Cusco: Round-Trip Archaeological Sites Private Tour
ID: GYG275677-477962
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this fascinating and thought-provoking tour of Cusco’s greatest landmarks and ruins.
You will start the tour at the Sacsayhuamán fortress, one of the emblematic Inca constructions. It is a huge fortress made of very large stones. You will then go to Qenqo, located four kilometers away from Cusco city, which is a mainly religious archaeological complex where it is believed that propitiatory agricultural rituals were carried out.
You will continue to Puka Pukara, located seven kilometers away from Cusco. Puka Pukara, which means red fortress, was an architectural complex presumably used for military purposes; it has many rooms, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers, and it is believed that the Inca's entourage used it while he rested at Tambomachay.
Next, you will explore the fountains of Tambomachay, a construction that has fine stone finishings and a high command of hydraulic engineering, with aqueducts that continue supplying clear water to this place. Also known as the Inca Bath, Tambomachay was probably the leisure place for the Inca and his entourage.
Highlights
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this tour
- Head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman
- Striking natural landscapes and mesmerizing Inca architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
• Rates don't apply for Peruvians or foreign persons who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the total.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The use of face masks in public places is no longer mandatory due to a decrease in COVID infection in Peru. With the exception of health facilities, ground transportation services and closed spaces without ventilation. However, it is recommended that persons over 60 years of age who have received less than three doses of COVID continue to use the KN95 mask for preventive purposes.
• To visit the 4 archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara & Tambomachay) it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Roundtrip pickup service is available from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco. This activity does not include pickup from private residences (Airbnb). Customers staying there will need to contact the local tour operator a few days before the tour in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pickup
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
