CACHICATA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS
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Overview
Trekking to the Inca Quarry takes adventurers past spectacular, remote waterfalls as well as traditional Andean communities. During this experience, travelers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the daily life of these Andean towns, while enjoying the diversity of landscapes ranging from the sacred valley to the imposing Andean mountains. In addition, they will have the opportunity to explore the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the ancient world.
Life Adventures (Perú Travel) offers a unique experience that fuses adventure with nature at its finest. With the aim of escaping from conventional tourist circuits, the company proposes to move away from superficial activities and immerse yourself in an authentic cultural environment.To ensure optimal adaptation to the altitude, Life Adventures (Peru Travel) suggests all travelers arrive in Cusco one or two days before the start of the adventure. This will allow you to acclimatize and feel comfortable while exploring this fascinating historic city.
- DAY 1 | By car: Cusco - Socma - Rayan: 14 km “Acclimatization day / Moderate.
- DAY 2 | Rayan - Cachicata: 16 km "Moderate day."
- DAY 3 | Cachicata - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes: 9 km “Moderate day.”
- DAY 4 | Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu: 4 km (2.49 miles) "Easy day."
Day 1 | By car - Cusco - Socma- Rayan: 14 km “Acclimatization day / Moderate.
Early in the morning we leave Cusco, we head to the Andean village of Huarocondo, where we will visit a colonial church, we immediately ascend to the community of Socma. Just before reaching Socma, we will stop to take photos of some petroglyphs. Today's hike takes us through the valley behind Socma as we head to a small Inca site and a beautiful waterfall that sits at the top of the valley. Walking through fields cultivated with potatoes, corn and quinoa we will have the opportunity to see a variety of birds and native plants and learn about the customs of the Andean peoples. Your guide will teach you a little Quechua (the language of the Incas) so you can communicate with the people you will meet on the walk. After this relaxing morning walk, we will finally arrive at our destination, the Inca site of Perolniyoc. After a guided tour of the site, we will continue a short distance to our camp at Rayan (3650m / 11975 ft) where we will stop for the day. In the afternoon we will visit one of the local families and you will be able to practice the Qhechua that you learned in the morning with your guide.
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
- Hike and Terrain: Hike on steep trails and some open slopes.
- Duration of the hike: Approximately 8 hours (including picnic lunch on the route) and 2 hours for lunch.
- Distance: 14 km.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Accommodation: Camp
DAY 2 | Rayan - Cachicata: 16 km "Moderate day."
Today is the longest day of the walk. Starting from our camp, we will continue through the valley until we reach the first step of the hike. This area is cultivated by local residents despite the altitude and we will see local people taking care of their crops. One of the few plants that seem to thrive at this altitude is a type of mint (muña) and the aroma infuses the air throughout the morning. In total, it is approximately 4 hours walking to the pass (4440 m / 14567 ft) where we will stop for about 20 minutes to enjoy the panorama and catch our breath before continuing and then stopping for lunch. After lunch, the walk becomes easier; After having reached the top of the mountain, the terrain levels out, we will walk across the high plateau through a strange landscape that appears to be burial mounds, but is actually a glacial moraine (piles of rocks deposited by glaciers during The ice age). Our objective for today is the Inca quarry of Cachicata. Heading down we will reach Cachicata (3820 m / 12532 feet), as the afternoon falls, we will pass by an Inca ruin that people know as the Puerta del Sol.
- Meals: Breakfast, Water, Lunch and Dinner.
- Hike and Terrain: Hike on steep trails and some open slopes.
- Hike duration: Approximately 9 hours (including picnic lunch en route) and 2 hours for lunch.
- Distance: 16 km.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Accommodation: Camp
DAY 3 | Cachicata - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes: 9 km “Moderate day.”
Today will be dedicated to exploring Cachicata. Hardly anyone really comes here. Cachicata is an extensive site, it was the quarry used by the Incas for the construction of Ollantaytambo and there are several points of interest, including several large buildings, half-finished and abandoned quarries throughout the site, chullpas (funerary houses) and a cave with Inca mummies still in place. After a guided tour of the site, we will continue our way up the mountain following the original platform used to transport the stones to Ollantaytambo and arrive at the town in the early afternoon. From Ollantaytambo we will take the train to the town of Machu Picchu called Aguas Calientes. There we will settle in our hotel (not included) and enjoy a pleasant dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner.
- Hike and Terrain: Hike on steep trails and some open slopes.
