Travel from Cusco to Socma and start the Inca Quarry Trek to Rayan.

To start the Inca Quarry Trek, we travel at 06:00 from Cusco to the Socma Valley via Huarocondo, “a newly paved road that leads to the Sacred Valley via Pachar.” Our pack horses are waiting for us in the community of Socma to pack all the camping equipment to start the trek. After a 35-minute walk, you reach the Perolniyoc waterfalls. The magnificent views of the falls invite you to get your feet wet and relax in the quiet and green area. We continue ascending towards the ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PEROLNIYOC – SOCMA. We explore the Inca ruins built in the domain of the inter-Andean valleys with a panoramic view of the Pomatales and Moray valleys.

HIKINH DATA: Description of the activity; a leisurely day walk

• We start the trip from Cusco to Socma at 06:00
• Private transfer to the trailhead “Socma 3,205 m / 10,512 ft.”
• Lunch at Perolniyoc Inca site
• Walking distance: 08 km / 05 miles
• Estimated duration: 04 hours trek
• Highest point: Rayan 3,700 meters/12,136 ft.
• Campsite elevation: 3,700 meters/12,136 ft. We will camp at a spacious Inca terrace up the valley and the Andes a short distance.
• Difficulty: Moderate.
• Meals: Lunch, Afternoon tea, and Dinner

Conquer the Kuychicassa Pass, descend towards Choquetacarpo, and have an incredible view of the Sacred Valley of Ollantaytambo.

We packed our adventure gear and started hiking to reach the top of Kuychicassa Pass. From the top, we can see parts of the Sacred Valley of the Incas around Ollantaytambo, its valleys, and ravines. After descending, we have a short undulating road until we reach the Inca gate of the sun, “Inti Punko de Ollantaytambo.” The panoramic views direct toward the snow-capped peaks of Waqa Willka or Verónica and the entire SACRED VALLEY mountain range. We explore the Inca ruins near the Cachicata quarries and head to our Chancachuco camp.

Explore through the small valley of Chancachuco, where we will have lunch next to the Maracocha lagoon.

Brief description of the spectacular hike through the Kuychicassa Pass

• A challenging day and the most gratifying hike day
• First, the Puccaqasa Pass 4,370 m/ 14,333 ft.
• Second the Kuychicassa Pass 4,457 m/ 14,619 ft.
• Walking Distance: 14 km/09 miles
• Estimated duration: 09 hours
• Highest point: Kuychicassa Pass 4,457 m/ 14,619 ft.
• Campsite elevation: Chancachuco 3820 m/ 12,532 ft. Camp near Chancachuco, a 1-hour trek below the Inti Punko.
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend through the Inca quarries of Cachicata and the spectacular Inca Trail that goes to Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, board the train service to Aguas Calientes.

The activities begin with a delicious fresh coca leaf tea with unique energy and start the last walk to Ollantaytambo. Today we explore the three quarries of the Cachicata Inca during our descent into the Urubamba River. The trail is well-marked and wide enough to enjoy outdoor activities. The Inca masters of Inca architecture from the Cachicata quarries moved stones weighing 30 and 140 tons over 10 kilometers to build the Ollantaytambo archaeological park. We found several giant stones that transferred to the other mountain; we called them tired stones because they did not reach their final destination.

We have lunch at a tourist restaurant near the Ollantaytambo train station, board the train services, and head towards Machupicchu.

Short description of the last stretch of the Inca Trail trek from Cachicata to the Urubamba River in Ollantaytambo

• Hiking Distance: 11 km/ 07 miles.
• Estimated duration: 04 hours
• Trail Conditions: lovely Andes path and Inca Trail.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 🙂 Lunch at Ollantaytambo (Restaurant)
• PM board a train service to Aguas Calientes village
• Overnight: At Aguas Calientes Village (HOTEL**).

After a two-hour morning guided tour of Machu Picchu, return to Cusco to Ollantaytambo in the afternoon.

Due to the new restrictions, Machu Picchu can now be visited at a specific time, and depending on availability, we believe that 08:00 is a suitable time.

We board the bus service to Machu Picchu at the indicated time and begin the two-hour guided tour by walking through the Inca citadel. We return to Cusco in the afternoon using the train and vehicle services.

last summary of the activities to be carried out

• Early breakfast at your hotel
• bus to Machu Picchu is “only uphill.”
• Two-hour Machu Picchu guided tour.
• PM trains return to Cusco.
• Private transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.