Travel by private bus through the Sacred Valley for about two hours. Known as Wilcamayo to the Incas, the valley has been a source of livelihood to the locals for hundreds of years.  You’ll see maize crops covering the terraced valley walls and the sacred river beneath. Stop for lunch in a local community, where you'll also get the chance to learn about their traditional lifestyle and maybe wrap your tongue around a few words of the Quechua language.  If it’s market day, you'll have time to browse the local handicrafts on offer, such as beads and ponchos.  Continue your journey to the town of Ollantaytambo where we check out the town’s archaeological site – a magnificent example of Inca urban planning – which includes remnants of an Inca city and soaring views over the present-day settlement. Spend the night in Ollantaytambo.

Meals included: 

Breakfast and lunch

Included Activities

Full day visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas including a local community.

Accommodation

Tunupa Lodge Hotel 3* (Standard room) or similar

http://www.tunupalodge.com/

During the next four days you’ll be hiking the Quarry Trail.  While away from Cusco, the bulk of your luggage will be stored at your hotel.  The evening before you leave Cusco you'll receive a small duffle bag to carry your clothes in for the next four days (5kg maximum).

Your team of porters will carry these bags for you, together with the food and equipment for the trail.  Please note that you won't have access to these items until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group.

Make an early start today and drive to Choquequilla, a small ceremonial place where Incas worshiped the moon.  Drive to the starting point of the trek, Rafq'a, and meet the horsemen who join us on the hike.  After an hour’s walk, reach the small

community of Socma.  Carry on to the Perolniyoc cascade lookout, an opportunity to stop for photos and a food break.  Continue to the campsite, which is 3,700 meters above sea level. You should reach the campsite around lunchtime. After lunch, set off to explore the Q'orimarca archaeological site, which once served as a checkpoint to the Incas.

Meals included

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Included Activities

Quarry Trail Trek

Accommodation

Camping at the Quarry Trail trek (Tents)

This is the most challenging and rewarding day of the hike. A three-hour walk takes us to the top of the first pass of Puccaqasa (approximately 4,370 meters high).  After enjoying picturesque views of the valley, it’s a short walk before stopping for lunch.

 Afterwards, make the two-hour hike to Kuychicassa, the highest pass of the trek at 4,450 meters. From here, descend to the sacred site the Incas called Intipunku (Sun Gate), with views of the Nevado Veronica mountain.  Head to the campsite, only a

stone’s throw away at Choquetacarpo.

Meals included: 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Included Activities

Quarry Trail Trek

Accommodation

Camping at the Quarry Trail trek (Tents)

Today’s hike will all be downhill. The first stop is the incomplete Kachiqata quarry, where the Incas were intercepted by the Spanish.  Around midday, come to the end of the trek. Explore the cobbled streets of Ollantaytambo before taking the short train journey to Aguas Calientes.  This is where you’ll meet up with the travellers in your group who didn't hike. Visiting the natural hot springs in town is a soothing way to spend the late afternoon. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel before tomorrow’s visit to Machu Picchu.

Meals included: 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Included Activities

Quarry Trail Trek

Accommodation

Continental Hotel 3* or similar

Depending on weather conditions, take a bus at 5:30 am this morning along the winding road to Machu Picchu. The journey takes around 30 minutes.

After taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities, it's time to return to Cusco for a well-deserved shower and a Pisco sour. Your evening is then free for the last night of your adventure.

Note: According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted.  Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.

Meals included: 

Breakfast

Included Activities

Visit in the ruins of Machu Picchu (2 hours guided tour)

Return to Cusco by tourist train (INCA RAIL The Voyager service - https://incarail.com/the-voyager-machu-picchu-train)

Accommodation

Warari Hotel 3* (Standard room) or similar

http://www.hotelwarari.com/en/

Your tour comes to an end today and there are no activities planned. As there was little time spent in Cusco at the start of the trip, you may like to stay on for a few extra days to make the most of your visit here. We’ll be happy to assist in booking

accommodation (subject to availability). If you decide to stay on, visit some of the sites you didn’t cover during your orientation tour at the beginning

Meals included: 

Breakfast