4-Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu

4 days

Moderate

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
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Pre-departure briefing
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cuzco Accommodation Pickup
Van Transfer from Cuzco to Huarocondo/Socma
Round Trip Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Bus Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Camping Accommodation during trek (including basic sleeping mattress & tent for 2 people)
1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Professional English Speaking Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Meals: 3B/3L/3D
Cook: In charge of meal preparation
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.
Equipment: Tents (2 people will share a tent), Basic sleeping pad, Shared camping equipment, Dinner tent, Kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings
First aid kit & Emergency Oxygen Bottle
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 4
Exclusions
    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
    Please note
    • Passport required
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • No public transportation nearby
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
    • 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.
    • • Note: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again. *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: +51 957 625 445
    • *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
    What to bring