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.
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.
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…
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.
- 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…
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Professional English speaking tour guides
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Chef to prepare all meals
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Transfer in and out from the airport
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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
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Second guide for groups of 8+
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Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.00 pm
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Porters to carry food and equipment
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Personal porter for your personal items up to 7kgs
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All transportation from the beginning to the end
- 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
- 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
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…
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.