Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
3 Days Starting and ending in Cusco
Visiting: Cusco, Aguas Calientes
Tour operator:
Tour code:
10037
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Physical rating:
Challenging
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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From:
$816
$775 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$41
Tour Overview
The Inca Quarry trek is one of the newest and least crowded trekking routes to Machu Picchu. This wonderful trek will take you past high waterfalls, Inca ruins and beautiful scenery. Easier than most treks to Machu Picchu, this route is a great option for less experienced trekkers.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cuzco-Campsite, Peru
Location: Cusco
Duration: 3 Days
Departure Time: 4:00, 4:15
Pass through Socma (3000m), Perolniyoc (3200m), Rayan-Niyoc Pass (3600m), 1st Pass (4400) spend the night at your campsite (L/D)We will pick you up around 6:00 - 6:15 am from your Cuzco accommodation, and drive towards the town of Rafca (2800m). Then we continue driving for another 30 minutes until we arrive at the village of Socma (3000m), the starting point of our trek. There, we meet the muleteer that will join us during the hike. After a short break and packing our things, we will begin trekking towards the Inca site of Perolniyoc (3200m). After about 2 hours and a half, we will reach Perolniyoc for lunch, and visit the beautiful waterfall as well as the archaeological ruins that lie at the top of the valley. We will go on for another 30 minutes until we arrive at Rayan-Niyoc (3600m). We’ll carry on up the valley making our way to the first pass on the trek, located at 4,400 meters above sea level. This area is still cultivated by the local people despite the high altitudes and we will see local people caring for their fields. After walking about 4 hours, we will reach the pass, stopping to take in the panorama and catching our breath. Another short 20 minutes descent will bring us to our first campsite. Get a good night’s sleep after a long day of trekking. Prepare warm clothes for the night as it can get very cold due to the altitude of the camp (4300m).
Day 2: Campsite-Aguas Calientes, Peru
Location: Aguas Calientes
Trek through the 2nd Pass (4500m), Inti Punku, Choquetacarpo (3600m), Inca quarry of Cachicata (3820m) to Ollantaytambo, then train to Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)
Get an early start today as you enjoy a tasty breakfast and prepare for another long day of trekking. From our campsite, we will walk about 1 hour and a half across the high plateau to reach the second (and highest) pass of the trek, located at 4,500 meters. Enjoy spectacular views of the valley below before heading down for about 3 hours to a site the Incas called Inti Punku (meaning Sun Gate), which also offers imposing views over the valley and the Veronica mountain rising over the horizon. Soon after, we will arrive at Choquetacarpo (3600m) where we will stop for our delicious lunch. Rested and full of energy again, we continue our descent to the Inca quarry of Cachicata (3820m), where we can witness the work of the Incas. It was the quarry used by the Incas for the construction of Ollantaytambo and there are various points of interest including several large buildings, quarried stones left half finished and abandoned throughout the site, chullpas (burial houses) and a cave with Inca mummies still in place. After exploring this site, we’ll continue our way down the mountain for about 3 hours until the small town of Ollantaytambo, the ending point of this challenging and fascinating trek. From there, take the train to Aguas Calientes. You will be met by your guide at the train station to take you to your hotel and give you indications for the next day. Check in to your hotel, have dinner and enjoy a well-deserved rest tonight.
Day 3: Aguas Calientes-Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)
Waking up early, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu first thing in the morning, entering the site as it opens. You will go on a 2-hour tour with your guide, during which you’ll learn about the Incas and the history of Machu Picchu. Enjoy some free time after the tour to walk around the site, take some pictures, and/or do the optional hike up to Huayna Picchu (must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance). Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and board the train to Ollantaytambo. Take a bus transfer back to Cuzco where you will be dropped off late in the day at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights Accommodation
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Transport
Accommodation pick-up, tour transfers
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Meals
2B / 2L / 2D
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Activities
Active Adventure
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Guides
Professional English-speaking guide on trek and Machu Picchu tour
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Extras
Extra equipment
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Experiences
What's Not Included
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Tips
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Sleeping bag (available for rent in Cuzco)
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Breakfast day 1, lunch day 3
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Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
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Optional Huayna Picchu trek (48 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
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Trekking poles (available for rent in Cuzco)
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Guide: 25-40 soles per trekker
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Optional Machu Picchu mountain hike (48 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
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Cuzco accommodation drop-off
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Horsemen: 40-60 soles for each horseman from the whole group
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Cook:100-150 soles for the cook from the whole group
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Personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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Optional Huayna Picchu trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
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Optional Machu Picchu mountain hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
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Sleeping bag (available for rent in Cuzco)
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Trekking poles (available for rent in Cuzco)
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Optional Huayna Picchu trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
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Optional Machu Picchu mountain hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
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Cuzco accommodation drop-off
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Guide: 25-40 soles per trekker
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Horsemen: 40-60 soles for each horseman from the whole group
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Cook:100-150 soles for the cook from the whole group
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Personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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Breakfast day 1, lunch day 3
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Tips
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Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
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