Choquequirao & Short Inca Trail 7 Days
Experience the adventure of a lifetime! Explore Choquequirao, the Short Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu in just 7 days! Get ready for unforgettable views, culture, and trekking.
Peru travelers face a common dilemma: to experience Choquequirao + Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain — three of the country’s most iconic destinations — usually requires booking 3 separate tours + coordinating logistics + duplicating pickup/drop-off + adding extra hotel nights. Meanwhile, Choquequirao 6-Day Lodge skips Rainbow Mountain, and Rainbow Mountain day tours skip Choquequirao entirely.
The Choquequirao Trek + Short Inca Trail + Rainbow Mountain 7 Days ULTIMATE Combo is the ONE tour that solves this — the ONLY combo in our catalog delivering FIVE Peru bucket-list experiences in ONE integrated 7-day itinerary — combining Choquequirao + Oroya zipline + Short Inca Trail + Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley.
Five reasons ULTIMATE Peru travelers choose this specific combo:
1. FIVE Peru bucket-list experiences in ONE ultimate combo — UNIQUE in the 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 an 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 a UNIQUE traditional Andean Oroya zipline canyon crossing — an authentic adventure that is impossible on any other tour. Followed by Santa Teresa 2-star hotel + Cocalmayo Hot Springs 1h recovery.
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 on Days 1-3 (Santa Rosa Alta basic + Marampata basic + Santa Teresa Plaza 2-star hotel with hot showers on 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 | 4,125 m (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 | $1,073 USD per person (group of 10) |
The ULTIMATE 5-in-1 Peru Andes 7-Day Trek — the ONLY combo in our catalog combining FIVE bucket-list Peru experiences: (1) Choquequirao ruins Days 1-2 (“sister city of Machu Picchu” — 3x larger, only 30-40% excavated), (2) UNIQUE Oroya zipline canyon crossing via NEW 13-km municipal trail Day 3 + Santa Teresa 2-star hotel + Cocalmayo Hot Springs 1h INCLUDED, (3) Lucmabamba/Llactapata Salkantay-route Day 4 (first Machu Picchu view), (4) Short Inca Trail permit Day 5 (Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna + Sun Gate 2,715m + Guardian’s House 15-20 min) + Machu Picchu Circuit 2 Classic Day 6 (2h guided tour), (5) Rainbow Mountain 5,100m + Red Valley Day 7 (MAX altitude tour).
Day 1: 05:00 AM Cusco pickup + Capuliyoc 2,956m + Playa Rosalina Apurímac crossing + Santa Rosa Alta basic lodge INCLUDED. Day 2: ascent to Marampata + Choquequirao 3,050m guided tour + Marampata basic lodge INCLUDED. Day 3: Choquequirao Pass 3,272m + NEW 13-km trail + UNIQUE Oroya zipline + Yanama Pass 4,125m + vehicle Santa Teresa + Santa Teresa 2-star hotel INCLUDED + Cocalmayo 1h INCLUDED.
Day 4: 07:00 AM Santa Teresa pickup + Lucmabamba/Llactapata Pass 2,814m (first MP view) + hike Aguas Calientes. Day 5: UNIQUE 16 km walk Aguas Calientes → Km 104 + Short Inca Trail permit + Sun Gate + Guardian’s House (Circuit 3B automatic). Day 6: Consettur bus + Circuit 2 Classic + 2h private guided tour + PeruRail Expedition 74P return to Cusco. Day 7: 04:00 AM pickup + Rainbow Mountain 5,100m + Red Valley day trip
The Choquequirao Trek + Short Inca Trail + Rainbow Mountain 7 Days ULTIMATE 5-in-1 Combo is the MOST COMPREHENSIVE tour in the Kondor Path catalog — the ONLY combo delivering FIVE bucket-list Peru experiences in ONE integrated 7-day itinerary.
This is NOT the tour for:
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 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.
Early start for long Day 1.
Pre-tour preparation (night before):
Scenic drive via Abancay to Capuliyoc Mirador, 2,956 m.
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 is arranged at the 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 a 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 automatique.
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 the 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 driving to the trailhead (~4,700 m starting altitude).
Hiking sections:
Optional Red Valley visit (mineral landscape):
Lunch buffet (INCLUDED).
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 — 12 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 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 $1,073 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 ($1,073, age 18+, 7 days):
Choose 6-Day if: no Rainbow Mountain interest + age 13-17 travelers + $387 savings preferred. Choose 7-Day if: you 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 INCLUIDOS in tour price.
Advantage: a comprehensive Machu Picchu experience — Sun Gate arrival + a full guided tour = the 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:
Recommendations available at booking.
Yes — Ministry of Culture Inca Trail permit for Day 5:
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 to Capuliyoc.
Recommended: fly to Cusco 3-4 days before.
Prevention:
During the 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.
Yes — PRIVATE tour:
Advanced customizations: contact at booking.
No — March-January daily, CLOSED February.
Best months:
Contingency plan:
Note: Rainbow Mountain closures 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
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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
