We start walking very early in the morning and even better at dawn to save time and walk without the presence of the sun. We cross the lower part of the Apurímac canyon and then ascend the mountain towards Marampata, “6 hours of hiking”. From Marampata, we are only 02 hours to reach the ruins of Choquequirao and take the guided tour exploring the outstanding parts of Choquequirao; It is worth mentioning that the panoramic views are spectacular due to the presence of the Inca constructions, the Apurimac canyon, the Andes Mountain range, and the cloud forest.

Excerpt of the hiking

• Start time of the walk: 5:00 a.m.
• Walking kilometers: 14 kilometers / 8.7 miles | 08 hours
• Hiking Difficulty: Challenging.
• Highest hiking place:
• Lowest trekking site: None
• Camp Site: INC Camp

Food

Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner

Physical Level

Challenging

Walking Distance

14 kilometers / 8.7 miles

Hiking Time

08 hours

Min Altitude

1,500m/4,921 ft.

Max Altitude

3,064m/10,052 ft.

Map Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day

We are on an expedition adventure; Therefore, on this day, we start activities early to conquer the Choquequirao pass “01-hour ascent through the mountain” From the Choquequirao pass, we descend for 04 hours until we reach Río Blanco, which the white valley; great opportunity to bathe in cold waters to relax the muscles since the whole way is quite hot. From Río Blanco, we ascend for about 3 hours and a half inside the forest until we reach the base camp of Maizal.

Briefly excursion information

• Start time of the walk: 5:30 a.m.
• Walking kilometers: 18 km/ 11.2 miles | 08 hours
• Hiking Difficulty: Challenging.
• Highest hiking place:
• Lowest trekking site:
• Camp Site: Maizal

Food

Breakfast, Box Lunch, and Dinner

Physical Level

Intense

Walking Distance

18 km/ 11.2 miles

Hiking Time

08 hours

Min Altitude

1,930m/6,332 ft.

Max Altitude

3,275m/10,744 ft.

Map Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day

Today we have one of the short walks compared to other days; we have three and a half hours ascending the original Inca trail from Maizal, passing through the cloud forest and the Andes before reaching the Yanama pass. From the Yanama pass, we descend the mountain for 1 hour until we reach the Yanama community. In Yanama, a local vehicle awaits us to take us to the community of Lucmabamba. The trip in the local transport is pleasant since we ascend to the highest pass of the entire expedition, “Mariano Llamoja pass,” then we descend towards the tropical jungle where there are some palm trees; in today’s camp, we have the presence of coffee plantations “explore it, live it.”

Short description of the hiking

• Start time of the walk: 6:30 a.m.
• Walking kilometers: 13 km/9.68 miles | 04 hours
• Hiking Difficulty: Challenging – Moderate.
• Highest hiking place: San Juan Pass
• Lowest trekking site: Yanama
• Travel time by local transport: 02 hours with 40 minutes
• Camp Site: Lucmabamba

Food

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Physical Level

Demanding

Walking Distance

13 km/9.68 miles

Hiking Time

04 hours

Min Altitude

2,983m/9,786 ft.

Max Altitude

4,125m/13,533 ft.

Map Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day

We ascend for 02 hours and a half along the Inca trail of Lucmabamba until we reach the Lucmabamba pass. The Lucmabamba pass particularly impresses me because there is the presence of thick vegetation with the presence of dense trees between them. We descend about 15 minutes after the Pass to find the ruins of Llactapata; From Llactapata, you can see Machu Picchu in the distance with the impressive mountain of Huayna Picchu and Montaña. We descend for approximately 02 hour and a half more until we reach the banks of the Aobamba River and arrive at the hydroelectric plant of KM 120; In hydroelectric, we board the train service in the afternoon to reach the town of Aguas Calientes.

Summary of the hiking

• Start time of the walk: 6:00 a.m.
• Walking kilometers: 10.2 km/6.3 miles | 05 hours
• Hiking Difficulty: Challenging – Moderate.
• Highest hiking place: Lucmabamba Pass
• Lowest trekking site: Hydroelectric
• Camp Site: None (Hotel by hikers)

Food

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Physical Level

Demanding

Walking Distance

10.2 km/6.3 miles

Hiking Time

05 hours

Min Altitude

1,815m/5,954 ft.

Max Altitude

2,814m/9,232 ft.

Map Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day

We start the walk from the town of Aguas Calientes, heading to km 104, following the railway for 1 hour and 20 minutes; once we reach the entrance and control of the Short Inca Trail, we ascend to the Wiñaywayna mountain to explore the ruins of Wiñaywayna and Inti Punku, from the Inti Punku viewpoint we have views of the world wonder of Machu Picchu in all its splendor. We arrive at Machu Picchu and then descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes. We have recently observed Machu Picchu from different mountains and angles, such as the Llactapata and Lucmabamba viewpoints.

Synthesis of the hiking

• At the start of the walk, “Aguas Calientes 2,100 meters/6,900 feet.”
• Total walking distance: 16 kilometers / 9.9 miles
• Aguas Calientes to KM 104: 02 hours of walking
• KM 104 – Inti Punku – Machu Picchu: 05 hours of hiking
• Maximum elevation “Inti Punku – The Sun Gate”: 2700mt /8540 ft
• Hike Difficulty: Moderate – Challenging – Easy
• Meals: Lunch “Box lunch.”
• Bus service from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes: 1 bus ticket

Food

Hotel Breakfast, Box Lunch

Physical Level

Moderate

Walking Distance

16 kilometers / 9.9 miles

Hiking Time

07 hours

Min Altitude

2,064m/6,774 ft.

Max Altitude

2,715m/8,907 ft.

Map Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day

The hikers of the Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day choose the time of visit to Machu Picchu since the choice is free for the walkers of the Inca Trail. You only enter Machu Picchu once for the guided tour.

Hiking & Tour Summary

• Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
• Two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu.
• NOTE: NO FREE TIME according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require more time, book a new entrance ticket

AFTERNOON, board your train service to POROY and Return to Cusco City.

Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO

• Railway company: INCA RAIL
• Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
• Class: THE VOYAGER 44
• Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 14:30
• Travelers must be inside the train facilities: At 14:00; otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
• Arrival time at OLLANTAYTAMBO train station: 16:04

When you arrive at the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, go to the waiting area where our staff will wait for you. Look for a sign with your name on it.” Group Name: Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day

Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco “Hotel.”

Food

Hotel Breakfast

Physical Level

Easy

Walking Distance

Stroll

Hiking Time

2-hour guided tour

Min Altitude

2,065m/6,774 ft.

Max Altitude

2,430m/7,972 ft.

Map Short Inca Trail by Choquequirao Trek 7 Day