Choquequirao + Short Inca Trail + Rainbow 7 Days
Five bucket-list experiences in one trip: Choquequirao, Llactapata, the Short Inca Trail, and Rainbow Mountain.
The 7-Day Choquequirao + Short Inca Trail + Rainbow Mountain Combo ties all of it into a single itinerary — the only one in our catalog that strings together Choquequirao, the Oroya zipline, the Short Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and the Red Valley in one continuous week.
Five reasons ULTIMATE Peru travelers choose this specific combo:
1. FIVE Peru bucket-list experiences in ONE ultimate combo — UNIQUE in catalog. No other Kondor Path tour delivers this comprehensiveness: Choquequirao ruins Day 2 + Oroya zipline Day 3 + Short Inca Trail permit Day 5 + Machu Picchu Circuit 2 guided tour Day 6 + Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley Day 7. All-inclusive integrated logistics — no need to book Rainbow Mountain separately or coordinate multiple pickups.
2. TWO Inca cities (Choquequirao + Machu Picchu) — extremely rare combination. Most travelers pick ONE: either Choquequirao (uncrowded, authentic) OR Machu Picchu (iconic bucket-list). This combo delivers BOTH — Choquequirao Day 2 (“Cradle of Gold” — 3x larger than MP, 30-40% excavated, fewer than 50 daily visitors) + Machu Picchu Circuit 2 Classic guided tour Day 6 (iconic bucket-list). Complete Inca archaeological experience.
3. Rainbow Mountain 5,100m Day 7 — MAX altitude achievement. Rainbow Mountain at 5,100m is the HIGHEST altitude of the entire tour + Red Valley extension (mineral landscape) provides bonus geological beauty. Ideal timing — Rainbow Day 7 provides acclimatization advantage after 6 days of high-altitude trekking (safer altitude achievement).
4. UNIQUE Oroya zipline canyon crossing Day 3 + NEW 13-km municipal trail. The Choquequirao section leverages the recently completed municipal trail (Marampata → Choquequirao Pass → Yanama) with UNIQUE traditional Andean Oroya zipline canyon crossing — an authentic adventure impossible in any other tour. From there, it’s on to a 2-star hotel in Santa Teresa, with an hour to unwind at the Cocalmayo hot springs.
5. 3 LODGE nights INCLUDED + Santa Teresa 2-star hotel + LODGE-based approach. Unlike traditional 7-9 day Choquequirao camping treks (5+ camping nights), this combo delivers 3 lodge nights INCLUDED Days 1-3 (Santa Rosa Alta basic + Marampata basic + Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star hotel with hot showers Day 3). Adventure with strategic comfort — no camping required.
| ⏱️ Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| 🎯 Category | ULTIMATE 5-in-1 + LODGE + TWO INCA CITIES + RAINBOW |
| 📅 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 → Yanama → Santa Teresa Hotel + Cocalmayo |
| 📅 Day 4 | Santa Teresa → Lucmabamba → Llactapata → Aguas Calientes |
| 📅 Day 5 | Aguas Calientes → Short Inca Trail → Sun Gate → Aguas Calientes |
| 📅 Day 6 | Machu Picchu Circuit 2 + return Cusco |
| 📅 Day 7 | Rainbow Mountain 5,100m + Red Valley ⭐ |
| 🕐 Day 1 pickup | 05:00 AM Cusco hotel |
| 🕐 Day 5 departure | 05:30 AM Aguas Calientes |
| 🕐 Day 7 pickup | 04:00-04:30 AM Cusco hotel |
| 📍 Pickup location | Cusco hotels ONLY (NOT airport) |
| 🏛️ Choquequirao Day 2 | Guided tour 2-3h (3,050m) |
| 🎢 Oroya zipline Day 3 | UNIQUE canyon crossing |
| ⛰️ Yanama Pass Day 3 | 4,125m (max Choquequirao section) |
| 🏨 Day 3 hotel | Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star INCLUDED |
| ♨️ Cocalmayo Day 3 | 1 hour INCLUDED |
| 🏛️ Llactapata Day 4 | First MP view 2,814m |
| 🥾 Day 5 UNIQUE logistics | 6 km walk AC → Km 104 |
| 🥾 Day 5 total | ~16 km / 7 hours UNIQUE |
| ⛰️ Sun Gate Day 5 | 2,715m Inti Punku |
| 📸 Guardian’s House Day 5 | 15-20 min classic photos |
