The Inca Quarry Trail Full Day Hike is a new adventure that visits the ancient stone quarry and the Sun gate from Ollantaytambo. This Inca Quarry Trail was used to transport the rocks to built the Inca village of Ollantaytambo. There are lots of cut stones known as “tired stones” still remain in the ancient Inca Quarry. They have never made it to the sacred valley of the incas. These carved stones were possibly abandoned there, which makes the area even more enigmatic and intriguing to explore.
The Inca Quarry Trail 1 day Hike also shows the burial stone towers that probably housed the rest of the ancient stonecutters. The Inca Quarry Trail winds up the hill, passing groups of stone houses to Inti Punku (Sun Gate). Delight yourself as you enjoy the remote Inca ruins and the spectacular Andean views. The trail is also considered the least crowded route in the Sacred valley of the incas.
Our scenic Inca Quarry full day Hike typically begins and terminates in Ollantaytambo. If you like, this full day trek can be organized with connection to Machu Pichu by train at night. The tickets for Machu Picchu and trains are subject to availability, so its advisable to book well in advance. Do not wait until the very last minute! Tickets sell out very fast, especially for peak tourist season.
For the one day Inca Quarry Trail Hike we will pick you up at 6:00 am from your hotel in Cusco. Our private transport will take you for about 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo. This is a scenic journey through the plains or Chinchero and get down to the Sacred Valley until we reach the Inca village of Ollantaytambo. After getting ready and buying our bottles of water, we will begin the Inca Quarry Trail hike.
We will have the chance to cross over the ancient Inca Bridge, and hike up the original trail up the hill enjoying the valley from the opposite direction. There are a few groups of houses along the way and some tired stones that can be used as benches to get some rest. After 3 hours of hike, we can finally see the first stone quarry. There are 2 Inca stone quarry sites, a lower one and a higher one. Our hike continues for 30 more minutes to reach the second stone quarry, where we can have our boxed lunch with a great view of the valley.
The last one hour of the Inca Quarry Trail is even steeper but it will be worth the climb to the top. Upon arrival at the summit, one can celebrate and enjoy the stunning views of the sacred valley mountain range. The mysterious Inti Punku or Sun Gate is at the top of the hill and let you see the spectacular view of Veronica Mountain through the gate. You will have plenty of time to take pictures and also hold a small ceremony to the Mountain Gods.
Finally, we will take the same Inca Quarry trail route, enjoying the amazing sceneries on the way back to Ollantaytambo. We will return to Cusco in our private vehicle, arriving around 6 pm.
| Prices are per person, valid through 2022 | |||
| 2 | 3 – 4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 8 |
| $ 170 | $ 120 | $ 90 | $ 80 |
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Length: Full Day
Tour Type: Private Service
USD $: 145.00
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