Inca Quarry Trail: 4-Day Cultural Trek to Machu Picchu
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Embark on a 4-day cultural trek along the Inca Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu. Discover hidden waterfalls, petroglyphs, and the largest Inca Quarry. Immerse yourself in the local community’s customs and lifestyle.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

CUSCO – RACCA – SOQMA – K´ORIMARCA

Perolniyoq Waterfall - Departure will be from your hotel around 7:00 am and drive to the Sacred Valley until the community of Racca, where we start a 3-hour hike, visiting the petroglyphs of Pachar, the Inca shrine of Ñaupa Iglesia, and visit the village of Soccma, a place where lunch is waiting. The second part of your trek is a 3-hour hike uphill to Perolniyoc; which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Cusco with its drop of 328 feet in the rock. To finally arrive at Q’orimarca (also know as Rayanpata), a beautiful archeological site, and spent the night in the surroundings.

QORIMARCA – INTI PUNKU – CHOQUETACARPO

Perolniyoq Waterfall - Wake you up early in the morning with a cup of coffee in your tent. After breakfast, it will be a 4-hour uphill to Charkahuaylla (4450m/14599ft) the highest point of this trek. At the summit, our tour guide will perform a traditional offering ceremony to the mountain Apus. we will enjoy lunch at the banks of a beautiful lake to later start climbing our second and last mountain; Buena Negra (4370m/14300ft). Upon we reach the summit we will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley making this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As we continue downhill for 2 more hours to Intipunku (sun gate), this is one of the most breathtaking places overlooking straight to the veronica mountain. Our campsite is just a few minutes down, called Choquetacarpo (3600m/11811ft) right in the middle of the Inca Quarry.

CHOQUETACARPO – CACHICCATA QUARRY - AGUAS CALIENTES

DAY 4: MACHUPICCHU (LOST CITY OF THE INCAS)

Machu Picchu - On our final day, we have to get up very early to prepare for Machu Picchu and take the bus. Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train and bus back to Cusco.

What's Included

  • Professional English speaking tour guides

  • Chef to prepare all meals

  • Transfer in and out from the airport

  • Train round trip (One way Vistadome panoramic)

  • 4 man tents for every 2 people

  • Pick up from your hotel

  • Bus up and down to Machupicchu

  • Second guide for groups of 8+

  • Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.00 pm

  • Porters to carry food and equipment

  • Personal porter for your personal items up to 7kgs

  • All transportation from the beginning to the end

What's Not Included
  • Sleeping Bag (Can be rent from us)
  • Inflatable mattress (can be rent from us)
  • Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain (need to be booked in advance)
  • Montaña (need to be booked in advance)
  • Tips for our staff
  • First Breakfast and last day lunch
Additional Information

This journey is the perfect choice for those seeking to explore a less congested, hidden path. The route, established by the Incas half a millennium ago, continues to serve as a trading route for local inhabitants today. Followers of the Inca Quarry trail will appreciate gorgeous sceneries, hidden cascades, the rich cultural heritage of Peru, and modern Incan local customs.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Complimentary airport transport upon arrival and departure
• Highly skilled professional trip leaders
• Discover petroglyphs, cascades, ponds, and diverse plant and animal life
• Explore the secluded Sun Gate offering a panorama of the Sacred Valley
• Investigate the grandest Inca Quarry of the Inca Empire
• Engage with the Cachiccata residents and get a glimpse into their way of life

