek from US$366
🕒 4 days 📍 From Cusco ⭐ 4.5 (5)

Trek to Choquequirao 4 Days

The classic out-and-back trek from Capuliyoc: down into the Apurímac canyon on day one, the big climb to Choquequirao on day two, the ruins on day three and the climb out on day four. A GetYourGuide “Top pick” with one of the lowest starting prices for a full-service trek.

  • Transport from Cusco to Cachora and back
  • Guide, cook, pack mules and camping gear
  • Guided visit of the Choquequirao ruins
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Five days: a full day at the ruins

Our recommendation. Gentler stages and time to reach the llama terraces and the outlying sectors.

Eight days or more: on to Machu Picchu

The great traverse of the Vilcabamba range, from Choquequirao to Machu Picchu over high passes.

One day from Cusco: before or after the trek

Acclimatisation days and easy wins: Machu Picchu by train, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain and the Sacred Valley.

Inca terraces climbing a hillside in the Sacred Valley Day trip from US$26
🕒 9–12 hours 📍 From Cusco ⭐ 4.7 (2,354)

Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines & Moray

The Sacred Valley’s greatest hits in one day: the terraces of Pisac, the fortress-temple of Ollantaytambo, the agricultural terraces of Moray and the salt pans of Maras. A gentle day while you acclimatise.

  • Pisac terraces and Ollantaytambo fortress
  • Moray’s circular terraces and the Maras salt pans
  • Lower altitude than Cusco — easy on arrival
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Every tour we recommend

Fifteen experiences we would happily book ourselves — seven Choquequirao treks and eight Cusco favourites.

The trail to Choquequirao on the side of the Apurímac canyon Trek from US$366
🕒 4 days 📍 From Cusco ⭐ 4.5 (5)

Trek to Choquequirao 4 Days

The classic out-and-back trek from Capuliyoc: down into the Apurímac canyon on day one, the big climb to Choquequirao on day two, the ruins on day three and the climb out on day four. A GetYourGuide “Top pick” with one of the lowest starting prices for a full-service trek.

  • Transport from Cusco to Cachora and back
  • Guide, cook, pack mules and camping gear
  • Guided visit of the Choquequirao ruins
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Inca terraces climbing a hillside in the Sacred Valley Day trip from US$26
🕒 9–12 hours 📍 From Cusco ⭐ 4.7 (2,354)

Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines & Moray

The Sacred Valley’s greatest hits in one day: the terraces of Pisac, the fortress-temple of Ollantaytambo, the agricultural terraces of Moray and the salt pans of Maras. A gentle day while you acclimatise.

  • Pisac terraces and Ollantaytambo fortress
  • Moray’s circular terraces and the Maras salt pans
  • Lower altitude than Cusco — easy on arrival
Check price & availability
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Walk to the Inca city almost nobody sees

Two days across the Apurímac canyon to an Inca city as grand as Machu Picchu — and almost empty. Compare Choquequirao treks from Cusco and book in a couple of taps.

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Booking questions

Frequently asked questions

Which Choquequirao trek is best value?

The four-day group treks are the cheapest way in, starting from roughly US$370 on GetYourGuide at the time of writing. The five-day versions cost more but give you a full day at the site, which is where the value really is.

Why do Choquequirao treks have so few reviews?

Because very few people do them — a few thousand a year, compared with over a million visitors to Machu Picchu. Small numbers of reviews are normal here; read what the listing includes (mules, cook, ticket, transport) as carefully as the star rating.

What is included in a Choquequirao trek?

Usually transport from Cusco to Cachora and back, a guide, a cook and meals, pack mules with an arriero, camping equipment and the entrance ticket. Sleeping bags, tips and drinks at the campsites are often extra — each listing spells it out.

Can I book a private Choquequirao trek?

Yes. Private treks let you set the pace, add a fifth day or leave on the day that suits you — and cost much the same as a group trek per person when four or more people share.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Many listings offer free cancellation up to a set number of days or hours before departure, and many let you reserve now and pay later. Multi-day treks often have stricter terms, shown on each tour page before you confirm.