| 🎫 Day 5 Circuit | Circuit 3B automatic (Inca Trail permit ticket) |
| 🎫 Day 6 MP entry | 08:00 AM recommended (flexible 06:00-11:00 AM) |
| 🎫 Day 6 Circuit | Circuit 2 Classic (separate standard ticket) |
| 🎓 Day 6 guided tour | 2 hours private specialist |
| 🚂 Train Day 6 return | PeruRail Expedition 74P · 14:55 → 16:31 |
| ⛰️ Day 7 Rainbow Mountain | 5,100m Vinicunca ⭐ MAX altitude tour |
| 🔴 Day 7 Red Valley | Mineral landscape extension |
| 🎫 Choquequirao entrance | INCLUDED |
| 🎫 MP tickets (2) | INCLUDED (Circuit 3B + Circuit 2) |
| 🎫 Inca Trail permit | INCLUDED (Ministry of Culture in your name) |
| 🎫 Cocalmayo entrance | INCLUDED (1h) |
| 🎫 Rainbow Mountain entrance | INCLUDED |
| 🎫 Red Valley entrance | INCLUDED |
| 🏠 Lodges INCLUDED | 3 nights (Santa Rosa Alta + Marampata + Santa Teresa 2-star) |
| 🍽️ Meals INCLUDED | 12 (3B + 3L + 4D + 2BL) |
| 🎯 Format | PRIVATE TOUR |
| 👥 Group size | 1-10 travelers (+10 contact) |
| 🎓 Age minimum | 18 years (physical demand extremo) |
| 📅 Operating | March 1 to January 31 — Daily |
| 🚫 CLOSED | February (Inca Trail maintenance) |
| 💪 Difficulty | Very Demanding (7-day + Rainbow 5,100m + Choquequirao) |
| 💲 From | $793 USD per person (group of 10) |
Here’s what makes the Choquequirao + Short Inca Trail + Rainbow 7 Days worth 7 days. – FIVE Peru bucket-list experiences in ONE combo — UNIQUE. – TWO INCA CITIES (Choquequirao + Machu Picchu). – UNIQUE Oroya zipline canyon crossing Day 3. – NEW 13-km municipal trail Day 3. This is the heart of the Choquequirao + Short Inca Trail + Rainbow 7 Days experience.
The Choquequirao Trek + Short Inca Trail + Rainbow Mountain 7 Days ULTIMATE 5-in-1 Combo is the MOST COMPREHENSIVE tour in Kondor Path catalog — the ONLY combo delivering FIVE bucket-list Peru experiences in ONE integrated 7-day itinerary.
This IS the tour for:
Experience 1 — CHOQUEQUIRAO Ruins Days 1-2:
Experience 2 — UNIQUE Oroya Zipline + NEW Trail Day 3:
Experience 3 — Salkantay-Route Llactapata Day 4:
Experience 4 — Short Inca Trail Permit + Machu Picchu Days 5-6:
Experience 5 — Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley Day 7 ⭐:
Explanation:
Why TWO tickets: Machu Picchu tickets are one-time entry only. Since you enter Day 5 via Sun Gate (short visit) AND Day 6 for a full guided tour (long visit), two separate tickets are required. Both INCLUDED.
Advantage: comprehensive Machu Picchu experience — arrival via legendary Sun Gate + full detailed guided tour next day.
This 7-day itinerary is the most complete combo in the Choquequirao family — the classic canyon trek to the ruins, the newer high pass route toward Santa Teresa, the Lucmabamba Inca Trail with its own Llactapata viewpoint, an official Short Inca Trail permit to the Sun Gate, and finally a closing day at Rainbow Mountain. Five major Peru experiences, sequenced into one continuous trip.
The route’s altitude rises and falls across several distinct stages. Choquequirao (3,064 m) anchors Days 1 and 2, followed by the higher pass crossing near Oroya and Yanama on Day 3 — tackled only after the body has already adjusted through two prior trekking days. The route then descends through Days 4 and 5 toward Aguas Calientes for the Short Inca Trail hike, before climbing back to serious elevation at Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m) on Day 7 — by then, the best-prepared day of the entire week.
Early start for long Day 1.
Pre-tour preparation (night before):
Scenic drive via Abancay to Capuliyoc mirador 2,956m.
Breakfast stop en route: local restaurant (NOT included).
Meet trek team + briefing + first Choquequirao views (with binoculars).
Steep switchback descent through cactus forest to Chiquisca (~1,900m).
