Inca Quarry Trek 4 Days

Day 1: Cusco - Soqma - Rayan

We will come to pick you up at 5:00 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco City, and we will drive along a road to the Pachar Valley close to Ollantaytambo. We proceed to drive nearly 1 hour and a half to Huarocondo. During the bus ride, you can observe the white snowcapped mountains of Salkantay and Veronica: the Holy Gods of the Incas.   Also, you will glimpse the spectacular views of the upper part and lower valleys with colorful landscapes.

After one hour and half of driving, we will make the first stop in Warocondo town, on where you can purchase last-minute supplies such as water, this town is very well known for the LECHONES (roasted pork), it is regarded the best on Cusco. Then we keep driving along with the quinoa plantation and arrive in the town Soqma where our hike starts.

After trekking for about one hour you will observe a wonderful waterfall called Perolniyoc. Also, your guide will show you some medicinal plants that the local farmers use along the way. You can pick some plants and make your own tea like locals. Then we will go uphill until to get Q´anabamba and Willkarakayfrom which your professional guide will explain to you, From here you will continue to the campsite which will take you for couple of hours, once you get campsite you have lunch.  After lunch you will have some time to take a nap, then your guide will take you to visit the local family where you will learn about their traditions, culture, etc.

• Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Distance: 8 km/ 4.7 Miles 
• Time: 5 - 6 hrs approximately
• Difficulty: Moderate

Day 2: Rayan -Highest Pass -Inti Punku - Cachicata (Inca Stone Quarry)

Early wake-up call with a cup of coca tea in your tent by one of our porters. After a delicious breakfast, we leave the campsite towards the first pass called Pukaqasa (4380m t- 14,370 ft) which will take us for about 3 and a half hours, after we reach the pass we will descend down for 30 minutes where we meet our chef for lunch. We begin with our hike again for another 2 more hours of gradual uphill to the next pass named Kuychicasa (4450m – 14,600ft).  It is the longest day of the trek to Machu Picchu but the most regarding, because of the spectacular views of snowcapped mountains. The last 2 hours all descend to the campsite, on the way we will visit a small Inca ruins called Intipunku meaning sun gate, arriving at camp Cachicata (3600m – 11,811ft)  around 5 pm.

• Meals: Breakfast - Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Distance: 13 km/ 8.08 Miles 
• Time: 8 - 9 hrs approximately
• Difficulty: Challenging

Day 3: Cachicata (Inca Stone Quarry) - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Today we will explore the Inca Stone quarry of Cachicata, it is an extensive site that served as a stone quarry for the construction of Ollantaytambo, where you will be able to see all the work of the Incas, there are large rocks left half-finished and abandoned in the entire area,  Inca mummies, burial houses or called Chullpas are seen here too.  After a guided tour you start the descend down for about 3 hours to Ollantaytambo following the original Inca ramp that Incas built for transporting the stones to Ollantaytambo. Arrive at the town for the last lunch with our chef. You will have some time in this town to explore or visit the local bar? Where the local ladies serve Chicha meaning corn beer considered sacred by the Incas.  In the afternoon you will catch the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.

• Meals: Breakfast - Lunch  – Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Distance: 9 km/ 5.5 Miles 
• Time: 5  hrs approximately
• Difficulty: Moderate

Day 4: Guiding Tour Of Machu Picchu

We leave our hotel after a very early breakfast around 5:30am to take the bus for the journey up to Machu Picchu ruins. Once inside the citadel we are provided with a 2 hour guided  tour with plenty of free time for further exploring, taking photos, and the option to climb Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain or go up to the Sun Gate.

Then back to Aguas Calientes for a leisurely lunch and at 4:22pm we take our return Expedition train to Ollantaytambo with a private van connection to Cusco, arriving at your hotel in the evening around 8PM.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Difficulty: Enjoyable
• Accommodation: None
• Entrance Tickets: Included

What Is Included

Price & Availability

“The best Inca Quarry Trek around is available on any date that is best suited for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”

Prices:

Group Service

• US$ 565 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS)

Private Service                              

• US$ 665 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS)

***We require a minimum of 2 hikers in order to start the trek. For solo travellers- please inquire on the dates you are looking to trek.

Discounts

• 18 to 25 years old: US$30 Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval for discount.
• Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Group of 5 or more: US$30. – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.

Extras

• Sleeping Bag – US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
• Air Mattress – US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
• Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
• Personal Tent – US$30 – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
• Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From US $60 (depending on availability)
• Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$57 per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43pm )
• Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$70 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
• Machu Picchu Mountain – US$70 per person  (Please request when you book your Trek)
• Single Supplement – US$30 2* for single travelers

Essentials

• Passport
• Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
• Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelbaks are encouraged – but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
• Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)

For Your Duffel

Porters will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air matt (if you bring/rent one). From us these two items weigh 3.5 kg.

• 2-3 wicking t-shirts
• 2-3 hiking pants
• 4 sets of undergarments.
• 4 sets of hiking socks
• 1 Fleece
• 1 Warm, down jacket: gets very cold at night
• 1 Rain jacket and pants
• 1 sun hat
• 1 wool hat
• Headlamp: essential
• Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
• Comfortable shoes for camp
• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might enjoy something a little larger.
• Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to clean – might make you feel fresh if you had a little soap.
• Battery Charger: There is no place to plug in while trekking!
• Large plastic bags: to help organize and keep clean from dirty.
• Sleeping bag: Recommend down bags for -10C at least

Toiletries

• Sunscreen
• Face moisturizer
• Bug spray
• Handsanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Toiletpaper
• Personal medication
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc

Inside Your Daypacks

Daypacks can be any size for hiking, but we always recommend the smaller, the better. Inside Machu Picchu, no bag larger than 25L will be allowed in. If larger, you will need to store outside citadel gates.

• Water: we supply clean water at each meal. You are responsible for your first morning of water only as we won’t have time to filter water until your first lunch.
• Sunhat
• Rain gear
• Fleece
• Camera
• Music (IPhone)
• Handsanitizer
• Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
• Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
• Earplugs