INCA QUARRY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

The Inca Quarry is a great option of hiking for those who want to experience the nature, the Inca sites and getting a firsthand look of the country lifestyle in the Peruvian Andes. The Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu is within the abilities of most reasonably fit people. The hike is 32 kilometers long in total and its highest point is at 4,450m/14600ft above sea level. In this Inca Quarry Trek we will spend the first two nights camping and the third night you will stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.The Inca Quarry trek is for sure one of the top Alternative treks to Machu Picchu, listed by National Geographic Magazine.

Besides the amazing mountain scenery, flora, and fauna, the Cachicata Trek: The Inca Quarry to Machu Picchu enables you to be introduce to the Inca history during the trek, we will visit traditional villages and very important sites like: Perolniyoc Inca ruin, part of the Inca Trail to Ollantaytambo and the Cachicata Inca Quarry itself. The Cachiqata Trek allows you to see the place where the Inca builders carved the stones to build Ollantaytambo fortress.

Cachicata Trek – Overview

First day : Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

Second day : Rayan- Inti Punku – Choquetacarpo

Third day: Choquetacarpo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Four day : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.

DAY 1: CUSCO – SOQMA – RAYAN

We pick up you from your hotel at 4:00 am, we then drive through the Sacred Valley 1 hour and 40 minutes to arrive to the village of Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Which is the beginning point of Cachicata trek, the horsemen will be waiting for us at this village ready for this adventure trek. To start the Inca Quarry trek from Soqma, we’ll gently make our way up following one of the side valleys, walking 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking, we will stop at the waterfall of Perolniyoc; which is one of the nicest falls in the northern part of the Sacred Valley. We will continue our hike for one more hour uphill to reach the archaeological site of Perolniyoc, located above the waterfall, after explore the ruins with our guide, we will walk for one hour to arrive to our lunch spot and camp ; we spend the night at Rayan campsite (3,700 meters/12,136 ft).

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Walking distance: 8 km/5 miles

Estimated walking time: 4 to 5 hours

Difficulty of the hike: Moderate

Minimum altitude: 3,205 m/ 10,512 ft

Maximum altitude: 3,700 m/ 12,136 ft

DAY 2: RAYAN – INTI PUNKU – CHOQUETACARPO

After breakfast we will set off from the camp, 3 hours of slow hike will lead us to the highest pass of Cachicata trek called Puka kasa pass (4,450 m /14,600 ft), for many people this is the hardest section because the altitude but is the most spectacular day, we will see many snow-capped mountains and the Sacred Valley in the other side. Once we reach the mountain there will be a magical feeling of surviving one the highest passes on this mountain range.

Then we walk downhill for 25 minutes to our lunch place. In the afternoon, we will hike for two more hours undulating trail with some ascents and descents. The last 25 minutes of this segment lead us uphill to the highest pass of the trek, Kuychi K’asa (4,457 m/ 14,619 ft). Then the trek goes downhill for 2 hours to the famous site the called Inti Punku, or the Sun Gate, where we will have a spectacular view of Veronica Mountain (5,682 m/ 18,637 ft) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will spend the night at Choquetacarpo which is 30 minutes downhill from Inti Punku (3,600m/ 11,808 ft).

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Estimate Walking distance: 13 km/ 8 miles

Walking time: 8 to 9 hours

Trek difficulty: moderate

Minimum altitude: 3,600 m/ 11,808 f

Maximum altitude: 4,457 m/ 14,619 ft

DAY 3: CHOQUETACARPO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

We will continue our Cachicata trek having an early breakfast and then walk down for one hour to arrive to Cachicata, the Inca Quarry (3,525 m/ 11,562 ft), the reason for the name Cachicata trek; where we will be able to walk around and observe all the stone works did by the Inca builders before to transport down to Ollantaytambo. Our guide will show us the remains of the unfinished stone work left by the Incas, because the invasion of the Spanish conquerors.

From the Cachiqata quarry we will descend for 3 hours until we arrive to Ollantaytambo (2,840 m / 9,315 ft.) our lunch place. In the afternoon we will have train connection to Aguas Calientes, where we spend the night at the hotel. In the evening we will have dinner in one of the restaurants in the town.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Distance to walk: 11 km/ 7 miles

Estimate walking time: 4 hours

Trekking difficulty: moderate

Minimum altitude: 2,840 m / 9,315 ft

Maximum altitude: 3,525 m/ 11,562 ft

DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

You will have breakfast at your hotel before we take a very early bus (5:30am). The tour guide will teach you about all the history of this mysterious and mystical place. We will visit the Sun Temple, Royal palace, Main Temple, Three Windows Temple and Sun Dial. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own or take the following options:

Visit the Sun Gate: You will have an opportunity to walk (approx. 2 hours up and down) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to see Machu Picchu from a different angle.

Hike to the Inca Bridge: The Inca Bridge offers a dose of adventure for your next Machu Picchu visit. However in this case, the adventure is a little less strenuous, but a lot more death defying, not for people with vertigo. Or climb up some of teh mountains that machu picchu has, but book them in advance, because there isn’t many spots.

In the afternoon you will return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Ollantaytambo. Upon your arrival to the train station you will be transferred by car to Cusco.

Maximum altitude: 2,400 m/ 8,024 ft

Minimum altitude: 2,000m/ 6,400 ft

Distance to walk: 11 km/ 7 miles

Estimate walking time: 4 hours

Trekking difficulty: moderate

Included in the Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu:

Pre-departure briefing 1 or 2 days before the trek
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Horseman’s and horses to carry our camping and kitchen equipment
English Speaking Professional Guide
4 Season tents, with capacity of 4 persons, but used only by 2
Sleeping pad
04 breakfasts, 04 lunches, 04 dinners
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Train from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Transfer from the Train Station to Cusco
One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes Hotel
One way bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

Not Included in the Inca Quarry Trek:

Sleeping bag : you can rent in our office $ 20 usd
Walking poles : posible to rent $ 15 usd
Lunch at Aguas Calientes on the last day.
Tips (Cook, horseman and guide)
Travel insurance
Huaynapicchu Mountain $ 30 usd

Note: if you want to climb up to Wayna Picchu, we kindly suggest you to book in advance, because the spaces are limited for any additional information contact us.

What you need to take for The Inca Quarry Trek

Original Passport is required for Cachicata trek
ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
Walking boots are suggested for Cachicata trek
Waterproof jacket,pants / rain poncho
Warm jacket
Hat and gloves
T-shirts
Comfortable Trousers
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Insect repellant
Toiletries and hand sanitiser
Personal medication
Camera and film
Flash light
Spare batteries

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