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gudrunspureh
Jul 10, 2024
An overall once in a lifetime experience ! - Very Well organised, very delicious food, very good guides who took Care of everything and informer us of the placces we were visiting on the Way 😊
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Sofiaspureo
Jul 10, 2024
Very good experience! - Amazing beautiful nature, really good guides who were great to tell all the exciting stories around the place, really good chefs, great camping places and nice people with on the trip.
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E991nepaulb
Jul 7, 2024
Amazing—-Jonny and Sebastian - What an amazing trip. Jhony is a such a great person, knowledgeable, fun and I don’t think I could have made it without his positive attitude! He is so great I will recommend him to everyone I know thinking to take this adventure. Jhony’s assistant Sebastian was smiling all the time and help us everyday. When we were struggling he took my wife’s pack and carried it for her. He is always smiling and a joy to have shared this trek. When our group, except my 16 yr old son, was tired and didn’t want to go to a ruin sight Sebastian said he would take him. I totally trusted Sebastian with his safety. Sebastian is so knowledgeable and I can see his passion to be a guide. He will make a sensational guide and create great experiences for all!!
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Jun 19, 2024
Honeymoon trip to the Quarry Trail - 5*! - We had such an incredible time with TreXperience - largely thanks to our wonderful guide Manolo who went above and beyond to look after us, and was so knowledgeable about the history of the Quechua people and taught us so much about the culture. He showed us all the spiritual landmarks along the way, and even welcomed us into his ceremonies which were beautiful. He was super knowledgeable about Macchu Picchu and the origins of the Incan people (and why they’re called the Inca!) and we learnt so much from his guidance. The Quarry trail was gorgeous and we had a trip all to ourselves. The walking was quite strenuous at times, with a decent amount of hiking up hill at altitude, but they were patient with us and we were able to go at our own pace. Trekking poles recommended! With Manolo we had two super chefs (thank you Alejandro!) who cooked us incredible food for breakfast lunch and dinner (you definitely won’t go hungry), and a wonderful horseman who helped transfer our belongings place to place. Our final day included a traditional meal which was gorgeous. If 5* camping existed, it would be this!! Complete with hot water delivered to our tents, coffee wake up, and hot water bottles. We loaned sleeping bags and air mattresses from the company as well which were definitely needed as it was cold up on the mountains.
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Louisemcane
Jun 17, 2024
An incredible 4 days - We have just finished our trip with amazing tour guides, Charlie and Elias alongside a fabulous support team (porters and chefs). The trip very much exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants a fun-filled, informative hike to Machu Picchu (with insane amounts of great quality food).
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Passenger294220
Jun 14, 2024
Machu Picchu I made my dream come true. - I loved this trek with Pepe and Gilbert, our two excellent and attentive guides. Everything was TOP: the food was excellent, I slept really well every night. They are truly professional in their organizations.
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Sijop880
Jun 12, 2024
Die with memories and not dreams. - Amazing trekking.. amazing guides... Inca history has explain2d very well and nothing left behind the wall... strongly recommended.
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8benz
Jun 11, 2024
Adventure Inca Trail - A wonderful experience, amazing views of the mountains, the different landscapes and the feeling of triumph when you have accomplished everything! Our guide (Juan de Dios) was very funny, informative and always in a good mood. The food was amazing and it's actually a miracle how they managed it at all, under the primitive conditions. A unique experience! Of course, our whole group was just great and helped each other with big and small hurdles and problems.
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535maraw
May 27, 2024
10/10 Amazing Experience - Cannot say enough good things about this experience thanks to our guides Edy, Nilton, Sharron and the amazing group of porters. Edy especially made the experience special with his deep passion and willingness to share the culture. We can’t imagine anyone else leading our way for the experience! Nilton and Sharron were always helpful and kind with a much appreciated smile on their face after a long, strenuous day. The porters made everything seamless and the food was amazing! We even saw how they professionally handled the most high maintenance guests with ease. Will recommend to anyone -what an amazing 4 days!
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Trail33525142404
May 26, 2024
Great adventure - Eddy Puma, our guide, was the bomb. He was a very engaging guide that took time to explain Quechua culture, Inca trail history, and the various ruins along the trail. He was very knowledgeable and was a very good communicator. He called us his family( annd I think genuinely felt that way) and super hikers and made time for everyone. His assistants, Neil and Sharon, were also very accommodating and helpful. The porters worked their butts off as did the cooks who cooked us fantastic meals. The cooks went above and beyond for some special needs people that were lumped into our hike. There was 16 people total that went out. Eddy, Neil, Sharon, the Porters, and cooks were there at every turn and never missed a beat. Highly recommend!! Thanks Eddy!!!
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