THE LOST CITY OF CHOQUEQUIRAO

Day 1
Fly to Lima.

Day 2
Fly to Cuzco; walking tour of city.

Day 3
Train to Machu Picchu; stay overnight.

Day 4
Return by train to Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Day 5
Drive over the dramatic Malaga Pass to north of Nevado Veronica; camp at Huancacalle (3000m).

Day 6
Hike to Inca ruins of Vitcos and Nusta Ispana.

Day 7
Ascend Choquetecarpo Pass (4560m).

Day 8
Trek to hamlet of Yanama amidst magnificent mountain scenery.

Day 9
Spectacular route over Mina Victoria pass, descend to Rio Blanco.

Day 10
Steep ascent to Choquequirao Pass (3215m) then descend into the ruins of Choquequirao (3100m).

Day 11
Full day exploring the site and its surroundings.

Day 12
Morning visit the ruins; descend to camp near the mighty Apurimac River.

Day 13
Trek to Capuliyoc Pass. Return to Cuzco via Inca ritual site at Sayhuite.

Day 14
Free day in Cuzco.

Day 15
Fly to Lima; depart.

Day 16
Arrive London.