4-day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu
Join the guides at Andean Path Travel on an unforgettable 4-day Inca Quarry Trek, an alternative to the classic Inca Trail that will take you through awe-inspiring landscapes and Inca sites away from the crowds before arriving just in time to catch the sunrise at Machu Picchu.
TRIP TYPE
Private and Group
MOUNTAIN RANGES
Andes
DURATION
4 Days
OFFER PERIOD
All year
FITNESS LEVEL
High
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
PAYMENT METHODS
Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!
- Discover historical Inca sites on an unforgettable trek in Peru.
- Enjoy the unique Andean mountain culture as you explore the Cusco region.
- Visit a beautiful cloud forest, the Soqma waterfall and other stunning spots.
- Reach Machu Picchu in time to catch an awe-inspiring sunrise.
Description
Description
Would you like to discover some of the most stunning Inca sites in Peru? Then join us on this Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu and explore some of the most beautiful spots near Cusco.
The Inca Quarry Trek is an alternative to the classic Inca Trail that leads to the stunning Machu Picchu. This beautiful trail offers several benefits over the classic route including that it doesn’t require a permit, it is less crowded, and it will take you to some less explored Inca sites, as well as through some of the local communities. Additionally, this route is open in February, while the traditional trail is not.
On this trek, we will set off from Cusco and trek a total of 25 km /15,5 miles over the span of 4 days. Our starting altitude will be 3,300 m /10,10,837 ft and we will finish at an altitude of 4,500 m /14,764 ft. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
Please keep in mind that this is a challenging trek that will require a good fitness level. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you every step of the way!
So, are you ready to join an unforgettable adventure to the stunning Machu Picchu? Then contact us now and let’s start planning your trip together! We will be happy to guide you.
Or, if you prefer, you can also join us on this 4-day Ausangate Trek to the beautiful Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain!
Price includes
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Transportation start and back
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Mules and horses
- Clean drinkable water
- Camping equipment tents
- Camping equipment sleeping pad
Price details
The price listed is for group trips. Private group price is Price per person US$650.00 ( adults), minimum 2 people)
Student Discount: US$20 (Requires ISIC Card to qualify); Under 18’s Discount: US$20.
PRICE INCLUDES:Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
Chef and Assistant Chef
Horseman
Mules to carry 7 kg of your personal items.
Pick-up from your Hotel
Private bus from your Hotel to Lares
Train to Machu Picchu town
Train back to Ollantaytambo
Private bus from Ollantaymbo to Cusco
Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Afternoon Snacks and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
Kitchen tent and Dining tent with tables and chairs
4 man tent for every 2 trekkers
Sleeping mattress
Oxygen bottle
First aid kit
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Doesn`t Includes
Sleeping Bag (Can be rented from us : US$20.00)
Hiking ples (Can be rented from us : US$B15.00)
Air mattress (Can be rented from us : US$ 20.00)
Lunch and Dinner on Day 4
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain
Tips
Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
Secure your spot with just 25% payment
48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan
We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 5:30 am and then drive by private bus for two hours to Soqma, which is the starting point for our Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu. Then the real adventure begins as we follow a gently undulating path for half an hour, before ascending gradually for another hour until we reach the Incan site of Piroiniyoc and the waterfall of Soqma. From there, we will further explore and enjoy the amazing views of the Soqma Valley and enjoy lunch. After, we will continue hiking for another hour along more scenic paths until we reach our camping site at Rayan.
Walking Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Starting elevation: 3200 m /10,511 ft
Highest elevation: 3700 m / 12,130 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 2: Rayan – Pucca Qasa – Choquetarpo
Our wake up call will be at 5:30 am with a nice warm cup of coca tea. Following breakfast, we will start the hike uphill for three and a half hours, stopping at scenic viewpoints where we can take in the beautiful views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the amazing snowy peak of the majestic Veronica mountain (5750m / 19,100 ft ) as well as the Urubamba River down below in the valley.
We will stop for lunch before continuing our trek and hike for another two hours to cross the highest mountain pass of the trek, Kuychicassa pass (4450 m / 15,511 ft). From there, we will then head downwards for two hours to Inti Punku (meaning Sun Gate) and enjoy the impressive views over the valley below and the Veronica mountain rising over the horizon. Our campsite for the night is then only a stone’s throw away from Choquetacarpo.
Walking Distance: 14 km / 8 miles
Starting elevation: 4450 m /15,511 ft
Difficulty: Moderate / Challenging
Overnight Elevation: 3600 m / 12,130 ft
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 3: Choquetarpo – Inca Quarry – Ollanta
We will wake up at 5.30 to begin our day’s trek. Following a tasty breakfast, we will start our descent for three hours to an old Incan quarry where you will learn about the building techniques of the Incas.
We will also take in the Ollantaytambo Inca site from a distance as well as spectacular views of Veronica mountain. Then we will descend for two hours more downhill where we reach the end of the hike.
After a tasty lunch together we will then take a private bus all the way to Machu Picchu town. We will enjoy a final celebratory dinner together before retiring to our hotel to enjoy a good night’s sleep in preparation for the early start the following day.
Walking Distance: 9 km / 5 miles
Starting elevation: 3600 m /12,511 ft
Highest Elevation: 2800 m / 8,130 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 4: Machu Picchu Inca Site – Cusco!
We will wake up early to catch a bus up to Machu Picchu where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise and experience the wonder of Machu Picchu in the morning light. You will enjoy a two-hour tour by a local guide around this astonishing archeological site and then enjoy some free time to explore it further by yourself. During this time you may also opt to hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, the iconic mountain peak that overlooks the site of Machu Picchu or Macchu Picchu Mountain itself! After, we will return to Machu Picchu town by bus from where we will catch our train to Ollantaytambo and then a private bus back to Cusco.
Starting elevation: 2115 m / 6853 ft
Highest Elevation: 2115 m/ 7231 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Meals Included: Breakfast
Equipment you will need to bring
Equipment you will need to bring
Walking boots Waterproof jacket / rain poncho Warm jacket Hat and gloves T-shirts Comfortable trousers Sun hat Sun cream (factor 35 or higher) Insect repellant Toiletries and hand sanitiser Personal medication Camera and film with extra batteries Torch with spare batteries daypack
About the guide: Andean Path Travel
About the guide: Andean Path Travel
Andean Path Travel
Tour Operator
Andean Path Travel is a Peruvian Travel Company that caters to world´s travelers that want to step off the beaten track, embrace the unexpected and immerse in the authentic and extraordinary of Peruvian culture, history, and nature.
Our staff have the ideal balance of passion, attitude, intuition, and high-quality expertise to make and deliver truly unique and unforgettable experiences for you.
Preserve the local culture & the minimum impact to nature are strong commitments to Andean Path Travel, under the philosophy work of inclusive business and social responsibility.
Andean Path Travel is proud of the fact that its tour guides are the best Peruvian Ambassadors, very passionate about their heritage and take pride in introducing and immersing our customers to their culture and way of life.
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