Choquequirao + Short Inca Trail 6 Days (Lodge)
Choquequirao and the Short Inca Trail linked by a remote high pass route, with lodge comfort each night.
The Choquequirao Trek + Short Inca Trail 6 Days ULTIMATE Combo in our catalog delivers TWO Inca cities + Short Inca Trail permit + LODGE-based accommodation in a comprehensive 6-day itinerary — thanks to the revolutionary NEW 13-km municipal trail (recently completed by Municipalidad de Santa Teresa) with UNIQUE Oroya zipline canyon crossing.
Why serious trekkers pick this exact combo:
1. TWO INCA CITIES — Choquequirao + Machu Picchu — UNIQUE in our catalog. No other Kondor Path combo delivers both. Choquequirao ruins Day 2 (“Cradle of Gold” — sister city of MP, 3x larger, only 30-40% excavated with almost no tourist crowds) + Machu Picchu Circuit 3B Day 6 (permit privilege via Short Inca Trail Day 5) = the ultimate archaeological Peru experience in one tour.
2. UNIQUE Oroya zipline canyon crossing Day 3 — the ONLY zipline experience in our catalog. The NEW 13-km municipal trail Marampata → Choquequirao Pass 3,272m → Yanama Pass 4,125m includes a traditional Andean Oroya (manual cable car/zipline) canyon crossing — an authentic adventure activity impossible in any other tour. Combined with Choquequirao Pass 3,272m + Yanama Pass 4,125m = TWO high-altitude achievements on Day 3.
3. NEW 13-km municipal trail — the revolutionary shortcut. Traditional Choquequirao-to-MP routes require 7-9 days with 5+ camping nights (Chiquisca + Marampata + Choquequirao + Río Blanco + Maizal + Yanama + more). The NEW Marampata → Yanama municipal trail (recently completed) compresses the traditional 2-3 day section into a single Day 3 — allowing the full Choquequirao + MP experience in just 6 days with only LODGE accommodation (no camping needed).
4. LODGE-based accommodation Days 1-3 + Santa Teresa 2-star hotel Day 3 + Cocalmayo Hot Springs INCLUDED. Unlike Classic Inca Trail 4-Day (3 nights camping) or Ancascocha combos (1-2 nights camping), this combo delivers 3 LODGE nights INCLUDED Days 1-3 — Santa Rosa Alta basic lodge + Marampata basic lodge + Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star hotel with hot showers Day 3 + Cocalmayo Hot Springs 1h relaxation Day 3. Adventure with strategic comfort.
5. Ministry of Culture Inca Trail permit + Sun Gate + Guardian’s House 15-20 min Day 5. Despite the off-the-beaten-track Days 1-3 focused on Choquequirao, this combo delivers the FULL Short Inca Trail permit experience Day 5 (UNIQUE 16 km walking logistics from Aguas Calientes upstream to Km 104 + Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna + Sun Gate + Guardian’s House 15-20 min classic MP photos + Circuit 3B automatic Day 6). Same permit privilege as premium combos — with UNIQUE Choquequirao Days 1-3 approach.
