CITY TOUR THE JEWEL OF CUSCO – HALF DAY
1 Day
Group Persons
2 to 10 people
Dificulty
Easy
Altura
3.390 m.s.n.m
ITINERARY
The tour of the city of Cusco begins at Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, which became the foundation of the Santo Domingo convent after the arrival of the Spanish. During the Inca period, it was dedicated to the worship of Inti.
Next, we will visit Sacsayhuamán, an iconic construction of the Inca Empire, ordered by Pachacuteq in the 15th century, made up of enormous stones up to 9 meters high. We will continue to the archaeological park of Qenqo, a center for worship of Mother Earth, where it is believed ceremonies were held and mummies of important leaders were deposited.
The next stop will be Puca Pucara, known as the “Red Fortress,” likely a military control center, featuring archaeological structures such as aqueducts and fountains.
Finally, we will visit Tambomachay, which boasts a beautiful system of channels and fountains, and was a place of water worship.
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
We offer private tours with exclusive transportation, professional guides and personalized assistance. Each experience is custom designed to ensure comfort and quality. Contact us for more details and quotes.
INCLUDES
- Professional Tour guide
- High quality service and security
- Previous information
- First aid kit
- Oxygen bottle
- Personalized service.
- Private Transportation
- Water
NOT INCLUDES
- Travel insurance
- Tips for the staff
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites(US$22 per person)
- Entrance tickets to QoricanchaI(US$6 per person)
RECOMENDATIONS
- Light footwear
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Money (Peruvian soles and coins )
- Water bottle or Camelbak
- Sun protection cream
- Water
- Personal medication
- Camera
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FREQUENT QUESTIONS
First and foremost, double check now that you have your passport and that it is valid and up to date. It is required to have a passport that is valid for 6-months or more to enter Peru. We will need your passport number to make reservations at hotels and at Machu Picchu.
Arrival city is Cusco (CUZ -Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport). Most airlines will have you fly into Lima where you will go through customs and then board your connecting flight to Cusco.
Groups are usually 8 to 10 people. This also depends on the time of year. The maximum is 10 people and the minimum is 2 people.
You must bring your passport, as it is required for entry to Machu Picchu and for hotel check-ins. We also recommend bringing copies of your important documents. Your passport must also be valid for at least 6 months.
You can book the tour through our website or at our office. Cancellation policies vary depending on the tour or itinerary, but generally, you need to cancel at least 30 days before the tour for a full refund. Please check the specific terms when booking.
We strongly encourages participants to come prepared with health insurance and travel insurance. Here are some suggested websites to determine what insurance best meets your individual needs:
We want you to feel your absolute best while on the journey. We will be in altitudes varying from 3360mt (11000 ft.) – 3900mt (13,000 ft.) Here are some suggestions to help you maintain a vibrant state of health and wellbeing:
- Drink a lot of water and stay well hydrated
- Rest as much as possible upon arrival
- Drink coca leaf tea and herbal teas upon arrival; continue to drink it daily.
- DO NOT drink the tap water in Peru. Hotels & restaurants will have purified water to drink. Bottled water is available as well.
For motion sickness, bring ginger candies to have on hand while on shuttles, trains and buses