Box lunch INCLUDED at Chiquisca area.
Suspension bridge crossing — spectacular canyon experience.
Steep ascent from 1,500m to ~2,100m Santa Rosa Alta.
Santa Rosa Alta basic lodge INCLUDED — traditional family-run.
Home-cooked Peruvian meal.
Overnight: Santa Rosa Alta basic lodge INCLUDED.
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)
Cloud forest hiking.
Peak archaeological moment Day 2 — Choquequirao “Cradle of Gold”.
Highlights:
At Choquequirao with panoramic views.
Marampata basic lodge INCLUDED — Elisabeth’s family lodge.
Overnight: Marampata Basic Lodge INCLUDED.
1B, 1L, 1D.
Challenging
12 km / 7.46 miles
06 to 07 hours
Santa Rosa Alta: 2,100m (6,889.76 feet)
Highest Altitude Marampata 2,850m (9,350 ft)
Highest Altitude Marampata 2,850m (9,350 ft)
Recently opened by Municipalidad Distrital de Santa Teresa.
Traditional Andean cable car — safety equipment INCLUDED.
Max altitude Choquequirao section.
Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star hotel INCLUDED — hot showers!
Recovery after Days 1-3.
Overnight: Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star hotel INCLUDED.
1B, 1L, 1D.
Demanding
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.
Same route as Inca Jungle + Short IT combo Day 2.
Highlights:
At Llactapata viewpoint.
Local train NOT INCLUDED — hike INCLUDED as scheduled.
Aguas Calientes hotel — client books.
Kondor Path arranged at Aguas Calientes restaurant.
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.
⚠️ UNIQUE logistics (same as Inca Jungle + Short IT combo Day 3): walking upstream.
Bring in day pack:
Semi-flat riverside walking along Urubamba.
Ministry of Culture ranger station + passport/permit check.
🏛️ Chachabamba ruins (~08:00 AM): 20-30 min visit.
Agricultural terraces + ceremonial complex.
1h15-1h30 climb.
Panoramic MP view. Time: ~20-30 min.
Classic MP photos via Inca Trail permit privilege. Circuit 3B automatic.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes hotel (client books).
1BL
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.
⚠️ Different from Day 5: separate standard MP ticket + Circuit 2 Classic.
Highlights (Circuit 2 full route):
Advantage vs Day 5: full detailed guided tour + Circuit 2 offers most comprehensive MP experience.
~4 hours exploration + lunch (not included).
Aguas Calientes 14:55 → Ollantaytambo 16:31.
Cusco hotel Day 6 night: NOT INCLUDED (cliente reserva for Day 7 pickup).
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)
Extremely early start for Rainbow Mountain day trip.
Scenic drive through Andean landscapes to Cusipata (~3,300m).
Breakfast buffet at Cusipata (NOT INCLUDED — cliente paga ~S/25-35).
Continue drive to trailhead (~4,700m starting altitude).
Hiking sections:
Optional Red Valley visit (mineral landscape):
Lunch buffet (NOT INCLUDED — cliente paga ~S/25-35).
End of ULTIMATE 7-day tour.
Lunch
Challenging
7 to 8 kilometers (4.3 to 5 miles)
3 to 4 hours
Llactoq: 4,900m (16,076 ft)
Rainbow Pass: 5,100m (16,732 ft)
Transport
Accommodation (3 nights INCLUDED)
Guides
Entrance Fees + Permits — ALL INCLUDED
Meals — 13 INCLUDED
Safety Equipment
Other
Hotels NOT included (Days 4, 5, 6):
Meals NOT included:
Other:
7-Day ULTIMATE 5-in-1 is VERY DEMANDING — adult experienced trekkers only:
Physical preparation (3 months before):
Altitude preparation:
Multi-day endurance:
Not suitable for: sedentary travelers, altitude-sensitive travelers, mobility-limited travelers, severe height fear (Oroya), under 18 years.
Train upgrades Day 6:
MP extras:
Cusco hotel Day 6: contact for booking assistance.