| ⏱️ Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| 🎯 Category | TWO INCA CITIES + TRIPLE TREK + LODGE ULTIMATE |
| 📅 Day 1 | Cusco → Capuliyoc → Playa Rosalina → Santa Rosa Alta Lodge |
| 📅 Day 2 | Santa Rosa Alta → Marampata → Choquequirao guided tour → Marampata Lodge |
| 📅 Day 3 | Marampata → NEW TRAIL + Oroya zipline → Yanama → Santa Teresa Hotel + Cocalmayo |
| 📅 Day 4 | Santa Teresa → Lucmabamba → Llactapata → Aguas Calientes |
| 📅 Day 5 | Aguas Calientes → Km 104 → Short Inca Trail → Sun Gate → Aguas Calientes |
| 📅 Day 6 | Machu Picchu Circuit 3B + return to Cusco |
| 🕐 Day 1 pickup | 05:00 AM Cusco hotel |
| 🕐 Day 4 pickup | 07:00 AM Santa Teresa hotel |
| 🕐 Day 5 departure | 05:30 AM Aguas Calientes |
| 📍 Pickup location | Cusco hotels ONLY (NOT airport) |
| 🏛️ Choquequirao ruins Day 2 | Guided tour 2- 3 h (3,050m) |
| 🎢 Oroya zipline Day 3 | UNIQUE canyon crossing |
| 🥾 NEW 13-km municipal trail Day 3 | Marampata → Yanama |
| ⛰️ Choquequirao Pass Day 3 | 3,272m |
| ⛰️ Yanama Pass Day 3 | 4,125m (MAX altitude tour) |
| 🏨 Day 3 hotel | Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star |
| ♨️ Cocalmayo Day 3 | 1 hour |
| 🏛️ Llactapata Day 4 | First MP view 2,814m |
| 🥾 Day 4 hiking | ~13 km |
| 🚂 Local train Hidroeléctrica → AC | NOT INCLUDED (hike included instead) |
| 🌙 Overnight Day 4 | Aguas Calientes (hotel NOT included) |
| 🥾 Day 5 UNIQUE logistics | 6 km walk AC → Km 104 |
| 🥾 Day 5 total | ~16 km / 7 hours UNIQUE |
| 🏛️ Day 5 Inca ruins | Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna (permit-only) |
| 🍽️ Day 5 lunch | Box lunch |
| ⛰️ Day 5 Sun Gate | 2,715m Inti Punku |
| 📸 Guardian’s House Day 5 | 15-20 min classic MP photos |
| 🌙 Overnight Day 5 | Aguas Calientes (hotel NOT included) |
| 🎫 Day 6 MP entry | 08:00 AM recommended (flexible 06-11 AM) |
| 🎫 Circuit | Circuit 3B automatic (Inca Trail ticket) |
| 🎓 Day 6 guided tour | 2 hours private specialist |
| 🚂 Train Day 6 return | PeruRail Expedition 74P · 14:55 → 16:31 |
| 🚐 Cusco arrival | ~18:30-19:00 PM |
| 🎫 Choquequirao entrance | INCLUIDED |
| 🎫 MP ticket | Circuit 3B + SERNANP 2026 |
| 🎫 Inca Trail permit | Ministry of Culture in your name |
| 🎫 Cocalmayo entrance | (1h) |
| 🏠 Lodges INCLUIDOS | 3 nights (Santa Rosa Alta + Marampata + Santa Teresa) |
| 🎯 Format | PRIVATE TOUR |
| 👥 Group size | 1-10 travelers (+10 contact) |
| 🎓 Age minimum | 13 years with guardian |
| 📅 Operating | March 1 to January 31 — Daily |
| 🚫 CLOSED | February (Inca Trail maintenance) |
| 💪 Difficulty | Demanding (Choquequirao canyon + Yanama Pass + Short IT) |
| 💲 From | $779 USD per person (group of 10) |
Welcome to the Choquequirao + Short Inca Trail 6 Days — 6 days of genuine Andean discovery. – TWO INCA CITIES — Choquequirao + Machu Picchu UNIQUE. – UNIQUE Oroya zipline canyon crossing Day 3. – NEW 13-km municipal trail Marampata → Yanama. – Choquequirao Pass 3,272m + Yanama Pass 4,125m Day 3. That’s what sets the Choquequirao + Short Inca Trail 6 Days apart.
The Choquequirao Trek + Short Inca Trail 6 Days ULTIMATE Combo is the MOST COMPLETE Peru Andes trek in our catalog — the ONLY combo delivering TWO Inca cities (Choquequirao + Machu Picchu) + TRIPLE trekking experience + LODGE-based accommodation Days 1-3 + Short Inca Trail permit.
This IS the tour for:
Day 1-2 — CHOQUEQUIRAO Classic Canyon Approach:
Day 3 — NEW ROUTE + Oroya Zipline UNIQUE:
Day 4 — SALKANTAY-Route Llactapata:
Day 5-6 — SHORT INCA TRAIL Permit + MP:
This 6-day lodge-based combo connects two major Inca sites in a single trip: the full Choquequirao experience via the classic canyon route, followed by a new trail over the Choquequirao and Yanama passes toward Santa Teresa, and finally an official Short Inca Trail permit hike to the Sun Gate. It’s one of the more ambitious multi-day combinations in the region, linking Choquequirao directly to Machu Picchu on foot.
Altitude builds in two distinct phases here. The first, over Days 1 and 2, focuses on Choquequirao itself at 3,064 m via the canyon route. The second phase, on Day 3, crosses higher terrain over the Choquequirao and Yanama passes en route to Santa Teresa — by which point two full trekking days have already conditioned the body — before the route descends toward Aguas Calientes for Days 4 and 5’s Short Inca Trail hike and Day 6’s arrival at Machu Picchu.
