Cachicata Machupicchu 4D/3N

Once the passenger has had breakfast, the Amazing Adventures team will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am and drive you for 2 hours to the community of Racca, located in the Sacred Valley. The Quarry Trail hike begins by visiting the ancient Inca sanctuary of Ñaupa Iglesia (2967m / 9734ft). After visiting Ñaupa Iglesia, we will continue the hike for 2 hours to the community of Soqma (3188m / 10459ft), where our cook will prepare lunch for our group. After lunch, explore the village, interact with the local villagers, and understand their humble lifestyles and cultures.

The second part of our hike is a 2-3 hour uphill hike to the Perolniyoc Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Cusco with a 328-foot drop onto the rock. The views from this location of the Soqma Valley, the Maras plateau, and the snow-covered mountains are spectacular. The campsite is near the archaeological zone in the village of Korimarca (3611m / 11847ft).

• Altitud del campamento: 3611 m / 11847 pies
• Campsite altitude: 3611m / 11847ft
• Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
• Duration: 7 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation: Camping
• Difficulty: Moderate

We wake up early with a cup of hot coffee or coca tea. Today is the most challenging and yet the most beautiful day of this experience! After breakfast, it’s a 4-hour uphill hike to the Charkahuaylla pass (4450m / 14599ft). At the top, you can take a well-deserved rest and enjoy the fantastic views of the snow-capped peaks of the Urubamba mountain range and the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas. At the same time, our tour guide performs a traditional offering ceremony to the mountain Apus (mountain spirits). Then, continue the hike from the quarry in the mountains to the Andean lake of Marcacocha (4000m / 13100ft). This is a perfect spot for lunch. In the afternoon, the climb to Apu Buena Negra (4370m / 14300ft), the second and final mountain of the hike, begins.

Upon reaching the summit, your efforts will be rewarded with one of the most spectacular views in the region. Then, continue downhill for another two hours to Intipunku (Sun Gate), a beautiful entrance overlooking the majestic Veronica mountain (5893m / 19334ft). Our campsite is just a few more minutes away at Choquetacarpo (3600m / 11811ft).

• Campsite altitude: 3600m / 11811ft
• Maximum altitude: 4450m / 14599ft
• Distance: 15km / 9.5 miles
• Duration: 8 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation: Camping
• Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

The Choquetacarpo campsite is a perfect place to enjoy the sunrise with a cup of coffee. After breakfast, walk for 3 hours to the Cachiccata Quarry, the largest quarry of the Inca Empire. Here, your tour guide will teach you all about the incredible techniques of the ancient Inca stonemasons, as well as their lives and customs. You’ll be amazed by the enormous rocks that the Incas transported and carved without the aid of modern technology. This quarry was abandoned along with Machu Picchu and many other Inca sites during the Spanish invasion. As we follow the ancient Inca route used to transfer the rocks to Ollantaytambo, we’ll stop for a barbecue Pachamanca lunch and interact with the local villagers in the community of Cachiccata. Here, our private bus will be waiting to take us to Ollantaytambo to explore its ancient streets and the water channel that has been in use since Inca times. After dinner, take the 7:00 pm train to Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hote.

• Campsite altitude: 2040m / 6692ft
• Distance: 7km / 4.5 miles
• Duration: 5 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Difficulty: Easy

On our last day, we’ll wake up early and prepare for the highlight of your tour. After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take the bus to Machu Picchu. On a clear day, you can see the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu. Then, explore the temples, palaces, and streets. After the guided tour, take some time to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu or MachuPicchu Mountain (tickets must be reserved in advance, if possible).

Once you finish exploring Machu Picchu, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, enjoy lunch (not included), and in the afternoon, take the train back to Cusco. Return to your hotel around 7:30 pm.

• Duration of Guided Tour: 3-4 hours
• Meals: Breakfast (hotel)
• Difficulty: Easy