Through a collaboration with a local Peruvian community, Intrepid has developed a new section of the 26-km-long Quarry Trail, previously unseen by travellers. Found in the Andes Mountains, the trail, which begins in the town of Ollantaytambo and winds through the high peaks and villages of the Sacred Valley, ends at the famed fortress of the Incan empire, Machu Picchu.

Set to be featured in a range of Intrepid itineraries for 2024, the four-day Quarry Trail experience will now begin with a 15-minute climb to Qory Sonq´o hill, where travellers can simultaneously take in views of three valleys: Soqma Perolniyoc, Pachar and Huarocondo, and discover skeletal remains and original tomb structures dating back hundreds of years.

In addition, for every booked traveller, Intrepid will make a donation to the surrounding community working to continue care and protection for the sacred area.

Intrepid says that its strong commitment to responsible tourism development inspires it to work closely with local communities to continue innovating and preserving the future of tourism in the region.

Last year, Intrepid also helped scout and open the brand-new Great Inca Road in Peru, a 12-day trek along little-visited trade routes connected to the Inca empire in the Andes.