Inca Quarry Trail To Machu Picchu 4 Days

Pick up at your Hotel in Cusco and travel via private vehicle through the Sacred Valley (1 hr. & 40 min) reaching the picturesque village of Soqma (Alt. 3,205 m/ 10, 512 ft.), which is the trailhead to start our trekking. Here we will meet our tour leader and staff and begin our great adventure to Inca Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu 

We will begin with a gentle walk along the Valley (approx. 2 hr.) until you reach “Perolniyoc” waterfall, stopping to film or take photos, while you enjoy one of the most beautiful waterfalls within the Sacred Valley.

We will continue hiking for 35 min. reaching the archaeological site of “Perolniyoc”, perched atop the mountain, after listening to our tour leader reveal the remnants of the Inca history. After lunch, we will hike down (45 min.) to camp for R & R(relax and rest) for our next day adventure.
Overnight camp in the village of Rayan (3,700 meters / 12.136 feet).

DETAILS

• Meals: Lunch & Dinner
• Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
• Est. Walking Time: 4 to 5 hrs.
• Lowest Altitude: 3,205 m / 10,512 ft.
• Highest Altitude: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft.
• Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
• Level of difficulty: Moderate
• Area: Mountainous

After a very early nutritional breakfast, we will continue the hike/trek (3 hours approx.) reaching a place known as Puccaqasa (4.370 m / 14.333 ft). At the top of the pass, we can marvel at views of the Sacred Valley. This is a perfect place to take lots of pictures and videos.

Afterward, we will descend (Est. 25 minutes) to our lunch area. Next, we’ll hike (descending and ascending) for 2 hours. In the last 20 minutes of the hike, we will hike uphill to the highest level in an area called “Kuychicassa” (4,457 m/14,619 ft). We continue our descent for 3 hours to the Incan zone known as “Inti Punku”, sun gate, where you’ll relish the spectacular view of “Mount Veronica” (at a height of 5,682 m) and looking downwards to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our camp will be located 30 minutes downhill from Inti Punku to Choquetacarpo (3,600 m/11.808 ft.).

DETAILS

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
• Hiking Distance: 13 km
• Approx. Hike time: 8 to 9 hours
• Lowest Altitude: 3.600 m/11.808 ft
• Highest Altitude: 4,457 m/14,619 ft
• Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Arduous
• Area: Mountainous

After our nourishing breakfast, we’ll trek down for about an hour to the “Quarry of Cachiqata” (at a height of 3,525 m), a place where Incan stone-cutters carved and removed stones and polished them to build the Temple of the Sun in Ollantaytambo( part of the sacred valley of Incas). Here, the trek leader will also explain the reason why construction was interrupted. From the “Cantera” (Quarry), we will ascend for 3 hours,s reaching the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo (2,840 m).

Enjoy lunch in Ollantaytambo, and you’ll have some time to sightsee around the city. In the afternoon, we’ll be en route to Aguas Calientes by train.

Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, you’ll check into our designated Hotel. You can visit the popular natural hot springs (an excellent way to spend an afternoon) and finally enjoy a delicious dinner at night in one of the best restaurants in Machu Picchu

DETAILS

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
• Hiking Distance: 11 km/7 miles
• Approx. Hiking time: 4 hours
• Lowest Altitude: 2.840 m/9.315 ft.
• Highest Altitude: 3,525 m/11,562 ft.
• Level of Difficulty: Moderate

After a scrumptious breakfast (5:30 a.m.), we will board the bus transporting us to the Majestic Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. The trek leader will impart the history of this mystical place. We will have the opportunity to visit the “Temple of the Sun”, the “Royal Palace”, the “Main Temple”, the “Temple of the Three Windows”, and the “Sun Dial”. Here, we promise an unforgettable experience. After your guided tour, you’ll have free time to do your own exploring.

• If you have reserved your visit to “Huaynapicchu” (tickets limited to 400 per day – NOT INCLUDED), you’ll begin your hike at 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Please coordinate with the Tour Guide for your visit, depending on the Municipality’s programmed time.

There are many more activities that you can do. These activities are optional (not included with the package), for example: The “Puerta del Sol” (2 hours hike up and down), where you will appreciate the Inca city from a different viewpoint.

In the afternoon, we catch the train to reach the City of Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, we will have transportation waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.

DETAILS

• Meals: Breakfast
• Lowest Altitude: 2,040 m / 6.691 ft
• Highest Altitude: 2,440 m / 8,052 ft