Tours/Cusco/4-Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu
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4-Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu

5.0(27)Cusco1 hour
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Description

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

Tour Options

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

Highlights

Pre-departure briefing
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Round Trip Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
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

What's included

Included
Pre-departure briefing
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Round Trip Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
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

Pickup Locations & Times

*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

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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.

Reviews(27)

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BoardingPass400318
November 15, 2024
Phenomenal!

Bamba Travel - Everyone in the agency was so kind, informative and patient. My guide was also very knowledgeable and helpful. Would highly recommend to a family or friend.

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danixb15
August 23, 2021
Excellent guide and delicious food!

Loved the trek Very healthy and delicious food always with vegetarian option The guide Vicente taught us a lot about the Inca culture and behaved very well throughout the very professional trek and is rating the love for its culture and Machupicchu The doormen always attentive and everything was set up fast It was very nice to get from walking for hours and have hot food and armed tents without lifting a finger Arriving in Machupicchu was a dream fulfilled I recommend this trek with this Enterprise to anyone who is really interested! I had a beautiful experience on my trek to Machupicchu I felt treated like a queen!

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NickB1403
March 27, 2020
4-Day Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu

Junior was an absolutely brilliant and helpful guide -very knowledgeable and his organisational skills excellent. He is a really nice guy as well and asset to Bamber. The chef and porters were also great as was the group dynamics-a truly enriching experience overall. Nick Black

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shanesO9153KM
March 8, 2020
Trekking w/ Diego

I did a 4 day / 3 night trek with Bamba. The Inca Trail was washed out because of rain so they offered me an alternate route (Inca Quarry trek) which was fantastic. I particularly liked it because of the lack of people. On day 2, we didn’t see anyone hiking. Diego was our guide and this guy is the real deal. I started peppering him with questions as soon as the trek started to test his Inca knowledge. I had read one book (last days of the Incas) before the trip and so I was obviously now an Inca expert. Turns out, Diego is a human encyclopedia when it comes to Inca history, Andean plants and animals, and many other subjects. He made the trek highly informative and comfortable for our group - always making sure we had everything we needed while hiking and once we reached camp. Can’t recommend him enough. Our chef, Victór, deserves a separate review altogether. That guy is fantastic and made us feel like we were dining in a 5 star restaurant while in the middle of the mountains. Only reason for 4 / 5 stars is because my temporary guide (not Diego) never showed up at the Machu Picchu checkpoint after I finished Huayna Picchu. I called Bamba and they sorted it out eventually, but I had to start 1 hour late.

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979amiec
March 6, 2020
Junior was an excellent guide!

The food was OUTSTANDING! The porters were very helpful. Junior was excellent and the views were phenomenal!

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danmon26
December 31, 2019
Once in a lifetime trip with an amazing crew

Vidal led our trip and was an amazing resource for information and knowledge. He was able to inform us about the history of the Inca trail and the region in general. He did a great job of making sure we were taken care of, safe and having fun. Victoriano was our cook and prepared some delicious food that kept us fueled throughout our journey. The porters worked so hard to make sure that lunch and dinner was transported ahead of us along with all of our equipment. Overall, it was an amazing trip shared with an amazing group led by amazing people. 100% recommended

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Wilson W
December 3, 2019
One of best treks I’ve done in my life

Exceeded my expectations. I’ve done treks in Colombia, New Zealand, and other amazing parts of the world. This one really stood out just because we were rewarded everyday with amazing views and of course the last day with Machu Picchu. Also, Victoriano was the best cook ever and shoutout to my man Chino (Vidal) for being a professional, fun, and helpful tour guide.

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Zwickolino
September 16, 2019
Inca Quarry trail

Good organization from start to finish of our Inca Trek. Our guide Anderson was organized, friendly and very competent. He knew a lot about the history of his great country, the Incas and everything that grows or runs by the wayside 🙃! Despite the long hike, he never got bored. The scenery and the sites of the Incas were really impressive. The atmosphere was always awesome, many photos were taken... Equipment was in impeccable condition, clean and we did not have to freeze despite the cold nights. A thank you also to our chef Victor and our horseman who took good care of us. Muchas gracias, for the great tour and the lasting memories!!

Operator response

Hello! We thank you for your detailed review, this will be appreciated by our future travelers to get an idea of how it is to do this amazing trek. It is exciting for us to know that you had the chance to learn about the Inca culture and to taste its flavors. Your kind comments will be forwarded to Anderson and his team. We hope you think of us as your first option for your next trip. Hope to hear from you soon. Best regards, Pedro Ferraez

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LucenaDeakin
August 20, 2019
Quality tour

Excellent food, fantastic guide and magnificent experience. It's definately worth getting the complete package for convenience and highly suggest arranging the blow up mattresses rather than the standard. Small difference can make for a more comfortable sleep.

Operator response

Hello! We are glad to hear that you guys had a wonderful time with us and our local team, your comments will be forwarded to them. We also thank you for leaving your comments about the blow-up mattresses, our future clients will value this information. It was a big pleasure for us organizing your trip, and we hope to hear from you soon. If you want to embark on a new adventure please think of us as your first option we will be glad to help you. Best regards, Pedro Ferraez

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Hannebach
August 7, 2019
Amazing hike to Machu Picchu

Amazing hike to Machu Picchu. Our guide, Vidal, did a great job introducing us to the history of the inkas and encouraging us on the breathtaking but demanding trek. Excellent four-course dinner by our cook, Victor, and the rest og the sraff preparing everything at the campsites.

Operator response

Hello! We are glad to hear that you guys had a wonderful time with, your comments will be forwarded to Victor and his team. It is great for us to hear that you learned about the fantastic Inca culture. It was a big pleasure for us organizing your trip, and we hope to hear from you soon. If you want to embark on a new adventure please think of us as your first option we will be glad to help you. Best regards, Pedro Ferraez

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