We recommend two days predeparture to aclimate. We have the city tour of Cusco Inca arqueological sites. Also the sacred valley of the Incas full day tour
The Inca road system was the most extensive and highly advanced transportation system in pre-Columbian South America. The network was based on two north-south roads, with numerous branches. The best known portion of the road system is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Main routesThe eastern route ran high in the puna and mountain valleys from Quito, Ecuador to Cusco, Peru (The capital of the Inca Empire) to Mendoza, Argentina. The western route followed the coastal plain except in coastal deserts where it hugged the foothills. More than twenty routes ran over the western mountains, while others traversed the eastern cordillera in the mountains and lowlands. Some of these roads reach heights of over 5,000 meters (16,000 ft) above sea level. The trails connected the regions of the Inca Empire from the northern provincial capital in Quito, Ecuador past the modern city of Santiago, Chile in the south. The Inca road system linked together about 40,000 kilometers (25,000 mi) of roadway and provided access to over 3,000,000 square kilometers (1,200,000 sq mi) of territory.
Situated between 500 to 800 meters (1,600 to 2,600 ft) above sea level, this monumental road, which could reach 20 meters (66 ft) in width, connected populated areas, administrative centers, agricultural and mining zones as well as ceremonial centers and sacred spaces. These roads provided easy, reliable and quick routes for the Empire's civilian and military communications, personnel movement, and logistical support. The prime users were imperial soldiers, porters and llama caravans, along with the nobility and individuals on official duty. Permission was required before others could walk along the roads, and tolls were charged at some bridges. Although the Inca roads varied greatly in scale, construction and appearance, for the most part they varied between about 1 to 4 meters (3.3 to 13 ft) in width.
Much of the system was the result of the Incas claiming exclusive right over numerous traditional routes, some of which had been built centuries earlier. Many new sections were built or upgraded substantially: through Chile's Atacama desert, and along the western margin of Lake Titicaca, serve as two examples. The Qhapaq Ñan (English: Great Inca Road, or Main Andean Road, and meaning "the beautiful road") constituted the principal north-south highway of the Inca Empire traveling 6,000 kilometers (3,700 mi) along the spine of the Andes.
The Qhapaq Ñan unified this immense and heterogeneous empire through a well-organized political system of power. It allowed the Inca to control his Empire and to send troops as needed from the capital, Cusco.
The most important Inca road was the Camino Real, as it is known in Spanish, with a length of 5,200 kilometers (3,200 mi)). It began in Quito, Ecuador, passed through Cusco, and ended in what is now Tucumán, Argentina. The Camino Real traversed the mountain ranges of the Andes, with peak altitudes of more than 5,000 m (16,000 ft). El Camino de la Costa, the coastal trail, with a length of 4,000 kilometers (2,500 mi), ran parallel to the sea and was linked with the Camino Real by many smaller routes.
Itinerary
Choquequirao is one of the largest of abandoned Inca cities. To reach it requires an extraordinary hike through the Andes in the Vilcabamba mountain range with the incredible view of a mighty river called Apurimac (one of the main sources of the Amazon River). There are also astonishing views of the Vilcanota River and mountain range near the ancient city of Machu Picchu and the sacred valley. Combining nature, culture and adventure.
