You will discover more about the Inca culture and some of the ways they created their recent Incas throughout this four day tour. The quarries of Cachicata, the impressive views of the terrain, the Andean farms and the spectacular citadel of Machu Picchu will be seen throughout the trip.
The Cachicata quarries, a few kilometers from Ollantaytambo, were a place where stones were extracted and carved for use in the construction of Ollantaytambo and other ancient monuments.
Molle Pucro, Sikusirkuyoc and Cacchicata or Kantirayoq are the three groups of known quarries; the latter was used for the extraction of minerals and precious stones.
Many of the stones that were being transported by the Incas can still be seen on the way to Ollantaytambo and others in some points of the city of Ollantaytambo.
This is a unique adventure full of nature, history and culture. You will travel the Inca trail from the Ollantaytambo Quarries to the world wonder Machu Picchu.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
0600 AM
In the morning we will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco in our private transportation. We will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a two-hour drive to the community of Racca. This community houses an ancient Inca sanctuary, the Ñaupa Church, a mysterious place with little information about the function it fulfilled in the Inca civilization.
After touring the church we will continue our walk to the community of Soqma. The walk takes about two hours. Here we will stop to have a delicious Peruvian meal.
In the afternoon we will tour the town and we will be able to interact with the inhabitants, who will gladly share their traditions, culture and daily life with us.
After this wonderful meeting we will continue our walk. We will ascend to the Perolniyoc waterfall that offers us a wonderful view of the Soqma valley and the landscapes and snow-capped mountains that surround it.
Finally after this unique day we will walk to the village of Korimarka. Here you will spend the night in a comfortable tent.
We will wake you up with a delicious breakfast. We will continue the adventure walking uphill to the Charkahuaylla Pass. The walk takes about 4 hours. Here you can see impressive views of the Sacred Valley and the entire landscape that surrounds it.
After this moment we will continue the walk to Lake Marcacocha. Here we will stop for lunch.
After the well-deserved rest, we will continue our tour. We will hike up to the Apu Buena Negra mountain which offers impressive views upon reaching the top. We will descend towards the Intipunku, a beautiful entrance that dominates the majestic Veronica Mountain.
Finally we will walk until we reach Choquetarpo. Here we will camp on the second night after a delicious dinner.
We will continue our three-hour hike to the Cachicata Quarry after a fantastic breakfast with a spectacular sunrise view.
Together with our guide, you will tour the site, who will explain the processes of cutting and carving stone.
Following our journey to this enigmatic place, we will head to the community of Cacchicata, where we will enjoy a traditional lunch and have the opportunity to mingle with some of the community’s residents.
After this unforgettable experience, we will board our private transport to Ollantaytambo, where we will have dinner and tour the city.
Finally you will board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival we will transfer you to your hotel so you can rest for the next day.
Early in the morning after the breakfast we will take you to the bus terminal where you will board the bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Upon reaching the entrance of the citadel, you will go through a control. Here they will verify your passport, so we recommend you bring your original passport.
After passing the control with our guide, you will tour the entire citadel and obtain more information about the culture and history of the Inca civilization.
Following the tour with our guide, you will have the opportunity to explore the citadel on your own; we recommend going to the sun gate, which provides a wonderful perspective of this global wonder.
Our guide will lead you to the entrance if you have booked a hike to Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu Mountain.
After visiting this wonder, you will board the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes. Here you will have free time so you can have lunch or get to know the town.
Finally you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo town where our driver awaits you to take you back to Cusco to your accommodation.
