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The Inca Quarry Trek (also known as the Cachicata Trek) is a scenic 3-day hike through Peru’s Sacred Valley, starting from Soqma village and ending in Ollantaytambo. This off-the-beaten-path trail takes you past the stunning Perolniyoc waterfall, ancient sites like Qorimarka, and the historic Cachicata Inca Quarry—where stones were carved for Machu Picchu.
Ideal for hikers seeking a less crowded alternative to the Inca Trail, this trek offers rich Andean culture, mountain views, archaeological ruins, and a truly immersive Peruvian hiking experience. Supported with horses, quality camping gear, and nutritious meals, it’s a moderate to semi-challenging trek perfect for adventurous travelers.
Trip Type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture and nature
Trip Length: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Group Size: 2-8 Hikers
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Semi-challenging, but rewarding hike.
Weather: Dry season (cold & sunny days) – Rainy season (Changeable weather)
Hiking Distance: 22km
We will pick you up from 06:00am to 06:30 am from your hotel and drive to Mauka Iglesia a small Inca ceremonial place but an ancient sacred place that has been in use since before the Incan civilization. In the giant rocks are intricate carvings of portals, the energy here was very strong and felt electric. From here, a short drive will take us to Rafqa (2800m) and Soqma Villlage (3000 m), where we will start to hike and meet our horsemen that will join us during our hike, but before starting our hike we will grab our snack to go. A further one hour and half walk take us to Perolniyoc waterfall (3300m) where we will stop for photos and snack. From here, we continue to Qorimarka Inca site for another 40 minutes to explore for about 30 minutes over there, then getting to the base camp by lunch time.
Hiking Distance: 4 Km /2.5 miles (3 to 4 hours)
After our early breakfast, we start to hike. A 4 hours hike will take us to the top of the first pass Pukaqasa (Pucyuccasa) (4400m). After enjoying the views of the mountains and of the below valley, we walk down for about 20 minutes to the lunch spot. From here, we continue another 2 hours to reach a small Inca site with amazing views of the valley below and Veronica mountain (5750m). Finally arriving our camp Choquetacarpo (3600m).
Hiking Distance: 11 km/8.7 miles (6-7 hours)
We will have an early breakfast and then walk one hour downhill to the Cachiqata where we observe the location of the stones were cut for Ollantaytambo. We will have a tour and talk about how you can still see remains of stone work that was interrupted by the Spanish conquest.
From the quarry we descend for 3 hours until we reach Ollantaytambo (2,840 m / 9,315 ft). We will have lunch in Ollantaytambo. After lunch we will have walking tour in ollantaytambo and then go back to Cusco or Machu Picchu (customized service)
Hiking Distance: 7 km/ 5 miles (5-6 hours)
To book the Inca Quarry Trek, an initial payment of $ 100 USD per person is required. The remaining balance can be paid online or in person at our office in Cusco. The deposit can be made via We Travel, Western Union or MoneyGram. If you rent camping and hiking gear, upgrade tours or receive a discount of the total price our sales team will email you the updated remaining balance payable at our Cusco office.
Adults: From $415 USD
Students and Children: From $400 USD
Note.
To qualify for the student discount, one must be 25 years old or less at the time of entering Machu Picchu and you must submit a valid university ID with your booking. The ID must include your name, photo, and expiration date. Cards without an expiration date will not be accepted. Please bring the original student ID with you on the tour to pass the checkpoint.
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Please remember to send us the tracking code (MTCN) in order to pick up the deposit and confirm your booking. Once your payment is made via Western Union or MoneyGram, please notify ours sales team.
In the event you need to cancel your trip, cancellation fees will be assessed as outlined in our cancellation policy. If canceling, you may not transfer your deposit to another person’s trek/tour. See Inca Vision Tours ‘Terms and Cancellation Policy
There are several optional upgrades you can include in this Inca Quarry Trek. Below is a quick list of prices.
Walking Stick: One pair for $10 USD.
Extra Single Tent: $25 USD
Important Reminder: For this Inca Quarry trek, you will need one hold-all or duffel bag, which we will provide. However, you will be carrying your small day pack while hiking. Please pack as light as possible. A light backpack is key to feeling great!
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