Day one: Trekking Cachora, capulichayoc, chikiska
We depart from Cusco early in the morning, 
we drive north east of into the department of Apurimac (great speaker of God) for about 4 hours. A pause is in order to photograph the awesome views of the mountains. After which we go on to the town of Cachora (2900mts) where we will make our preliminary preparations. After 2,30minutes hike we arrive to have lunch in the little town of Capulichayoc(2915mts) where we will see this native tree called Capuli (Prunus capuli).In this point we enjoy another view of the Canyon and of some Inca remains of Choquequirao from far way. From there we hike for about four hours down covering 18 kilometers to Chiquisca (1800mts) where we will camp. We will see one ecosystem called 
the Andean semidry forest with chances 
to see some of our scrub bush vegetation with bushes like the Chilca (bacharis peruviana) and some Molle (Schinus molle) and Tara (Caesalpina spinosa) tress used for medicinal purposes in the area. Also there will be the chance to see some hummingbirds and if we are lucky the Andean Condor(Vulture gryphus) and some eagles like Black chested Buzzard Eagles(Geranoaetus melanoleucus) and Falcons flying from above the canyon of the Apurimac river. Today we cover 18.4 kilometers (B, L, D)
Day two: Chiquisca, Santarosa, Marampata
Today we’re off to a early start to climb up 
and out part of the gorge of the Apurimac River. After a short hike we arrive to Rosalina beach where we can enjoy an early bath in the river. After we begin hiking all the way up to one of the villages called Santa Rosa (2115mts) where we have a break. We then continue upward trough the Andean dry forest. Where we will see several species of bromeliads and species of cactus called The tree cactus(Neoraimondia sp) and the Tuna cactus(Opuntia sp) and also the Condon columnar Cactus(Pilosocereus tweedyanus) this tree called from the acacia called Willka(Acacia macrocantha) ;As well some hummingbird and finches. One we reach the little village of Maranpata (2910mts) we will have lunch. 
Then in the afternoon after two hours hike through the cloud forest with some species of birch family like the Aliso(alnus jorullensis) and our national flower called Kantu(Cantua buxifolia)we will arrive toChoquequirao for sunset and a short exploration.In this ecosystem we will see 
some species of hummimbird and tanagers as well some wrens in this ecosystem called the cloud forest. We will arrive to our camp at Choquequirao (Cradle of gold) at 3033). After two hours and the covering the distance of 12 kilometers, (B, L, D)
Day three: Choquequirao
Early in the day we hike for 30minutes to into the archaeological site of Choquequirao (Cradle of gold) in order to catch the sun rise(depending of the weather). After we will begin our exploration for the rest of the day. There are a lot to see in this remarkable 
arqueological site. This site was probably build by Pachacutecand it was used as a one of the last refuge of the 
Incas for Manco Inca and also as a check king point to entrance in to the Vilcabamba region. In this exploration,we will coverdifferent sectors and we will have a picnic lunch in the site. Late afternoon we go back to our camp close to the remains (B, L, D)
Day four: Choquequirao, Marampata, Santa Rosa, Playa Rosalinachiquiska
We’re up for sunrise and last views of the Inca remains, after breakfast we will continue hiking trough the 
cloud forest for about 2 hours to Marampata(2910mts) and the down to Santa Rosa(2115mts), where we will a short break and some snacks. After in the afternoon we will continue to Rosalina 
beach (1550mts), where wewill have a nice bath on the Apurímac River and late lunch. Then we will continue up to the town of Chiquiska (1950 mts)where we will camp (rest of the afternoon free) relax. Today we hike about 12kilometrs and we hike for about 6 hours... (B, L, D)
Day five: Rosalina, Chiquiska, Capulichayoc, Cachora
Early morning. After Breakfast we go up hiking 
trough the Andean dry forest to the Andean semidry forest for abouteight6hours and covering 18 kilometers. There will be a great views of the Apuirimac canyon with some opportunities to see some of the Andean flora and fauna.We will stop in Capulichayoc (2915mts) for lunch. Middle afternoon we will arrive to the town of Cachora where hour transportation will pick us up. Then we will return to Cusco (3155mts) late afternoon.(B,L,D)Hotel
Included
- Sleeping bag.
- Tents. (mattresses).
- Meals.
- Tours.
- Hotels.
- Camping (lunch and dinner tent, portable toilets).
- Transportation in and out..
- Bus.
- Horses and mules handlers.
- Train.
- Tickets.
- Tours guides (historical, natural)
- First aid kit, bottle of oxygen.
Any questions, consults and information, contact us at:
Mail: info@cuscomachupicchu.com
Phone: (0051 - 84) - 984764938 
