4-Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu
Overview
This recently discovered route is regarded by some as an alternative Inca Trail, featuring stunning waterfalls and remarkable Inca engineering at the Cachicata quarry. Breathtaking archaeological sites are part of the journey to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
- 🏞️ Trek through amazing scenery with waterfalls and ruins.
- 🌄 Enjoy stunning panoramic views of breathtaking valleys.
- ☀️ Experience a unique Inca Sun Gate and Machu Picchu.
- 🔨 Witness the work of the Incas at the Cachicata Quarry.
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Explore Machu Picchu on this newer, less crowded route. The trek will take you through wonderful scenery, before reaching the mind-blowing Machu Picchu.
Pickup included
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- Bus Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
- Van Transfer from Cuzco to Huarocondo/Socma
- Cuzco Accommodation Pickup
- 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
- Professional English Speaking Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
- Cook: In charge of meal preparation
- First aid kit & Emergency Oxygen Bottle
- Camping Accommodation during trek (including basic sleeping mattress & tent for 2 people)
- 1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Meals: 3B/3L/3D
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 4
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Round Trip Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
- Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Pre-departure briefing
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Cuzco Accommodation Drop-off
- 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
- Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
- Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
- Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
- Trekking Poles (Available for rent in Cuzco)
- Sleeping Bag (Available for rent in Cuzco)
- Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 4