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4-Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu

About this experience

Embark on this recently discovered route which some consider to be an alternative Inca Trail. See stunning waterfalls and witness intriguing Inca engineering marvels at the Cachicata quarry. Visit breathtaking archaeological sites en route to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. 

 Highlights:
-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

At a glance

  • Duration: 96 hr

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Inca Quarry Trek 4D-3N Regular
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

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide

Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

What is included

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Round Trip Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 4
  • Meals: 3B/3L/3D
  • 1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Camping Accommodation during trek (including basic sleeping mattress & tent for 2 people)
  • First aid kit & Emergency Oxygen Bottle
  • Cook: In charge of meal preparation
  • Professional English Speaking Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
  • Equipment: Tents (2 people will share a tent), Basic sleeping pad, Shared camping equipment, Dinner tent, Kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings
  • 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.
  • Cuzco Accommodation Pickup
  • Van Transfer from Cuzco to Huarocondo/Socma
  • Bus Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco

Not included

  • Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 4
  • Sleeping Bag (Available for rent in Cuzco)
  • Trekking Poles (Available for rent in Cuzco)
  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
  • Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
  • 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
  • Cuzco Accommodation Drop-off
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • *Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 961805117

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Bamba Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
*Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.

Meeting time: 6 PM
Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 961805117
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 7+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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