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Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
The mountain path visits Perolniyoc ruins (3200m) and Cachicata quarry (3820m) over 3 days. Reaching 4500m altitude across two passes, the journey concludes with a 2-hour guided Machu Picchu tour and optional Huayna Picchu climb (pre-booking required).
View itineraryCusco Peru
26 miOllantaytambo Peru
18 miAguas Calientes Peru
5 miMachu Picchu Peru
5 miAguas Calientes Peru
18 miOllantaytambo Peru
26 miCusco Peru
3 Days in Peru, incl. Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
The path to Machu Picchu unfolds over three days, with a 12km trek from KM 104 through Chachabamba ruins and Wiñay Wayna terraces. Ambitious travelers can opt for the Huayna Picchu climb for spectacular citadel views.
- Day 1
Sacred Valley Exploration
Leave Cusco at 7 AM to get ahead of other tourists. Your first stop is Chinchero's weaving center, where you can watch traditional textile making. Pack warm layers since morning temperatures reach a chilly 12,690 ft. Next, visit the salt ponds of Maras to see how locals have collected salt since Inca times. Move on to the agricultural terraces at Moray. Bring sun protection since this site offers minimal shade. Stop for lunch before visiting the impressive stone fortifications at Ollantaytambo. One visitor shared: "The ancient engineering at Ollantaytambo is mind-blowing - climbing those steep terraces gives you real appreciation for Inca architecture." Spend the night in Ollantaytambo to adjust to the altitude and rest up for your trek.
- Day 2
Short Inca Trail
Catch the 6:30 AM train from Ollantaytambo to KM 104 where your trek begins. Starting at Chachabamba ruins (7,170 ft), you'll hike uphill for 4-5 hours on ancient stone paths. The 7.5-mile journey feels longer due to the altitude, so bring extra water and snacks. Stop at Wiñay Wayna ruins for lunch and incredible valley views. The path to the Sun Gate (Intipunku) levels out, and you'll arrive around 5 PM for your first look at Machu Picchu. Head down to Aguas Calientes for overnight rest.
- Day 3
Machu Picchu
Get up by 4:30 AM to take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. Early arrival lets you see the site in morning light before it gets busy. Take a 2-hour guided tour, then explore on your own. You can climb Huayna Picchu if you bought permits in advance ($75, usually sells out months ahead). Return to Aguas Calientes for your afternoon train to Ollantaytambo. A van will take you back to Cusco, arriving around 7 PM. Consider spending an extra night in Cusco since train schedules often change.
Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
The 21km trek leads from Cusco through Puca Pucara (3,700m) to UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu, featuring stops at Huchuy Qosqo ruins and Sacred Valley. Overnight stays include camping in Quencco village and hotels in Aguas Calientes, with optional Huayna Picchu climb ($75) or Sun Gate sunrise hikes.
View itineraryCusco Peru
11 miLamay Peru
24 miOllantaytambo Peru
18 miAguas Calientes Peru
5 miMachu Picchu Peru
5 miAguas Calientes Peru
44 miCusco Peru
Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour Packages You'll Love
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
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Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu - 3 Days
Ausangate Nevada & Rainbow Mountain Trek – 3 Days
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Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu
Cusco at a Glance
03 Day Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu - Group service
3-Day Adventure: Cusco & Machu Picchu
What people love about 3-day Machu Picchu tours
- Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
The trek that we went on was really good. The views and the food were amazing! Four course meals and service that we received during meal time was completely unexpected, and better than in most restaurants we had eaten at on our trip. The trek itself, however, was not the trek that we paid for. The trek was supposed to go over two mountain passes, with the highest pass being 4,500m, and camping around 4,300m. We only went over one pass, and the height was only 4,050m. Our campsite, we were told was at 3,900m. Not that big of a deal since we did see the gorgeous waterfall and one of the main Inca sites for the day. According to the itinerary we were emailed, on Day 2 we were supposed to see the Inca quarry at Cachicata, which admittedly I couldn't remember until the trek was over and I went back and read the itinerary again. We were never taken to the quarry, which afterall, was the name of the trek. After reading the emailed itinerary and realizing we not only missed out on the quarry, but a cave and some mummies that are located near the quarry. Of course after reading that, we were very disappointed. Again, the trek we went on was very nice, it just wasn't what we paid a lot of money to see. Because of that, I am afraid I won't be able to recommend it to any of my friends who are planning on going to Peru.
Excellent guide, great trail and organization, very clean hotels and transportation in a luxury car with very polite driver. Compliments to Javier the guide and David the owner! Very good value for money and I would definitely book another tour with this organization again.
Sacred Valley & Short Inca Trail Hike 3 Days
- Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
Me and a friend did the 3D/2N Huchuy Qosqo track with Rodney, our guide, and 2 of the best cooks and 4 horses with the best horseman. It was an amazing experience and our guide was really informative and funny. Everything was so well organized, the food was the best I had in whole South America and the guys were really friendly.
