Nature trek in the Sacred Valley: Perolniyoc waterfall, Inti Punku gate, and Cachicata quarry (3 Days)

Your adventure begins with a transfer to the Andean village of Socma (3,000 m). From the village center, you begin a hike to the spectacular Perolniyoc waterfall. After about an hour of walking, you enjoy a refreshing break at the foot of this magnificent waterfall.
The ascent continues to the archaeological complex of Raqaypata (3,500 m), a perched site ideal for resting and admiring the plunging view over the Socma valley. You end this first day with a final effort to reach the Rayan community, where your campsite awaits you for the night in the heart of the mountains.

Distance: 7 km
Walking time: 6 to 7 hours
Elevation gain: +875 m

You leave the Rayan valley to begin an intense climb towards the Niyoc pass, culminating at 4,400 meters of altitude. Once at the summit, the effort is rewarded with an exceptional panorama of the surrounding peaks of the mountain range.
After a moment of rest, you begin a long descent of about three hours to 'Inti Punku' (the Sun Gate), an ancient Inca guard post offering a true natural balcony and a dizzying view of the Sacred Valley. You finally continue your walk to Cachicata to set up your camp for the night.

Walking time: 8 to 9 hours
Elevation changes: +850 m / -850 m

Your last day of trekking is shorter and is done entirely downhill. You cross the ancient Cachicata quarry, from which the immense pink stone blocks used to build the Sun Temple were extracted. You take the time to explore this historical site dotted with carved blocks abandoned by the Incas along the way.
The descent continues for 3 hours until your arrival in the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where this beautiful Andean adventure ends.

Distance: 8.5 km
Walking time: 3 hours
Elevation loss: -940 m