Cachicata Inca Quarry Trail Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary:
Day 1: Cusco – Socma – Rayan
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
- Drive to Socma village (2 hours)
- Trek to Perolniyoc waterfall and the archaeological site (3-4 hours)
- Continue trekking to Rayan (2-3 hours)
- Dinner and overnight at Rayan campsite
Day 2: Rayan – Cachicata Inca Quarry
- Breakfast at the campsite
- Trek to Kuychicassa Pass (4-5 hours), enjoying stunning views of the Sacred Valley
- Descend to the Cachicata Inca Quarry (2-3 hours)
- Explore the quarry and learn about Inca stone-working techniques
- Dinner and overnight at Cachicata campsite
Day 3: Cachicata Inca Quarry – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast at the campsite
- Trek to the Inca site of Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and enjoy views of the Ollantaytambo ruins (2-3 hours)
- Descend to Ollantaytambo (2 hours) and have lunch
- Board the train to Aguas Calientes (1.5-2 hours)
- Dinner and overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Early breakfast at the hotel
- Take the bus to Machu Picchu (30 minutes)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (2-3 hours)
- Free time to explore the site on your own
- Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes (30 minutes)
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes (not included)
- Board the train back to Ollantaytambo (1.5-2 hours)
- Drive back to Cusco (2 hours)
- Arrival in Cusco and drop off at your hotel
The Cachicata Inca Quarry Trail Trek offers a unique and less crowded alternative to the classic Inca Trail. Over the course of 4 days and 3 nights, you’ll discover Inca archaeological sites, beautiful landscapes, and the fascinating Cachicata quarry, where the Incas sourced stones for their constructions. The trek ends with a visit to the iconic Machu Picchu citadel.
