The Inca Quarry Trek takes hikers to beautiful and secluded waterfalls, traditional Andean communities and the largest quarry of the Inca Empire. You will learn about life in these isolated villages, the Inca culture and enjoy the different landscapes, from the Sacred Valley to the high Andean mountains, and spend an unforgettable day exploring Machu Picchu, one of the most incredible places on the planet.
Highlights of the Inca Trail Cantera
After being picked up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am, drive to the village of Racca to begin the Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu. The hike lasts 6 hours, visiting Ñaupa Iglesia (2967m / 9734 ft), the village of Soqma, the waterfalls of Perolniyoc and the Inca site of Rayanpata. We camp in the village of Korimarca (3611 m / 11847 ft).
Wake up with a cup of coffee or coca tea in your tent, have breakfast and start the 4 hour ascent to Charkahuaylla pass (4450 m / 14599 ft). After lunch, visit the Inca site Intipunku (sun gate) and enjoy the incredible views of the snow-capped mountains. Camp at Choquetacarpo (3600m / 11811 ft).
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we descend for 3 hours to the Cachiccata Inca Quarry, considered one of the largest Inca quarries in Cusco. Lunch is a particular “Pachamanca” barbecue. Then, continue to Ollantaytambo and take the train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in a hotel.
On the last day, get up early and take the first buses to Machu Picchu. The guided tour begins with a brief visit to Intipunku or Inca Bridge. Then, explore the Inca stone temples and grand palaces. You will have time to explore on your own and then take the scenic Vistadome train back to Cusco. Arrival around 7:30 pm.
Regarding the level of demand that passengers should have to do the Inca Trail is to be psychologically prepared, because the journey they will make will be 42 km in 4 days:
1st day the hike is 12 km on a slightly flat terrain, with small climbs. Beginning of trek from 2700 to 3000 masl (easy day) 5 to 6 hours.
2nd day the hike is 9 km; 5 uphill and 4 downhill, the difference in altitude is 1,200 mts and the camp is located at 3500 masl (personal challenge day) 5 to 7 hours.
3rd day the hike is 14 km; with a climb of 2 hours approximately and then a 5 hours hike visiting different archaeological groups (5) on the real Inca trail, until arriving to the camp at 2600 masl (interesting and beautiful day) 8 hours.
4th day the hike is 7 km in 2 hours approximately to Machupicchu (special day).
The Inca Trail is aimed at all types of people from children to elderly people who have the spirit of adventure, sometimes the physical condition of the person is not very important, the passenger should feel safe because the road is fully signposted in the camps with radio communication equipment in case of any eventuality. The guides are prepared to provide tourists with all the information and assistance and have oxygen and first aid so that passengers will always be assisted if necessary.
– The tents we have are Eureka Timberland tents (green) of 2:20 long X 1.80 wide waterproof for 2 people (enough space to accommodate 2 passengers and their belongings).
– Camping equipment (Tents: passenger tents, dining room, kitchen, food, tables, chairs, etc.)
– 5 kl of passenger’s belongings (sleeping bag and some additional belongings)
CONTACT
chaskitrek2@gmail.com
Address: Calle del Medio N° 135 Plaza de Armas Cusco – Perú
Phone: +51 984 295 630
Phone: +51 984 556 303
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. &
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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10416206606
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CHASKI TREK
Chaski Trek is a professional licensed adventure and cultural tour operator and is owned by a Peruvian family. With the assistance of our well-trained team of professional tour guides and office staff we do our best to offer our clients a high quality service.
Our office is located right on the beautiful Plaza de Armas in the historic capital of the ancient Inca Empire, Cusco.
Our office is located right in the beautiful Plaza de Armas of the historic capital of the ancient Inca Empire, Cusco.