Inca Quarry Trek and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 Days
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
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2,870m/9,416ft to 4,959m/16,270ft
MACHU PICCHU
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Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
INCA QUARRY
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Multi Day Hike
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Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
INCA QUARRY
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Multi Day Hike
23 reviews
Altitude
4457 MT / 14619 FT
Departure
CUSCO
Physical Level
4/5
Duration
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Group Size
8 PER GROUP
Seasson
MARCH TO DECEMBER
Accommodation
CAMP / HOTEL
Trip Style
HIKING AND CAMPING
Overview
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N, This trek through the Inca quarries to Machu Picchu is a unique trek that is little traveled by other travelers. If you want to live the experience of knowing the history of the Incas and accompanied by the most beautiful landscapes, everything to get to Machu Picchu
It is known that this area was where the stones were taken from to take them to Ollantaytambo.
After doing the trek for 3 days we will go to Aguas Calientes, and on the fourth day, we will make the ascent by bus until we reach Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan
Sites to Visit
The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes to Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of our trek from Inca quarries to Machu Picchu and where we will meet with the members of the trek
We will walk for 1:15 until we reach Perolniyoc. Here we can take many pictures and enjoy a snack. Here we will enjoy the impressive view of a waterfall.
We will make a visit for 35 minutes to visit the Inca site of the same name, where we will have a short tour. Here we will have our lunch.
We will climb for 45 minutes to our camp at Rayan (3,700 m / 12,136 ft).
Day 2: Rayan – Inti Punku – Choquetacarpo
Sites to Visit
The day begins with a good breakfast to then make the ascent for 3 hours to the first step of the trek, known as Puccaqasa (4,370 m / 14,333 ft). At the top we will enjoy incredible views of the Sacred Valley.
For 25 minutes we will make a descent to the place where we will have lunch. We will walk for 2 hours, between ascents and descents. The last 20 minutes of this segment will take us to the highest pass of the trek, Kuychicassa (4,457 m / 14,619 ft).
We will hike for 2 hours until we reach “Inti Punku” (which means Puerta del Sol), where we will find a spectacular view of “Monte Verónica” (5,682 m) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. .
The camp is located 30 minutes downhill from Inti Punku in Choquetacarpo (3,600m/11,808ft).
Day 3: Choquetacarpo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Sites to Visit
The day begins very early after enjoying a good breakfast, we will hike for an hour downhill to the Cachiqata quarry (3,525 m), where we will observe the place where the stones for Ollantaytambo were cut. We will have a tour, and we will have a historical talk about these Inca remains. We descend 3 hours from the quarry until we reach Ollantaytambo (2,840 m), where we will have a good lunch.
Later we will go by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. When we arrive, you can enjoy the hot springs in the town, the best way to recover from the walk
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days / 4 Nights
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Sites to Visit
The day will begin with a good breakfast at 5:30 in the morning and then take the ascent bus to the ascent to Machu Picchu to see the magnificent sunrise. There we will have a two-hour walk.
IF you made your reservation to do the ascent to Huayna Picchu (the price is included in the price of your trip), your trek starts at 10 a.m. If you do not climb Huayna Picchu, you will have free time to explore the citadel of Machu Picchu; We will walk to Puerta del Sol or walk to the Inca Bridge before returning to Aguas Calientes by bus.
After the tour we will board our train to get to Ollantaytambo «Expedition» to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, we will go in our private transport to Cusco, and we will drop you off at your hotel. The arrival time in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.
Salkantay Trek 4 Days
5-Day Glamping Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek Luxury
Included
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- HOTEL IN CUSCO
- HIKING POLES
- SLEEPING BAG
- Pre trek briefing 1 or 2 days before your Inca Quarry trail
- Transfer upon arrival from the airport or bus station in Cuzco to your Hotel
- Chef
- Breakfast on Day 1
- Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 7kg of your personal items.
- Pick-up from your hotel
- Transportation by bus to Socma
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Return transportation by train and bus to Cuzco
- Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the Inca Quarry trek, you will need to bring your own)
- 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Afternoon Snacks and 3 Dinners. If you have a dietary such as vegetarian food please let us know and request with no cost at all.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- a 4-men tent for every 2 trekkers
- Hotel on Day 3
- Sleeping mattress
- Oxygen bottle
- First aid kit
- Entrance to Machupicchu
- cowboys
- horses
No Included
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
- Lunch and dinner on Day 4
- Tips for the crew
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance
Recommendations
What To Bring
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
- Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, tops, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, thermal underwear, light long pants, gloves, poncho, rain jacket)
- Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
- Sun block, factor 35+ recommended
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses and sunhat
- Camera with spare batteries – batteries run down faster at high altitudes
- Binoculars
- Book to read (you will have some time at every camp to read your favorite book)
- Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
- Insect repellent
Prices
Luxury All Inclusive Service
| Number of persons | Price per person |
| 1 | $$860.00 |
| 2 | $$830.00 |
| 3 | $$800.00 |
| 4 | $$770.00 |
| 5 | $$740.00 |
| 6 | $$710.00 |
| 7 | $$680.00 |
| 8 | $$650.00 |
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2022 through January 2023. All prices quoted are $USD
- Group service $650 per person
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).
