4-Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cusco, Peru

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take the road less-traveled to Machu Picchu during this 4-day, 3-night trek along an alternative route past fascinating Inca ruins and gorgeous scenery. Explore less-crowded archaeological sites like a rock quarry that once supplied stones for Inca buildings and a cave with Incan mummies, and check out the famed Sun Gate marking the entrance to the city of Machu Picchu. You’ll finish your trip on the last day with an unforgettable visit to the famed ‘Lost City of the Incas,’ including a 2-hour guided tour. Your excursion also features hotel pickup, a guide, two nights of camping and one night of hostel accommodations, camping equipment, bus and train transfers, three days of meals and horses and horsemen to carry camping gear.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Led by a local guide
Small-group tour
Multi-Day Trip
Vegetarian meal option available

What's Included

Pre-departure briefing
Cuzco Accommodation Pickup
Van Transfer from Cuzco to Huarocondo/Socma
Round Trip Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Bus Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Camping Accommodation during trek (including basic sleeping mattress & tent for 2 people)
1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Professional English Speaking Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Meals: 3B/3L/3D
Cook: In charge of meal preparation
Horsemen and Horses to carry tents, food, cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items.
Equipment: Tents (2 people will share a tent), Basic sleeping pad, Shared camping equipment, Dinner tent, Kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings
First aid kit & Emergency Oxygen Bottle
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 4
Dinner (3)

Dinner
Lunch (3)

Lunch
Breakfast (3)

Breakfast

Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 4
Sleeping Bag (Available for rent in Cuzco)
Trekking Poles (Available for rent in Cuzco)
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.) Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker Horsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole group Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
Cuzco Accommodation Drop-off
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

*Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 961805117

Operating hours
.4:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Leave Cuzco for Rafca, trek from Socma through Perolniyoc to Rayanniyoc (L/D)

1 Stop

Perolniyoq Waterfall

18 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Rayan-Niyoc (3,600m) - Camping

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Rayanniyoc-Inti Punku - Choquetacarpo (B/L/D)

1 Stop

Choquetacarpo

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Choquetacarpo (3600m) - Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Trek from Choquetacarpo to Cachicata Inca Quarry & Ollantaytambo, train to Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)

1 Stop

Aguas Calientes

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in Aguas Calientes - 3* Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)

1 Stop

Machu Picchu

20 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.