Discounts:
Below are some of the most common questions travelers ask before joining the Choquequirao Trek with Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The MOST COMPREHENSIVE tour in the Kondor Path catalog — the ONLY combo delivering FIVE Peru bucket-list experiences: (1) Choquequirao ruins Days 1-2 (“sister city of Machu Picchu”), (2) UNIQUE Oroya zipline + NEW 13-km municipal trail + Santa Teresa 2-star hotel + Cocalmayo Hot Springs Day 3,
(3) Lucmabamba/Llactapata Salkantay-route Day 4 (first MP view), (4) Short Inca Trail permit Day 5 (Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna + Sun Gate 2,715m + Guardian’s House 15-20 min + Circuit 3B automatic) + Machu Picchu Circuit 2 Classic Day 6 (separate standard ticket + 2h private guided tour), (5) Rainbow Mountain 5,100m + Red Valley Day 7 (MAX altitude tour).
PRIVATE ULTIMATE from $793 USD (group of 10) · Operating March-January daily (closed February) · Age 18+ · 12 meals + 3 lodge nights INCLUDED.
Same base + Rainbow Mountain add-on:
Choquequirao 6-Day Lodge ($686, age 13+, 6 days):
This 7-Day ULTIMATE ($793, age 18+, 7 days):
Choose 6-Day if: no Rainbow Mountain interest + age 13-17 travelers + $387 savings preferred.
Choose 7-Day if: want FIVE bucket-list + Rainbow Mountain 5,100m + all-inclusive single booking + adult trekkers.
Machu Picchu tickets are one-time entry only — cannot be reused.
Day 5: Inca Trail permit ticket → Circuit 3B automatic
Day 6: Separate standard MP ticket → Circuit 2 Classic
Both tickets INCLUDED in tour price.
Advantage: comprehensive Machu Picchu experience — Sun Gate arrival + full guided tour = perfect balance.
Physical demand comparison:
6-Day Lodge: Choquequirao section + Short IT + MP = demanding but achievable for teens 13+.
7-Day ULTIMATE (this): 6-Day + Rainbow Mountain 5,100m Day 7.
Rainbow Mountain 5,100m at end of 6-day trek = extreme cumulative altitude fatigue + physical demand not suitable for under 18.
Alternative for 13-17: book Choquequirao 6-Day Lodge + Rainbow Mountain Classic Trek separately (with rest day between).
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) 5,100m — one of Peru’s most photographed destinations:
Day 7 structure:
Physical demand: MODERATE altitude hike (elevation gain 400m from trailhead), BUT extreme cumulative fatigue after 6-day Choquequirao trek.
Timing advantage: 6 days of high-altitude trekking provide EXCELLENT acclimatization for Rainbow Mountain 5,100m.
6 nights:
(client books — for Day 7 04:00 AM pickup)
Recommendations available at booking.
Yes — Ministry of Culture Inca Trail permit for Day 5:
VERY DEMANDING — adult experienced trekkers only:
Total: ~72-77 km hiking + Choquequirao + Oroya + Yanama Pass 4,125m + Sun Gate + Rainbow Mountain 5,100m.
Preparation required:
Not suitable for: sedentary travelers, altitude-sensitive, under 18, severe height fear, mobility-limited.
No — 05:00 AM Day 1 pickup + long drive Capuliyoc.
Recommended: fly Cusco 3-4 days before.
Prevention:
During tour:
Rainbow Mountain 5,100m Day 7: with 6-day acclimatization prior, altitude risk is REDUCED significantly vs Rainbow Day 1 tours.
Travel insurance STRONGLY recommended.
Advanced customizations: contact at booking.
No — March-January daily, CLOSED February.
Best months:
Contingency plan:
Note: Rainbow Mountain closures are rare Nov-March (some rain days).
Book May-September for maximum reliability.
Yes if: physical capacity + desire for iconic MP mountain view.
Requirements:
Alternative: MP Mountain +$75 (easier hike, longer views).
Choquequirao Trek with Short Inca Trail 7 Days New Map
| Persons | Price (p/p) | |
| 1 | $ 2 604.00 USD | |
| 2 | $ 1 646.00 USD | |
| 3 | $ 1 313.00 USD | |
| 4 | $ 1 120.00 USD | |
| 5 | $ 1 010.00 USD | |
| 6 | $ 931.00 USD | |
| 7 | $ 884.00 USD | |
| 8 | $ 841.00 USD | |
| 9 | $ 822.00 USD | |
| 10 | $ 793.00 USD |
Explore the remote landscapes, archaeological sites, and trekking environments of the Choquequirao and Short Inca Trail expedition to Machu Picchu.
Choquequirao Trek Short Inca Trail 7 Days
Choquequirao Trek Short Inca Trail 7 Days
Choquequirao Trek with Short Inca Trail 7 Days
