Cachicata Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days / 3 Nights

Overview

1. Day 1Cusco – Socma – Rayan community
2. Day 2Rayaniyoc – Sun Gate - Inca Quarry
3. Day 3Qhachiccata Inca Quarry – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
4. Day 4Machu Picchu – Return Cusco

1. Day 1Cusco – Socma – Rayan community

   You will be pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:30 am, two hours van ride from downtown Cusco where we will arrive to village of Soqma in order to start  Cachiqata - Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu. Once arrived to the trail head.The trek we will start with healthy delicious breakfast and then continue with our journey toward to Perolniyoc water falls, and Inca site. over (3611 m / 11847 ft). Where we'll explore and have a history information about the impressive Rayanpata Inca site. so fifteen minutes walk from site we will have delicious organic lunch prepared by our professional master chef.

   Once enjoyed we will continue hiking to first camping site to Rayan alto for 1 hour uphill, where you will pass first night in the tents.

   Trek Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Ollantaytambo, Peru
   • Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
   • Transport time: 50 minutes
   • Tour Type: Hiking tour – natural - History
   • Start/End Time:  Pick up is at 5.00 am from your hotel and you will be finishing the Hike at 2 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude:  3500 / 11,482 ft
   • Climate: cold
   • Total, Walking Distance: 8 km / 5 ml
   • Highest Altitude:  3700 m.a.s.l / 12,136 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: Moderate
2. Day 2Rayaniyoc – Sun Gate - Inca Quarry

   Wake up with a cup of coffee or coca tea in your tent, and then have healthy energetic breakfast, and begin the 4-hour ascent to Charkahuaylla pass (4450m/14599ft), and in 30 minutes we will have our second organic lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Intipunku Inca Site (Sungate) and enjoying the amazing views of the Veronica snow-capped mountain, and the Vilcanota range - the andes mountains. from the Sun gate you will hike downhill for 2 hours the Camp would be at buena negra spot (3600m/11811ft), one of the wonderful place with such nice views to Sacred Valley.

   Trek Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Ollantaytambo, Peru
   • Hiking time: 8 hours
   • Transport time: none
   • Tour Type: Hiking tour – natural - History
   • Start/End Time:   at 6.30 am and you will be finishing the Hike at 3 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude:  3400 / 11,155 ft
   • Climate: Cold - warm
   • Total, Walking Distance: 16 km / 9.94 ml
   • Highest Altitude:  4,450 m.a.s.l / 14,240 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: Moderate
3. Day 3Qhachiccata Inca Quarry – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

   After enjoying a delicious breakfast, descend for 1 hour to Cachiccata inca Quarry considered one of the largest Inca quarries from where our ancestors the incas took the materials to build the impressive ollantaytambo inca town. After exploring the Quarry we will have to descend for 2 hours to qhachichiccata community where you will enjoy lunch. The lunchs is a particular Pachamanca the traditional Cusco dish. Then continue to Ollantaytambo inca living town where you will have time to explore and take the train to Aguas Calientes. Spend the night in a hotel.

   Trek Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Lares Trek, Peru
   • Hiking time: 3 hours
   • Transport time: none
   • Tour Type: Hiking tour – natural - History
   • Start/End Time:  Pickup is at 8 am and you will be finishing the Hike at pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude:  3350 m / 10,990 ft
   • Climate: Cold
   • Total, Walking Distance: 3 km / 1.86 ml
   • Highest Altitude:  3200 m.a.s.l / 10,560 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: easy
4. Day 4Machu Picchu – Return Cusco

   On the final day, wake up early and take the first buses up to Machu Picchu. The guided tour starts between 7 to 8 am where our professional licenced tour guide, provide you exceptional introductions and then explore the stone Inca temples and grand palaces, plazas, residential houses and much more.

   Once you finish the tour circuit your guide will take you back to aguas calientes town and if you want shared the last lunch with your tour guide, which are not included, and finally take the expedition panoramic train back to Cusco. Arriving around 7:30 pm to your hotel.

   Trek Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Machupicchu, Peru
   • walk time: 4 hours
   • Transport time: 50 buses up and down in aguas calientes
   • Tour Type: Day tour – natural - History
   • Start/End Time:  Pickup is at 5.30 am from your hotel and you will be finishing at 7 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude:  2000 / 6,561 ft
   • Climate: warm
   • Total, Walking Distance: Day tour walk inca city
   • Highest Altitude:  2400 m.a.s.l / 7874 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: easy

Included

Recommendations

• Arrive in Cusco at least two days before the trek to acclimatize properly.
• Bring your original passport for permits, train travel, and Machu Picchu entry.
• Wear well-broken-in hiking boots with good traction and ankle support.
• Dress in layers to adapt to cold mornings, warm afternoons, and mountain weather.
• Carry a waterproof jacket or poncho at all times.
• Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat due to strong UV radiation.
• Bring a warm sleeping bag suitable for cold nights in the Andes.
• Stay well hydrated and drink water frequently during the trek.
• Avoid alcohol and heavy meals before and during hiking days.
• Carry a small daypack for personal items, water, and snacks.
• Bring some cash in Peruvian soles for tips and small personal expenses.
• Consider renting trekking poles for added stability on steep sections.
• Follow your guide’s instructions and respect local communities and archaeological sites.

Route map

Approximate route. Your guide will share the detailed map before departure.

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