Early start for long Day 1.
Pre-tour preparation (night before):
Scenic drive via Abancay to Capuliyoc mirador 2,956m.
Landscape transitions:
Breakfast stop en route: local restaurant (NOT included).
Meet trek team + briefing at Capuliyoc mirador.
First views:
Steep switchback descent through cactus forest to Chiquisca (~1,900m).
Landscape:
Box lunch INCLUDED at scenic Chiquisca area.
Suspension bridge crossing — spectacular canyon experience.
Photography: Apurímac River + suspension bridge + canyon walls.
Steep ascent from Playa Rosalina 1,500m to Santa Rosa Alta ~2,100m.
Landscape: transitions from subtropical to cloud forest.
Santa Rosa Alta basic lodge INCLUDED — traditional family-run lodge.
Lodge features:
Dinner INCLUDED at Santa Rosa Alta lodge — home-cooked Peruvian meal.
Overnight: Santa Rosa Alta basic lodge INCLUDED.
Total Day 1: ~10-12 km hiking + Capuliyoc descent + Apurímac crossing + Santa Rosa Alta lodge.
1BL, 1D
Intense
12km (7.46 miles)
6-7 Hrs.
Capuliyoc: 2,956m (9,698 ft)
1,550 meters (5,085 feet)
Santa Rosa Alta: 2,100m (6,889.76 feet)
Breakfast INCLUDED at Santa Rosa Alta.
Early start for long Day 2.
Continued ascent through cloud forest.
Landscape:
Final ascent to Choquequirao archaeological complex.
Peak archaeological moment Day 2 — Choquequirao “Cradle of Gold”.
Choquequirao archaeological complex (3,050m):
Highlights of guided tour:
Cultural context:
Lunch INCLUDED at Choquequirao area with panoramic views.
Descent back to Marampata lodge.
Marampata basic lodge INCLUDED — traditional family-run lodge.
Marampata:
Suggestions:
Dinner INCLUDED at Marampata lodge.
Overnight: Marampata basic lodge INCLUDED.
Total Day 2: ~12-15 km + Choquequirao guided tour + Marampata lodge.
1B, 1L, 1D.
Challenging
12 km / 7.46 miles
06 to 07 hours
Santa Rosa Alta: 2,100m (6,889.76 feet)
Santa Rosa Alta: 2,100m (6,889.76 feet)
Marampata 2,850m (9,350 ft)
Breakfast INCLUDED at Marampata lodge.
Start of the UNIQUE Day 3 experience.
Steady ascent from Marampata 2,850m to Choquequirao Pass 3,272m.
Landscape:
Peak moment Day 3 — the NEW route recently opened by Municipalidad de Santa Teresa.
Trail characteristics:
Cultural context: this trail was recently developed to reduce the traditional 2-3 day Marampata → Yanama section into a single day — connecting the Choquequirao route directly to Santa Teresa district.
Peak adventure moment Day 3 — UNIQUE Oroya crossing.
What is an Oroya?:
Photography opportunity: Oroya + canyon views.
Progressive altitude gain to MAX altitude of the tour.
⛰️ Yanama Pass 4,125m — highest achievement of Day 3.
Views:
Cultural activity:
Lunch INCLUDED at scenic viewpoint after Yanama Pass.
1h30 descent to Yanama pueblo.
Yanama: traditional Andean farming community.
Private vehicle transfer through scenic Andean landscape.
Landscape transitions:
Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star hotel INCLUDED:
Cocalmayo Hot Springs — perfect recovery after 3 days trekking!
What’s INCLUDED:
What’s NOT INCLUDED:
Health benefits:
Dinner INCLUDED at Santa Teresa hotel restaurant.
Overnight: Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star hotel INCLUDED.
Total Day 3: ~13 km hiking + Oroya + Yanama Pass 4,125m + vehicle + Santa Teresa hotel + Cocalmayo — LONG DAY.
1B, 1L, 1D.
Moderate
13km / 8.08 miles
5 Hrs.
Marampata: 2,910m (9,547 ft)
Santa Teresa: 1,550 meters (5,085 feet)
Yanama: 4,125m / 13,533.46 feet.
