Machu Picchu 4 Day Trek

Explore the Sacred Valley with this Machu Picchu 4 Day Trek through the Inca Quarry, the ancient route used by the Incas to transport stone blocks to Ollantaytambo.

Machu Picchu 4 Day Trek

Day 1: Cusco - Soqma - Korimarca

The trek starts with a pick-up at your hotel in Cusco or at the airport at 7 am. The first visit is to Ñaupa Church, followed by a two-hour ascent to Soqma for lunch. We then continue to Perolniyoc waterfalls, visit the archaeological site of Rayanpata and set up camp near Korimarca, at over 3600 meters.

Day 2: Korimarca - Inti Punku - Choquetacarpo

Beginning with breakfast, we will trek through the Sacred Valley's highest mountains. After a four-hour ascent, we reach Charkahuaylla pass at 4450 meters for lunch, with views of local wildlife. After lunch, we proceed to Buena Negra pass and descend to Inti Punku, near Choquetacarpo, for our second camping night.

Day 3: Choquetacarpo - Cachiccata - Aguas Calientes

The day includes breathtaking mountain views, followed by a one-hour descent to Cachiccata quarries and an Inca cemetery. Lunch in Cachiccata will cover local culinary practices. The trek continues through the Inca quarry road to Ollantaytambo, where we take a panoramic train to Aguas Calientes for overnight accommodation.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel precedes a bus ride to Machu Picchu, including a short hike within the citadel. You have around 3 hours for exploration and an option for an additional hike around Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. After, we return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo, arriving in Cusco by 7:30 pm.

Important

In case of cancellations due to strikes or bad weather, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund, excluding Inca Trail entrance fees (approximately 200 PEN), which are non-refundable.

Accommodation

The tour includes two nights in tented camps and one night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Other experiences

You may also opt for additional experiences:

2-day Inca Trail Trek.4-day Inca Trail Grand Tour.