From Cusco: Chinchero and Urquillos Full-Day Private Tour From Cusco: Chinchero to Urquillos Full-Day Hike
ID: GYG396604-720638
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Travel from Cusco and spend the day exploring traditional Andean villages on a private full-day hike in Peru's Sacred Valley.
Start your Peruvian adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Cusco and travel to the picturesque Inca village of Chinchero. Learn about the history and culture of this region, including the traditional textiles and craftwork. Visit the colonial chapel and view the Cusco School paintings inside.
Then, leave Chinchero and start your hike towards Urquillos, a town located at 2,980 meters above sea level. Admire the impressive views and enjoy a delicious lunch along the way as you make your way to see the remnants of ancient agricultural terraces, a temple, and well-preserved colonial haciendas.
Highlights
- Visit Chinchero, a village located in Peru's Sacred Valley
- See the remnants of both Incan heritage and colonial rule
- Admire the picturesque views on a private guided hike from Chinchero to Urquillos
- View ancient agricultural terraces and colonial haciendas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center
To visit Chinchero, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
The minimum age to walk is 12 years
This activity requires good acclimatization (at least full 48 hours in Cusco downtown altitude)
Walking distance: 4,9 miles / 8 km - Maximum altitude: Chinchero (12040 feet / 3670 m a.s.l.)
Rates do not apply to Peruvians or foreign visitors whose stay in Peru exceeds 60 days as sales tax may be applied
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Pickup is available from hotels in Cusco's historic center. This activity does not include pickup from private residences (Airbnb). If you are staying in one of these, please contact the local partner in the days prior to the start of your 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.