Scenic drive to Lucmabamba trailhead ~2,000 m.
Breakfast is included at the Santa Teresa hotel.
Same Day 2 route as Inca Jungle + Short IT combo — Salkantay-route.
Hiking sections:
Section 1: Lucmabamba → Coffee plantations (~2h)
Section 2: Coffee plantations → Llactapata Pass 2,814m (~1.5-2h)
Lunch INCLUDED at Llactapata viewpoint — special meal with Machu Picchu panoramic view.
Descent through cloud forest — dramatic altitude drop.
Landscape: cloud forest → Urubamba River canyon → Hidroeléctrica.
⚠️ Note: local train Hidroeléctrica → Aguas Calientes NOT INCLUDED. Hike INCLUDED as scheduled route.
Trail: follows Urubamba River + rail track to Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes hotel — client books independently (NOT included).
Recommendations:
Wait — Day 4 dinner is INCLUDED per meals structure? Let me verify: Confirmed 4 dinners Days 1-4. So YES, Day 4 dinner INCLUDED.
Dinner INCLUDED at Aguas Calientes restaurant (Kondor Path arranged).
Total Day 4: ~22 km of hiking + Llactapata + Hidroeléctrica + Aguas Calientes.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes hotel (client books).
1B, 1L, 1D.
Challenging
22km / 13.67 miles
8 Hrs.
Lucmabamba: 2,100m (6,889.76 feet)
Aguas Calientes: 2,040 meters (6,692 feet)
Llactapata Pass: 2,736 meters / 8,976.38 feet.
Very early start for the longest hiking day.
⚠️ UNIQUE Day 5 logistics (same as Inca Jungle + Short IT combo Day 3): walk upstream from Aguas Calientes to Km 104 (NOT PeruRail train).
Bring in a day pack:
Leave at the hotel: overnight bag (for return on the evening of Day 5).
Semi-flat riverside walking along the Urubamba River upstream.
Trail characteristics:
Ministry of Culture ranger station:
Cloud forest ecosystem hiking.
🏛️ Chachabamba ruins (~08:00 AM): ceremonial site (permit-only, 20-30 min).
Agricultural terraces + ceremonial complex (permit-only, 45-60 min).
Steepest section — 1h15-1h30 climb.
Peak moment Day 5 — panoramic MP view.
Time: ~20-30 min at Sun Gate.
40-min descent with continuous MP views.
Classic MP photos — Inca Trail permit privilege.
Box lunch
Moderate
16 kM / 9.94 miles
6-7 Hrs.
Aguas Calientes: 2,040 meters /6,692 feet.
KM 104: 2,170 mt (7,120 feet)
Sun Gate: 2,720 mt (8,924 feet)
Not included.
25-min scenic ride.
⚠️ Flexible entry: Inca Trail tickets allow 06:00-11:00 AM.
Circuit 3B automatic with Inca Trail permit ticket.
Highlights:
Cultural context: Inca astronomy + Andean cosmology + Pachacuti + Hiram Bingham 1911.
~4 hours for lunch + exploration.
Total tour completed — 6 days of TWO INCA CITIES ULTIMATE adventure.
None
Easy
A light walk
2-hour guided tour
Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)
Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)
Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)
Transport
Accommodation (3 nights INCLUDED)
Guides
Entrance Fees + Permits — ALL INCLUDED
Meals — 12 INCLUDED
Safety Equipment
Other
Hotels NOT included (Days 4 + 5):
Meals NOT included:
Other:
Recently completed (2024-2025) by Municipalidad Distrital de Santa Teresa:
Significance: this trail development is a major infrastructure milestone that finally makes the 6-day Choquequirao + MP combo feasible with LODGE accommodation.
Traditional Andean Oroya (manual cable car crossing):
Fun factor: often the highlight moment for adventurous trekkers!
Reason: 05:00 AM Day 1 pickup + long drive to Capuliyoc.
Recommended: fly to Cusco 2-3 days before + acclimatize.
Choquequirao 6-Day is DEMANDING — adult adventurous trekkers only:
Physical preparation (2-3 months before):
Altitude preparation:
Day 1-2 canyon warning:
Day 3 endurance warning:
Day 5 demand:
Not suitable for: sedentary travelers, altitude-sensitive travelers, mobility-limited travelers, or those with severe height fear (Oroya crossing).
