Full-Day Private Hike to Cachicata
During the morning, you will be transferred to the Inca Bridge in Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca building from which the original pillars still stand. As you ascend, appreciate a panoramic view of the urban centre that has been continuously inhabited since the Inca Empire. Continue the trek to the Cacchicata quarry, a place dedicated to the carving and extraction of stones which were utilised to build Ollantaytambo and other surrounding structures. Observe the tired stones; huge stones that were left on the road that show the magnitude of the constructions that ancient civilisations accomplished. On the way, you can choose to take a one-hour hike to IntiPunku or Sun Gate, an imposing stone door on the top of a mountain from where you have an impossing view of Veronica Mountain. Enjoy a box lunch in the quarry and finally, return to your hotel.
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Full-Day Private Hike to Cachicata
Pickup included
What's included in Full-Day Private Hike to Cachicata
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cachicata or Inca Quarry was used by the pre Inca and Inca civilizations to build the various complexes, such as the one in Ollantaytambo. The Cachicata quarries are located 14 km from Ollantaytambo; This road was built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years to access local communities and transport goods.
Inti Punku or Sun gate is a small Inca construction, on top of a 3,900-meter hill. At the top and during the hike, you will enjoy views of the Urubamba River, the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, and breathtaking views of Veronica Mountain.
Inclusions
- Box Lunch
- Emergency horse
- Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
- Pickup and drop-off
- First-aid kit with oxygen
- Personal expenses
- Walking Sticks (available at additional cost)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity.
- Good physical condition required. Duration: 6-7 hours hiking approximately | Maximum altitude: Cachicata 10531 feet / 3209 m.a.s.l
- Travel accessories: sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, small washcloth, personal first-aid kit.
- It is recommended to bring local currency (peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips, souvenirs and for horseback riding service, if you require it.
- This activity requires good acclimatization (at least full 48 hours in Cusco downtown altitude)
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
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- After your booking, it is mandatory to send to [email protected]: hotel name and address for pickup. - For taxes purposes, it is important to send passengers passports copies to [email protected] - Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 997516250 or (51) 989397881, or send an email to [email protected]