Discounts:inca Trail to machu picchu 4 days
- Student Discount 20$ dollars
- Under 15 years will pay as a student: US$20.00
- Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
- Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 25.00 (Need to book in advance)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 25.00 (Need to book in advance)
Frequently Asked Questions: Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Travel Guide Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Cusco is a land of endless beauty that would take a long time to see all the tourist attractions. And when visiting Cusco, one comes across a lot of information and tours everywhere around the central square and its surroundings. Now, in this short post, we present a simple general guide to the Inca Quarry Road that connects to Machu Picchu. Yes! And join us!
WHAT IS AN INCA QUARRY ROAD
The term quarry says it all. It is a 3-day hike through the mountains of Ollantaytambo, with the intention of visiting the sun gate or Inti punku, and of course the Inca quarries on the mountainside overlooking the Urubamba River. But besides visiting the quarries, we also visit a waterfall and other small Inca sites along the way.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIKE:
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
- Distance: 26 km / 16 mi
- Duration: 2 nights camping, 3 days of trekking
- Permits: Not required
- Maximum elevation: 4 449mts / 14 596 ft. Kuichikasa Pass
BEST TIME TO HIKE THE INCA QUARRY TRAIL AND THE WEATHER
It is advisable to choose the dry season or the Peruvian winter, which runs approximately from May to September. The night temperature in the Andes is cold. During the day, there is a high probability of having almost the whole day sunny. Sometimes the sun’s rays can be strong and the days can be hot, but with proper clothing, hats and sunscreen, it will be more pleasant to see the distant landscapes and everything around.
Why Sullpayky Experiences!
In SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES we are not only a Travel Agency, we are a 100% Quechua family with more than 15 years of experience in the world of tourism. Our mission is to offer an unforgettable experience that will mark your life, based on Inca values: honesty, love and respect. For this reason, we offer a different kind of tourism, in which our priority is to give you more than a fun trip, a trip of reunion with yourself, to know your essence through the most sacred thing we have, our land, the Pachamama.
We are specialists in creating a personalized experience, so we have more than 28 tours that can be modified according to your needs (from the classic Inca Trail to innovative and alternative tours such as Moonstone) because there are many ways to know Machu Picchu, however, we are convinced that there is only one right for each client. . We also offer tours for clients with special needs.
We offer personalized assistance 24 hours a day, before and during your trip. When you contact us, you will be attended by our Peru travel experts, who will be happy to assist you and help you as soon as possible, answering your questions and providing you with information, as well as recommendations to prepare you physically and mentally for the experience you will live.
All our staff is 100% Quechua and is in constant training to always offer the best possible service. Our guides are Quechua mystics who will provide you with a unique experience. They also have basic training in photography and are equipped with a semi-professional camera to document your entire trip so you don’t have to worry about anything except enjoying every moment. Our cooks have chef training and will be informed of any dietary restrictions (such as allergies).
SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES is a local travel agency and tour operator authorized by the institutions that govern tourism regulations in Peru. That is why we have the necessary licenses and permits to operate within our country.
We also emphasize that we are against the exploitation of the Pachamama (earth) and our wayki (brothers), so we offer a totally ecological tourism and well paid for all our workers, as we seek to be the difference in everything.
We know you will be happy with our service, as evidenced by the hundreds of testimonials from our traveler clients from all over the world. See the recommendations and memories of travel experiences in various social networks such as TripAdvisor, which will explain why you should choose SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES for your next vacation in our country.
About our growth process
Continuous improvement is one of our commitments. One of our principles is that the work of each area is important to achieve the best final product. Therefore, throughout our history we have developed several projects with different areas, which have given us the following results:
We have completed the policy of our Integrated Management System as a sign of the guarantee of our organization.
Continuous training to tour guides, cooks, porters, drivers, people in charge of different areas such as Sales, Reservations, Operations, Administration, etc., in customer service, quality of service to tourists, knowledge of the route, and other topics concerning the tourism industry in Peru. Due to our progress in these areas, we have received the CALTUR 2021 Certification from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
About SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES Licenses and Authorizations
SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES – Travel Agency and Tour Operator, complies with all the requirements and licenses necessary to operate and offer various services in the field of tourism throughout the Peruvian territory. The institutions mentioned below are in charge of regulating the tourism industry in Peru and we are subscribed to them:
We are authorized by DIRCETUR (Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco), a government agency that promotes competition, sustainability, and diversification of Peruvian exportable products, tourism, and handicrafts.
We are subscribed to PROMPERU (Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism), an institution belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of our country.
We are also subscribed to SERNANP, in order to operate in the Inca Trail Network. The National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State, which is a specialized technical public agency of the Peruvian government, under the Ministry of Environment of Peru, is in charge of directing and establishing the technical and administrative criteria for the conservation of the Natural Protected Areas of Peru.
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