Overview

Short Inca Trail by Inca Quarry Trek 3-Day Summary

CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”

The Andes contain one of the largest mountain ranges, where the Incas built trails to interconnect the Andean mountains;

On this excursion, we explore the Cachicata quarries on horseback until we reach the Intipunku viewpoint in Ollantaytambo, the archaeological site that contains an open door built of stones directed towards the snowy Veronica; the views are unique and fascinating from the top, continue the expedition along the Sacred Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Chachabamba to have the visit of Machu Picchu.

Trip Summary 3 Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu

• Day 1: Cusco – Inca Quarry Horseback & Hike – Ollantaytambo
• Day 2: Ollantaytambo – Join the inimitable Inca Trail – Aguas Calientes 
• Day 3: Machu Picchu Guided Tour | Return to Cuzco by train and by road

Short Inca Trail by Inca Quarry Trek 3 Day Highlights

The Best of 3 Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu

• Experience National Park of Machu Picchu!
• Enjoy a full-day horseback riding expedition from Ollantaytambo to the Inca quarries of Cachicata.
• There is nothing better than the incredible views of the Inti Punku of Ollantaytambo and the Inti Punku of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
• The best vacations are through the Andes, like the jungle brow of Machu Picchu, with outdoor experiences.

Why You´ll love the Short Inca Trail by Inca Quarry Trek 3 Day

This active excursion covers excellent distances every day. Rely on hiking for up to six hours! But not every day is on tour. The pace is sometimes a little challenging, especially on the second and third days of the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, for customers who choose to do the optional Huayna Picchu trek.

Participants must be in good physical condition to compete in the Short Inca Trail by Inca Quarry Trek 3 Day. Further training does recommend before departure. You will encounter uneven surfaces, stairs, steep steps, rocky and unpaved terrain, and marked slopes.

If you climb the Inca Trail from Machu Picchu, you cannot turn back and must complete the trek until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes. When visiting Machu Picchu, remember that canes are not allowed; hiking poles are permitted on the Inca Trail as long as they have rubber tips. Also, selfie sticks are prohibited, and only folding umbrellas are allowed.

Cusco is 3,500 meters – 11,000 feet above sea level, which may be a consideration for those with heart problems or those affected by altitude. We recommend our explorers consult their doctor before signing up for this adventure. Final routes and activities might change due to weather conditions, etc. We recommend purchasing personal travel insurance to cover accidents or events.

Short Inca Trail by Inca Quarry Trek 3-Day Itinerary

Find here the complete description of the adventure of going to the Cachicata quarries; From the Cachicata mines, the Incas extracted megalithic stones to build the Ollantaytambo temple. In this section, find the development of the expedition from the Cachicata quarry to Machu Picchu.

BRIEFING Short Inca Trail by Inca Quarry Trek 3 Day

Please note that you will need to attend the pre-hike briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before the first day of the hike. We organize the informative talk at the hotel reception where the travelers are staying.

We recommend arriving at least a day before your excursion to acclimate to the altitude before your hiking adventure. Spending a full day in Cuzco (3,249 m/10,659 ft) relaxing and drinking plenty of water is usually enough to acclimate most people.