- Duration of the hike: Approximately 8 hours (including picnic lunch on the route) and 2 hours for lunch.
- Distance: 9 km.
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 4 | Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu: 4 km (2.49 miles) "Easy day."
After a very early breakfast at the hotel, we headed to the bus station to go up to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (30 minutes). Our guide will do a 2-hour introductory guided tour of the ruins, after that we have the option to climb the steep Huayna Picchu staircase, a challenging vertical hike that lasts approximately 2 hours and offers excellent views of Machu Picchu. You will also have time to enjoy some of the following activities on your own if you wish (not included in the price). Climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there. Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or bathing in the hot springs.
The hike to the mountains of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu depends on availability; Please let us know if you would like to take one of these additional hikes at the time of your reservation.
- Meals: Breakfast at your hotel
- Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Pre-departure information: You will meet your “Cachicata Trek” guide at our office for an orientation before your trek. Here, we will provide you with the canvas bags that our Porters will carry. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM the afternoon before the trip begins. In case you cannot come at this time "let us know" to coordinate another time.
- Tourist transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the morning and you will travel by private transportation to the “Pueblo de Pachar”, the starting point of the Cachicata Trek.
- Adventure tourism guide of the Cachicata Trek: English and Spanish speaking tourism guide, professional with tourism certification.
- Cultural tourist guide in Machu Picchu with experience: English and Spanish speaking, professional, with tourist certification. For when you visit the sacred city of Machu Picchu.
- Night 1: Enjoy the first night at the Socma camp on the Cachicata trek and sleep in our tents.
- Night 2: Enjoy the second night in Inti Punku on the Cachicata route and sleep in our tents.
- Night 3: The third night at the hotel is included at Hotel Casa de Luz, which is located in the town of Aguas Calientes; It has double or triple rooms, private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi, breakfast and luggage storage while visiting Machu Picchu.
- Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs and cooking equipment (all carried by our porters and horses).
- Entrance ticket to the Cachicata trail
- Entrance ticket to the Inca site of Machu Picchu
- 1 duffel bag: You can store your personal luggage, up to 5 kg (11.02 lb), including your sleeping bag; This bag will be carried by our horses for the first 3 days. Also on the last day your luggage can be stored at your hotel in Machu Picchu. It is not allowed to enter the Inca city of Machu Picchu with luggage.
- Professional trekking chef: A professional chef specializing in cooking, with an assistant, will prepare all your delicious meals throughout our journey on the road to replenish your energy every day. You will never go hungry!
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no additional cost). Please note that the first breakfast and the last lunch are not included.
- Boiled water: From your first lunch to your last breakfast, Inka Trail Expeditions will supply all the water you need. This water will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before being distributed. You must supply your own water bottles. We recommend carrying around 3L worth.
- Wake up with tea: Every morning at camp, you'll wake up to a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent to warm up before you start your day.
- Tea time every day during the walk: Every afternoon before dinner, the cooks will give our tea time popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hot water, etc.
- Medical kit and oxygen bottle: Our team will bring a first aid kit, which includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
- Consettur Machu Picchu Bus: Up and down.
- Train tickets: Round trip.
- Transfer back to Cusco: Private tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station to your hotel in Cusco (Day 4).
- 24-hour customer service
NOT INCLUDED
- Day 1: Breakfast: approx. Usd 5 to usd 10.00, the price may vary according to your choice.
- Last day: Lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes. Approx. Usd 20 to 25.00, the price may vary depending on your selection.
- Clothing and personal equipment.
- Travel insurance
- Additional costs or delays beyond the control of the administration: Bad weather, modification of the itinerary due to a security problem, illness, change in government policy, political instability/strike, etc. li>
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PRICES
- 2 Trek Poles (Includes rubber tips) $15.00 USD
- Saddle horse (Rise only) $35.00 USD
- Sleeping bag $25.00 USD
Essential elements
- Original passport (and valid student ID if applicable).
- Hiking boots/shoes.
- Hiking socks.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm clothing, hat and gloves.
- Casual mountain clothing for the afternoons.
- Short or long sleeve shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 recommended).
- Reusable plastic or metal bottles, or a hydration bladder.
- Insect repellent.
- Personal hygiene items or day backpack.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and video camera.
- Flashlight with extra batteries.
Additional items to bring
- Shorts.
- Trekking poles (with rubber tips).
- Bandages and dressings.
- Sandals.
- Swimsuit for the hot springs.
- Extra money for personal expenses, tips (200 new Peruvian soles are recommended for additional expenses).
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