Train upgrades Day 6:
MP extras (age 12+):
Horse options Day 1:
Discounts:
Primary ULTIMATE audience:
Honest disclosure:
The MOST COMPLETE 6-Day Peru Andes ULTIMATE Trek — the ONLY combo delivering: Day 1 Cusco (05:00 AM) → Capuliyoc → Playa Rosalina Apurímac crossing → Santa Rosa Alta lodge INCLUDED. Day 2 Marampata → Choquequirao ruins guided tour (“sister city of MP”) → Marampata lodge INCLUDED.
Day 3 Marampata → NEW 13-km municipal trail + Choquequirao Pass 3,272m + UNIQUE Oroya zipline crossing + Yanama Pass 4,125m (MAX altitude) → private vehicle Santa Teresa → Santa Teresa 2-star hotel + Cocalmayo Hot Springs 1h INCLUDED.
Day 4: Lucmabamba → Llactapata Pass 2,814m (first MP view) → Hidroeléctrica → Aguas Calientes (hotel NOT included). Day 5 UNIQUE 16 km walk Aguas Calientes → Km 104 + Short Inca Trail permit → Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna + Sun Gate 2,715m + Guardian’s House 15-20 min.
Day 6 MP Circuit 3B automatic at 08:00 AM recommended + 2h guided tour + PeruRail Expedition 74P return + Cusco ~18:30-19:00 PM.
PRIVATE ULTIMATE from $779 USD (group of 10) · Operating March-January daily (closed February) · Age 13+ with guardian · 12 meals + 3 lodge nights INCLUDED.
7 UNIQUE features NOT found in any other combo:
⛰️ Choquequirao Pass 3,272m + Yanama Pass 4,125m Day 3 — TWO high passes 5. 🥾 TRIPLE trekking experience — Choquequirao + Salkantay-route + Short IT 6. 🏠 3 lodge nights INCLUDED — no camping (rare in 6-day combos) 7. 🍽️ 12 meals INCLUDED — most comprehensive meal package
Both are Inca archaeological sites but with striking differences:
Choquequirao (“Cradle of Gold” in Quechua):
Picchu”
Machu Picchu (World Heritage Site):
This combo delivers BOTH — the intimate, uncrowded Choquequirao experience + the iconic Machu Picchu bucket-list visit.
Traditional Andean Oroya (manual cable car system):
meters above canyon floor
Fun factor: often the highlight moment!
But not recommended for those with severe fear of heights.
Recently completed (2024-2025) by Municipalidad Distrital de Santa Teresa:
crowds** (new trail)
Significance: makes 6-day Choquequirao + MP combo feasible with LODGE accommodation (no camping needed).
Yes — for Day 5 Short Inca Trail:
5 nights:
Day 5: Aguas Calientes hotel (client books)
Aguas Calientes recommendations available at booking.
Circuit 3B automatic (Inca Trail permit) Day 6.
DEMANDING — adult adventurous trekkers only:
Day 4: ~13 km + Llactapata + Hidroeléctrica hike (DEMANDING)
Total: ~65-70 km hiking + Yanama Pass 4,125m + Oroya + Short IT.
Preparation required:
Not suitable for: sedentary travelers, altitude-sensitive travelers, children under 13, mobility-limited, severe height fear.
No — 05:00 AM Day 1 pickup + long drive Capuliyoc.
Recommended: fly Cusco 2-3 days before.
Prevention:
During tour:
Note: max altitude Yanama Pass 4,125m is DEMANDING but not extreme.
Limited horse options:
Reason: Days 3+ include new terrain (NEW municipal trail + Oroya + Yanama Pass) not suitable for horses. Days 4-6 are separate route segments.
Travel insurance STRONGLY recommended.
Yes — PRIVATE tour:
Advanced customizations: contact at booking.
No — March-January daily, CLOSED February.
Best months:
Note: Choquequirao trails can become dangerous with heavy rain — dry season strongly recommended.
| Persons | Price (p/p) | |
| 1 | $ 2 365.00 USD | |
| 2 | $ 1 533.00 USD | |
| 3 | $ 1 239.00 USD | |
| 4 | $ 1 067.00 USD | |
| 5 | $ 967.00 USD | |
| 6 | $ 898.00 USD | |
| 7 | $ 857.00 USD | |
| 8 | $ 819.00 USD | |
| 9 | $ 804.00 USD | |
| 10 | $ 779.00 USD |
