Full Day — Trek to the Inca Quarry Cachicata

It is a short walk, which offers panoramic views of the village of Ollantaytambo, the Urubamba Mountain Range, and La Verónica Snow Peak, also you will know the Inca Quarry, The stones used in the construction of the Ollantaytambo Fortress where extracted and polished.

The trek does not have the presence of many hikers, which will allow you to enjoy the landscapes and get the best photographs.

The hike starts at 2,850 meters/9,350 feet in Cachicata and the maximum altitude is 4,200 meters/13, 779 feet on the Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol.

It is the dry season (May - December), especially in June, July and August.

During the day, there is a high probability of having sun almost all day, however, the nights are cold.

No, the hike to the Inca Quarry is easier compared to the great majority of alternative hikes in our region with difficulty degrees.

However, you must be physically healthy to enjoy the Tour to Cachicata fully.

Not necessarily, it is a short walk that is not very physically demanding however we recommend you to perform cardiovascular exercises like running or walking.

The trek to the Inca Quarry starts in Cachicata and ends at Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol.

Please note that with Inkayni Peru Tours, the tour to Cachicata starts and ends at your hotel in Cusco City.

The hike starts in Cachicata and lasts about 03 hours, this depends on the pace of each hiker’s walk.

There are no specific age restrictions for the hike to the Cachicata Quarry, however, we recommend it for people over 12 years old, for a greater enjoyment of the trek.

No, you do not need any permit or Tourist Ticket as it is a separate trek.

We advise you to make your booking at least 10 days in advance, also an advantage of this walk is that it does not require a month's advance.

The initial deposit allows us to guarantee all the necessary services for your Inca Quarry trek. This includes:

Staff as guides whose services must be booked in advance.

Exclusive tourist and logistic transport for the group.

This way, when we receive your deposit (100% of the tour cost) we can ensure the availability of the best services for the dates of your hike.

Remember, the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Yes, you can change the date at least 45 days before the originally booked date. We will not charge any additional fees, however, you should contact our travel agent to avoid any mishaps with the new dates chosen.

If you have luggage that will not be needed during your walk to the Inca Quarry, you can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most hotels offer this service without charge).

If your hotel does not offer this option, we will store your luggage safely at our facilities.

No, but we recommend using poles during the walk to the Inca Quarry, especially for people with knee problems.

Trekking poles provide better balance and reduce impact on the knees.

Please note, not to use poles with metal tips that can damage the trail. If you want to use poles for your walk, we offer the service of renting poles for $15.

During the hike to the Inca Quarry, you will find limited or no connection to telephone and internet due to the mountainous geography.