Inca Quarry Trek

The Inca Quarry Trek was named by National Geographic’s as one of the top 6 alternative treks to Machu Picchu. This trek brings the beauties of the Andes with an experience truly immersed in history. This place was dedicated to carve and extraction of stones that were used for the construction of Ollantaytambo and many establishments nearby and it is located 9 kilometers away from it. The tourist can see the great work done in the moment the gigantic stones were moved to build the enclosures of Ollantaytambo. There you can appreciate Incan terraces, short authentic Inca trail, Temple of the Water God above a secret holding lovely waterfall, Incan mummies and Andean highlands. You will take a train to Machu Picchu and visit the amazing and mysterious Incan citadel.

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2 The difficult of Inca Quarry Trail:

3 What you need to bring:

The Inca Quarry Trail is ubicated 12 km from Sacred Valley of the Incas and 9 km of the Ollantaytambo and near to Machu Picchu.

The difficult of Inca Quarry Trail:

Starting Altitude – 3300m / 10,827ft.
Highest Altitude – 4500m / 14,764ft
Walking Distance – 32 km/ 20 miles
Overall Difficulty – Easy-Moderate.

However, we recommend that you prepare for the trek by trying to walk 10km a day, or start going to the gym a month before the trek. We will cover a lot of distance during the second day. But do not worry, if you are really struggling, we have emergency horses that you can ride if you are not fit for the trek.

What you need to bring:

Original passport
For students: ISIC card
Insurance card/certificate
Walking stick ( Highly Recomemded )
Hiking boots
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Warm jacket
Hat and gloves
2-4 t-shirts
2 pairs of pants (1 for hiking, 1 for camp)
Long underwear for sleeping
Hand sanitizer
Comfortable trousers
Sun hat or cap
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water
Toiletries/ Toilet paper
Personal medication
Camera
Flashlight or headlamp
Extra money for tips/snacks/beer.

So explore with Inti Sun Trek, one of the best alternative trek to Machu Picchu. You can reserve this tour here.