Cusco Ollantaytambo Inca quarry customized hike with local private guides - The Cachicata Quarries resides in an area of the Sacred Valley in the district of Ollantaytambo, also known as the “living Inca city.” This beautiful walk visits some of the
lesser-known places outside of busy Ollantaytambo, starting with the outer-laying terraces of the main construction that is the entire village itself. To reach the quarry we will first cross the Urubamba River on the Inka-bridge, and observe how ancient foundations still serve to this day for a modern structure to be laid across. Following the river, we will ascend to the first natural spring. After about an hour we will start to see “tired stones,” or the stones that never made it to their final destination. After passing the second natural spring, we will enter the main area of the quarry where stones were extracted for the construction of the temples in the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. The views here of Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley beyond are phenomenal.
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OVERVIEW
Type of Trek: Adventure, ecological landscapes and cultural.
Departures Day: Daily departures.
Trek Duration: 1 Day.
Accommodation: No one.
Group size: 2 – 8 persons.
Altitude: 3.900 mt
Difficulty: Easy.
ITINERARY
Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Inca Quarry- Sungate - Ollantaytambo
We left very early from Cusco, we headed to the Sacred valley , passing beautiful landscapes along our journey, the natural paradise of the valley of the condor. We stop at view spot for the spectacular views over the valley . Through our professional guide will learn many aspects of the different quechuas people live in this area.
INCLUDED
With the Inca Quarries Hike Package you will receive:
Transportation and tickets
- Private transportation from Cusco to trailahead (roundtrip)
- Entrances ticket
Team
- Professional, driver
- Professional, knowledgeable bilingual guide
- A cook to prepare your meals
Food
- High quality meals to provide the necessary energy for this challenging trek (including vegetarian options upon request)
- In addition to three meals daily, you will be given revitalizing snacks
- Hot drinks such as tea and coffee, chocolate etc.
PRICE
Price per person: US$100 (Minimum 2 persons; departures all year)
What You Need To Bring/Carry
- A day-pack
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Sun hat
- Sun cream
- Hiking shoes
- Long pants
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Warm fleece to return
- Cookies, chocolates, Candy
- Extra money
- Mosquito repellent
- Binoculars
- Toilet paper
WHY EXPLORE
Cultural Immersion Experience
Travel is about meeting the local people and experiencing different ways of life. That is why EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU immerses you in the local communities. Visit the most interesting and off the beaten track locations to experience the real Peru! Have a unique cultural adventure at local communities, COMMUNITY STAY and CULTURAL IMMERSION before each trek and take part of our tours.
We are a 100% locally owned and operated company!
EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU offers an assortment of adventurous treks and exciting tour packages in Peru, specially designed to appeal to most visitors' budgets that doesn't have a negative impact on the environment or adversely affect local communities. EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU employees are local, Peruvian people. We work to invest in our own country and develop social work to offer our people a better lifestyle and provide opportunities to keep growing. This is the main difference between local companies and foreign companies and associated companies.
